Skidding winch for the tractor

[NHMike]

Chipper,
Something to check about the pull on the winch. Last summer I was having a problem with my farmi getting weaker on the pull. I also figured that I neede to adjust the clutch, and after talking with a couple local farmers who have bigger units that is what I did.
It did pull a little harder, but still not like it used to. Then one day as I was pulling in a very small load, I happened to notice that the pull rope was being hindered by the protective screen. When I bent that back a bit, I had all the pulling Pulling power it always had.

Take a look & see if that is the issue.

Mike

 

[chipper1]

Chipper,
Something to check about the pull on the winch. Last summer I was having a problem with my farmi getting weaker on the pull. I also figured that I neede to adjust the clutch, and after talking with a couple local farmers who have bigger units that is what I did.
It did pull a little harder, but still not like it used to. Then one day as I was pulling in a very small load, I happened to notice that the pull rope was being hindered by the protective screen. When I bent that back a bit, I had all the pulling Pulling power it always had.

Take a look & see if that is the issue.

Mike

Thanks Mike.
I will check that out.
I don't know that with the design of mine that could happen, and mine has a wire rope(cable) so I would think I would hear it dragging if that was the problem. I sure hope your right though.
Brett

 

[timbrjackrussel]

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[Agent Orange]

Nice work, that tractor looks like a hell of a workhorse. I've followed this thread from the begining, it's nice to see it in action.

 

[dancan]

Different kind of action shots from up here today .
Time to get ready for a cable swap .

The previous owner had replace the cable , musta been the cheapest he could find because it was about 100' too short and this was at about 15' from the end on the spool .

It had 3 wire rope clips , each one had different size nuts and 2 were installed incorrectly , I had to cut the cable because of a big tangle at the end .

The drum is ready for the new 165' swaged 3/8" cable , hope to get it on next week
A tip for those that are new to winching , when you get setup for winching back your tractor up till the backblade part digs in an stops the tractor .

Or back it tight to a stump or large rock .

A new tractor should have good brakes/parkbrake , my old stuff doesn't .

 

[chipper1]

Different kind of action shots from up here today .
Time to get ready for a cable swap .

The previous owner had replace the cable , musta been the cheapest he could find because it was about 100' too short and this was at about 15' from the end on the spool .

It had 3 wire rope clips , each one had different size nuts and 2 were installed incorrectly , I had to cut the cable because of a big tangle at the end .

The drum is ready for the new 165' swaged 3/8" cable , hope to get it on next week
A tip for those that are new to winching , when you get setup for winching back your tractor up till the backblade part digs in an stops the tractor .

Or back it tight to a stump or large rock .

A new tractor should have good brakes/parkbrake , my old stuff doesn't .

You will be rocking once you get that replaced.
Nice work.

 

[Gypo Logger]

The tractor winches work fine. Here's a Norse I once had.

 

[chipper1]

The tractor winches work fine. Here's a Norse I once had.

Nice Gypo.
What are you using these days that works better than "fine".

 

[morewood]

Finally, I have had the opportunity to put the winch to use. First and foremost, I should have had one a long time ago. This opens up Pandora's box as far as what is accessible. It's dead simple to use and well built. I never had the tractor over 1100 rpm and not even close to stalling. More pics if my connection doesn't get worse.

Shea

 

[chipper1]

Finally, I have had the opportunity to put the winch to use. First and foremost, I should have had one a long time ago. This opens up Pandora's box as far as what is accessible. It's dead simple to use and well built. I never had the tractor over 1100 rpm and not even close to stalling. More pics if my connection doesn't get worse.

Shea

Pretty sweet isn't it.
That's why I say there is a great market for them, it's just that no one has brought them to the market here that I know of
Glad you're getting to enjoy it.

 

[morewood]

These two pictures show the toughest pull. Large, fairly solid dead oak blowdown. I cut it free from the root ball. It was a decent uphill pull. Once the blade sunk in and the tree turned uphill it was all over. When I tried to pull it with the tractor it wasn't having it. I released the brake on the winch, drove to a better spot and winches it closer once again. I ended up cutting it in half once I got to my cutting area and winching the back half closer. Now to get more weight on the front of the tractor and see if that helps. There really isn't a learning curve if you have enough common sense and make as straight a pull as possible. Any questions just ask. I'll post more pics later.

Shea

 

[timbrjackrussel]

Finally, I have had the opportunity to put the winch to use. First and foremost, I should have had one a long time ago. This opens up Pandora's box as far as what is accessible. It's dead simple to use and well built. I never had the tractor over 1100 rpm and not even close to stalling. More pics if my connection doesn't get worse.

I told you that they were the greatest tool for getting wood. You already had the perfect tractor for it.
You can use snatch blocks to help get around corners and to pull logs past where you stop the tractor.
Look into reverse winching that help get you out of a sticky spot.

 

[morewood]

 

[timbrjackrussel]

Looks like those trees are ready to burn.

 

[morewood]

Almost all the wood on this property I am getting is because a feller buncher came over the property line and cut a good number down a few years ago. The rot doesn't bother me or my outdoor boiler. The amount of wood I have already cut up on this property is astounding.

Shea

 

[chipper1]

The "rot" on that wood makes it better than anything you would cut green and dry, thats the best seasoned wood you'll get.
Looks like everything is working like it should. Making me jealous, maybe I will have to get a bigger tractor.

 

[Ferguson system]

Igland power

 

[dancan]

Hey morewood , if you didn't already know , when you set your chokers have the open end opposite the direction of pull so the chain can't yanked out .

 

[chipper1]

Igland power

Oh is that what that is, I didn't notice lol.
Nice to have you guys on here for any questions. I talked with one of the manufacturers today about what it takes to become a dealer.

 

[morewood]

I saw that in the picture of the big oak I winched up the hill. That is a rarity, but I actually appreciate the call out, I deserved that. Ok guys, especially my Norwegian friends. I checked the manual and it shows that I shouldn't have more than 10cm of pull on the clutch rope to fully engage the clutch. I definitely have more, I just don't know if there is any cord stretch in that. I need to check the clutches, what's the best way? It seems that raising the winch and setting it on blocks would allow me to inspect safely from underneath. What say ye my woodcutting brethren?

Shea