TimberWolf owners question

[angelo c]

Looking for some help with trailering a TW6. I noticed most if not all of the TW-6's I looked at "towed" in and the one I ended up purchasing was no different. I called Timberwolf and they told me the "older" units were NOT approved for high speed trailering or really designed for speeds above 30mph. the newest models have upgraded welding and are more supportive but still not High Speed approved.

Soooo...what are you guys trailering your TW-s on. anybody have a neat setup with a winch set up ?
how do you load/unload the machine ?

thanks

 

[iowa]

Would it be less of a headache to just take the original axle and wheels off and install one that's rated for hyw speeds?

 

[Joesell]

If I had to tow mine I would go with a torsion axle combined with a couple stabilizers. It really wouldn't be a big deal to swap it out and you wouldn't have to mess with a trailer all the time.

 

[angelo c]

Would it be less of a headache to just take the original axle and wheels off and install one that's rated for hyw speeds?

Only less of a headache if you can weld...I can't weld to save my life

If I had to tow mine I would go with a torsion axle combined with a couple stabilizers. It really wouldn't be a big deal to swap it out and you wouldn't have to mess with a trailer all the time.

had thought about this route but where to find axle, and all the remaining parts AND a welder...
at what costs v a cheap trailer that carries 1700 lbs with a winch ?

 

[ltdann86]

What will happen if you don't have '' Hwy'' wheels and axel on at hwy speeds ?
I've towed mine quite a bit at hwy speed and NBD, just make sure berings are greased well.

 

[angelo c]

Frames sag. Tires toe out. Basically sags in the middle from weight and stress/vibration

 

[Full Chisel]

Sell the splitter and use a maul, they fit nicely in the backseat of the truck, along with the new saws you bought with the splitter money

 

[Hinerman]

If I had to tow mine I would go with a torsion axle combined with a couple stabilizers. It really wouldn't be a big deal to swap it out and you wouldn't have to mess with a trailer all the time.

I have a torsion axle on my splitter with regular car tires; 80-85mph is not a problem.

 

[angelo c]

I have a torsion axle on my splitter with regular car tires; 80-85mph is not a problem.

what kind of weight ?
pics ?
where do you get a torsion axle ?

 

[iowa]

Only less of a headache if you can weld...I can't weld to save my life


had thought about this route but where to find axle, and all the remaining parts AND a welder...
at what costs v a cheap trailer that carries 1700 lbs with a winch ?

If you can't weld, then take to a shop. Would still be cheaper that route than buying a trailer and winch..

 

[angelo c]

If you can't weld, then take to a shop. Would still be cheaper that route than buying a trailer and winch..

won't know that for sure until we add up all the prices, labor and parts... but i get your thoughts.

 

[Hinerman]

what kind of weight ?
pics ?
where do you get a torsion axle ?

Weight: not sure, it is a heavy beast though, probably 1700 to 2000lbs
Pics: maybe later, see below
Where: don't know

My splitter was built by the same guy that built this one. PM him for info.

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/custom-log-splitter-5-its-been-a-while.263855/

 

[Hinerman]

here is a pic i found. The axle is welded underneath the tank:

 

[angelo c]

got it. Nice splitter. Mx does some very nice work. Welds that smooth are almost artist like.
thx for the pics.

 

[iowa]

NE OK isn't too far from me. Are you attending Hedgerows GTG this weekend?

 

[luckydozenfarm]

My TW-6 is a brand new one I bought in July. I wouldn't tow that thing any faster than 20-30 mph. The problem I noticed when towing it the one time is that it is horribly unbalanced front to back. In order to get enough tongue weight I had to use a 4" drop hitch. Otherwise it tracks poorly down the road. I use my tractor to load it on my car hauler backwards and unload it the same way. If you didn't know already that thing is really heavy and basically unmovable by hand.

 

[Hinerman]

NE OK isn't too far from me. Are you attending Hedgerows GTG this weekend?

yes, I will be there. I am bringing my splitter too. By the way I am in Muskogee

 

[Hinerman]

My TW-6 is a brand new one I bought in July. I wouldn't tow that thing any faster than 20-30 mph. The problem I noticed when towing it the one time is that it is horribly unbalanced front to back. In order to get enough tongue weight I had to use a 4" drop hitch. Otherwise it tracks poorly down the road. I use my tractor to load it on my car hauler backwards and unload it the same way. If you didn't know already that thing is really heavy and basically unmovable by hand.

IIRC MXracer put lead or metal plate in the tongue of my splitter to give it better balance. It really does tow extremely well. He towed it from Iowa to KC to meet me and I towed it from KC to OK, about 8 hrs total on the interstate. There is no way I could load it on a trailer without equipment to assist.

 

[Hinerman]

got it. Nice splitter. Mx does some very nice work. Welds that smooth are almost artist like.
thx for the pics.

I will try to get you a pic underneath. His quality is top shelf. People just stare at the splitter in awe before they ever see it running.

 

[iowa]

yes, I will be there. I am bringing my splitter too. By the way I am in Muskogee

See you there Sat.