LOG Skidding with a BX24

[Barneyhunts]

Must be tricky getting off the tractor when you get it into the trailer?
Nice logs... hope you get some nice wood from them.

 

[asylum575]

What size trailer is that? It looks like you have the loader on, so I'm guessing about a 5x10. I've been thinking of getting one to store my BX, but I think I'd like something big enough to move a car also.

 

[Northland]

Ray-welcome to TBN-great first post, advice and pictures.

I love skidding wood with my tractor and have tried just about every set up possible. I have skidding tongs, sling chokers, chains, a carry-all and a bucket grapple.

My latest purchase is 100' of Amsteel Blue synthetic winch rope along with snatch blocks and tree saver slings. I am going to try this set-up in the next few weeks in an attempt to have the logs come to me as opposed to having to get to the logs with my tractor. It's going to be fun

 

[JimMorrissey]

Nice work. Maybe some kind of simple skid/sled cabled to the tail end of the log might reduce the drag and make obstacles easier to clear...

BX is a fantasic machine.

 

[mjfox6]

You should replace the grab hook on the log end with a slip hook, that way it will tighten against the log when you lift it. That is what I use with my boom pole to skid logs.

 

[ChuckinNH]

OP, and Northland,
You might want to look at the Novajack site that I'm attaching a link to for ideas if for nothing else. They have skidding cones, and accessories that make getting the log where you want it much easier. Their stuff is designed to use with 4 wheelers so it should work even better with heavier tractors..

NovaJack

 

[Northland]

OP, and Northland,
You might want to look at the Novajack site that I'm attaching a link to for ideas if for nothing else. They have skidding cones, and accessories that make getting the log where you want it much easier. Their stuff is designed to use with 4 wheelers so it should work even better with heavier tractors..

NovaJack

Thanks Chuck, that's the site where I originally got the idea of the rope and snatch blocks. There are good videos and knot illustrations on the site as well. That cone is $150 so I think I will try a $7 Rubbermaid Roughneck box first

 

[ChuckinNH]

Or maybe a laundry basket?

 

[Learjet]

Very nice! I just got my new BX25 last week and was wondering what the best method would be. This answered that question. I have a 14 acre Mini-Pine Plantation and will be moving a bunch of trees. Love the weight calculator link too.