question about loading logs onto the trailer

[JP]

Hi all
I have a small (5000) lb trailer with this little winch system --act.this winch moves between the ATV log hauler and the trailer) works good if the logs are PPL to the trailer-see pics at
http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=4231442&a=31354963&f=

[TreeSpyder]

Wow, that is a real innovative simple system!    i'm certainly gonna remember, mebbe even try that one!  i'd think fair size logs could be loaded on the jig pulling the parbuckel by hand up the ramps(without wench).  Thanx!

i said that the larger log diameter helped, by taking more leverage over the center; but there is a twist i think i have noticed.  Even on flat ground; the bigger round circle is harder to start movement, so you have to have faith and push/pull through that point.  i think that is because the smaller diameter circle has farther to 'fall' before the ground interupts it's rolling, conversely a large circle has less distance to 'fall' before it is interrupted byt he ground.

So, in my imagery, the smaller diameter is easier to initiate(because of above theory), but harder to keep going (less levrage over Center of Gravity).


Winch Hardware Info

[Furby]

Yep, I do any of them I can by hand. I like to use a tow strap on the pulling end, and connect it to the trailer withe a piece of chain. The trick on the slightly larger ones, is to get up a bit, in my case on the fender, and reach/lean forward just a bit and grab the strap/chain/rope and bend your legs. You can then use your body weight by throwing yourself backwards and off as you pull and straighten your legs. Really does work pretty easy.
My biggest problem was with the small end vs. large end as it goes up the ramps. A log with a big size difference between ends, sometimes cause me to have to tie off part way up the ramps and go shift one end of the log. Most times I try to simply get as much speed up as possible and hope it makes it to the top before messing up. :

[Kevin]

Well this is your lucky day Furby, I'm the BIG problem specialist here.  ;D
I not only cause a few but solve a few too!  :D

I haven't tried this but a block placed back at the pulling point with two wraps on the log might work better on an ugly log.

[Furby]

Where the pic go ???

[Jeff]

Thats what I wanna know...

[Furby]

Seems Kevin has a lot of those disappering pics. ;)

[Kevin]

The gremlins got it .

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[Jeff]

Kevin, you have to use the gallery to attach photos. Where you been? :D

[Kevin]

The Gremlins had it.

[Jeff]

THey still have it.  You posted the thumbnail. :D



Not much size difference though.

[Kevin]

I was trying to be careful not to upset the gremlins.  ;D

[Furby]

Thanks Kevin, I get the idea now and will have to remember that next time I get a nasty one. I would rather just drive up next to the log, toss out the ramps, hook up the strap and run it under the log, pull real fast and be done, but it don't always work that way. :