trail clearing technique and tools

[2manyrocks]

Nearly 60 degrees and shirt sleeve weather in middle Tennessee today.

Years ago, my Dad owned a small McCullough chainsaw. It always puzzled me why he didn't buy a bigger saw. My trail was blocked in a few places with no easy place to turn a tractor around. I decided to walk to clear the trees today and carried my Echo 271T which is similar in size to my Dad's saw. For some reason, it finally dawned on me that he must have wanted a lighter saw to carry which is the reason I bought the 271T.

 

[Runner]

Thanks, I get that picture - makes sense.

Here's another variation on this method. In this video, instead of pulling a bowline up into the tree to cinch it, August ties the pull rope around the base of the tree (secured with a running bowline).

 

[AnotherBueller]

isn't that covered metal ?

aircraft cable is a stainless steel and 9X19 or 7 X 9 (9 bundles of 19 strands (very flexible used for anything that runs around pullies)) or 7 bundles of 9 strands thicker strands not very flexible, (not for controls) )

 

[ArlyA]

Found on our trails today. Got a winter storm warning starting up tomorrow night. I might have posted the lower photo earlier, but its still out there.

 

[ArlyA]

I've got my eye on a JD 4120 with 800 hours on it. Its at a "near by" dealership.

 

[airbiscuit]

Perfect!


Tractorhouse info

 

[John_Mc]

That's a nice size, and it predates a lot of the diesel emissions stuff they have been loaded down with in more recent years. Is yours the hydrostatic transmission or the 12 speed "PowrReverser"?

If I knew then what I know now, I'd have been in that size range back when I was shopping in 2001. I was debating between a New Holland TC33D and a TC40D. I figured I really didn't "need" the larger frame size of the TC40D, so went with the smaller frame TC33D. Over the years, my uses have expanded significantly. I often find myself wishing for the larger size and higher lift capacity. (On the other hand, I'm also happy to be able to squeeze in to tighter places with my TC33D.)

 

[ArlyA]

That's a nice size, and it predates a lot of the diesel emissions stuff they have been loaded down with in more recent years. Is yours the hydrostatic transmission or the 12 speed "PowrReverser"?

If I knew then what I know now, I'd have been in that size range back when I was shopping in 2001. I was debating between a New Holland TC33D and a TC40D. I figured I really didn't "need" the larger frame size of the TC40D, so went with the smaller frame TC33D. Over the years, my uses have expanded significantly. I often find myself wishing for the larger size and higher lift capacity. (On the other hand, I'm also happy to be able to squeeze in to tighter places with my TC33D.)

Ya, size always a trade off. When I borrowed this hydro kubota, was surprised how easily I could deadhead the drive while using this blade. Not sure this 4120 will be much different.

 

[dodge man]

That JD has your name all over it Arly.

 

[John_Mc]

Ya, size always a trade off. When I borrowed this hydro kubota, was surprised how easily I could deadhead the drive while using this blade. Not sure this 4120 will be much different.

Many people who are not used to an HST transmission try to use the HST pedal like a gas pedal. If they start to bog down they press the pedal harder, which is the exact opposite of what you want to do. Give it more throttle if needed, but let up on the HST pedal (in effect shifting to a "lower gear") or shift to a lower range (you can't really get a lot of work done in the highest of the 3 ranges - that's more of a "transport" gear.)

Also, if the hydrostatic transmission is getting worn out, motion will stall out easier.