Logging Winch

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Luke, the logs one can skidthrough the woods does not have so much to do with tractor hp but tire size and type, ground clearance and traction. Popping beads thru the woods should not be happening so first check tire pressure and then make sure you have the correct rim to tire size especially if you bought the tractor second hand. Below is a pic of my JD 750 with a wopping 20 hp. On that second picture, you can hardly make it out but the tree is a blow down that when falling, got hung up and almost cracked in half. I trusted the 750 to finish breaking the tree and then pull the hang up down. Worked just right and didn't even have to get off the tractor (except to take the photo) for a rehitch.

 

[SFish]

In the picture my JD 3320 looks pretty small next to the tree. I was able to pull it over and pivot it around so I could get past to some other work with the Farmi (hooked up for pull on lower left). I didn't get a chance to buck it into logs to see how long a section I could skid before the guy with the excavator came in. I have one fir down that is half again larger in diameter that I will fool around with when I get time. Clair is riding her whale.

Steve

 

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Too bad. We could of started a pool as to how long a section the 3320 would skid of that fir.

 

[jimmysisson]

I have an old Norse 2500, probabaly equivalent to the 290 Farmi. I practically never use the lower pulley, maybe 5% of the time. Usually I'm pulling the tree to the tractor, not skidding though. Mine has feet, not a blade, to rest on the ground. A blade would be preferable, especially if it's slippery conditions. The winch will have to be sized to the weight of the tractor, as stated, it can pull the tractor around easily. My rig weighs around 3 ton and slides easily if a tree gets jammed up. Snatch block at a minimum, self-releasing saves time.
Jim

 

[Northland]

I too would save the $1500 and buy the Norse given the limited amount of work you have for it.

I had an opportunity to buy a Farmi 351 w/o dozer blade for $2200 but one of it's legs was badly bent and the unit was heavily used so I passed. I would rather have paid $3500 for a new one.

For now I use sling chokers and my bucket grapple to get my wood out. A winch would be better but then I would have to lose my rear carry-all that I stack the bucked logs on.

 

[tessiers]

Thanks for the replies

I have decided on the Norse 290 mostly because of the cost.

I ordered it today with a self releasing snatch block. That looks like it is a real time saver to me. Should be in by weeks end.

Total cost with "tax title and documentation" was $2275.00 including the drive shaft and snatch block.

 

[Luke_theDrifter]

I need to get better at looking things up on the web, maybe I'm not using the right phrases in my search

I'm trying to find a dealer for the Farmi Skid winches in the Seattle Washington area.....I'd kindly appricate a referal to a local dealer someone has dealt with before. Specifically I'm in the market for the 351P model....maybe someone has a good used for sale?

 

[AndyMA]

I've had both Farmi 351 P and 501's. Both are excellent and have excellent support. I second the notion of the Farmi self releasing snatch block. It is a lifesaver.

Andy