A $3000 lesson that I learned the hard way - Put the Automatic Transmission in Neutral, set the park brake and choke the wheels. When you are jocking logs and such. The Park Paw in the transmission will break off and grind up the transmission.
This right here has just saved me a ton of money . I am just looking into cording word for sale to make a few extra bucks . Thank you Alan and I am sorry that you had to find this out the hard way . Extra man card points for sharing !
I purchased it from Mike. It's a great logging trailer, cleared many properties with it. I made a few adaptations to it like a heavier duty cross bar to handle bigger logs. I've put 4' diameter logs on this thing with no problem. I'm done with it now on to other things I wont need any wood for a long time so if someone wants to buy it from me I have it on craigslist, NH. ~Jason Peterson
@YellowMetalDriver The winch is right where it needs to be for a few reasons. The height of the snatch block is what matters. The slabs in the background are the clue that these logs are at my sawmill. Thanks Mike
Quite right. I often get the chance of some logs but I have to get in, load up and get out quickly ( perfectly legally of course, it's usually at the end of someone's shift or the wood's in the way ) and I can dispose of the sawdust at home. Unfortunately I don't fancy the cost of shipping one of these to the UK
Sweet..maybe a pully on the side to load sideways in the future, or strictly drag it up the rear?.. Great system as long as we don't have to use our backs..
I agree, looks like a nice trailer. Doesn't really replace a skid steer since it's lacking some versatility in that it takes longer to load and it probably gets difficult to put on logs higher and higher and it's difficult to put up a good stack of logs when unloading, but specifically for hauling logs the trailer has it whupped.
WOW IF 1 WAZ IN THAT BUSSINESS AND HAULED LOGS DAILY LIKE THIS. THAT WOULD Beeee, ( 1 HELL of a "NEW TOY" ) TO HAVE & OWN - I WANT 1 JUST B'COZ IT'S SO FRIG'N KOOL & EASY TO USE. 👍🏼👏🏼 ......
Nice job. I wonder if this could be slightly improved by adding a rolling pipe at the end of the trailer to lesson the resistance of dragging the logs up onto the trailer.
I like it! Can you fill trailer? I thought it would have a higher articulating boom to lift load higher but I have a loader anyway, I would like to see it full before I would consider a purchase but definitely interested
Great trailer, well done, well thought out...the unloader is what sends it over the top. .....if I didnt already have a Farmi winch and Tractor, I would be a customer. I can haul 5 ten foot logs that size, however I will sweat much more than you do, in rigging it up.
+1crazynordlander If the logs are far from the trailer the battery can run down. The wire from the vehicle battery to the trailer battery only provides a trickle charge so I wind up taking a lunch break.
As in the above post my batteries drain fast loading up the side on skidding poles. I got several decent gear reducer boxes and plan to build a small gas engine winch using the gear box and belt drive it so it'll be reversible. Personally i haven't seen a battery winch big enough to pull logs that didn't drain any deep cell quickly.
I love it. Great job on the design, ease of use and solid construction. Very, very nice.
Thanks
I wasn't all that impressed until you unloaded. At which point i became very impressed. Very nice design
The logs should be side loaded also.
Ya know what I'm going to build now...THIS TRAILER...Some minor changer in loading, but a very easy way to make a tough job easy...Well Done.
When I was younger I would throw logs like that by hand into the trailer. This seems great.
This the best design trailer I’ve seen so far. Nice and easy for old guys like us.
Brilliant trailer. Well thought out, designed and engineered. Solid + practical. Respect....
A $3000 lesson that I learned the hard way - Put the Automatic Transmission in Neutral, set the park brake and choke the wheels. When you are jocking logs and such. The Park Paw in the transmission will break off and grind up the transmission.
This right here has just saved me a ton of money . I am just looking into cording word for sale to make a few extra bucks . Thank you Alan and I am sorry that you had to find this out the hard way . Extra man card points for sharing !
Wow I didn't even think of that, sorry you had to spend all that money.
Maybe in a dodge
Wow, thanks for that tip Alan.
@Keith Clark They will still roll. Duh yourself. But, people like you have to break one to learn.
I enjoyed watching you load and unload the logs. Very nice trailer, good job.
Really nice design and well built. Well done!!!
That is the coolest thing I've ever seen in the log world! Amazingly impressive!!!!!
Goddamn that is a badass super efficient layout and design. I’m jealous
Very nice load and unload feature.
One of those $15 Wireless Winch remotes would make the a perfect setup.
I purchased it from Mike. It's a great logging trailer, cleared many properties with it. I made a few adaptations to it like a heavier duty cross bar to handle bigger logs. I've put 4' diameter logs on this thing with no problem. I'm done with it now on to other things I wont need any wood for a long time so if someone wants to buy it from me I have it on craigslist, NH. ~Jason Peterson
Didn’t put 4’ log on with a 8500 winch! Lol
4' diameter 2 foot long? Lol
Cool trailer...wish I had one!
STAY SAFE
Great job my friend , no aching back for you . I’m jealous, I want one .
Pretty slick ideas here.
If anything one could have manual off loading ramps and just roll the logs off manually as well but yeah your way works well.
When you're done with that, I get dibs! :)
Awesome- well done, thanks for sharing!
Whatt a GREAT design....! Thanks for posting this Vid..! Gordon
Bad Ass simple strait to the point, I love it!
That was a fun vid to watch, glad I took a chance on it.
@YellowMetalDriver
The winch is right where it needs to be for a few reasons. The height of the snatch block is what matters. The slabs in the background are the clue that these logs are at my sawmill.
Thanks
Mike
@Begbucks
Thanks. I get one end up, reset the choker on the back of the log, leave the snatch block on the boom and let the winch push it up.
Quite right. I often get the chance of some logs but I have to get in, load up and get out quickly ( perfectly legally of course, it's usually at the end of someone's shift or the wood's in the way ) and I can dispose of the sawdust at home. Unfortunately I don't fancy the cost of shipping one of these to the UK
This is freaking brilliant, how you dont have more views is a mistery!! Awesome job, one day I will make myself something similar.
Nice set up!
I love it Well done
You flash git! I love it!!
@sick2003f150
The trailer is welded with 2x3 square tube with several wall thicknesses.
That's a pretty cool trailer.
I like your log trailer
Magic is in the UNloading. Nice!
Nice job !
nice trailer good work
work smart not hard. great design.
You are a genius 👏
That's nice thanks for sharing
WOW that is awesome i really could use one of those.
That is the coolest trailer I have seen do u have build plans for this very cool man great video
Sweet..maybe a pully on the side to load sideways in the future, or strictly drag it up the rear?.. Great system as long as we don't have to use our backs..
The swiss army knife of trailers!
Thanks
There was only one barb in that cable and I knew exactly where it was.
Mike
I am thoroughly impressed. I must inquire. Are you producing these trailers for sale? If so, who would I contact to order one?
Nice trailer.
wow ! is very good work !
I second that!! Nice job!
the lumber truck stopped to let the lumberjack off
Hi Jason
Glad it worked out for you
Mike
Smooth job papaw smooth
That is a great set up
I’m loving it
I wish I could click “love”. Well done, man. A real thing of beauty.
Excellent! Well thought out, and nicely constructed. A compact rig that makes quick easy work of it. Beats hell out of a Skid Steer!
I agree, looks like a nice trailer. Doesn't really replace a skid steer since it's lacking some versatility in that it takes longer to load and it probably gets difficult to put on logs higher and higher and it's difficult to put up a good stack of logs when unloading, but specifically for hauling logs the trailer has it whupped.
Great idea, did u make the whole trailer what size are the cross beams on the trailer
Awesome!
Grazie Tanto
Mike
Wow, just wow. My compliments sir! If I continue on my current business trajectory, I'll have to contact you or get busy welding.
great trailer!
Just brilliant
Now that´s a cool Tool.
I like it 👍
The winch has 80' of cable, I carry a log arch in the truck that clips to the cable and keeps the log up out of the dirt.
Thanks
logtrailer. That good hard work
WOW IF 1 WAZ IN THAT BUSSINESS
AND HAULED LOGS DAILY LIKE THIS.
THAT WOULD Beeee,
( 1 HELL of a "NEW TOY" ) TO HAVE
& OWN - I WANT 1 JUST B'COZ IT'S SO
FRIG'N KOOL & EASY TO USE. 👍🏼👏🏼 ......
Pretty slick.
Glad you like it
Mike
Un trailer geniale!
Wow nice
Nice job. I wonder if this could be slightly improved by adding a rolling pipe at the end of the trailer to lesson the resistance of dragging the logs up onto the trailer.
It already has a rolling pipe at the end of the trailer just above the tail lights
You still building these?
WOW!!!!! very ingenious!
Nice rig.
I looked on CL for this. I love it. Can someone advise where or if still for sale? Sweet.
Awesome. I'm jealous
Грамотно 👍👍💪💪🤙
love it
Wow! The Gear for the Beer! :) excelent!! :)
NICE!!
nice trailer
slick trailer
Awesome
I like it.
How many logs can you got on it?
How much?
This is great! How far can it pull a log out of the woods?
That's smart I gotta make one
Thanks
@sick2003f150
It depends on the winch and hydraulics but somewhere between $6000and$8000. 16-18 cord would mean you're in the north country.
WOW thats impressive
Nice design. Did you build it?
I like it! Can you fill trailer? I thought it would have a higher articulating boom to lift load higher but I have a loader anyway, I would like to see it full before I would consider a purchase but definitely interested
i like this
incredible! Well done..
Best wishes, then.
Did you work from technical drawings, or modify as you used the wonderful thing?
Great trailer you made, you should do well if the price is right.
Trying to find it on CL for sale. Is it still available? Love it!!
Great trailer, well done, well thought out...the unloader is what sends it over the top.
.....if I didnt already have a Farmi winch and Tractor, I would be a customer. I can haul 5 ten foot logs that size, however
I will sweat much more than you do, in rigging it up.
Great setup for those who don't have a loader. Does your battery ever run out of energy before you get it full or do you keep your vehicle running?
+1crazynordlander If the logs are far from the trailer the battery can run down. The wire from the vehicle battery to the trailer battery only provides a trickle charge so I wind up taking a lunch break.
+logtrailer Are you using some form of deep cycle battery on the trailer?
As in the above post my batteries drain fast loading up the side on skidding poles. I got several decent gear reducer boxes and plan to build a small gas engine winch using the gear box and belt drive it so it'll be reversible. Personally i haven't seen a battery winch big enough to pull logs that didn't drain any deep cell quickly.
never seen this type of machine, where is it available for purchase? or did you custom ordered it.
Thanks
Very nice!!!! What type of hydraulic unit/pump are you using to operate the side lifting ram?
12 volt pump from Northern
thats slicker than snot on a door knob
It was nice, good when it's long distance.
Are there plans for this available?