loading some logs

A for effort and ingenuity; but i don't think a man should be behind the load on that rig.

On slick enough ramp with sides or trapped sled; could drag up ramp i think. Might try boom or crossbar lift with wench at end or over side.

Might also try to parbuckle the wench pull around the log; that will take longer; but can move more up ramp and/or lift without ramp. Would need to hook double leg to end of truck; just long enough for lift or ramp; then to single cable pull. The wench would need to be 2x as far away as the lift or ramp.
 
I have thought of doing the same thing. As for being behind the load. I don't think there is much concern. Log dollies are great. You basically need to find a balance spot. And since the winch is pulling, the person only needs to balance the load.
 
Thanks Buzzers, for your comments.

Treespyder, I appreciate what you say about `the man behind the load`. It is, however, not too dissimilar a scenario from a climber on the end of a rope at height. Providing the winch cable is strong enough, the attachment to the truck is secure and you don`t steer it off the ramps it seems safe to me.

Treebing, a friend of mine wanted those pine logs to that length. If you want any more you`d be most welcome, but I couldn`t deliver them for you !

Jamin Mayer, you say you thought of doing it yourself - do it! It will be worth your while, I promise. Some posters on MasterBlaster`s site say it looks too slow and that they`d just throw them on by hand. Cutting them into 2/3 pieces takes longer, once you`ve factored in clearing up the sawdust and touching up your chain if there`s any nails about. Skidsteers and cranes are quicker, but they have their own disadvantages like cost, storage, fuel, insurance, transport and maintenance.

MasterBlaster, I couldn`t really claim to have `invented` anything, but thanks for your interest. BTW,you have a terrific website.

Tockmal, the winch is a Superwinch 3000. Thanks for posting the link to the Chemical`s video. Genius ! I tell you one thing, they didn`t make that on windows movie maker.
 
I think its a very good and a cheap alternative to a crane-truck, although I don't think those particular sections really do it justice!

Depending on the winch and ramp capacity, there's nothing to stop you discarding the log-dolly and pulling some pretty substantial pieces straight up the ramps, should the opportunity present itself.

Good idea Nick, commendable of you to share it.
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Nice thinking Nailer - brains vs braun. Will be really useful on the heavy stuff. You could make a couple of bogies to strap to each end of longer logs. My neighbour has a couple - he's all seriously geared up for utility pole refurb. Nice kit that comes in handy for my jobs now and again.

With bogies, you could even run the cable down through a passage to the rear garden, re-directed round standing logs (or something more clever) on the passageway corners?

Cheers
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You could make a couple of bogies to strap to each end of longer logs.

With bogies, you could even run the cable down through a passage to the rear garden,



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"BOGIES"!!!!!!

Don't they come out of your nose???

Your old school for sure Laz2!!

My grandpappy used to talk about 'a bogie/bogies' for shifting stuff round his garden!!
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That is a great idea. I used that with my dump trailer last year working on my own. I used a log dolly, warren winch, and a 4x6 sheet of plywood on my loading ramps. I would tie the wood to the dolly and pull it up backwards standing to the side to help guide it. I anchored the plywood using cables that hook to the trailer, a must. Now I use my bobcat M52. Much easier expecially since I can leave them at 12 feet or 500 lbs.

A suggestion would be to put some 3M non-skid tape on the ramp where you walk.
 
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