Chainsaw and chain holder

[Citydude]

Maybe break out the saw and clear a path??

Great work Sd. Lots of craftsmanship there. I am puzzled however by you guys who carry your chainsaws on your front loader posts. I might be able to see a mount behind it or between the loader arm. If I showed you what my posts look like after years of logging and going through dense woods, one would understand that I would have destroyed a chainsaw if I put one there.
Must be something different with technique or lay of the land. Perhaps I'm too reckless an operator.

 

[arrow]

I would say it is most likely technique coupled with the fact you don't use a winch. Speaking for myself only here. I have a saw mounted behind the post and the saw is inside the outline of the tractor but I still don't have slash and branches rubbing down the sides of the tractor. I keep the tractor trails clear. It is more work but I respect the fact that it is a tractor not a skidder and I don't want it stove in for no reason. The fact that I have normal tractor tires not forestry tires is the biggest reason I don't drive in the slash. Minimal under armor is next. If you price forestry tires you can justify a winch pretty quick. You can criticize me for wasting time and energy making tractor trails, keeping them clear, and keeping the tractor on them. Or call me a wimp and say I baby my tractor. That's fine with me. But don't criticize me for setting up my tractor in a manner that is a good match for the way it is used. Thank you.

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gg

You take my puzzlement as "criticism"? Sensitive are we? I applaud your efforts of keeping your tractor nice. To me the perfect scenario is to winch stems to a "logging trail" and have them picked up by a forwarder type arrangement. We sort of did that when i was logging but we had no "forwarder". We did winch as close as possible to trails however when we could.

If I was puzzled, I'm not anymore. I have no winch. I should but always reticent to spring for one and I do use my tractor as a skidder. So it is technique that makes the difference.

 

[arrow]

Maybe break out the saw and clear a path??

You're jesting right? I need a dozer

 

[Gordon Gould]

You take my puzzlement as "criticism"? Sensitive are we? I applaud your efforts of keeping your tractor nice. To me the perfect scenario is to winch stems to a "logging trail" and have them picked up by a forwarder type arrangement. We sort of did that when i was logging but we had no "forwarder". We did winch as close as possible to trails however when we could.

If I was puzzled, I'm not anymore. I have no winch. I should but always reticent to spring for one and I do use my tractor as a skidder. So it is technique that makes the difference.

Maybe I am over sensitive - don't know. But what I thought I was hearing was that you were puzzled why anyone would do it different than you and it just struck a nerve because IMO there is too much of that. I spoke up because I respect what you have to say and knew you would not be bothered by my opinion.

gg

 

[Citydude]

You're jesting right? I need a dozer

Well, no I'm not jesting. For my needs, I trim face slappers and glass breaker limbs. Your situation must be different.

 

[Smokeydog]

Any modifications are a lessen in compromise. Enjoy the sharing of what others have done to improve their equipment. Space, egress, ergonomics and function. We all don’t have the same tractors, implements or tasks reflect that. Over 50 years plans have changed too. No longer log and clear so much. Nor hay or pasture livestock like before. Maintaining our little piece of heaven is chore enough.

6” chain box outside of the loader upright is still within the track of the tires which helps. Still have to watch out for the chainsaw with those pesky limbs. The addition of some ground defense plates will help protect the tractor vitals. May give some operator protection whilst bush hogging over 6-8’ brush on that side. Once built and loaded will weigh couple of hundred pounds mostly carried under the center of gravity. If it don’t work, can always try again. Slow and steady wins the race.

 

[ovrszd]

I like it Smokey. Appreciate your pics and descriptions. Very, very well built!!!! Especially incorporating some hydraulic protection into the bottom bracket!!!

 

[Smokeydog]

Wrapped the flat topped fenders with aluminum tread plate to carry saw, chain, gas, oil and tools. Those old M tractors are great, heavy built work machines!

 

[ovrszd]

I love the looks of them too!!! Nothing fancy smancy about it. Robust and mechanical.

 

[arrow]

Maybe I am over sensitive - don't know. But what I thought I was hearing was that you were puzzled why anyone would do it different than you and it just struck a nerve because IMO there is too much of that. I spoke up because I respect what you have to say and knew you would not be bothered by my opinion.

gg

I say what I mean so I was in true wonderment of how people's chainsaws survive there. I even remarked of what it could have been where people have success with that storage method. I understand about the "belittlement and superiority complexes" that this place abounds with. And lastly, I would like your dozer as a peace settlement.