log arch

firefighter · June 11, 2009, 09:13:19 AM

I am thinking off buying a log arch for moving logs and I am looking at the logrite fetching arch and the nichols log arch .I would like some help from forum members on what arch they thing would be best and if there are other makes also .thanks

beenthere · June 11, 2009, 11:12:55 AM

The LogRite is a great supporter of the forum. I'd have to have some pretty good evidence otherwise to not highly recommend their product. They are a top-notch company. They are well-built, and come with good support.

Good luck with your decision. Some searching here will confirm which to buy.

Jeff · June 11, 2009, 11:51:23 AM

Can't and won't recommend anything other then the LogRite arch from me, but which one? Tell us about what kind of wood you will be skidding and the terrain type. That goes a long way towards the type of arch you want to consider.

wesdor · June 11, 2009, 01:03:59 PM

I bought the Mark 7 Log Arch from Logrite about 2 years ago. I don't have a lot of really big trees and this one has worked like a champ for me. I can't imagine getting by without a log arch. Dealing with Logrite was most pleasant and I would recommend them highly.

Hope this helps

DR Buck · June 11, 2009, 02:06:44 PM

Both are good arches. I had a Nichols and sold it to buy the Logrite. The Nichols is a beast and works well if you have flat ground or use a tractor to pull it. An ATV does not have enough mass to pull really large logs uphill when they are dragging, which is how the Nichols arch works. The Logrite lifts the log completly off the ground. I bought the Logrite ATV arch because I needed it right away and didn't want to wait for a fetching arch. The fetching arch with all the options is a more versitle piece of equipment that the ATV arch. But both are good.

Also, as stated above, Logrite is a forum sponsor and if you read any of the postings about their tool quality (just search on Logrite) you 'll make the right decision.

firefighter · July 03, 2009, 09:22:40 PM

thanks for the help I will get the fetching arch ,am just waiting for the Canadian dollar t gain som strength .Could you tell me if they make a ski conversion kit for there arches

firefighter · July 09, 2009, 08:43:30 PM

Today I ordered my new logrite fetching arch from baileys also ordered two man handle and tow tounge and winch plus cant hook and hookeroon should recieve it shortly .I also asked baileys to make a donation to the forum .

DR Buck · July 09, 2009, 10:30:02 PM

Congratulations on making the right choice.

You just purchased some of the best tools made for handling logs. You won't regret it at all.

caver · July 10, 2009, 08:16:21 AM

I'm looking at buying a ATV size arch from EZBoardwalk. They had one at the recent show and the price was more into my range.

DR Buck · July 10, 2009, 08:54:21 AM

Quote from: caver on July 10, 2009, 08:16:21 AM
I'm looking at buying a ATV size arch from EZBoardwalk. They had one at the recent show and the price was more into my range.

If the show in Morgantown is the one you are referring to, the one they had is an unauthorized copy (illegal) of the Logrite. And, they're supposed to be a Logrite dealer. I'd question their integrity.

As been said many time before, look to the left side of this page and see who the forum sponsors are. I've dealt with a lot of them and there is no doubt of their ethics or integrity.