TMFARM 2009
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if you where to make a miniature skidder with a blade on front , boom pole on back and winch...oh and a full roll cage of course..
1. what size would you shoot for? 54"w x 100" L?
2. what would you start with? atv,utv, minitruck,trencher,tractor,or from scratch?
3. how much horsepower?
4. 4x4? or 2wd?
5. tracked or wheeled?
6. how fast would you want it go?
7. would you integrate your splitter into design of this machine?
i have seen the post of the trencher thread.. this got me thinking how handy it would be to have one set up this way.. downfall of trencher is the ground speed..
tractors are ok but can be top heavy in logging.. i dont want something as big as a normal skidder.. but also dont want an atv...too little versatility.
i am looking for something to clear brush (tops) and skid smaller logs to truck and trailer and shove logs up ramps onto trailer.
i have thought of modifying a small truck for this purpose..but would rather have something slightly smaller in size..
what ideas do you have? what would be your dream machine for this purpose?
1. what size would you shoot for? 54"w x 100" L?
2. what would you start with? atv,utv, minitruck,trencher,tractor,or from scratch?
3. how much horsepower?
4. 4x4? or 2wd?
5. tracked or wheeled?
6. how fast would you want it go?
7. would you integrate your splitter into design of this machine?
i have seen the post of the trencher thread.. this got me thinking how handy it would be to have one set up this way.. downfall of trencher is the ground speed..
tractors are ok but can be top heavy in logging.. i dont want something as big as a normal skidder.. but also dont want an atv...too little versatility.
i am looking for something to clear brush (tops) and skid smaller logs to truck and trailer and shove logs up ramps onto trailer.
i have thought of modifying a small truck for this purpose..but would rather have something slightly smaller in size..
what ideas do you have? what would be your dream machine for this purpose?