"Spoon"
ArboristSite Member
I was wondering how you all carry your gear on your atv. Pics would be appreciated. Yes I am looking for ideas to steal. I need something that can be taken on and off fairly easily. Thanks again AS.
How do you haul your saw and gear on your atv?
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I made two boxes with 2X4 side and 3/4" plywood bottoms. The one for the front rack holds the saw's and one for the back holds the maul, log chains, gas, wedges, vise, etc. The front saw box will handle a saw with 20" bar and for the 28" bar I had cut a notch in the side. The front is held by a couple 3/8" carriage head bolts and the rear is just held by bungy straps. Sorry I don't have pictures.
I also usually tow a 4X6 trailer behind the wheeler for bring the wood out also.
I also usually tow a 4X6 trailer behind the wheeler for bring the wood out also.
Polaris ATP
I have one of the Polaris ATP's. It has a little bit shorter seat and a mini truck bed that tilts. My 5 gal bucket with wedges,oil,gloves and a few tools, my ms290 and my ms211 along with a twelve pack of busch light fit perfect!
I have one of the Polaris ATP's. It has a little bit shorter seat and a mini truck bed that tilts. My 5 gal bucket with wedges,oil,gloves and a few tools, my ms290 and my ms211 along with a twelve pack of busch light fit perfect!
headleyj
ArboristSite Guru
I made a rack that cantilevers out 9" past the rear of my stock rack. I'll try and get a pic tonight but I'll describe it:
- 3/8 plywood traced in the exact shape of my stock rack...then add 9" for length. PLywood will flex more one way that the other - make sure the strong way goes front to back on the ATV.
.....well rather than describe it here's a sketch...
- 3/8 plywood traced in the exact shape of my stock rack...then add 9" for length. PLywood will flex more one way that the other - make sure the strong way goes front to back on the ATV.
.....well rather than describe it here's a sketch...
gink595
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That Cracks me up you autographed your sketch. LOL 
This is the rack I have for mine, it's okay does the job, kind of a PITA to put it in and get it out a bunch, i'd be nicer if it had some kind of Cam-lock system to lock the bar down. i got it on a clearance sale at TSC a few years back for 25.00.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=273292
This is the rack I have for mine, it's okay does the job, kind of a PITA to put it in and get it out a bunch, i'd be nicer if it had some kind of Cam-lock system to lock the bar down. i got it on a clearance sale at TSC a few years back for 25.00.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=273292
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727sunset
ArboristSite Operative
I have a plastic shipping tote that sits on the rear rack, held on by 2 bungees. It holds my Partner P500, gloves, fuel, bar oil, rags, cant hook, Fiskars SS axe and the helmet. Everything fits in and rides well. Traxter has a generous size storage compartment which holds lunch and drinks, tools, wedges, web straps and extra chain loops.
I don't regularly carry the Dolmar 7900 unless there is larger wood to cut. Since it doesn't fit in the box it rides upfront, secured by the handle.
My wood comes home on a 6.5 x 10 flatbed trailer, 3500# axle...3 face cord per load.
And of course a few pictures for better illustration.
I don't regularly carry the Dolmar 7900 unless there is larger wood to cut. Since it doesn't fit in the box it rides upfront, secured by the handle.
My wood comes home on a 6.5 x 10 flatbed trailer, 3500# axle...3 face cord per load.
And of course a few pictures for better illustration.
headleyj
ArboristSite Guru
That Cracks me up you autographed your sketch. LOL
This is the rack I have for mine, it's okay does the job, kind of a PITA to put it in and get it out a bunch, i'd be nicer if it had some kind of Cam-lock system to lock the bar down. i got it on a clearance sale at TSC a few years back for 25.00.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=273292
that's actually habit
I work in medical device and we have to sign, print and date almost EVERYTHING.
I have a plastic shipping tote that sits on the rear rack, held on by 2 bungees. It holds my Partner P500, gloves, fuel, bar oil, rags, cant hook, Fiskars SS axe and the helmet. Everything fits in and rides well. Traxter has a generous size storage compartment which holds lunch and drinks, tools, wedges, web straps and extra chain loops.
Hey 727, I like that Idea. Easy to make and remove. The slot will keep the saw in place and still have a lot of room for oil, tool box etc.. The best part is when you take it off, you have everything in one spot. Thanks for the great pictures.
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Hey 727, I like that Idea. Easy to make and remove. The slot will keep the saw in place and still have a lot of room for oil, tool box etc.. The best part is when you take it off, you have everything in one spot. Thanks for the great pictures.
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banshee67
Poulan Wild Thang
i can fit a half a bottle of water under the seat of my banshee if i drink half of it first, then crush the bottle down flat.
headleyj
ArboristSite Guru
I can fit the 395, 372, 346, gas, oil, wedges, etc all on that rear rack. No tying down required. I just got sick of tying crap down for a small jaunt.
banshee67
Poulan Wild Thang
ive never seen those big air intake scoops like the ones on the rear fenders of your Bomb, what is their purpose, or just cosmetic ?
aandabooks
Addicted to ArboristSite
I either bungee strap stuff down or I'll have it ride the 17 cu. ft. lawn cart that I pull with me to get the wood out. If I can't get the saws out with the last load of wood, I'll just make another trip with an empty wagon.
Nuzzy
Trail Gnome
Just made this the other day. Obviously not ATV, but easily could have a different mount style. I still need to add an ax mount, but I'm happy with it.
727sunset
ArboristSite Operative
banshee~The intake scoops direct cooling air to the rear mounted radiator. It works rather well as the fan rarely comes on.
cjcocn
Tree Freak
I haul mine one a 4x6 deck-over trailer that I just built.
If you want something for your quad, you can try <a href="http://www.trackshare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25635&highlight=chainsaw+holder">this</a> or <a href="http://www.trackshare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25149&highlight=chainsaw+holder">this</a>.
HTH
If you want something for your quad, you can try <a href="http://www.trackshare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25635&highlight=chainsaw+holder">this</a> or <a href="http://www.trackshare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25149&highlight=chainsaw+holder">this</a>.
HTH
banshee67
Poulan Wild Thang
ahh, very cool, i guess having it in the rear is better than up front where its exposed to everything you are running through
"Spoon"
ArboristSite Member
Wow, those are some great ideas. Please keep them coming. Thanks.
My sportsman came with the OEM Polaris boxes. They attatch through the "grab handle" holes on the ends of the racks. If you want to remove/install them just give the latch on the bottom a half turn. The rear one can hold most of my small to med. saws\ wtih up to a 20" bar, gas/oil/water jugs, etc. The front box holds chains, hitch pins, clevis, axes, etc. If I need to haul more I've got the 10 cu. ft. trailer since my other atv trailer doesn't have sides yet.
"Spoon"
ArboristSite Member
My sportsman came with the OEM Polaris boxes. They attatch through the "grab handle" holes on the ends of the racks. If you want to remove/install them just give the latch on the bottom a half turn. The rear one can hold most of my small to med. saws\ wtih up to a 20" bar, gas/oil/water jugs, etc. The front box holds chains, hitch pins, clevis, axes, etc. If I need to haul more I've got the 10 cu. ft. trailer since my other atv trailer doesn't have sides yet.
I like your trailer. Did it come with the atv tires or was that a mod?
