turkey day log roll and question

[beenthere]

You likely can be creative with your tractor and FEL, to get this log onto your trailer (of which I assume will handle the 2000 #.
You could do as mentioned, with the rails on the side (be careful when all the log weight is on one trailer wheel/axle or put a block under that side).

Or you could raise one end of the log (if the FEL will lift one end) and put blocks under it so you can back the trailer under the one end. Then get behind the end of the log, and lift while pushing it onto the trailer (attached to your truck).
I loaded logs like this size onto a trailer without FEL, but it took more rigging of blocking, ramping, and some side rolling to finally get them raised enough on one end to slide onto the trailer, pushing with my snow plow.
Or get a block and tackle, hoist the log up under that tree, and back the trailer under.
Lots of ways to skin a cat. Just need to work out what will work for you. If getting a 3520 works, go for it. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[roermo]

johan: what size tractor is the bota, and weight. I was able to push that log and roll it with the bucket, but I know I could not even come close to picking it up.

I did not know that it was used to make things but it is a pretty wood the grain is nice this was a limb the trunk was close to the size you were talking about. This spot I was cutting the log is on the Mississippi River, and I was thinking this monster of a tree must of seen steam boat going up and down river. Had to be 150 years old plus or I would think when you have limbs 22 inches. This poor old guy could not hold back during the last high winds the large leaves must of acted like a sail.

Thanks for the input.

Roger

 

[johan3400]

The Tractor I used was 35 hp with about 3200 pounds weight. Wesdor has video of us doing the job. It worked quite well and impressed all of us. Just be careful, safety first and as has been said, be careful when all the weight is on one side.
We pulled the trailer into the grader ditch which put the log about level with the top of the trailer. Hope that helps

 

[beenthere]

roermo
The wood, if quarter sawn (rather than flat sawn) has some remarkable figure.
Here is just one example of many that came up when searching on 'Sycamore figure quartersawn'
http://www.harvestwoodworks.com/newstuff/sycamore1.html

 

[Rayder]

I have a 4320 (48HP) with an anbo grapple rake and I would have no problem at all hauling that log around (I'm not bucking them onto a truck or anything, just moving them from point A to B). I have my tires filled and usually keep only my box blade on the 3 point when hauling logs.

I'm usually moving maple logs around my property, which I'm guessing weigh more than what you are working with.

I find it much more convenient to take my logs to one spot, then cut them in rounds and split. The only trick is if you are working in tight spots, then you are limited by how long of a log you can haul out. However, to get around this, I will often pick up on end of the log with my grapple, drag it out into the clear then pick it up.

If I ever get around to some pictures I'll post because it really is amazing what these machines can do.