Swamp logging..

[chucker]

 they just picked up 8 more new shows for this season.

[Southern Patriot]

Swamp Logging is in the blood of the group.  Their equipment breaks down from time to time because of the intense use and sometimes because of human error which is easy in the environment in which they work.  The humanity of the group touches our hearts because we have not seen a group which seems to genuinely care about one another and respect one another as this group does.  We hope there will be many more shows and it will be a great success, and bring to all the finances that would bring them some greater security.  That would be much more pleasing for these hard working men than to see the millions which have gone to the domineering Kate and unfaithful Jon and their exploitation of their children.  The machines are quite impressive to see and see operating by those who are experts at their operation.  All the best to the Swamp Loggers!

[Tombstone]

you hit that right on the head! I hope to see more in the future!

[treefarmer87]

this is one of the best shows on tv today im always glued to the tv on fri nights from 9 to 11 watching it finally a good hard working logging show thats educational

[Wudman]

Right out of school, I got my start in the wood business in the swamps of Eastern North Carolina.  For the most part, you are running on a root mat floating on water.  The mat may be 3 feet thick, but once you break through there is nothing but water below.  I've seen more than one tractor almost lost.  The tractor of choice at the time was a 240 Timberjack either running 44s or dual 26s.  It was one of the lightest weight machines on the market.  We also ran a couple of FMC tracked crews.  Maintenance on those tracked skidders was a nightmare when they were constantly running in water.  The company that I worked for also had a 170 Franklin built to log a tract up on the Roanoke River.  It was running dual 66s.  I wish I could find a picture of it now.  It was a sight to behold. 

Wudman