log loader project

logman81 · February 11, 2021, 11:36:23 AM

Hey all thought you might like to see the log loader something of interest to some.😉. Not sure what im going to do with it as I have other things going on. Got a 36"grapple too

logman81 · February 11, 2021, 05:33:58 PM

Bought a nice 13hp power pack and joystick control valve for it too.

driftlessinwi · February 11, 2021, 05:48:54 PM

Sweet, can't wait to see what you do with it! What power pack did you get?

Crusarius · February 11, 2021, 06:22:32 PM

Looking forward to seeing this progress.

DeerMeadowFarm · February 12, 2021, 08:29:24 AM

Quote from: Crusarius on February 11, 2021, 06:22:32 PMLooking forward to seeing this progress

Me too! ;)

logman81 · February 12, 2021, 09:56:05 AM

Im not going to finish the project guys I'm unfortunately not going to have time for it ive realized.

mudfarmer · February 12, 2021, 10:01:05 AM

Too bad you are so far away or I'd buy the loader off of you. Been having a hard time finding a small loader anywhere nearby. Big ones no problem but not what I need.

logman81 · February 12, 2021, 10:18:14 AM

im not sure how far away you are but appreciate it.

mudfarmer · February 12, 2021, 10:22:39 AM

Quote from: logman81 on February 12, 2021, 10:18:14 AM
im not sure how far away you are but appreciate it.

Loooks like 7hrs one way and my gasser f350 would eat $10k worth of fuel there and back :D

mike_belben · February 12, 2021, 10:23:37 AM

An autocrane off a service truck. Hold out forcone with a powered worm gear slew and a telescoping boom. You cut and extend the mount over the slew base then build a boom between the base and stick. Use the telescoping sectioj as your new squirt stick to mount the grapple. Theres a small hydraulic winch in the base already.

Crusarius · February 12, 2021, 10:33:01 AM

I am so desperate for a road trip I would make the trip just for the fun of it

mudfarmer · February 12, 2021, 11:29:21 AM

Quote from: mike_belben on February 12, 2021, 10:23:37 AM
An autocrane off a service truck. Hold out forcone with a powered worm gear slew and a telescoping boom. You cut and extend the mount over the slew base then build a boom between the base and stick. Use the telescoping sectioj as your new squirt stick to mount the grapple. Theres a small hydraulic winch in the base already.

Plan right now is in spring to ask a guy I know what is wrong with the old forwarder that's been parked out back of his place for years and if he wants to sell. THAT would kill a whole flock of birds with one stone. Those service truck cranes hardly ever pop up nearby either and the few that do are apparently full of gold and diamonds..

logman81 · February 14, 2021, 12:22:30 PM

I got a guy thats interested in it for loading his woodmizer.

logman81 · February 14, 2021, 02:20:18 PM

Then if all goes well ill be picking up a Lafont ss500 log splitter which will be a nice addition to what is going to be whole new game changer for us over the tractor supply splitter. I might even get into building these splitters but with some modern design updates I like the concept of them.

logman81 · March 06, 2021, 05:49:06 PM

Well I've decided to go forth with the project no one was serious about buying it so yup ill be working on getting the trailer road worthy first.
Mostly putting all new modern led lighting, replacing any questionable tires and putting a new brake away controller on and wiring for lights and brakes.

Then it will be time for some fabrication for loader mount brackets. Once that's done I'll make up brackets for the power pack. Then I'll tackle replacing all the hydraulic lines with new on the loader and build a grapple hanger to mount the grapple to the boom. Ones thats done build some bolsters and hydraulic stabilizers to steady the trailer when loading. Lots of work but I think it shouldn't take more than four weeks total time to get all said and done if all goes to plan. I'm glad I can still use my old shop to do all this pictures to follow once the project is underway! Stay tuned this going to be fun.....

mike_belben · March 07, 2021, 10:09:59 AM

Looking forward to it. Overcenter loader sticks are intriguing.

logman81 · March 07, 2021, 11:38:40 AM

Why are they intriguing?

mike_belben · March 07, 2021, 03:38:35 PM

Well for starters.. If i were trying to build a linkage thatll do that correctly and not bind up .. Itd probably be a lot of do-overs.

logman81 · March 07, 2021, 03:50:38 PM

It is neat but its pretty simple engineering. It will make for a nice compact package on my trailer I can haul my tractor and other equipment and still have good reach.