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Firewood tractors

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by D2082, Mar 1, 2015.

  1. D2082

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    Ive noticed several pics lately of these 3-point hitch attachments to skid these logs - with a heavy metal block and some type of winch design? I've never seen these before and could really use that around here. Where would a person find something like that and what is it called?
     
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    Farmi used to make 3 point winches years ago, I have no idea I'd they are still in business.

    Where in VA are you?
     
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    The little girl does well...

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  4. D2082

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    That's a sweet setup there! I may have to borrow that idea on the front end carrier!
     
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    Thanks, I'll allow it :p
     
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    It'll grab a few. Just don't get too many or you'll only be on two wheels.:emb:
     
  9. Stinny

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    That sounds like a camera moment right there. That set of jaws sure has a bite!
     
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  10. Machria

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    Wow, that looks familiar!! ;)

    1972 Wheelhorse GT14. Built and runs like a Russian TANK, only it was made right here in the USA! Wish somebody (ford?) would make a TRUCK that lasted and ran like this thing!

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    They're pretty awesome aren't they?! I don't need a compact tractor (though I am jealous looking at the pictures here) and after a lot of research decided on a Wheel Horse for general work on my 3 acres. Parts are easy to get, there's tons of attachments, and they are built well. What's not to love?!!!
     
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    Are the forks you clamp on this bucket worth a hoot? Thought it wood be nice for lifting smaller logs up to cut, I only have a NH 1520.
     
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    Yep! I bought this thing after getting advise from guys around here (and the old site) when I was thinking about getting somekind of quad to drag wood out of the woods around my house. Was GREAT advice.

    and it does this to top it off:

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    That really throws the snow! It rarely snows enough here for me to justify a blower, so I went with a snow blade instead. Last week was my first real test with it when we got 12", but the little things cleared my driveway without a single issue! I've added 300lbs of weight though, and after I'm sitting on it there's about a half ton of weight to help push snow.
     
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    It sure does! I can lay it all down onto my neighbors driveway if I want!! :D

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    Here's my main mode of wood moving, the 763 Bobcat. I really, really need to get or build a grapple for it but it does well getting around in the woods. Pardon the filthy truck.

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    Really nice stuff there CG!

    That was a great purchase there M... Built like a tank to last...!
     
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    That's awesome!
     
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    Nice toys there! And that Ford was made to be dirty - I'd wonder about that setup if it wasn't! Nice
     
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    That's a 2002 model? Looks new. Or they haven't changed much since then. I've got a 2011 X500 and it's nowhere near that stout, I wouldn't think.
     
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