firewood tractors

[woodfarmer]

Remember this load of ash?

We have had a lot of rain lately so I'm just getting back to the job of splitting it! My helper came over today, so we split it between clouds of "snain" going over and dumping on us...

On the bigger ones, it's push it through the 4-way and then flip the top piece over, back onto the beam for another go through the 4-way,

and S N we had the whole load split,

That's a pretty nice pile of splits there, it will be for 2018/19 season...

I didn't keep track of how long it took, because of the rain "delays", and a few other jobs we mixed in during the delays, but when we were working, we really put the wood through the splitter!

SR

What’s the length of piece you can split?

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I think 25" is the max this model will split, they do make the same model with a longer beam too...

SR

 

[RyeThomas]

Not sure if I posted here or not. I had a John Deere 3032e (well I still have it but it’s for sale),


Great little basic machine. I found quickly it would do everything I needed but it had a few things I was not a fan of. The combo brake/ diff lock pedal is a pain when you hit the brakes loading a trailer, then turn and try to drive off and tear up the turf only to realize the diff is locked. The lift capacity and height is ok but in reality it can become pretty anemic pretty quick.
So I have been looking for a long while for a large frame 4000 series with a 460 loader. I almost drove 5-7 hrs one way to get one. Well about 2 weeks ago a 4510 with 460 loader, 6’ Cutter, 6’ rake popped up on Craigslist local and within 2 hours I had been to the bank and was there. I hit a lucky homerun here Gents! Original owner and only 178 hours.


I did have to replace the hood, side panels, fix a fuel leak and give her a full service but my goodness this tractor was a steal and will do far more than I need. She’s a little hard on the turf, got a buddy with a set of R4’s I’m going to switch out (love the ag/r1 tires for traction but goodness they are aggressive).

 

[RyeThomas]

So the next issue is my trailer is too small for my new machine and cutter. It’s funny how a series up but the largest of the next series is so much bigger. Meaning I have a buddy selling a 4310 and I have used it and while heavier and a little more tractor than my 3032 it’s about the same size. My 4510 is much larger than both of them, to the point I need a new trailer. I have a 16’ low pro 14k capacity trailer with easy detach ramps for larger stuff. Well my new machine, loader and cutter comes in at about 22’.
So I went round and round and almost purchased a 20+5 gooseneck deckover, but even the expensive lower deck recessed wheel units were 32-33” high with a steep load angle. I looked for awhile and decided to go with another low pro for loading ease.
I ordered a Lamar yesterday due to the fact they are at a fair pice but have a lot of things standard others charge as options. So I ordered a 22’, 14k capacity, full width foldable ramps, 3’ Self cleaning dove, sealed modular wiring harness with lifetime leds, 2 speed hd drop jack vs your marine style junk, powder coated.

It’s similar to this one pictured

 

[farmer steve]

Not sure if I posted here or not. I had a John Deere 3032e (well I still have it but it’s for sale),
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Great little basic machine. I found quickly it would do everything I needed but it had a few things I was not a fan of. The combo brake/ diff lock pedal is a pain when you hit the brakes loading a trailer, then turn and try to drive off and tear up the turf only to realize the diff is locked. The lift capacity and height is ok but in reality it can become pretty anemic pretty quick.
So I have been looking for a long while for a large frame 4000 series with a 460 loader. I almost drove 5-7 hrs one way to get one. Well about 2 weeks ago a 4510 with 460 loader, 6’ Cutter, 6’ rake popped up on Craigslist local and within 2 hours I had been to the bank and was there. I hit a lucky homerun here Gents! Original owner and only 178 hours.
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I did have to replace the hood, side panels, fix a fuel leak and give her a full service but my goodness this tractor was a steal and will do far more than I need. She’s a little hard on the turf, got a buddy with a set of R4’s I’m going to switch out (love the ag/r1 tires for traction but goodness they are aggressive).

keep the r-1's. if your on the lawn just do 2 wheel drive. you ever get in the woods with mud/snow you'll love the r-1's.

 

[artbaldoni]

My firewood tractors...the big and the small.

 

[mesupra]

Picked up this little rig today. Old gaftner loader mounted to a homemade trailer. Setup to run off tractor hydralic. Gonna need some hoses etc.

 

[RyeThomas]

keep the r-1's. if your on the lawn just do 2 wheel drive. you ever get in the woods with mud/snow you'll love the r-1's.

I run it in 2 wheel most of the time, with loaded rears and being abou 5k lbs I don’t need the 4x4 often except for the brakes. All the other machines I’ve had have R4 and they are far nicer to the ground. I can’t recall ever losing traction with any of them, but man the r1’s cut like a knife. Lol

 

[Weesa20]

2014 Massey 1736. Step up from my MF GC2300. Currently using 4' box blade for skidding but winch will be added in near future.

 

[sirbuildalot]

I run it in 2 wheel most of the time, with loaded rears and being abou 5k lbs I don’t need the 4x4 often except for the brakes. All the other machines I’ve had have R4 and they are far nicer to the ground. I can’t recall ever losing traction with any of them, but man the r1’s cut like a knife. Lol

The R-4's are a much tougher tire. They wear better, are more puncture resistant, ride better, aren't as damaging on turf, have a more stabil feel as they are generally wider than R-1's for the same machine. The only real advantages to R-1's in my opinion is they do offer better traction in mud, and the narrower tire generally cuts through snow a bit better.

 

[saxman]

My L3830HST carrying and pulling firewood. I made the trailer from a 1938 Westinghouse portable welder frame/undercarriage. Very handy little trailer

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[morewood]

So the next issue is my trailer is too small for my new machine and cutter. It’s funny how a series up but the largest of the next series is so much bigger. Meaning I have a buddy selling a 4310 and I have used it and while heavier and a little more tractor than my 3032 it’s about the same size. My 4510 is much larger than both of them, to the point I need a new trailer. I have a 16’ low pro 14k capacity trailer with easy detach ramps for larger stuff. Well my new machine, loader and cutter comes in at about 22’.
So I went round and round and almost purchased a 20+5 gooseneck deckover, but even the expensive lower deck recessed wheel units were 32-33” high with a steep load angle. I looked for awhile and decided to go with another low pro for loading ease.
I ordered a Lamar yesterday due to the fact they are at a fair pice but have a lot of things standard others charge as options. So I ordered a 22’, 14k capacity, full width foldable ramps, 3’ Self cleaning dove, sealed modular wiring harness with lifetime leds, 2 speed hd drop jack vs your marine style junk, powder coated.

It’s similar to this one pictured

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Really nice trailer. We have a 22' with a tilt deck. Dad can't pick up ramps even with spring assist. I still dislike having fenders in the way if I'm picking up surplus trailers and such, but I'm not to the point of getting a deck over just yet. What are you doing with the take-off tires?

Shea

 

[sirbuildalot]

Damn it Saxman,

That is one sweet setup! I'm looking to do something similar with a 6.5' x 12' or so running gear. I'm thinking six- 1/3rd cord boxes on the gear at a time. Either the whole gear will have a roof, or each box will.

 

[RyeThomas]

Well I’ll be selling them. They have no time or hours/miles on them. Rears are loaded. It will be a full package wheels and tires. If anyone’s interested PM me. Rye.

 

[jfriesner]

My old Ford 3000 lending a helping hand.

 

[mark3885]

Versatile 276 bidirectional tractor .The seat , steering and dashboard can be turned to drive forward or in reverse. Hydraulic 4 wheel drive , articulated so drive into the woods , hook up your logs , spin the seat around , drive out forward. no 3 pt turns in the woods. I built a rack for the front to carry saws etc. 100 hp cummins turbo , so plenty of power along with heat , air conditioning and stereo. Fully enclosed when snow blowing my 1800 ft driveway with the 8 1/2 ft wide Pronovost blower.

 

[dancan]

Awesome setup there !!!
Welcome aboard , we like pics , lotsa pics lol

 

[Ryan'smilling]

View attachment 618530 Versatile 276 bidirectional tractor .The seat , steering and dashboard can be turned to drive forward or in reverse. Hydraulic 4 wheel drive , articulated so drive into the woods , hook up your logs , spin the seat around , drive out forward. no 3 pt turns in the woods. I built a rack for the front to carry saws etc. 100 hp cummins turbo , so plenty of power along with heat , air conditioning and stereo. Fully enclosed when snow blowing my 1800 ft driveway with the 8 1/2 ft wide Pronovost blower. View attachment 618534 View attachment 618535

Very nice setup!! Those bi-directional tractors seem like they'd be perfect for blowing snow or loader work with the loader in the back. They seem to be available pretty cheap too. If I could justify a machine that size and knew someone familiar with them, I'd love to own one.

Excellent first post, by the way.

 

[Jakers]

hey, a question ive always had with them bi-directional tractors. when spun around going backward, does the steering reverse so the tractor still turns left when you turn the wheel left or do you have to reverse it manually (or mentally remember to steer the other way)?

 

[Sawyer Rob]

They steer normal, either direction...

SR