Log Splitter
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Nice post, slowp! It's the diversity in how things are done, based on the terrain and the size of the trees that makes logging interesting.
Here's some pics of the equipment used to log my place in Louisiana.
First is the John Deer 843 used for harvesting the trees. Heckofa machine, but would not do the job on steep terrain like you guys have in the
PNW.
Here's the business end of the 843. Each tooth is about the size of my foot.
Pic of the processor at one of the landings. Another heckofa machine...
Finally, one of the logs being loaded for their trip to the mill. I don't have one of the postman bringing me my check.
You can tell by the time of day these guys start early. The whole crew is composed of 3 guys, and most days they deliver 3 truckloads to the mill. Hard working SOBs, they won my respect when they logged for me for the first time about 15 years ago. They also used their skidder to position the hardwood tops next to one of my roads so I could have easy access to them for firewood.
Here's some pics of the equipment used to log my place in Louisiana.
First is the John Deer 843 used for harvesting the trees. Heckofa machine, but would not do the job on steep terrain like you guys have in the
PNW.
Here's the business end of the 843. Each tooth is about the size of my foot.
Pic of the processor at one of the landings. Another heckofa machine...
Finally, one of the logs being loaded for their trip to the mill. I don't have one of the postman bringing me my check.
You can tell by the time of day these guys start early. The whole crew is composed of 3 guys, and most days they deliver 3 truckloads to the mill. Hard working SOBs, they won my respect when they logged for me for the first time about 15 years ago. They also used their skidder to position the hardwood tops next to one of my roads so I could have easy access to them for firewood.