Log trailers in Florida

[gwilson]

this is just a question for curiosity.what are the racks on the back of log trailers in nothern florida? they dont have normal standards on the rear. any info is appreciated. thanks

[WDH]

Those are whole tree trailers.  The plantation pine has small tops (slash pine, mostly).  They cut the tree down, skid it to the landing, and load the whole tree, limbs needles, and all, on the trailer.  The back of the trailer is actually a wire cage to keep the limbs on the top from sticking out the sides.  The mill that buys these trees, Buckeye, is located in Perry FL.  It is a very large pulpmill making diaper pulp and high quality filter pulp.  They are the only ones that do this.

[fishpharmer]

Thanks gwilson and Danny, I learn something new here everyday. 8)

[gwilson]

That makes sense.... easier hauling. thanks for the info.

[WDH]

The one pictured here does not have a cage.  http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Devanes.Equipment.And.Recycling.LLC.PERRY.FL.850-223-3380. 

I guess they have improved on the wire mesh cage idea to this type design. 

The Mill uses the needles and limbs as fuel to run one of their power boilers to make steam and electricity.

[roquevalente]

we use hardcore Russian quality Kamaz truck for logging.
It looks ugly but this Russian guy always runs.

 

[clww]

Not a "pretty" truck to look at, but function is all that really matters.

[thecfarm]

Interesting to see other ways to move the wood.

[Ironwood]

Those Russian trucks are,....well crazy. Some the the youtube stuff just boggles my mind (usuall y associated wit hriver crossings ). I would love to own one OR a Tatra. Man those engineers of the TATRA driveline are some SMART cookies, and it was a LOOONG time ago.


Ironwood

[gwilson]

On the Russian truck...Yall hauling short wood crossways on the frame?