Backhoe Logging with a Backhoe

[DennisFolsom]

Does your current setup provide a place for a drawbar to attach to the rear end area down low- possibly low enough for you to be below the BH frame when it's attached, so you could put a chain/logging cable to the drawbar for pulling while the hoe is in place? The lower you can go for your dragging of log(s) the better. Center of the differential is best for weight distribution, and for the op from the POV of safety and not risking tipping the tractor over backwards.

No. The drawbar has to be removed to mount the backhoe. I am the 3rd owner of this machine and, unfortunately, the original low drawbar got lost along the way. I would like to acquire or make one to replace it.

I am aware of the issue of pulling too much from too high. That said, it works best to pick up the front of the log a bit to skid it. I don't expect to be pulling any huge logs this way. The bigger stuff was cut off my property before I bought it. I'll be taking it slow and easy. Bulling and thrashing is not my way.

 

[roguesam]

My hat is off to LD1 for saving me a major headache! I have been guilty ofi using my Kubota L3830 with BH90 backhoe to lift moderate sized log with the bucket curl and then skid them to processing. I guess I will have to break down and buy the Norwood Log Hog. THANKS AGAIN! I love this forum.