Moving logs, tree debris, etc. w/BX2360

snpower · Feb 17, 2011

We had several pines dropped last year and I want the mess cleaned up before Bigfoot (or similar creatures) move in. Not having tackled a job like this with my new machine, I was wondering if something like the BXPANDED forks (or similar) would be useful? I'd like something cheap, that would work well on the FEL but bear in mind I don't know how to weld.

Thanks!

Craig Clayton · Feb 17, 2011

I have cleaned up enough trees to get a good idea. I use my 5" chipper right on the spot. The larger wood is your choice 16" lengths for the stove or 12' to 20' for ???.
Craig Clayton

wawajake · Feb 17, 2011

A toothbar on the FEL will help you be able to hold a 10 inch log on the bucket edge, I regularily move logs 10 inch by 9ft long over to wood pile to be cut and split later. Any bigger you will need to drag with three point hitch and chains or other sophistications .

Toothbar when angled slightly, will push many of the remaining branches away or into brush piles , the teeth randomly get caught into the branches while you push , then you lift up and you got a good bucket full, .....now of course forks will hold more , but will still only hold the same amount of weight when it comes to log size , in other words your bucket can only handle one fair size log anyway no matter how long the forks. Forks can hold more brush.

See your specs on your tractors about weight the bucket can lift , now imgaine that weight being further out on the forks , so then even less can be carried than the specs state.

Egon · Feb 17, 2011

Think about the Rad and other delicate parts that stay branches have an affinity for. They like protection.:thumbsup:

TripleR · Feb 17, 2011

How far are you going to move this stuff?

BXpanded · Feb 17, 2011

snpower said:
We had several pines dropped last year and I want the mess cleaned up before Bigfoot (or similar creatures) move in. Not having tackled a job like this with my new machine, I was wondering if something like the BXPANDED forks (or similar) would be useful? I'd like something cheap, that would work well on the FEL but bear in mind I don't know how to weld.

Thanks!

Take a look at this old thread. Might answer your question.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...65-bx-takes-tornado.html?highlight=f1+tornado

radair · Feb 17, 2011

If you want to go REALLY cheap, check out the elcheapo deluxe wood forks I made. I threw these together in 1/2 hour with scrap wood. They bolted into holes in the side of my bucket drilled for the toothbar. I reinforced the holes in the wood with a couple scraps of plywood. These were intended for a couple loads of moving brush but I used them all summer for moving logs, pallets, brush, tools, even the 8' x 8' walls of my cupola. I did eventually buy some steel forks but for the investment (zero $ and very little time) these worked great. I had a half dozen 6' long big oak logs on them at times. I couldn't believe they didn't break! YMMV

dennisgw · Feb 17, 2011

now that's good old fashioned ingenuity Radair

radair · Feb 17, 2011

dennisgw said:
now that's good old fashioned ingenuity Radair

get er done with materials on hand. Good test of bending strength of 2x4s too

snpower · Feb 17, 2011

TripleR said:
How far are you going to move this stuff?

Not very far... a few yards. Planning on just getting it out of the way & stacking OR chipping up later.

Toolguy · Feb 17, 2011

Any reason why you can't just push them with the loader? If it is only a few yards that should work. I would try it before spending time and money on something you might not need.

adjusterr · Feb 17, 2011

If your tractor has a hoe, check out The Bro-Tek Thumb at Bro-Tek: Tractor Add Ons, an amazing device for lifting logs, rocks etc. Just bought one and could not be more pleased. Good luck.

TripleR · Feb 18, 2011

snpower said:
Not very far... a few yards. Planning on just getting it out of the way & stacking OR chipping up later.

I have owned a BX2200 and now a BX2660 and done a lot of tree brush work and I just push storm debris and cut trees to a ravine or burn pile. Forks would be handy if you were going to transport longer distances.

I will probably buy a set of pallet forks for our bigger Kubotas some day, but that will be for stacking or moving equipment and such.

radioman · Feb 18, 2011

Only a few yards away? I am surprised you havent attacked it yet with the BX. Just go and just start clearing it already. I would just move what you can scoop/push/scrape. Anything that is too big, just hop out and cut large branches in half OR connect with chain and pull out of the way. :thumbsup: My favorite type of seat time.

xmoto · Feb 18, 2011

I use a set of forks that chain to the bucket. I have stacked logs and loaded and unloaded tons and the work very well and were cheap.

snpower · Feb 18, 2011

Toolguy said:
Any reason why you can't just push them with the loader? If it is only a few yards that should work. I would try it before spending time and money on something you might not need.

No reason at all! I am starting tomorrow.

snpower · Feb 18, 2011

radioman said:
Only a few yards away? I am surprised you havent attacked it yet with the BX. Just go and just start clearing it already. I would just move what you can scoop/push/scrape. Anything that is too big, just hop out and cut large branches in half OR connect with chain and pull out of the way. :thumbsup: My favorite type of seat time.

Starting tomorrow. Now I did find a set of clamp on forks (600 lb. load limit each fork) made with USA steel for $149.00 that I am picking up as I will have to transport some of the junk further to a burn pile.

It's neat discovering just how much one of these things will do!

freddyr · Feb 18, 2011

snpower said:
Starting tomorrow. Now I did find a set of clamp on forks (600 lb. load limit each fork) made with USA steel for $149.00 that I am picking up as I will have to transport some of the junk further to a burn pile.

It's neat discovering just how much one of these things will do!

i got less expencive forks that clamp on with a higher weight limit but bent them lifting logs. becarefull which ones u buy

snpower · Feb 19, 2011

freddyr said:
i got less expencive forks that clamp on with a higher weight limit but bent them lifting logs. becarefull which ones u buy

They are from Yankee Warehouse in PA. using Pittsburgh steel and AWS, PTL certified welds. We shall see.

Firefighter Kubota · Feb 19, 2011

Clamp forks really don't do the job plus they weight limit the lift do to distance from lifting arm.

Go grapple or go home!!! Better lift, and better control.