new log trailer

[mrfu]

Hi All
Long time lurker but have found a wealth of information on this site.
Just finished a log trailer for use behind my tractor. 3rd time out I accidentally put all the weight of the loader on it and broke a weld, so I reinforced where the axle cross piece meet the main frame and all is well, kinda thought it was a weak design but I was mostly going of pictures from the internet for my design.
thanks for looking
Tom

  

  

 

[larrydown60]

Thanks for sharing, your work is beautiful, really nice looking trailer. I really like it

[esteadle]

 ;DNice. Have you put all the weight of your loader on it again since you beefed it up? I was thinking that you could maybe mirror the triangles on the back side. It looks sturdy enough for a good load of White Oak though. ;-o

[Davek603]

Nice job!

[Kbeitz]

So what is the leg in the back for ? Looks like something that would hang up the trailer in a low spot ?

[Dakota]

I'm guessing it's so he can unhook it from the tow vehicle while loaded, and not worry about it standing on end.  My 02 cents.  That's going to be a handy trailer for snaking around the woods. Good job.

[Skip]

Be my guess too. pretty handy, good lookin trailer, nice job.

[Brad_bb]

So how will you load it?  Is this just for your property or will to be taking it elsewhere?

[shop guy]

Saweeeeet!

[mrfu]

Thanks for the great comments.
the green thing on the end is a brace to keep the front from popping up.
After it broke I added the two diagonal square tubes that run between the main tube and the outer ends of the axle support, I also added some 1/4 by 1 strapping under the axle support for strength.
I use it on my own property and load and tow it with my tractor. I have found that if I can't lift a log with my tractor it is too big to deal with on my mill
Tom

[shop guy]

^smart

[Rural]

Not near as pretty as the trailer pictured above but after 8 years of very hard use I can say my trailer is 'beefy' having had it loaded up to the top of the side bars with hardwood. It is made from 2 x 2 x1/4 square tubing with full size wheels that are are set in so us not to wrap em around a tree on our narrow trails. Logs are loaded by directly winching over the back of the trailer up a removable ramp. Not fancy but functional!

[samandothers]

Nice trailers guys!  Thanks for sharing.

[thecfarm]

I skid some,and trailer some. The trailer is much easier on the woods. Does not leave marks going only 3-4 times in the same place.