Firewood Loggin'

[nedly05]

I finally rememberd to grab my camera to get some pics of getting out some firewood. Check out my new hydraulic winch, a gentleman in Northern Vermont built it.I sold my JL601 to Dead Horse and spent the proceeds on it. I added the screen to my ROPS because its very intimidating looking down that cable pulling in 3 logs without it there!!

The DK55 pulls 3 logs up hill in snow pretty well, in some sidehill parts of the trail I had to steer with my brakes. I am very happy with this set up, it is pretty efficient and a whole lot of fun!!!!!

Had to snap a shot of my black lab Anna beggin for some beef jerky at lunch time!

 

[nedly05]

A few more!

 

[deputyrpa]

Looks like you bought the one for sale on Craigs List....yes? That looks well built, and is probably an animal winch. Very nice, I'm jealous!!

 

[Thomas]

Nice...very nice,and no need for rear tire chains either.

 

[nedly05]

Looks like you bought the one for sale on Craigs List....yes? That looks well built, and is probably an animal winch. Very nice, I'm jealous!!

Thats the one, it works really slick. Thanks for the nice comments guys!!

 

[nedly05]

Nice...very nice,and no need for rear tire chains either.

I have some, just havent put em on yet, but I havent really needed em either!

 

[deputyrpa]

The more I look at it, the more jealous I get! Dang, that thing is built! It must weigh a few pounds. What brand hydraulic winch is that? How many tons will it pull? I like the fairlead design too.

It looks like you have to operate the winch from the side. If that's correct, it would be a good idea to fasten a safety screen to that side of the unit. Just remember....hydraulic winches do not stop pulling.....until something breaks! Be VERY careful when operating the winch!!!!

 

[nedly05]

The more I look at it, the more jealous I get! Dang, that thing is built! It must weigh a few pounds. What brand hydraulic winch is that? How many tons will it pull? I like the fairlead design too.

It looks like you have to operate the winch from the side. If that's correct, it would be a good idea to fasten a safety screen to that side of the unit. Just remember....hydraulic winches do not stop pulling.....until something breaks! Be VERY careful when operating the winch!!!!

I hear ya on being careful! You can select High, Low or Freespool from the levers you see, but to haul it in you run that function off from the remote valve. Its a really neat set up. Its a MileMarker series 70 winch, rated at 12,000lbs.

 

[jonstark]

I have some, just havent put em on yet, but I havent really needed em either!

Where should I look for a deal on logging chains for 420/70 24 R4 tires?

B-B has 'em for $800+ shipping in Milford, NH.

thx,
jon

 

[deputyrpa]

I hear ya on being careful! You can select High, Low or Freespool from the levers you see, but to haul it in you run that function off from the remote valve. Its a really neat set up. Its a MileMarker series 70 winch, rated at 12,000lbs.

It appears you have it all covered. Excellent! That's one heck of a setup. May it bring you many cords!