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Started by Tombstone, July 25, 2009, 10:01:28 PM

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Tombstone



  Wondering what some of you thought about the side loader log trucks? If any of you had one and or where you might get the set up for a cab and chassis?
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Ironwood

I guess I have never seen one of those.

Iornwood ???
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4genlgr

you talkin' a "sidewinder" where the wood is perpendicular to frame of the truck instead of parallel??

mike_van

Or the cable run arms where each log is lifted & drops to the deck? Like one that was on TV?
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Tombstone

 Yeah like the one that was on tv Mike.
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mike_van

This thread https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,34196.0.html    covers some of the comments of the one from TV tombstone.  The forum search tab above might get you some more info.
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Don K

I saw one the other day mounted on a old single axle Ford truck in a man's yard that deals in scrap iron. Don't know if it runs or not. I'm scared to ask, I might try to buy it. ::)

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Dave Shepard

You don't know if it runs, you might be scared of it, but you want to buy it anyway. :D That's usually how I get into trouble too. ;) ;D
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Gary_C

I don't know what a side loading truck is either, but I do know those side unloading trucks have either been banned or run off the roads. Seems like releasing those stakes to unload was just too hazardous to continue. So be aware of that if you find one.
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pineywoods

For details on the sidewinder loader, do a search for the thread on mule logging..or go to my photo gallery.
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fishpharmer

Don, go ahead and ask about the truck, we wanna know. 
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CLL

Seen one over the week-end. I had a friend that had one, that didn't work properly sometimes. I promise you one thing they will hurt you fast if you don't pay attention. Just open the throttle up, pull handle and wham it slings the log on the bed. Makes all kinds of noise.
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Tombstone

thank you all for the great relpies and info. I may just build one at some point. I know they seem fairly dangerous. I think if you took the time and tried to do it right it may be just fine. I like the idea of a smaller truck for a small timer like me ;D
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ronnie tucker

ky tn north ala or ms they are around and still used mainly by mule loggers they wouldnot cost much they work alright i used to have one but now hire my hauling done ronnie tucker tn logger

Tripp

Looks like it would be awful tough on the truck with the logs slamming in there all the time.
At the same time it looks simple and effective.

Tripp

redprospector

I tear my stuff up enough just setting logs on it real easy like with a grapple bucket.
I can just imagine how much mechanic, and welding practice I'd get if I was throwing logs on the deck. But it was fun to watch on TV.

Andy
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Don K

I think I would load a layer of the smaller logs first to absorb the impact of the bigger ones plus they wouldn't have as far to fall then top out with smaller top logs for even weight distribution.

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mike_van

tombstone, just my 2 cents here - before I ever thought of building one of these loaders, I'd go looking for a used crane, log truck, Hiab loader, etc. I think our member Ironwood just scrapped a couple of them.  From what I saw on TV the side loaders just aren't the best way to load logs.  A crane on the otherhand, you can move about anything with. I've been hired with mine to move machines, gunsafes, wood furnaces, stoves, farm equipment, etc.  The guys Fort Knox safe I moved wouldn't have looked too good if I'd flipped it up onto the truck with a side loader!  :D  Anyway, there's reasons these are getting hard to find, besides being a little on the risky side.
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ronnie tucker

the reason they are not used too much anymore is so many have quit using horse stock with a mule you can put the log right on the forks and not have to do much cant hook  work yes if you put a couple of smaller logs on first it is easier on the truck about 400 to 500 feet was the limit on the size log you could load ronnie tucker tn logger

Tombstone

thanks for all the input, you are probly right mike!
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Banjo picker

Quote from: ronnie tucker on August 06, 2009, 10:22:49 PM
the reason they are not used too much anymore is so many have quit using horse stock with a mule you can put the log right on the forks and not have to do much cant hook  work yes if you put a couple of smaller logs on first it is easier on the truck about 400 to 500 feet was the limit on the size log you could load ronnie tucker tn logger

Ronnie is right on....I know a fellow that has sold his horse, and offered me his side loader on a truck that runs for $800.00....I just don't need nothing else to keep insurance on...Tim
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ronnie tucker

banjo picker can you contact me i might want to learn more ronnie tucker

Banjo picker

I been out of town ronnie....i sent you a pm.....Tim
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lancek

Another inexpensive way of loading logs on a small truck is to buy two small winchs at harbor fright or any other store that might offer these type of products and mount them on your truck bed by your bunk up rights, Make your up rights so you can fold them down to the ground on eather side and then place your log next to truck and a cable on each end going under the log and back up to your upright! As you winch in the cable the log rolls on to the truck and up aginst the up rights after you lay the frist layer of logs you move your uprights to the top and do it all over agian till your loded! It only would cost about 500.00 n materials and you could use any flat bed truck!

Magicman

Sorta like this except on a larger scale.  I am using a 8.5K MileMarker winch,













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