My best firewood tool innovation yet

[user 122190]

The dolly. For trees that can be dragged to the road, which is most of them, the dolly make the hardest work simple. Logs pieces that took two of us to lift or roll into the trailer can now be simply and easily done by a single person. Took me a few to many years to figure this out, but now it is number 1 for equipment to bring to the site.

 

[Stonesforbrains]

I use one all the time for moving big rounds, 6 foot cedar posts and large rocks. Definitely a back saver. I’ve tried solid wheels on it but like the original air filled wheels cause they are wider.

 

[TXScout]

I use one all the time for moving big rounds, 6 foot cedar posts and large rocks. Definitely a back saver. I’ve tried solid wheels on it but like the original air filled wheels cause they are wider.

What he said.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Ahh for the invention of hydraulics.

 

[csmillingnoob]

When the can't hook won't roll it:

Another good "logging" tool most commonly used for other purposes. (a piece of 3/4 in plywood for a base helps in the woods)

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

Ahh for the invention of hydraulics.

Truth! If I could get the forklift in more places, I'd be lifting even less. Case of water to the fridge... fire up the forklift!

 

[Brent Adams]

Yes. 65hp Gehl Compact track loader with hydraulic clamshell(4 in 1) bucket or pallet forks makes life soooo much better. Haul two or 3 logs to the woodshed with the forks, then get the 4 in 1 out. Grab a log on one end, clamp down, lift to a comfortable sawing position, then buck the whole thing. No rolling and no sawing dirt.

 

[Haironyourchest]

I use the sack trolly/dolly a lot. One of the best price-to-utility ratio tools of all time, probably second only to my three-wheeler Barrow. It's downfall is going uphill though. I shifted three 2 foot diameter ash trees up a slope with one, and it broke my spirit. Deceded to mechanise and bought this.

 

[pioneerguy600]

 

[pioneerguy600]

 

[Stonesforbrains]

Ahh for the invention of hydraulics.

Some of us have not yet joined the world of hydraulic machinery! We do what we can with what we have. Your set up would make things at my little patch of woods go so much easier!

 

[Stonesforbrains]

I use the sack trolly/dolly a lot. One of the best price-to-utility ratio tools of all time, probably second only to my three-wheeler Barrow. It's downfall is going uphill though. I shifted three 2 foot diameter ash trees up a slope with one, and it broke my spirit. Deceded to mechanise and bought this.View attachment 747586

That is really cool! I have not seen anything like that.

 

[sundance]

My three cords a year usage gathered over rough rocky terrain with no other need for some of these neat machines ends up saying I'll continue with grunt labor. The ATV and off road trailer do help however.

 

[livemusic]

I started a thread on another forum about this very subject, using a dolly to move wood. Someone posted a pic of a Harbor Freight 'wide' dolly, looks good. It is currently $115.

 

[Brent Nowell]

The dolly. For trees that can be dragged to the road, which is most of them, the dolly make the hardest work simple. Logs pieces that took two of us to lift or roll into the trailer can now be simply and easily done by a single person. Took me a few to many years to figure this out, but now it is number 1 for equipment to bring to the site.

Haha genius. Inflated large wheels are perfect for navigating the bush I love it

 

[knockbill]

+1 on air tire dollies... and good, light wheel barrow with air tires for moving splits...

 

[bowtechmadman]

Don't think I'm trading in my tractor for a dolly...
Glad it works well for you.

 

[andy]

I started a thread on another forum about this very subject, using a dolly to move wood. Someone posted a pic of a Harbor Freight 'wide' dolly, looks good. It is currently $115.

Wide is good. Long handle is even better.
Mine has big inflatable wheels and a handle that extends to +6' length for extra leverage..... it changes everything.

 

[livemusic]

Wide is good. Long handle is even better.
Mine has big inflatable wheels and a handle that extends to +6' length for extra leverage..... it changes everything.

Do you have a link for your model?

 

[andy]

Do you have a link for your model?

it's a garage sale find. Pretty sure it's from U-line. Search their site.