help connecting chain to pull logs

[midlf]

I use a $6 plastic children's sled to help skid logs with my BX2230. Skidding logs with a chain the logs would dig in and be difficult to move. Over a lawn it would really tear up the lawn. I made a hole in the front of the sled to run the chain through and put the butt end of the log on the sled. No more dig-in.

 

[moeh1]

Here is one pic I found of an arch set-up. not too hard to build if you are handy /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[JDPN]

those Farmi winches are bulletproof-they'll last forever and are built in Finland. its also a $3000+ investment.

 

[JIM4]

Thanks Marty
that photo will help. It looks like that will really work well. I am workking on some logs this weekend, will look more into making the arch later in the year. Thanks again.

JIM
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[fawcekj]

My two cents worth. I use my box blade to attach the logging chain around the center shank then over the back plate and then wrap a turn or two around the end of the log. if you keep the chain from the back of the box to the cut end of the log fairly short, to allow the box to lift the log end off the ground but long enough so that the log can pivot when making turns. You can lift the box enough to keep the log from snaging on the ground and the box also acts to keep the log from sliding up under you on down hill slopes. As always go slow and be careful. I use a 10 foot X 3/8" chain and it has worked great for me so far.
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[BruceNorthEast]

Jim:

Just a quick warning, be *VERY* mindful of where you attach the chain to the tractor, many have been killed by a tractor flipping due to inadequate care!

The problem is simple: if the log/thing being dragged gets caught on something solid (i.e. a stump, rock, etc.) then the chain attachment point forms a lever that works to rotate the tractor about the rear axle.

If you are using the drawbar, and the ground is fairly level, then the lever is short and below the axis of rotation - working to keep the front wheels down.

But if the attachment point is effectively above the axle (which can happen even if just using the lower links - if they're raised some) then this force is working to lift the front wheels off the ground.

If the tires grip while this is happening, LOOK OUT! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif It only takes a quarter of a rotation for it to be unstoppable...

The safest method is to use the drawbar, ROPs and seat belt, and be very cautious - expecting the worst.

Good luck and stay safe.
Bruce.