Loggin' Kioti Style

Steverino · Nov 5, 2006

Steverino said:
albmn10, Nice pictures as well. The backhoe is a good-looking unit as well. I sure wish that the KB2375 had that as an option instead of a third party retrofit. That rig looks like a real workhorse. All these pictures are making me long for spring already. Oh well, only five or so months to go.

(OOPS!)

I meant to say: I sure wish that the KB2375 had a THUMB as an option instead of a third party retrofit. That rig looks like a real workhorse. I am also with williekioti on the drooling thing.

monkeymonk · Nov 6, 2006

What kinda mill do you operate?

We use an off brand bandsaw mill. does a great job. An LT70 sure would be nice.

williekioti · Nov 6, 2006

Monkeymonk, the mill was an older WoodMiser, sorry didn't catch the model. It's not mine but a neighbor's down the road. It is a little simpler than some of the newer models, no hydraulics, but the head is powered. Didn't need hydraulic load though with a Kioti nearby. I like the manual log positioning though, less waste IMO.

Sorry I couldn't capture action pics, but have some of the finished product. Not bad for about nine hours of work.

BlacknTan · Nov 6, 2006

Jeesh,
I thought that country looked kinda farmiliar.
Good lookin tractor and nice pictures Willi. Didja get that over by Schroon Lake?

williekioti · Nov 6, 2006

B&T that would be correct, another fine Rodick machine roaming the 'Daks. BTW, nice handle got a cold one of those in my hand at this very moment. Well not a real one, but a good facimile in a bottle by Saranac.

BlacknTan · Nov 7, 2006

Willie,
BlacknTan doesn't refer to the drinkin' kind, although I've enjoyed a few of those also.
It's about the Gordon Setter gundogs that I've shared time with over the last thirty years...

BTW, I used to head into deer camp over the north side of Paradox every year. Time and medical problems broke the group up..............

williekioti · Nov 7, 2006

Oh, those BlacknTans are good too, to acquire game to go with the liquid B&Ts,

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That area is not too far away, I'm further north.

roller · Nov 8, 2006

Nice pics Willie i'll see if i can get a few more of my little logging outfit.

My outfit comprises of a CK30 hydro ,Uni-Forest 3.5 ton skidding winch,and a grapple made by Riko forestry Engineers..

williekioti · Nov 8, 2006

roller, nice setup. How do you like the Uni-forest winch. I've just noticed them popping up at dealerships around NY. They look like a quality setup. Of course there are plenty of Farmis and Valbys around. I currently have been using one of those multi position draw bars on 3pt with pin on grab hooks. It works ok, 'cept I have to back up to every log or reach out with chains, drag till I can reach choker with grab hooks and re-hook. Major PITA, but it works. Good thing it's a hobby at this point and I'm not trying to feed the family like this.

roller · Nov 9, 2006

williekioti said:
roller, nice setup. How do you like the Uni-forest winch. I've just noticed them popping up at dealerships around NY. They look like a quality setup. Of course there are plenty of Farmis and Valbys around. I currently have been using one of those multi position draw bars on 3pt with pin on grab hooks. It works ok, 'cept I have to back up to every log or reach out with chains, drag till I can reach choker with grab hooks and re-hook. Major PITA, but it works. Good thing it's a hobby at this point and I'm not trying to feed the family like this.

Uniforest winches are made well ,good and strong,the only problem is they have a band brake ,not a ratchet,so every now and then you will need to tighten a nut that controls the friction ,no big deal just carry a large adjustable spanner with you when using the winch..

For the money i'm very pleased with my winch ,its suprising just how big a tree or log it will pull...