3-Pt. Log Skidder

3-Pt. Log Skidder WOODLOT EQUIPMENT Miscellaneous 27-2-40 "I also make a 3-pt. mounted log skidder that makes it easy to pull logs out of the woods and then stack them for splitting," says Rogers. The skidder consists of a U-shaped steel frame supported by a beefed-up top link bar that also cuts as a lift boom. A pair of log tongs hooks up to an adjustable-length chain that attaches to one of three hooks on the boom. Once the log has been dragged out of the woods, you can release it, then back the tractor up to the middle of the log, grab it, and stack it. "Picking up 1,000 lbs. with the log tongs suspended from the back hook puts about 300 lbs. of pressure on the top link. With the tongs in the middle position there is 200 lbs. of pressure on the top link, and all the way forward puts only 100 lbs. The top link boom is designed to fit either Cat. I or II 3-pt. hitches." The Cat. I model sells for $256; the Cat. II model for $274. Dealer inquiries welcome. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Dennis Rogers, Mammoth Firewood Processors Co., 182 S. Paul Rd., St. Marys, Penn. 15857 (ph 814 834-4608; E-mail: HOSS_N-FEFFER@HOTMAIL.com; Website: www.mammothwoodproducts.com).

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