Log Grapple Trailer construction

[todd.crow]

I have a .36 cu in pump driven by a 3600 rpm engine. The hydraulic motor is 23.6 cu in. So the motor turns 55 rpm. On the motor is a Double Sprocket 60Pitch 12Tooth and a 60 Pitch 54 Tooth sprocket on the swivel. So with the chain reduction max rpm on the boom will be 12.2 rpm.

So that means a revolution in 5 seconds. Sounds fast enough to me. Don't have anything to compare it to though.

Todd

[ScottAR]

Most excavators slew the house at around 10rpm so plenty fast enough.

[Coon]

I guess I will have to rework some of my numbers and I may have to bo buy one sprocket.   ;)

[clww]

My hat is off to you and your brother on this build! smiley_bouncing  I love reading these threads on here where something is built or put together, piece by piece. 8) 8) 8)

[1270d]

I think you should go into business!   That is some beautiful work!    Did you design it all on a computer first?      Hoses shouldn't run more than a few hundred bucks. Have you considered using steel tubing for your hydraulics along the booms?

[rick f]

Hay Todd, Have you ever had a chance to finish the loader and forwarding trailor? I look forward to seeing it completed.


Rick

[morgoon]

I was just thinking of this thread yesterday, wondering how it is going?

This is an awesome project

[Piston]

I was just thinking of this thread yesterday, wondering how it is going?

This is an awesome project

Me too!  ;D

[rick f]

Todd, did you ever get a chance to finish this project? It was looking good last that we see.

[todd.crow]

I have not time to get back on the trailer construction. My brother and I are starting out farming in addition to our full time jobs, so time is real scarce. Started in 2010 with 45 acres, went to 170 acres in 2011 and this year 300. Next year we are up to 365 acres with possibility of more.

I have some video of our farming on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/user/crowsnestus?feature=CAgQwRs%3D

[barbender]

Good to hear from you Todd!

[rick f]

Thanks for the update, Todd

Here is alink to how we remove rocks from Wild blueberry fields.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxunXOmVDD8&feature=g-upl

[nk14zp]

Any updates?

[logman81]

I've been wondering also?

[nk14zp]

Is it done yet?

[greywolf0723]

I just saw this thread. I am looking to build a log trailer with grapple. Have you managed to complete it yet? Is it possible to purchase plans from you on the pivot, arm, and grapple?

[barbender]

We haven't heard from todd in years, he was in my area and I hoped to see the finished product in person, too.