Clear a logjam

[Aggie66]

You’re going to want a pike pole, whether you have a loader attachment or not.

Could you explain a pike pole. I’m not familiar with that. Thanks photo or web reference would be helpful

 

[WranglerX]

Pike Pole...

pike pole - Google Search

 

[jyoutz]

The safest method is to connect a choker to the outside or upper log and pull it out by attaching to your drawbar. Repeat until the jam is gone.

3/8" LIGHT DUTY Cat Choker w/ Eye

3/8" LIGHT DUTY Cat Choker w/ Eye | Buy Logging Supplies Online | Lifting.com

www.westechrigging.com

 

[coldsteelva]

Thinking outside the box here...Can you burn them? Use a propane torch/weed dragon to ignite them (NO ACCELERANTS!)? The fire will weaken/collapse the jam.

 

[davedj1]

I built a larger version of this to remove a beaver dam one time, toss it over the dam, hook the winch to it and winch it in, repeat. The one I built was about 36" across, made with 1" pipe

 

[jonsstihl]

I think it might be hard to burn a log jam in a flooded creek but after the waters recede maybe. might be hard to keep it from burning the bridge at the same time.

a mini ex with a thumb would be just the ticket. we all need excuses for more toys.

 

[redman135]

Use a digger with a thumb. The size of the logs will dictate the digger size. What weight is the bridge rated for? Maybe hire a "Long Reach" (16 metre) digger.

 

[bcp]

Even the big guys just use what they have on hand.

Bruce

 

[nyone]

Why not just cut the logs? Smaller logs float away easier. If you want to keep them on the property cut them and burn them.

 

[mikester]

Use a digger with a thumb. The size of the logs will dictate the digger size. What weight is the bridge rated for? Maybe hire a "Long Reach" (16 metre) digger.

Rent a Mini-X with a grapple and rotator for handling logs. Thumb only works well when logs are perpendicular to the boom.