Posted by RodInNS on April 20, 2008 at 16:00:46 from (24.224.246.156):
In Reply to: Logging Skidder posted by fergienewbee on April 19, 2008 at 14:51:49:
What kind of mess are you talking about? Do you not like clear cuts that leave a pile of slash on the ground, or do you not like the ruts associated with narrow tires, skidders and repeatedly using the same trails? If you're bothered by the former and you prefer a selective cut then a skidder is about the only sensible way to go. Drag the wood out tree length to a landing and load it there. If you're working with Veneer or even high grade saw logs then it will pay you to have somebody knowledgeable cut that stuff to length. If you only have a small amount of the stuff then you'll probably waste your best wood on YOUR education. If you're going to do a lot of this then it's worth your time to learn.... but just be aware of that fact. That's one game that has a very steep learning curve and the line that separates firewood from veneer is only inches....
If you're bothered by the ruts and associated mud and mess then go with a porter and flotation tires or full walking beams front and rear. machines with 66/44-2 tires don't make too much mess if you refrain from using the same track too often... TJ 230A and 610's are good machines along with various others. I wouldn't waste my time in the woods with an old Pettibone or any other type of wheeled loader. The right gear will not cost you any more money.
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