Logging winches.... the good, bad and ugly??? - The Forestry Forum
WEBMar 3, 2012 · Makes life and logging so much easier.We use to use chains to get the logs out. It worked,but really takes 2 to make the job easier. That is a nice size tractor for the woods. For digging rocks too. Model 6020-20hp Manual Thomas bandsaw,TC40A 4wd 40 hp New Holland tractor, 450 Norse Winch, Heatmor 400 OWB,YCC 1978-79.
How do you adjust a Farmi logging winch clutch and brake?
WEBOctober 30, 2007, 01:59:15 PM. On my older Farmi, there is a nut on both ends of the shaft. To adjust, you loosen both of them, and turn the shaft a little in or out to get the desired grab. I would excerise the winch for a while by hooking to something solid and winching your tractor in a few times in a start and stop fashion, as rust is likely.
Building a pto powered logging winch Finished - The Forestry Forum
WEBNov 27, 2010 · pto outa gear will be fine, most winches unless really geared down will run out ok, unless the cable has bound up on the drum. might be a bit slow mate, @ 540 rpm you will have a feed rate of 16fpm on the bottom run, this will mean your tractor will be running WOT to get the rope moving at an anoyingly slow speed.
Electric Logging Winch Build with Pics - The Forestry Forum
WEBSep 18, 2024 · March 25, 2011, 07:50:25 PM. The warn M8000 pulling a full 8000 lbs draws 435 amps and at 6k lbs draws 350 amps. That will suck a good battery dead in minutes or less. You will need a good alternator to keep the battery charged (which most tractors do not they are usually around 45 amps).
Norse 400 skidding winch? - The Forestry Forum
WEBSep 23, 2024 · Norse 400 skidding winch? Started by North to Alaska, February 26, 2021, 02:28:35 AM. Previous topic - Next topic. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Norse/Igland or Farmi/Wallenstein style? - forestryforum.com
WEBLogged. January 02, 2020, 09:18:02 AM. I have definitely decided to go with blade style winch for the JD 2032r. Size like a 350 or maybe 400/450 winch. Now the question is do I want a shorter blade that will flip up, Igland/Norse style or a blade that will allow me to get the wood what seems considerably higher on a Farmi/Wallenstein style?
Tips & Advice on using a 3 point Skidding Winch - The Forestry …
WEBAug 24, 2014 · I winch trees/logs out which ever way is easiest after making all the considerations. Felling safty, limiting damage to keep trees, position for winching to trail or tractor thru or over obstacles. Winching from the butt is good because skidding with the butt raised is easier than skidding with the butt draging at the tail end of the hitch.
Logging winch for my tractor - The Forestry Forum
WEBApril 29, 2014, 09:01:28 PM. Ive got the Norse 450 as well (swinging bottom plate), has served me well. ive never had' the bottom so it would swing, probably never will bother. My tractor is 63hp. Thomas 8020, Timberjack 225C, Ford 5030 with Norse 450 winch, stihl saws and 142 acres to manage.
Winch and grapple recommendations kioti ck3510
WEBFeb 25, 2022 · I have a open cab kioti ck3510 se hydrostatic loaded r14 tires spaced to 62" total and trygg studded chains . 1837 lbs fel lifting capacity and about 1600 lbs lift on the 3 point. Looking for recommendations for a grapple that will mainly be used to handle logs at my sawmill and a winch properly sized for my tractor.
3-point logging winch info needed - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree …
WEBMay 29, 2006 · Sep 8, 2007. #1. Hello. I have decided that adding a 3-point logging winch to my L5030 Kubota would help make my life a bit easier. The four brands I have seen on line are Farmi, Fransgard, Norse, and Tajfun. No one locally carries any of them so I would have to have one trucked in. I have been trying to educate myself as to what brand to buy ...