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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #20 on: August 12, 2007, 04:26:36 pm »
I have been using a Fransgard V4000 for about 5 years now with no problems. I have it on a 40 Hp Kubota 4WD tractor. As others have said, keep your pull as straight as possible or you could easily tip over your tractor.
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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #21 on: August 13, 2007, 12:25:01 am »
I have a Farmi JL306 on my Kubota L48. It works well. I would like one of the newer ones that has the blade on the back, but it really isn't a requirement.


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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #22 on: August 15, 2007, 09:43:10 am »
I use a farmi 501 on my jd 5300 and it is a powerhouse.  Farmi is super reliable and easy to fix anything that may go wrong.
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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #23 on: November 15, 2007, 04:48:33 pm »
Hi all,
I am using my second Farmi....this last one is a mod. 456....got it 1978...you can not kill this thing.....is on a 60 HP tractor...Albert
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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #24 on: November 15, 2007, 07:57:01 pm »
Welcome to the ForestryForum, York!! :)
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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #25 on: November 18, 2007, 12:51:49 pm »
Hello

I finally went ahead and ordered a Farmi JL501 winch from Northeast Implment on Saturday(!!/17/07). It was a tough decision to make, as I could not easily pick out any one particular brand that stood out from the rest of the pack. Thanks to all who gave me some insight.

Take care & have a good Thanksgiving.

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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #26 on: November 18, 2007, 04:55:08 pm »
Does anyone have any experience with the Uniforest skidding winches which are made in Italy. Thjey seem to have some good features and can be had for a significantly better price than some of the other skidding winches.
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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #27 on: November 18, 2007, 07:38:35 pm »
Welcome to the forum RALFF. If you don't mind me asking, where do you live in AL.

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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #28 on: November 19, 2007, 07:13:20 pm »
DonK, I live in Fayette County.

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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #29 on: November 19, 2007, 10:34:45 pm »
According to the Hud-Son catalog, the Uniforest winchs are made in Slovenia. The Uniforest equivalent of the Farmi JL501 was only about $200 cheaper than the Farmi. No one mentioned anything about the Uniforest.  I figured the Farmi was a tried-and-true work horse therefore I chose the Farmi. It wasn't an easy decision to make!

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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #30 on: November 20, 2007, 08:13:25 pm »
i don't know if you could sell a uniforest around here but i have seen alot and used a few farmi's , i think you chose the wise and safe path . ;D
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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #31 on: November 23, 2007, 07:06:47 pm »
I know you have already made your choice, but I have a V4000 Fransgard and have used it for 7-yrs with no problems on a 41 pto hp tractor and have taxed it to my tractors limits.


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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #32 on: November 24, 2007, 06:22:15 am »
dsgsr,welcome to the forum.Glad you joined.
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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #33 on: November 24, 2007, 01:59:53 pm »
I've been using a farmi 351p on my 35hp Mahindra and it works great.  By and large it seems all of the tractor winches are made like tanks and it would be difficult to pick a bad one.


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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #34 on: November 24, 2007, 07:27:02 pm »
Quote from: RAS 323 on November 24, 2007, 01:59:53 pm
I've been using a farmi 351p on my 35hp Mahindra and it works great.  By and large it seems all of the tractor winches are made like tanks and it would be difficult to pick a bad one.

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I agree, most of the logging winches (as long as they're not from China) are pretty able in comparison.

Thanks thecfarm, been lurking for sometime now.
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Re: tractor skidding winch
« Reply #35 on: November 24, 2007, 07:46:44 pm »
hey dsgsr welcome , i'm a member and still find myself lurking at times  :) it's like a bad habit that you can't get rid of but the good reading makes you come back for more  and more 8)
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