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I've toyed with the idea of making some sort of log arch, propane tank mover hybrid like this. Then I could move them behind the loader if they were too big to use the bucket on. DiggerPineOnHauler.jpg
 
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What is your tally for wood use for the entire season?

Around 6 to 7 cord or so. This winter could be interesting. I am hammering the "winter side" of the shed pretty heavy with these temps here in Maine.

And by season, I mean calendar year, not cold season etc.
 
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This winter could be interesting. I am hammering the "winter side" of the shed pretty heavy with these temps here in Maine.

I hear you on that one. I figure I am pushing 3 weeks ahead of recent years normal usage and half way isn't until Feb 1st or so. Always good to be a year ahead with your wood pile during winters like this.

gg
 
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The green is hiding under all the weeds I didn't get the chance to brush hog last year... the fields in the background haven't been mowed since summer of 2015. I spent what time I had in 2016/17 on the other side behind the house, and still have more to cut/clean up before I can get back to this one. But the other side was/is grown up far worse, and is broken up in smaller areas more than the one pictured above.

I got new blades for the brush hog for Christmas, that should help cut quality a lot.

I can hardly see the weeds thru the snow you have. That's what make it look so different.
 
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I made this. largest log estimate was 1800 lbs3 large log on arch-1.jpg
 
   / Tractors and wood! Show your pics #5,166  
Nice! I've been thinking of an arch for the few large trees that get blown down out at our place.
 
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Not sure if I posted my arch here or not.

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Short hitched to move from place to place
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~2100 #s of black walnut
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Moving up to the landing to be loaded
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   / Tractors and wood! Show your pics #5,168  
I have a bunch to burn as well and I have alot of stumps. I cleaned off the stumps the best I could with the backhoe so I am hoping that they will burn. Looking at the forecast it looks like it is going to have to wait until spring. Here is a video of the stumps I cam going to try to burn.A hack for the removal and disposing of stumps - YouTube
I set wood on fire.

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Eventually I go the fire going well.

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And shared the smoke with the entire lake.

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And into the night.

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Question - I have my wood in plastic Ropaks (skid boxes) and the problem I have is them freezing down. There is a lot of weight when I get up to 3/4 cord of hardwood in them and then it rains or melts and they freeze down and I cannot break them loose as they are about at the limit of my little Ford.

Also - i like to cut one year and let them sit until the next year which means they make even better contact with the ground.

I am looking for suggestions on how to deal with this.
 
   / Tractors and wood! Show your pics #5,170  
put a wood pallet under them
 

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