Wood Hauler build

I want the shorter turning radius as in the woods you get in tighter spots. It's already a standard longbed axle spacing. Can't just move the axle back, you'd have to stretch the frame. I can add more/bigger springs or bag it if needed. Most of my hauls are short distance.

 

Kevin in Ohio

You sir are a wizard

That’s some nice work.

 

Thanks. I've just had enough years of doing this to dream a little about what would be a lot nicer for my situation. The more leaning over, stretching to reach and walking with weight I can get rid of, the better. I want to be able to blow chips in there and unload them easy and this should be great for that. Using a standard truck was a nightmare.

 

Very nice work as always!
Speaking of bags...ever consider a retractable tag axle? Kinda kidding...kinda.
Maybe just need some weight on the front...or maybe it handles just fine as it is!

 

That does seem like the perfect truck for a mini tag.

 

Wow , just going through this thread.
Looks like you have quite the list of projects you have done over time.

Nice work!!

 

Amazing job! Custom build projects are always rewarding.

 

Always amazed Kevin in Ohio, with the designs you come up with and the skill level you have, creating all of it. Really nice, well done !!

 

Nice build man. I was anticipating the weight to be a slight issue as I read. I'd bag that rear axle and call it a done deal.

 

After cutting/hauling a bunch of loads in while it was dry, we finally got some rain so now I'll start splitting all the bigger stuff. Have the small rounds final stacked and will work on the rest now. Stacks go 8ft high for some scale.









I was getting to the point where I was running out of room for to be split stuff anyway. Neighbor is letting me clean up his dead ash so less limb wood than normal. I had also cut at Dad'sPrior and had some bigger beech over there.

 

BadAzz my friend!! Making us Ohians proud!

 

Kudos Kevin! That's a helluva rig.

 

Well done

 

VERY NICE RIG! Thanks for taking us along for the great build! Much appreciated!

 

Just an old Farm boy. LOL

 

I always like looking at builds as it has helped me see methods, tools an ideas for future projects. I tend to keep trying to come up with things to make gathering easier so I can do it longer.

 

Amazing build! Thanks so much for the details and pics. Great work!

 

I worked on the body work 2 Winter's ago and the bed this last Winter on a spare time thing. When the weather is fit I do stuff outside,

 

I've been anxiously waiting for another Kevin build thread
They're never a disappointment.