lifting log loader for travel? LT40

Peder McElroy · January 19, 2013, 10:44:19 PM

I would like to know how to lift the log loader in place for travel when the head unit is out of range of the power strip (ready to move and locked down) on a 1991 lt40 woodmizer. It is very heavy to lift by hand. There is a hand winch up front, but I don't see any way to use that. Any tricks?
Thanks
Peder

highleadtimber16 · January 19, 2013, 10:50:50 PM

Peder, I don't know much at all about the older woodmizer's. But when I am packing the mill up I raise the loader arms first, then lock the head into place.
Hope this helps.

T Welsh · January 20, 2013, 05:57:57 AM

I raise mine up while on the power strip first by about a foot or so and then walk over to it and grab the safety chain and lift it up from there. then go back to the lever and fold it up. Its a little easier,but still heavy. once everything is in its place I raise the head to travel past the stowed lift down to its travel rest. Tim

drobertson · January 20, 2013, 09:37:03 AM

Pretty much the same here, while on the strip move the clamp in, actuate the log turner all the way up, then move the head back to position. Making sure you above the back stops of course. the log loader has seemed to be gaining a little weight to me as well.

Chuck White · January 20, 2013, 09:57:35 AM

1. I raise the log/cant turner all the way.

2. Then raise the loader all the way.

3. Push on the pipe that connects the front and rear loader arms. It's not that heavy when the loader arms are all the way up.

4. Hook the chain to the pin between the springs on the turner.

5. Lower the loading arms, which will allow the loader supports to fold onto the loading arms.

6. Raise all of the rear outriggers, but leaving the last one down just a little off the ground.

7. Raise the saw head to 20 inches and move it to the back and lower it onto it's resting pin and hook the safety chain.

Other than that, all you can do is raise the loader by hand, but then you still have to fold the loading arm supports, they will fold, but you'll have to have someone put some weight on them while you lower the loader hydraulic lever.

petefrom bearswamp · January 20, 2013, 10:05:06 AM

Good directions Chuck

Stephen1 · January 20, 2013, 11:31:13 AM

Great directions, #6 is what I have been looking for. I have been having troubles with the rear legs and the SS bar jamming on me as I try to raise them.
Thanks Chuck

Chuck White · January 20, 2013, 11:57:49 AM

It's a lot easier to raise or lower the outriggers when the sawhead is at the opposite end of the mill.

It's just one of those tricks you pick up in time.

You'll find some interesting reading in this old thread.

https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,16303.0.html

Peder McElroy · January 20, 2013, 12:48:34 PM

Thanks to all,very helpful. That's why I Love this forum.

terrifictimbersllc · January 20, 2013, 12:50:19 PM

Quote from: Peder McElroy on January 19, 2013, 10:44:19 PM
I would like to know how to lift the log loader in place for travel when the head unit is out of range of the power strip (ready to move and locked down) on a 1991 lt40 woodmizer. It is very heavy to lift by hand. There is a hand winch up front, but I don't see any way to use that. Any tricks?
Thanks
Peder

Get the customer to help. Or do the "hydraulics anywhere" modification and you won't worry about that again.

rainshadow67 · March 16, 2019, 05:44:23 PM

Hello, How do I retract the log loader support arms? I have one lever that moves the lift arms up and down but i don't see a way to move the black support arms.seems to heavy to lift manually.

WV Sawmiller · March 16, 2019, 06:51:36 PM

I raise and lower mine entirely with the hydraulics.

To lift:

1. With the head all the way forward (I do not have hydraulics anywhere option) close/collapse the clamp all the way to give maximum ground clearance during travel and raise and lock the travel pin.

2. Raise the loader arms all the way

3. Raise the side support arms/log turner/claw all the way.

4. Pull the spring loaded claw down and hook the travel chain on the loader arm to it.

5. Lower the side support arms which will raise the log loader and lift the loader feet half way.

6. Toggle the log loader down to lift the feet all the way

7. Raise the head 25" so it will clear the raised loader arms.

8. Run the head till it is directly over the travel pin and lower it till it centers the hole on the head on the pin. (Do not lower past the 3/4" mark on the mast)

9. Hook the safety chain on to the head so it can't bounce off during travel.

10. Raise and secure the sawdust chute and put the fenders on.

To Lower do all these steps in reverse as follows:

1. Release the sawdust chute and remove the fenders, (Note: Be sure the landing gear are down first before moving the head from the travel position)

2. Unhook the safety chain on to the head.

3. Run the head till up off the travel pin till it is 25" to clear the loader arms.

4. Run the head back to the front and lower it part way down

5. Toggle the log loader up to lower the feet till they stop half way down.

6. Raise the side support arms/turner claw which will lower the feet the rest of the way and log loader part way.

7. Unhook the chain from the log loader to the turner then gently release the spring loaded claw to its normal position.

8. Lower the loader arms with the toggle the rest of the way down

9. Lower and lock the travel pin.

I raise my arms at the end of the day so the feet are off the ground at the end of each sawing day for safety and to keep them from freezing to the ground. Good luck. Welcome to the the FF.