How much does that log weigh?

[LD1]

You could have cut/split the wood and weighted each piece and then add them up......

Yea.....that would be a PITA.

 

[gladehound]

My platform scale went to 1k. After we moved, I was looking for a larger platform scale and discovered crane scales. Found this 5k on eBay for just over $300.

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I looked at crane scales before... just haven't found one at a compelling price. There's cheap... and then there's me.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

I looked at crane scales before... just haven't found one at a compelling price. There's cheap... and then there's me.

"Chp." So cheap you won't even buy the vowels!:drink:

 

[CobyRupert]

You could have cut/split the wood and weighted each piece and then add them up......

Yea.....that would be a PITA.

...make sure you scoop up all the sawdust, bark and any chips created when cutting and splitting and weigh that too, but track the amount of chainsaw bar oil you use and subtrack it's equivalent weight (but how much goes onto the wood versus onto the ground?). Of course splitting might also make it more rapidly lose moisture content, so....

 

[bcp]

If your log is too heavy, you may damage your forks when you lift.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/334223-bx-clamp-forks-tested-destruction.html

Bruce

 

[gladehound]

If your log is too heavy, you may damage your forks when you lift.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/334223-bx-clamp-forks-tested-destruction.html

Bruce

I can't believe you took the time to do that but I'm glad you did!! :laughing:

Next time, try heat treated forks!!! (can't wait to see this!) :laughing:

 

[oldpilgrim]

...make sure you scoop up all the sawdust, bark and any chips created when cutting and splitting and weigh that too, but track the amount of chainsaw bar oil you use and subtrack it's equivalent weight (but how much goes onto the wood versus onto the ground?). Of course splitting might also make it more rapidly lose moisture content, so...

Also, whenever I spend a few hours with a chain saw, I have about 5 lbs of sawdust and chips all over my legs and in my shoes. Mostly in my shoes.

 

[LD1]

If your log is too heavy, you may damage your forks when you lift.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/334223-bx-clamp-forks-tested-destruction.html

Bruce

Thats hilarious

 

[4570Man]

My experience tells me is isn't going to happen........whether you believe me or not ?, my "don't give a dam" meter is still on. lol Keep your kool-aide handy, your claims will impress your buddies... This reminds me of a loaded semi that stalled on the road about 3 miles from here... A guy came out and said he'd get his CUT and pull it off the road... Myself and another farmer kind-a-chuckled and he didn't like that. Well, pretty soon here he comes, and guess what??? lol lol It was pretty humorous to watch, as he left red faced and of course the trucker had to wait for the wrecker, that was already on it's way there... AS for BIG boulders? I just use the equipment made for lifting, BTW, that forklift is "rated" 24,500 (with it's counter weight) SR

I'm surprised your forklift didn't get stuck. I have a similar but smaller one ( not the one that has been seen in a few of my pictures) If it is bone dry I might make it. I doubt it would make it with that kind of load on it even if it was dry.

 

[LD1]

I realized that big boulder I lifted with the backhoe (which only has 4500# lift to max height) didnt really have anything to reference the size. The bucket is alot bigger than it looks.

Here is my 5' standard kubota bucket next to the 5500 bucket.

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So that should give some perspective to the size of this boulder
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A loader than can only lift 4500# shouldnt have made that lift. But my breakout spec (lift cap at ground level) is 8000#

Went out and took some pics as she currrently sits.

Beer can and milk jug for reference. (Was windy and milk jug blew away in one pic).