The Farm Tractor in the Woodlot

[deadtrees]

Tell us about the trailer. Is it something you just got? Why did you have to get the skidder? Looks like it was a dry trail that the tractor should be OK on. Do you then transfer the firewood to the rolloff? How would you pull the trailer with the skidder? Do you take the winch off the tractor to pull the trailer?

 

[tawilson]

I don't know about John, but I built a hitch bracket that pins onto the winch.

 

[ehp]

That is a nice log Gypo, your tractor must be able to pull more than I thought cause that is a pretty fair log.

How much wood does your trailer hold?

 

[woodfarmer]

ta, what is the capacity of the hitch on the winch, great idea!! that looks like a farmi 501 correct?

 

[Marky Mark]

Leave John alone He's a nice guy. John did you get the info for the airfare to Cahoons? Call me when you get a chance. Been just a little busy it's cold and snow is on the ground. .

 

[tawilson]

Yep, it's the 501. As I made the ball mount I would be guessing as to the capacity. I wouldn't pull loaded trailers through the woods with it, but for just moving around the yard it does fine.

 

[Gypo Logger]

I'm in another bushand the firewood is on the back burner, but I got the trailer up the hill eventually inch by inch. The problem was the wood and trailer were 8 tons and the tractor is ony what? 4 tons maybe. No biggy though, alot easier then packing a piano over the Chilkoot Pass. The tractor works great. It's all downhill coming out of the woods. Conditions are A1.
John

 

[twistedtree]

John, what model tractor is that? I can tell it's an M series, but that's about all. Maybe an M6800?

 

[Rotax Robert]

Hey Gypo, did you lose another spencer tape? How many do you go thru in a season anyway? I know this is about the 4th time I've caught you.

Rotax

 

[Gypo Logger]

John, what model tractor is that? I can tell it's an M series, but that's about all. Maybe an M6800?

It's a 5700 and I'm really happy with it.
Robert, those Spencer tapes grow on trees. lol
John

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[Gypo Logger]

Gypo....that little tractor does real well ! I bet she would do even better with some chains !....How does the snow affect the operation when it really lands ? Looks like you have been lucky so far !

Ontario........the flat land of the wild cheque writing government ! I keep sending them their share......and I get nothing back.....not even a hug or a thank you!

I could come and help you Gyppo....I'd have her clear cut in about .....3 hrs or so !

The tractors good, however the conditions are A1 and should be until the new year. You're right, ice chains on the front and a bucket of snow will make this tractor seem like a skidder.
John

 

[Gypo Logger]

I don't know about John, but I built a hitch bracket that pins onto the winch.

That's a good setup you made. It means you don't have to remove the winch to hook up the trailer.
John
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/sunlover3/Special pictures/Trees/log2.jpg

 

[Whiteindustries]

I saw this ad for a woods tractor...

I saw this ad sounded interesting,See what you guys have done with your tractors???Making me look for one.lol

Tractor/Skidder-Ford 1164 ,4WD, 116HP, w/6cyl diesel, 80% 18.4x26 forestry tires, & Hyster winch, good cond.
$6500

 

[Marky Mark]

:welcome: Seems like you don't use the skidder NO MOOOORE.
All the best Putzer.

 

[Waldj?ger]

Here you can see some pictures from Germany: http://www.waldarbeit-und-forsttechnik.de/bilder.html

I use an old Case with 38 HP. For my few logs I need every year it is OK

 

[Thor's Hammer]

I saw this ad sounded interesting,See what you guys have done with your tractors???Making me look for one.lol

Tractor/Skidder-Ford 1164 ,4WD, 116HP, w/6cyl diesel, 80% 18.4x26 forestry tires, & Hyster winch, good cond.
$6500

Id snap that up. its a county conversion, a slightly older model than mine (posted previously). the are about the best compromise between skidder and tractor.

 

[Gypo Logger]

I've never used a Hyster winch before, but I hear they are good. The tractors sounds like a good deal if it's in good shape.
John
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/sunlover3/Special pictures/Trees/chr.jpg

 

[Gypo Logger]

It doesn't get any better than this!
John
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/sunlover3/Special pictures/Trees/stump.jpg

 

[HELSEL]

It doesn't get any better than this!
John
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/sunlover3/Special pictures/Trees/stump.jpg

John, That is a dandy.If I can get my echo running i will post some pics.


WEBSTER BOUND

 

[Saw Monkey]

I saw this ad sounded interesting,See what you guys have done with your tractors???Making me look for one.lol

Tractor/Skidder-Ford 1164 ,4WD, 116HP, w/6cyl diesel, 80% 18.4x26 forestry tires, & Hyster winch, good cond.
$6500

Here's a write up on the Ford County tractor. Looks like it was a hit with the loggers.

http://www.applecountry.org/Member Of The Year 2003.html