aggiewoodbutchr
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Think of the beams you could have for building with logs that long, wow, and a CSM is not hindered by log length.
Nice loads Aggie.
Hey Aggie, what's the specs on that trailer? My next major purchase will be a trailer for general use with occasional log hauling. Any advice??
Well you didn't ask me, but I'm full of free advice, so take it for what it's worth.
Last summer I bought a Texas Pride dump trailer. I had them custom build it with no sides, just standards so I could build removable sides. The trailer itself is built fairly well, but 14,000 lb. gvwr dosen't mean you can actually gross that much. I haul logs mostly, and bent both axles with a 10,000 lb. load. If you buy a trailer make sure it has quality axles, and suspension (Dexter, etc.). Texas Pride never returned my call, so I guess I'll be buying some axles. The dump is really nice for logs.
Oh by the way, very nice logs. Wish we had some oak like that around here.
Andy
Well you didn't ask me, but I'm full of free advice, so take it for what it's worth.
Last summer I bought a Texas Pride dump trailer. I had them custom build it with no sides, just standards so I could build removable sides. The trailer itself is built fairly well, but 14,000 lb. gvwr dosen't mean you can actually gross that much. I haul logs mostly, and bent both axles with a 10,000 lb. load. If you buy a trailer make sure it has quality axles, and suspension (Dexter, etc.). Texas Pride never returned my call, so I guess I'll be buying some axles. The dump is really nice for logs.
Oh by the way, very nice logs. Wish we had some oak like that around here.
Andy
Thanks for the input, Andy. We've got a place close by that custom builds trailers and will use the axels etc... the buyer wants. I'd like this to be a one time purchase and have a trailer build with hauling logs in mind. I know there will be times when loading eq won't be available and would like to have a method to accomodate those times, any suggestions? I've seen a few parbuckling threads on another site and that means having to have a stout winch mount on either side of the trailer. I'd also like to be able to have a removable arch on the back that would allow dragging/winching a log on from the back.
Thanks, Kevin
Thanks for the input, Andy. We've got a place close by that custom builds trailers and will use the axels etc... the buyer wants. I'd like this to be a one time purchase and have a trailer build with hauling logs in mind. I know there will be times when loading eq won't be available and would like to have a method to accomodate those times, any suggestions? I've seen a few parbuckling threads on another site and that means having to have a stout winch mount on either side of the trailer. I'd also like to be able to have a removable arch on the back that would allow dragging/winching a log on from the back.
Thanks, Kevin
I used to have an arch like you're talking about on my old gooseneck. It slipped into the back standard on both sides, and had pins so it would lay down. I mounted 2 hand crank winches on top of the gooseneck, one went over a pulley on the arch and tied to the log, the other went to an eye on the arch to stand it up, and get the log on the back of the trailer. From there I tied a snatch block on the log to double up one winch, and pulled it on. It would have worked better with a rolling tail, but just for the first tier of logs.
That was a long time ago, it worked, but very slow. I later made mounts on the side of the trailer for the hand crank winch, and rolled them up ramps. It dosen't take much to roll a good size log up a ramp if you run your cables right. I'm getting older now and load everything with my Bobcat.
Andy
Made a run this morning but the excavator operator was a no show.
Guess I can't b---h too much.
Qualified for ' Understatement of the year ' with that one Aggie.
LOL!
I'd rep you on that one but gotta spread some...
I'm hoping that our new contractor comes through with something like what you've got going. One area of the development has some pretty nice sized trees they need to take out, and he was not looking forward to the grinding bill. But, the rain has to stop first, raining again today.
Mark
BTW, can't help you on wdchuck, I'm dead on him too.
Sounds like the parbuckling method is the best and only system needed, that a good thing. Should keep the cost down some. If your profile is accurate, your not getting older just getting started. As for that hand crank winch, do you remember what rating it was? I need to know what size 12v winch to look for
I'd like to have a bobcat but since this is just a hobby and only the bare essentials are allowed it'll just have to wait. Remember, we're using csm's to keep the equipment at a minimum
Thanks for the encouragement, folks.
I made another haul today before heading to the bandmill yard. More big pines, water oaks and sweet gum. I took pictures but lost my camera some time after that. I think I know where it may be but I'll have to wait until tomorrow to retrieve it.
Next week I may be able to scout the next phase of the development these are coming from and take my pick of what's coming down.
aggiewoodbutchr,
Are you milling these yourself or somebody doing it for you?
Probably a bit of both. I'll definitely mill the choice stuff myself but I might hire someone with a portable rig to mill 4/4 lumber for me. Dunno for sure yet.
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