opinion on raising the log arch?

cutter88 · April 16, 2013, 08:11:06 PM

i noticed on the 640 john deer i bought this week that the log arch is pretty low how high is it ok to raise it? any info is appreciated

Kellster · April 16, 2013, 10:15:27 PM

Hi cutter88, my name is Kellster, I am from Huntsville Ontario. I have one cable skidder, F666 Clark Ranger, I cut and skid for Tom Fisher Logging on Tembecs licence. My log arch has been raised 18 inches, there are two contractor skidders from Quebec working on the operation, 380 Timberjack and a 640 John Deere. They have extended their frames, and their machines are 24 inches longer than mine in length. Their log arches are much higher than mine, this allows them to pull a larger hitch with less effort. I have done many upgrades to the skidder, and would like to extend the frame and raise the arch higher. This will add efficiency to the skidder. Thank You