How do you carry your chainsaw on your tractor?

[Just Me]

 I just throw my saw on the floor of the tractor [no cab] and a couple of times it has slid off and I almost ran it over. I need to come up with something to carry it but thought I would see what solutions you guys have come up with first.

Thanks, Larry

[ladylake]

 I made a hook mounted on the fender on my tractor which I don't use much since I got my skidloader.  On that I have to carry in the bucket.   steve

[Just Me]

I made a hook mounted on the fender on my tractor which I don't use much since I got my skidloader.  On that I have to carry in the bucket.   steve

I used to carry mine in the bucket until I got sidetracked one day and picked up a load of fill with the saw in the bucket. Not so good.....

[pineywoods]

My kubota front loader has a built-in chainsaw scabbord

The one on the other side is full of hydraulic hoses.

[John Mc]

At one point I made myself a wooden scabbard by bore cutting lengthwise down the center of a 2X6. I clamped the scabbard on to various places on my tractor. It worked out OK. I never did come up with a permanent place to clamp it. The scabbard eventually split from the vibration when I clamped it to a support member of my brush hog (in retrospect, a stupid place to clamp it). I never replaced it.

I may make another one some day... out of something more durable than pine. Or maybe I'll make a scabbard by sandwiching pieces of plywood together and come up with a more permanent mounting system than the clamp I was using.

John Mc

[smalldog]

Here's a chainsaw equip box for ATV's from Polaris.http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Polaris-Accessories-Lock-Chainsaw/dp/B001121UFK

[thecfarm]

No idea what you have behind the seat,some have the fuel tank there.But on my NH I had more than enough room to put a plywood box behind the seat.Room for a couple gallons of gas and a gallon of bar oil and a cooler for water.Does not look pretty after 16 years but it does work.

[beenthere]

I made a wood scabbard from two pcs of plywood separated and clamped to the ROPS

[CX3]

Beenthere, i am glad you posted those pics.  That looks identical to what we had when we logged with a tractor.  Good looking setup, and if I had to do it again, thats what I would have.  Works well.

[smalldog]

Nice pictures! It looks like a good location for it. Does your plywood scabbard have an open end for longer bars? I'm wondering if a person could have a shorter, open ended version so it's not so long when not in use. Then when you do use it, just slide your bar protector over the exposed end of the bar. What do you think? (going out to look at tractor and supply of plywood.)

[beenthere]

Thanks
It works very well for me. Handy to reach it when it is needed, easy to slip back in when going back to the tractor, avoids setting the saw down for any reason and forgetting where it is, keeps the chain out of the dirt.

My only concern (fear) is backing into a tree when on a hillside and catching the handle. Have come close, but so far avoided it.

Had that close call a couple times with the saw in the bucket and forgetting it was there.  : :

smalldog
The 20" bar just barely fits, and if not careful a tooth may be exposed. A longer bar could stick through the end, but should be covered or risk a cut or torn clothing.

Tom was concerned there might be too much vibration for the saw, beings the saw is held just by the blade. I've watched for that, but it doesn't seem to pose a problem.

[mpuste]

Beenthere,
Does your scabbard interfere with the "glove" box underneath it or folding ROPS?

[beenthere]

No folding ROPS, and the "glove" box is nearly inaccessible. Can get at the things stored/kept there. Could make a little more room, but hasn't been enough of a bother.

[bill m]

I have 2 saws with me at all times. 




I also have a scabbard on my winch but don't have a picture of it.

[caveman]

I carry one on each fork and the axe goes behind the seat of the M7040 Kubota.  I know there is a better way but I have not devised it yet.
Caveman

[tim in New York]

I  built a box out of wood about 12" wide X 20" long X 8" tall.  Bolted it to the spot where a loader would attach, just ahead of the brake pedals.  Keeps my 026 just fine.  I did cut a slot about 1" wide in the front of the box for the bar to stick out.

Tim

[Banjo picker]

Several neat ideas here, but I am with Bill ...If I plan on firing up a saw there will be a back up close by....Tim

[weimedog]

Nothin fancy here...I have on my chaps and strapped down with two bungee's right up there between the seat and the "triangle"




It sets right in the cab with this one and the old Backhoe...

[Just Me]

Bill M

I have basically the same tractor but a bit smaller [2330] with a TL250 loader. I like the scabbard on the loader, does it hamper getting on and off? I have seen those scabbords before but now that I am looking for one I can't remember where. I'll find one and put it there, or maybe on the other side as I don't have a step on that side anyway.

I have a tank in the back where your tray is, and I usually have something on the three point I want to watch so I don't want to get in the way of that but a place for a gas can/oil would be good.

Looks like you use your NH hard, how has it held up?

[Reddog]

You can find pre-made for bucket trucks.

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=50100&catID=

[beenthere]

...........I used to carry my saw on the tractor supported by the bar the way you have it. Worked good until I went over rough ground one day. Saw wouldn't cut worth a darn. I found out with the powerhead swinging around over bumps, it had bent the bar just enough.
I want to come up with a mount that supports the powerhead. If you have smooth land you should be ok.

Note: This is a Stihl saw with a Stihl bar.  ;D

A cradle extended out to support the saw head could easily be added for other brands and bars.   Don't feel inhibited by this design that works for me. Likely you caught a tree like I described and bent it.

[g_man]

Not to fancy - just a bracket across the ROPS and a plywood shelf. Holds two saws and a milk crate full of useful stuff.

[bill m]

No, it does not get in my way. All of my scabbards are made from 1/4 lexan. The tray on the 3 pt. hitch is only on when pulling the log trailer. I had the same type of rear screen with a holder for gas and oil on my tc45 and it was not in the way of the fuel tank. So far all of the New Holland tractors I have owned have held up very well with no problems at all. I will try to get a picture of the scabbard on my winch tomorrow. I also have a scabbard on my grapple

[Al_Smith]

 :D In all this discussion of the proper way to transport a chainsaw via a tractor perhaps Gypo logger/Yukon saw man/Franks Planks ,aka John Lambert should chime in with posting the improper way .

Old Gyp had several saws that resembled metal pancakes from a bad trip through the woods . :D

The worst I ever did was back a D4 Cat over a tool box but I'll always know where the tools are at except it would take a cutting torch to open the box .

[ENTS]

I lost my original 044 to my 933 Cat backing over it.  Usually had both saws (one on each side) bungeed down.  In a hurry one day and in heavy tall brush, backing up and forward, branch yanked the 044 off it's resting spot.  Didn't notice it until I went to use the saw.  I now have a box full of nuts and bolts and what not from that saw.  RIP

I've seen some good ideas here for stowing your saw on the tractor.  On my TC40 I usually put them on the floor by my left foot, also bungeed down.  It sorta tears up the rubber mat and they are always in the way.  Me thinks I will try out one of these ideas.

[Peter Drouin]

 

   I welded a rod to the winch . works well  8) 8)

[Bill]

Not my tractor ( but where I hang out ) . . .

Just a simple wooden box ( big enough for the whole saw ) bolted to metal behind the seat  . Box is good for holding tools when not going out to saw .

( also a small metal tool box with latching lid through bolted to the flat top of a fender - holds the owners tobaccy and stuff )    :

[Maine372]

no time to deal with the photo program right now, but i will post pic tonight.

deere 990 with loader and farmi 351. built a box that holds a 372 snugly on the right hand fender. the bar sticks out between the tail light and the rops. even on steep ground its never bounced out.

usually i keep a saw in the woods, one on the landing, and one on the tractor. 372s in woods and on landing, and 346 for limbing on the tractor. since i built the box to hold a 372 the 346 comes in and out easy as pie and has room to carry spare wedges and the like. also added a bracket that holds a wedge pounder. the ax handle sticks out on by the other side of the tail light.

[Maine372]

ok so this photo uploader is a pain. if you want to see my picture PM me and i will send you the link to my --Photos MUST be in the Forestry Forum gallery!!!!!--.

[Maine372]

wifey to the rescue! where would we be without them?

i threw this box together in an hour or two. there were already holes in the fender for a handle. i used a lumber sticker to level the box since the fender sloped. a little whitleing with the leatherman to make the lumber sticker fit the contour of the fender and ta-da!

ive considered adding a bungee to hold the saw in but i havent found need.

[PineNut]

I have a box similar to Maine372's box. Difference is mine is over the left fender. It is mounted to a piece of square tubing clamped to the ROPS. It also has a scabbard that extends down between the fender and the seat. Can also throw some other tools in the box with the saw. I don't really like a box up there getting in the way but it seems to be the lease worst.  Yes, mine is painted green also.

[beenthere]

maine372
Nice box, and I like it handy to the rear of the tractor too, and good on the pics.

For my interest, what part of the uploading caused the initial problem that the dear wife figured out? Just curious and for others to learn from. And agree with the "can't do without 'em".

Now, I need to go paint my scabbard green and look into the idea of slipping the blade down inside the left fender.

[Maine372]

i didnt have the photos saved to this computer, they were in my photo bucket. i had to save them to this computer, then user the 'JUploader' that resizes them automatically. seems we go through about a computer per year here, so its safer to keep photos in an online account i can access with any machine.

the bottom of my box is a 2x8. the sides are rough sawn pine. its screwed together with coarse thread sheetrock screws. the two nuts you can see in the side of the box hold a bracket on the inside that holds an ax for pounding wedges.

notice the bongee cord over the rops? that holds the strings from the winch. much easier than having to coil them up on the winch somewhere. and the bongee stretches enough for you to stand back from the machine incase things go awry.

[PaHorseLogger]

I have a Farmall, and I ran a piece of 3/4 nylon rope through the single lift arm on the hydraulic unit. There I tied the saw on with just a square knot through the forward handle. It's up out of the way and I still have use of the hydraulics.

[PineNut]

This is my chainsaw holder. Had trouble posting a picture (you have to take the picture first) but after taking the picture, no problem with the posting. The box is large enough that it will hold tools and a short chain. The lopping shears are welcomed when you find yourself in a bunch of tree limbs. I will agree that the box gets in the way some times but it seems to be the least worst I have come up with.

[robert_dangle]

I have a jd 2255 which I usually use for farm work and I just toss mine on top of the bush hog...usually works pretty good for me has never fallen of just keep the bar cover on.

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[Oldhousehugger]

I have taken a piece of 4 inch plastic drain pipe about 28 inches long and using clamps and a couple of chunks of 2x6 started squashing the pipe flat. If you heat the pipe at the two outside bulges that develop as you squash it will help the job. If you have a heat gun that would be better yet. I didn't. Once its flattened out I bend a couple half inch flaps over to catch the weight. I then take some steel strap and all thread and capture the top and bottom to keep it squeezed flat and then take another piece of strap to clamp it to the roll bar. I suppose you could park your truck on it overnight to flatten the pipe but I didn't try that.
 It's set a little high for the bigger saw but the smaller one works fine. I have an oldie but goody Husky 44 that I love. It is light and starts very time. 


 

[Al_Smith]

If I go to the woods with the tractor and trailer I just toss the saws in  the trailer .Might sound odd to some but I often use the Toro zero turn mower as a form of transportation .I can toss two saws ,the gas and oil on the floor deck and putt right along .Keep in mind this is on flat ground and dry conditions .

[Turd Ferguson]

I have found that a carryall makes a perfect saw carrier and firewood hauler.  Here is the one I made.  I made a dolly for it to set it on so I can wheel it around the polebarn when not in use.

 

[welderskelter]

I just welded a short piece of 2x6 tubing on my loader of my tractor and shoved a bar cover into it. Works for me , just dont weld it on to good you might want to change it. Its about knee height sitting on the seat. Like it is ready for a quick draw. Like thats going to happen. Only quick thing that happens when I go to the timber is getting hit with a limb coming off the muffler pipe on the tractor. Ha :D  ;D