Finished My Log Arch

[dmartin]

John Mc, I had been planning to fill the rear tires with antifreeze for awhile and I finally got around to this morning. It helped with the traction alot. With the winch mounted on the back traction is not an issue and most of the time when I will be using the log arch the winch will be on the tractor. After loading the tires I welded some short pieces of chain (anchor points) toward the front of the boom which also helped. I'm now satisfied with the arch and after painting the new welds I'll call it done.

[Magicman]

I like that tractor.  I see that they painted it the same color as your arch........

[BARPINCHER]

A cheap trick I use as needed is fill that loader bucket up with anything you can scoop.  Cuts down on having to use steering brakes as much plus the front end pulls.  Them R-4  tires are horrible in the woods.  I have them and made a set of chains up to help.

[Lud]

Y'know that's why  they have right/ left rear brakes............o you can steer when your front tires are in the air!

Good looking job.  Be careful you don't waste an hour in the woods trying to turn around with a too long log on the arch........like I did tonite.