My heavy log lifter

During my searches on CL for free wood, I was hooked to a gathering spot where the land owner would push over trees and I was given the opportunity to haul out the wood for free. Obviously, as most of you would do, I jumped on the opportunity to gather this wood. My process (since I usually work alone, and this wood was in hard-to-reach places) is to cut the wood into 18" rounds and load on my truck to bring home to split. My challenge was what to do with the very large, extremely heavy trunks that were laying on the ground and needed cut up. I was looking on Cabela's web site and noticed this deer hanger (attached) that had a winch and cable and stood up high enough to work effectively. So, if any of you were wondering how to handle similar situations, here you go

 

Thats a pretty good idea. I have been thinking of getting a hoist for my truck but want one that slides into the hitch.

 

Pretty slick ,what is the weight rating on that?

 

I've looked into hitch cranes too, but oftentimes my truck can't get close enough to do any good with a crane.

 

I believe it's 500 pounds or so

 

That will do
Welcome to da club ! OhioSplitter

 

Welcome to the club OhioSplitter! That wood (elm?) looks dryer than a popcorn fart! I've seen a similar setup mounted on the back of a trailer for loading up large logs, and boy would I love to have one..

I use one of these when I'm sawing up those big logs on the ground:



I saw most of the way through the log, keeping an eye on the kerf; if it starts closing, it's time to pull out. Usually there's a point where it's not touching the ground, or where I can get most of the way through without pinching, then you can use the cant hook to roll the log to the other side to finish your cuts. If your saw ever does get pinched, you can usually free it with one hand on this.

 

The real challenge is when the root bulb is still attached to the tree, so it doesn't roll (or won't). I have a timber jack for the smaller trees. The wood was ash, and was really dry...but still VERY heavy

 

Welcome OhioSplitter-some real nice peeps here, some real crazy too-watch out for Eric VW = troublemaker and beer drinker...Ok-welcome and you've been warned

 

How are you my friend Eric VW ? Havent been doing much with wood but the stacks in the shed are turning gray (or is it grey?) The maple, beech and ash are good to go---all with MC < 20% So my ash is in pretty good shape...jus sayin

 

Too new=preparedness-wood done good, wood done right, keeps you and yours warm all night...yeah-I'm a poet and don't know it...but I do know wood...and hoarding...and a nice looking ash...

 

You bet your ash.

It's grey, or gray. Google may think one's wrong, but, either are acceptable.

Welcome to FHC OhioSplitter