Winch trucks

[ArkansasRick]

I did a search and not seeing many using pto winch gin pole trucks for small scale logging? Around here they were widely used in the past. I can understand they are not for a high production or volume environment. For a small operation I would think there would be an asset. I am looking for a 1 or 2 ton truck with winch and gin poles I can load on a trailer and move from site to site on a trailer pulled by my 9000 Ford. No tags or insurance on the winch truck since I will not be on the road. Back in the 80's I had one of the old loggers dream winch's mounted on an army 6x6. Too big to haul like I want too but I am seeing 1and2 ton winch trucks that would work. Any one doing this?

[Puffergas]

From a Jeep for fire wood to a 6x6. I like them a lot. Have a skidded now. If it is small enough a tow bar will work.



Do it !    - -   But make it safe ! !

[ArkansasRick]

Like it! What is the 6x6? Looking at one local. Have the truck to haul one would have to up size my trailer.

[treeslayer2003]

most are prolly scrapped by now. i only just got in on the very tail end of that.......sure don't wanna go back to it either. any thing else is better imo.

[JB Griffin]

They're just about gone around here.  I only know of one or two left around here and one of those guys still skids with horses, never owned a skidder.
I liked the idea of one, but I ran across a heck of a deal on some equipment from my boss. 160 Prentice w/ a old ctr or csi slasher and a 85 mack midliner w/ bunks for $2500. Can't beat that with a stick.

[mike_belben]

Nope, surely cannot

[Puffergas]

It is a Reo duce & 1/2.

If I still had it it would convert it to stick steering.