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<blockquote data-quote="Reise" data-source="post: 1341272" data-attributes="member: 18964"><p>You have my support in what you are doing, but I weld so many parts of skidders back together that I would recommend looking a USED line skidder over. </p><p></p><p>Look at the weak spots, look at the repairs, but truly, look at how they are built. They are heavy, winches are hydraulic, 5/8 line, or bigger, for a line skidder, 1" plate abounds. </p><p></p><p>The idea of the log arch is ok in an arborist trade, but in rough terrain, steering will be an issue ? Think of a forwarder. They piggy back the turn and then drive it out. </p><p></p><p>You are surrounded by knowledge in the timber industry, talk to the operators, owners and repair guys. In the steep and deep the amount of power needed to do this is dangerous. If you go with a vehicle design expect to make it purpose built and decide what to sacrifice. </p><p></p><p>We all know about winch safety, triple that for what you are doing. Also, pull up tight on your choker ring, keep the pendulum effect out. Give the tote a log shoe to hold the logs in. </p><p></p><p>It has been mentioned, but snatch blocks, cable and manpower are slower, can be safer, and you will not destroy your rig. Allot can be done with a swede hook and a peavey. </p><p></p><p>Again, I think you are on the right track Mark, I think you are truly one of the guys who is trying and sacrificing to get a job done. Be safe man, build it strong, then double it. Even then it will break, make sure you and those around you are safe when it does. </p><p></p><p>Keep going, your getting there. Just my .02 on what I see every day. Go big, go strong. You have shown you got the drive. </p><p></p><p>I may have some stuff you can use, depending on which direction you want to go. PM me if you are interested.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Reise, post: 1341272, member: 18964"] You have my support in what you are doing, but I weld so many parts of skidders back together that I would recommend looking a USED line skidder over. Look at the weak spots, look at the repairs, but truly, look at how they are built. They are heavy, winches are hydraulic, 5/8 line, or bigger, for a line skidder, 1" plate abounds. The idea of the log arch is ok in an arborist trade, but in rough terrain, steering will be an issue ? Think of a forwarder. They piggy back the turn and then drive it out. You are surrounded by knowledge in the timber industry, talk to the operators, owners and repair guys. In the steep and deep the amount of power needed to do this is dangerous. If you go with a vehicle design expect to make it purpose built and decide what to sacrifice. We all know about winch safety, triple that for what you are doing. Also, pull up tight on your choker ring, keep the pendulum effect out. Give the tote a log shoe to hold the logs in. It has been mentioned, but snatch blocks, cable and manpower are slower, can be safer, and you will not destroy your rig. Allot can be done with a swede hook and a peavey. Again, I think you are on the right track Mark, I think you are truly one of the guys who is trying and sacrificing to get a job done. Be safe man, build it strong, then double it. Even then it will break, make sure you and those around you are safe when it does. Keep going, your getting there. Just my .02 on what I see every day. Go big, go strong. You have shown you got the drive. I may have some stuff you can use, depending on which direction you want to go. PM me if you are interested. [/QUOTE]
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