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ATV Chainsaw Mount

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by mark.nowak, Feb 15, 2018.

  1. mark.nowak

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    Looking for ideas, who has an ATV chainsaw mount? Made or bought it doesn’t matter. I getting tired of using rope and bungee cords to secure my saw to the front rack.

    Thanks for the help!!


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  2. Eric VW

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    TurboDiesel walt
    Two that come to mind quickly....:yes:
     
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    Google "sawgrip". I believe madsens in wash state carrys them. Its an outstanding product that works well.
     
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    Kolpin makes a chainsaw ATV press (squeezes the bar) and a chainsaw boot (saw slides in).
     
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    The kolpin mount would not fit my wide nose bars. Depending on what saws you have, it may not be an issue. The mount itself was pretty dang solid.
     
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  8. mark.nowak

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    Thank you very much fellas!!

    I think I’m going with something similar to what Walt or turbodiesel built. I like the idea of being able to carry fuel and bar oil.

    Did you use U bolts to connect it to your racks?



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  9. walt

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    Yes ,two U-bolts
     
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    Tie wraps hold the the two crates together and hold it down to the rack.
    The bungees (usually just when I'm hauling the machine) go through the gas can handle and oil jug handle from front to back (different than the pic.) When I put the saw in and out, I have to rock the saw back to get the tip of the bar out from under one strap, then forward to get the rear handle out from under the other strap.
    I'll see if I have a pic that shows it
     
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    Found a pic that kinda shows the bungees. This is how it is, usually.
    I'll turn the gas and oil jugs to get the straps through the handles for trailering
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  12. mark.nowak

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    Great, thank you very much, I really appreciate it!!! Looks like I have a weekend project now.


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