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General Forestry => Forestry and Logging => Topic started by: thecfarm on March 14, 2025, 05:24:16 AM

Title: I got the fever now!!!
Post by: thecfarm on March 14, 2025, 05:24:16 AM
I delivered some parts to a garage and saw a brand new Wallerstein 3pt winch on back of a 55 hp tractor.
never been used at all.
He said he is looking forward to wearing the paint off it.
I think he said it was a 4000 model?
I am ready to get going!!!!
Title: Re: I got the fever now!!!
Post by: KWood255 on March 14, 2025, 09:06:45 AM
My Dad has a Wallenstein 3pt skidder winch. I've used it a few times on my 75hp kubota. I believe his is the 8000 model. It's impressive, works very well for selective skidding. My only complaint is the rope setup to engage the clutch. I'm sure it's fine once a guy gets the hang of it. 

I think his has about 150' of 3/8" cable. Sure easy to run out compared to the 3/4" on the skidder!
Title: Re: I got the fever now!!!
Post by: thecfarm on March 15, 2025, 10:57:57 AM
He did say he had to move the rope set up to the other side. 
I don't know why they did it that way.
You have to walk all the way around the tractor to engage the rope.
Title: Re: I got the fever now!!!
Post by: Woodfarmer on March 25, 2025, 07:58:13 AM
I've owned Farmi, Wallenstein and now Fransgard.

By far and away the Farmi is the much better winch. Then Fransgard and lastly the W.
Title: Re: I got the fever now!!!
Post by: doc henderson on March 25, 2025, 09:12:57 AM
Ray, I am sorry you are not feeling well.  I hope you get over the fever and can go back to pulling logs soon!   :wink_2: ffsmiley ffsmiley ffsmiley
Title: Re: I got the fever now!!!
Post by: thecfarm on March 25, 2025, 08:03:28 PM
Now I have spring fever!!!
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