Storm damage clean-up

Another update. I still have to noodle and pick up some of whats in the pictures. The before pics from different angles.

 

Once I get the rest of the wood out, I'll use the blower to clear the trail debris and get a final pic or two. The majority of the wood in these pics is already moved to the pile. The neighbor is coming to get two loads next week.

 

Nearly a 1/4 mile drag up to the staging area.

 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xxJ3sNyh4eFDQ34m6

 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/uHYC3RELrfj2pmeA9

There was lots of grading to get the trails back to somewhat normal.

 

Its tore up Dennis. Thankfully there were no trees close to our house.

 

I've changed strategies. Top them where they lay, drag out as much log as I can and get them off the ground for later cutting. We cut up the tops into burnable sizes and bucket them out.

 

Nice work, brother. Wish you had a grapple. You could cut into log length and carry out, doesn't tear up the ground as bad. But you gotta do it the beat way you can.
We have a ton of clean up from hurricane Helene.
Just a few of the trees and loads done so far.
white oak

Red oaks
Big post oak
Red oak saw logs
Kubota getting a work out

 

Thank you brother. Belive me, if I could go back in time, this tractor would have the quick detatch leader bucket and 3rd function hydraulics. very pricey to do it now but still considering it.

I hope your cleanup goes well. Stay safe.

 

Our tractor had pin-on bucket too.
We found a deal on a used 525 loader QA assembly, then got the 3rd function valve. Yes it's $$$, but sure has helped us alot

 

More today. I had to blaze a new "logging" trail today to get to that mess.

 

That is all for today.

 

Id say, if you count just getting trees out of the woods only, probably 40-50% done. If you count all the logs needing processing as well, 20% -25% done. There are several trees standing that had the entire can of pee busted out. Tall fat flag poles. Those will be coming down too. There are several heavy leaners as well I'll take out as they will come down eventually. I'd rather it be at a time of my choosing.

 

Update...

Tested out the new to me Echo CS4010 chainsaw before I start modifications.
The red arrow is pointing at the first log I took off before dragging the rest out and limbing it.

 

That part of the trail is open now.