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Started by firefighter ontheside, November 08, 2017, 05:37:50 PM

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firefighter ontheside

I have not found any 545's locally, but they do seem to come at a good price where I have seen them around the country.  I'll keep looking.  I'll also keep my mind open to having two machines.  Thanks for the advice that keeps coming.
Woodmizer LT15
Kubota Grand L4200
Stihl 025, MS261 and MS362
2017 F350 Diesel 4WD
Kawasaki Mule 4010
1998 Dodge 3500 Flatbed

maple flats

Whatever you get, be very careful lifting and driving unless you are carrying the load low. Many a machine have been rolled by not following that rule.
As far as lifting and loading logs, look into an older excavator. I have an 8000# class that lifts 2500#, it will take a bigger one to lift 5000 for sure. I now use a thumb and the bucket curl to lift logs, but before I had the thumb I used 2 sets of tongs.

 
logging small time for years but just learning how,  2012 36 HP Mahindra tractor, 3point log arch, 8000# class excavator, lifts 2500# and sets logs on mill precisely where needed, Woodland Mills HM130Max , maple syrup a hobby that consumes my time. looking to learn blacksmithing.

chevytaHOE5674

Don't just limit yourself to local machines. I've saved a lot of money buying machines from far away and having them shipped in. Just take a trip and go look at it or pay a local to the machine independent mechanic check it out.

firefighter ontheside

I would not be carrying logs long distances on the loader.  I would just be offloading a trailer and setting logs on the mill.  I figure I'll do it like the previous picture with two sets of tongs. 

I'm no stranger to driving to buy things.  I've bought campers in Illinois, Indiana and my current fifth wheel came from Pittsburgh.  I'm interested in a Kubota 3750 in Denver.
Woodmizer LT15
Kubota Grand L4200
Stihl 025, MS261 and MS362
2017 F350 Diesel 4WD
Kawasaki Mule 4010
1998 Dodge 3500 Flatbed

North River Energy

Quote from: firefighterontheside
I would not be carrying logs long distances on the loader.  I would just be offloading a trailer and setting logs on the mill.  I figure I'll do it like the previous picture with two sets of tongs. 

That being the case, have you considered an older knuckle boom log loader? That would give you more sorting options, and most likely come in cheaper than a used industrial tractor.


firefighter ontheside

That would be awesome, but if my wife came home and found that in my driveway she probably wouldn't be my wife for long.  My mill will be set up just off my driveway near my house.   :D
Woodmizer LT15
Kubota Grand L4200
Stihl 025, MS261 and MS362
2017 F350 Diesel 4WD
Kawasaki Mule 4010
1998 Dodge 3500 Flatbed

Andries

Well, y'know . .  that's a handsome looking machine there, in a rugged kinda way.
But, then again, that's not for everyone!
LT40G25
Ford 545D loader
Stihl chainsaws

DDW_OR

I love my Mahindra 5520, 4x4, 51hp, PTO = 45hp

 
Above Photo : Farmi winch rated at 11,000 pounds

 
Above Photo : 9 foot grader blade with 3 hydraulic cylinders

 
Above Photo : I tow my ATV "tool truck" into my woods when i an going to spend the day cutting trees

 
Above Photo : saw box i made for chainsaws and supplies

note the 4 pallet forks, makes a pitch fork for the tractor
"let the machines do the work"

DDW_OR

"let the machines do the work"

firefighter ontheside

I'm loving all the logging tractor setups.  I didn't know I had so much to do once I get my new tractor.  I only live on about 15 acres so I probably won't be carrying a four wheeler on the back.
Woodmizer LT15
Kubota Grand L4200
Stihl 025, MS261 and MS362
2017 F350 Diesel 4WD
Kawasaki Mule 4010
1998 Dodge 3500 Flatbed

DDW_OR

15 or 166 acres, moving and lifting logs are the same.

minimum i would suggest:
Log arch
and mounted to the tractor a 5,000 pound electric winch, with 2 pulleys rated at 20k = 3 line pull, 15,000#
https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Superwinch/SW2060.html


and a tractor trailer hitch similar to this one
http://www.agrisupply.com/trailer-mover/p/59513/

I have one similar, but without the gooseneck hitch
but now have a gooseneck trailer 
"let the machines do the work"

firefighter ontheside

I was just looking at that hitch accessory earlier today.  I was actually looking into something to be able to move my fifth wheel around with the tractor.  That of course won't work for the fiver.

I found a John Deere 4600 that I'm gonna call about tomorrow.
Woodmizer LT15
Kubota Grand L4200
Stihl 025, MS261 and MS362
2017 F350 Diesel 4WD
Kawasaki Mule 4010
1998 Dodge 3500 Flatbed

WDH

Andries,

I don't care what you say, that screen is scratched  ;D. 
Woodmizer LT40HDD35, John Deere 2155, Kubota M5-111, Kubota L2501, Nyle L53 Dehumidification Kiln, and a passion for all things with leafs, twigs, and bark.  hamsleyhardwood.com

mike_belben

Praise The Lord

firefighter ontheside

What do you guys think about a 43 HP JD 4600 with 2500 hours?  Loader capacity is over 2000.  It is a 1999.
They are asking $8900.
Woodmizer LT15
Kubota Grand L4200
Stihl 025, MS261 and MS362
2017 F350 Diesel 4WD
Kawasaki Mule 4010
1998 Dodge 3500 Flatbed

Puffergas

I like the old knuckle boom, as long as it is mounted on an old Cornbinder. The view up there can't be beat!
Jeff
Somewhere 20 miles south of Lake Erie.

GEHL 5624 skid steer, Trojan 114, Timberjack 225D, D&L SB1020 mill, Steiger Bearcat II

gasman1075

My 790 is about 30-33 HP and I do the lifting with the 3PT because I cant afford a bigger tractor. I am sorry I didn't measure this before I cut it up but it worked fine and I only have about 1,000 dollars into it +/-

JD 2302R/Stihl MS461/Stihl MS261/ Timberwolf TW-P1/ new left hip /

DDW_OR

Quote from: firefighterontheside on November 13, 2017, 09:24:38 AM
What do you guys think about a 43 HP JD 4600 with 2500 hours?  Loader capacity is over 2000.  It is a 1999.
They are asking $8900.
does the bucket have the quick attachment?
i assume 2wd and no cab

just for the heck of it, what does a mini excavator cost?
"let the machines do the work"

DDW_OR

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"let the machines do the work"

maple flats

my 1989 8000# excavator was $8900 delivered about 8-0 years ago, but it needed a new idler bearing. The bearing housing on the idler wheel was shot too, and new parts were not available (I have not found a Mitsubishi Excavator dealer for under 12,000# any where in the world, over 12,000 Cat handles the parts. I had a good friend who put it on his lathe (it was 13.2" diameter, his chuck opens to 13.25). Once it was turned to remove all of the ridges and all, it could not be turned further to fit the next larger size bearing. Then the same buddy, who is a master machinist and he bought much of the equipment in the shop he worked in for years as that business was bought out and the new owners were only going to scrap those "old" machines. That buddy, on the same lathe turned a big nylon bushing and made a new axle for it to fit the excavator. That still shows no wear after all these years and it has almost 700 more hours on it since. The only thing I had him add to his proposed plan was that he was going to put 2 grease fittings, one on each side, I had him put 4 so there is one every 90 degrees alternately around the bushing.
logging small time for years but just learning how,  2012 36 HP Mahindra tractor, 3point log arch, 8000# class excavator, lifts 2500# and sets logs on mill precisely where needed, Woodland Mills HM130Max , maple syrup a hobby that consumes my time. looking to learn blacksmithing.

firefighter ontheside

The JD was 4wd and no cab, but they told me it is being held for someone and will call if they don't show. 
Thanks for looking, but that backhoe is way too heavy for me to haul and too far to drive home.  The skid steer is a scam.  I called on something like that yesterday......it was an escort service.
Woodmizer LT15
Kubota Grand L4200
Stihl 025, MS261 and MS362
2017 F350 Diesel 4WD
Kawasaki Mule 4010
1998 Dodge 3500 Flatbed

firefighter ontheside

The forks on the 3 point are worth researching.
Woodmizer LT15
Kubota Grand L4200
Stihl 025, MS261 and MS362
2017 F350 Diesel 4WD
Kawasaki Mule 4010
1998 Dodge 3500 Flatbed

gasman1075

The thumb was from Green the 3 PT from Titan hydraulic valve from Surplus Center. If you have remote hydraulic ports at the rear of the tractor its a piece of cake. This weekend I'll be cutting again and I will measure a log before I start cutting rounds. I am very happy with it.

Jack
JD 2302R/Stihl MS461/Stihl MS261/ Timberwolf TW-P1/ new left hip /

TKehl

Quote from: gasman1075 on November 13, 2017, 04:29:26 PM
The thumb was from Green

You have a Green thumb...

Niiiiice!!!!   :) :D ;D
In the long run, you make your own luck – good, bad, or indifferent. Loretta Lynn

JB Griffin

North river, that wouldn't happen to be a 150 prentice would it?
2000 LT40hyd remote 33hp Kubota with 6gpm hyd unit, 150 Prentice, WM bms250, Suffolk dual tooth setter

Over 3.5million bdft sawn with a Baker Dominator.

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