Skidding large log with B7800

   / Skidding large log with B7800 #11  
Rudy's got the idea! I also use a drawbar, but with logging tongs. Just back up to the log, lower tongs over the log, lift and away you go. Don't even have to get off tractor. Dragging with a chain you are more apt to get hung on rocks or stumps.
 
   / Skidding large log with B7800 #12  
jejeosborne

Thanks for the pictures. That's a real nice setup you have there. Very impressive!!!

Eddie
 
   / Skidding large log with B7800 #13  
I would assume you want to lift them a bit so the butts don't catch on everything. Also you would want to keep them as clean as possible to save the saw blades/bands...

Regards,
Chris
 
   / Skidding large log with B7800 #14  
From the looks of jeje's setup I'd assume he is fully aware of what he is doing. Now lets seem some battle scars on that tractor.
 
   / Skidding large log with B7800
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#15  
Battle scars I have plenty of. This tractor only has 240 hours but looks like it has 1500. It is hard to be careful not to scratch the paint and be productive. In addition, spending any amount of time in the woods means bent sheet metal and scratches. I will have to buy a second tractor for the parades.

This reminds me of a friend that I happened to be at his house when he brought home a brand new pickup truck. He opened the tailgate and threw in a concrete block . I watched it bounce around in the bed of the truck scratching and denting the new paint. He then said "Well that is over with, don't have to worry about the first scratch anymore". The truck was going to be used on the farm and be a work truck. My tractor is a work tractor that I will maintain mechanically to a high degree but cosmeticly will not worry about. My truck though is a different story, that is why I have a trailer.
 
   / Skidding large log with B7800 #16  
Battle scars??? Man, there's still paint on the bottom of the bucket!:D :D
 

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