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Started by logboy, July 31, 2014, 01:14:26 AM

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mikeb1079

i can see your problem:  as a specialized slab mill operator naturally you're getting all the giant logs, as such you need something that can really lift some weight.  i still like the used off road forklift idea.  machinery trader has some good prices sometimes...
that's why you must play di drum...to blow the big guys mind!
homebuilt 16hp mill
99 wm superhydraulic w/42hp kubota

highleadtimber16

I don't know what you can afford to spend. But an excavator would toss those around pretty easy. A 120 or 135 would be perfect. A 966 cat is also very effective and really has no boundaries. Or look at Patrick AR5's and put a grapple on it. Good luck.
2011 Wood-Mizer LT 40 hyd w/ 12' Extension,
EG 200 Wood-Mizer
Cutting Old Growth Cedar from Queen Charlotte Islands.

drobertson

Quote from: highleadtimber16 on August 17, 2014, 10:15:52 PM
I don't know what you can afford to spend. But an excavator would toss those around pretty easy. A 120 or 135 would be perfect. A 966 cat is also very effective and really has no boundaries. Or look at Patrick AR5's and put a grapple on it. Good luck.
Yep, at home a fixed(portable) grapple, would be choice!  they can be picked up at times worth the money, on a trailer, you might be able to move it with the skidsteer?
only have a few chain saws I'm not suppose to use, but will at times, one dog Dolly, pretty good dog, just not sure what for yet,  working on getting the gardening back in order, and kinda thinking on maybe a small bbq bizz,  thinking about it,

logboy

I found a Cat RC60 Rough Terrain Forklift with 2600 hours. 6k pound lift. Does anyone know anything about them? Do I need to be scared of the Perkins Diesel? I'm guessing it would take a block heater or two to start in cold weather.
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logboy

An excavator or loader of that size isnt practical for my application. I need to be able to lift entire logs in slab form as well for stacking in the kiln, on semis, etc.
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redprospector

Quote from: logboy on August 17, 2014, 11:07:51 PM
I found a Cat RC60 Rough Terrain Forklift with 2600 hours. 6k pound lift. Does anyone know anything about them? Do I need to be scared of the Perkins Diesel? I'm guessing it would take a block heater or two to start in cold weather.
I know nothing about the Cat RC60. But I wouldn't worry much about a Perkins engine, unless it had been rode hard, and put up wet. Even then they are pretty tough engines.
1996 Timber King B-20 with 14' extension, Morgan Mini Scragg Mill, Fastline Band Scragg Mill (project), 1973 JD 440-b skidder, 2008 Bobcat T-320 with buckets, grapple, auger, Tushogg mulching head, etc., 2006 Fecon FTX-90L with Bull Hog 74SS head, 1994 Vermeer 1250 BC Chipper. A bunch of chainsaws.

Dave Shepard

Didn't tule peak timber just buy one of those? Somebody around here did. :D It's a CAT. Should be a good machine, parts will be expensive. :)
Wood-Mizer LT40HDD51-WR Wireless, Kubota L48, Honda Rincon 650, TJ208 G-S, and a 60"LogRite!

LaneC

I have never had a problem with a Perkins diesel starting when cold. I think they are very good and reliable engines.
Man makes plans and God smiles

logboy

I looked up the specs and the mast is too high.  At 10' I can't get in both of my barns like a skid loader or regular forklift.
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drobertson

I got the Case 585D with the perkins,  I do use the block heater when sub freezing for extended times.  Just makes things go quicker.  Only plug it in when needed.  Your weather I'm sure is a bit colder than we have here.
I believe it should make you a good lift. 
only have a few chain saws I'm not suppose to use, but will at times, one dog Dolly, pretty good dog, just not sure what for yet,  working on getting the gardening back in order, and kinda thinking on maybe a small bbq bizz,  thinking about it,

logboy

How high is your mast? If its the 105 I can probably swing it, but 120 is too high unless I relocate all my milling to my other barn.
I like Lucas Mills and big wood.  www.logboy.com

tule peak timber

We just bought a used R-80. Really like it so far...

   Used it all day today for bucking logs , loading the mill, and stacking the lifts on the drying slab. Rob
persistence personified - never let up , never let down

logboy

Right now unloading is a two step process.

Step 1. Wrap a chain under the log. Attach one end to the truck rail, and the other to the Bobcat.



Step 2. Quickly drive backwards and roll the log off and away from the truck.


I like Lucas Mills and big wood.  www.logboy.com

Ludo

 

  I have the same problem.  Big logs and no money to get a nice machine to move them.  I had a Michigan 125A but it had a bad hydraulic pump.  Too much $$ to fix so I scrapped it ($265 ton) and put money towards a new machine.  I found a 1970's Terex loader that had four flat tires.  I went to a few tire guys who have mobile trucks that can remount big tires and found one who was happy to trade his time for 1600' of true 2x4's (his deal). He removed the flat tires, cleaned the rims, installed new o rings (?) and remounted them.  The seller could not afford to have it done but I was able to barter for the service. Once I got it home I found the breaks were frozen, so I am now bartering a 12x16 shed cut list for another guy to fix them.  At any rate, what I am trying to say is that sometimes we discount what we do in our minds as something of low "value".  Don't be afraid to barter and trade services and materials to get a machine.   Once this machine is up and running nice I plan on mounting a snow pushing box and selling it to someone who clears parking lots. I really want a telehandler or awd forklift, it is just going to take a little time and bartering to get it! Before and after pics! ;)

 

mikeb1079

that's why you must play di drum...to blow the big guys mind!
homebuilt 16hp mill
99 wm superhydraulic w/42hp kubota

logboy

Nice job Ludo. I know with the logs you handle now you're in the same boat I am. Yes slabs are a better market but they dont come easy. All of our problems are supersized. I'm still interested in hearing more about your mill. It sounds like yours cuts a lot faster and easier than my slabber.
I like Lucas Mills and big wood.  www.logboy.com

drobertson

Quote from: logboy on August 18, 2014, 07:33:03 PM
How high is your mast? If its the 105 I can probably swing it, but 120 is too high unless I relocate all my milling to my other barn.
I had to have the mast shortened as well, but not quite that low.  Not sure what it cost, but said I would buy it if the mast was 11' , so not sure what to say there,  I do like the lower profile tires on tule peaks's lift,  just have to shop and find the deal with the right requirements.
only have a few chain saws I'm not suppose to use, but will at times, one dog Dolly, pretty good dog, just not sure what for yet,  working on getting the gardening back in order, and kinda thinking on maybe a small bbq bizz,  thinking about it,

highleadtimber16

$265/ton?!?! You boys are lucky down there
2011 Wood-Mizer LT 40 hyd w/ 12' Extension,
EG 200 Wood-Mizer
Cutting Old Growth Cedar from Queen Charlotte Islands.

ahlkey

Where are located in Wisconsin?  I recently looked at a rough terrain 2000 Sellick SG-60 4WD quad-mast that has a 6,000 lb lift capacity.  It appeared in good shape and even carried a warranty.  It has been for sale for awhile at 12K or so and might be something to consider. 

logboy

I'm around Eau Claire/Menomonie. Where was the lift at? Was it a high mast?
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ahlkey

It was sitting at Hydraulic Specialists in Shawano and the mast if I remember correctly is a three stage setup.  When down it was less than 8ft but raised it could go up to at least 12 ft or higher.  It did have over 4,000 hours but supposely starts good in winter and overall seemed in decent shape.  For the price is seemed reasonable but a little too heavy for my use.

logboy

I need one with a mast less than 8 feet. I'd like one with 6,000 lift. But 12k sounds kind of high for 4,000 hours. Maybe I'm wrong. Come to think of it I've seen their stuff on Craigslist. They rebuild all the hydraulics on various equipment then sell it.
I like Lucas Mills and big wood.  www.logboy.com

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