Posted by Bonehead on April 24, 1998 at 15:41:02:
In Reply to: Re: Skidding/loading logs posted by GEO on April 23, 1998 at 19:16:52:
: : I am looking for a tractor I can use to skid logs. It would be great if I could get a tractor that could load the logs onto my trailer also. The logs I work with are generally in the 800 - 1,000 lbs range. I have been looking at a Ford Jubliee and a Ford 2600. Do these seem reasonable for this type of work. Could I equip either with a loader capable of lifting these weights? I appreciate any assistance. Doug Adams
: If you are planning to use this small a tractor in rough terrain, I would suggest that you use a three point forklift to lift logs, so that the weight would be on the traction end and not on the front. However, if you find a tractor that has powersteering and a heavy duty frontend then I would say go for it.
: GEO
:::I agree with GEO thats its better to lift with the rear. I would also suggest you might want to try a boom pole. This will allow you to lift the lighter logs higher, allowing you to stack them easier. Of course you would hook the heavy logs as close to the tractor as possible and the lighter logs could be lifted further out on the boom. The booms are not expensive and the sale could be based on the tractors ability to lift your required load.
:::::Bonehead