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Lifting logs with the loader

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Claude

04-03-2005 04:12:35




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Just bought an old Ford TLB and have to lift logs quite often. It sure is great to be able to chain them to the loader and lift instead of doing it by hand (or trying to..), but I'm planning to make something faster like 2 teeth that will quickly attach on the loader when I get into that type of work and that will save the chaining step. It needs to be economical and for a beginner in soldering (just got a 100$ arch welding machine, still in its box..)

Any hints or ideas anybody ?

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rpg52

04-03-2005 16:58:19




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 Re: Lifting logs with the loader in reply to Claude, 04-03-2005 04:12:35  
You might want to check on the Forestry Forum (http://www.forestryforum.com/) This is a popular topic and they have photos and descriptions of what various people use.



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JDknut

04-03-2005 14:01:43




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 Re: Lifting logs with the loader in reply to Claude, 04-03-2005 04:12:35  
A dude I work with that logs a lot with Ford and Same farm tractors with loaders, what he does is bolt truck leaf springs (the longest one) to the bucket at two places to make a sort of forklift. He uses the longest leaf of the stack that makes up the spring. The leaf spring is thin enough to slip easily under the log, yet is strong enough to hold any log the loader can pick up. For straight loader work he unbolts the leaf springs.

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Jim in Mass

04-03-2005 07:26:55




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 Re: Lifting logs with the loader in reply to Claude, 04-03-2005 04:12:35  
I have a small loader and do the same with logs.
I welded a short pipe in the corners of the bucket
"pick the rite size" that I can slide an old car axel in each. when not in use take them out and you still have use of the bucket.
Just keep load as low as possible as it can get top heavy real quick.
Jim



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buickanddeere

04-03-2005 07:14:36




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 Re: Lifting logs with the loader in reply to Claude, 04-03-2005 04:12:35  
The log has to be fastened down with something or sooner or later a log will get away on you. A falling log will damage or tip the tractor if it doesn't get a chance to squash you directly. And just becasue the loader might lift a huge log off the ground. It doesn't mean it's safe to drive around with it.



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Mark - IN.

04-03-2005 09:40:58




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 Re: Lifting logs with the loader in reply to buickanddeere, 04-03-2005 07:14:36  
I could not agree with you more.

Mark



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Mark - IN.

04-03-2005 07:06:40




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 Re: Lifting logs with the loader in reply to Claude, 04-03-2005 04:12:35  
Places like Northern Tool and TSC used to carry gravity operated tongs (you lift or drag, they clamp). Weren't very expensive as I recall. Little quicker than a chain. Might consider that. But be careful when trying to cutdown on time, sometimes the old slower way is safer, and even quicker in the long run.

Just keep in mind if you use the loader, keep it low so don't end up with a log rolling down onto you, or if dragging keep the chain short as possible so if slips doesn't come whipping at you like a slingshot. Good luck.

Mark

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Ryan - WI

04-03-2005 06:56:34




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 Re: Lifting logs with the loader in reply to Claude, 04-03-2005 04:12:35  
I would think you should be able to rig up a simple grapple without too much trouble.



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sawtooth

04-03-2005 04:35:55




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 Re: Lifting logs with the loader in reply to Claude, 04-03-2005 04:12:35  
My son-in-law wanted what I think you're talking about. He went to a nearby boneyard that buys/sells scrap iron. There were several old forklift trucks. He bought a set of forks and the mounting plate they attach to. Then took off the loader bucket and welded brackets on the forklift mounting plate to fit the loader & tilt cylinders. Works great and also good for picking up things on pallets (the forks can be moved sideways on the mounting plate).

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geok

04-03-2005 06:08:12




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 Re: Lifting logs with the loader in reply to sawtooth, 04-03-2005 04:35:55  
What was the name and location of the bone yard? I am needing parts for a Toyota Forklift.

I built a clamp to a JD tractor to help handle brush and large limbs. It clamp down on the brush when you curled the bucket back.



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Claude

04-03-2005 10:49:52




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 Re: Lifting logs with the loader in reply to geok, 04-03-2005 06:08:12  
Thanks everyone for the help, I appreciate. I'll probably give a try on Jim's idea of those rods inserted in metal tubes attached in the loader. The tong is also interesting ($60 at Northern Tool, MN) but less stability when lifting from a single and roughly centered point, in comparison to 2 teeth (prongs ?). I also take very good note of the security concerns mentionned. I don't intend to lift higher than 2 or 3 feet, in fact the idea is to pile logs 2 or 3 high at most near the sawmill.

I'll let you know what the results are.

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