Please give me some feedback on this Dolly..

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Hello. Happy new year everyone.
Hello been awhile so I can't believe I have Not found any discussion on this

Logrite® BTS Hauler 2-in-1 Log Handtruck/Cart with Wide Tires​

it is expensive but I don't mind if it is a good Piece of equipment.
I usually use this one but it broke After 6 years Sherrill pro grade log dolly. You know the real heavy duty green one.
Can anyone share some thoughts does anybody use logrite??
Thank you for your time good luck this year everybody.
 

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I've not used that one, but this cart worked well for me until I bought a mini skid, quite a bit of cost savings too. https://www.treestuff.com/stein-arbor-trolley/

I'll actually still use it occasionally to help move long logs with the mini, or towing it behind the 4 wheeler forward materials on jobsites that the mini would take too long to travel

A main difference is that there is no footpath on the Stein, but you can still tip back logs without it.
 
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That said, logrote is a quality brand and I'm sure that one will work fine. Although I'm not a fan of pneumatic tires for equipment like this. Too easy to get a flat. The Stein has solid tires.
 
There's also the TreeTruck from Europe - nifty accessories. Stein is good too - have used/abused mine for years now. Wish my Stein had wider, inflatable off-roady tires though. I find that the hard tires sink in soft or wet ground/ make ruts sometimes in lawns. Haven't tried the debris bag(s) yet but one day.
 
Log Rite is good product although I got mine 20 years ago when it was Blue OX. I have the JR arch for jobs where I can't get the mini skid in for logs, I used it yesterday. 1 guy can "easily" move a 10' 16" diameter log if the grade isnt too steep. It beats cutting it shorter / making more trips!IMG_4912.PNG
 
Jehinten said:
That said, logrote is a quality brand and I'm sure that one will work fine. Although I'm not a fan of pneumatic tires for equipment like this. Too easy to get a flat. The Stein has solid tires.
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It’s easy enough to foam fill them or fill with Slime.
 
Jehinten said:
I've not used that one, but this cart worked well for me until I bought a mini skid, quite a bit of cost savings too. https://www.treestuff.com/stein-arbor-trolley/

I'll actually still use it occasionally to help move long logs with the mini, or towing it behind the 4 wheeler forward materials on jobsites that the mini would take too long to travel

A main difference is that there is no footpath on the Stein, but you can still tip back logs without it.
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Jehinten,
Thank you for your response I just thought nobody used these anymore but we do.
I have used the stein before and liked it. It is 2 for 1. I just thought the other one could hold more weight and you could get the upgraded bigger tires. .and it is 2 for 1. But maybe the stein is good enough. It is about $600 cheaper but can it really handle the logs.
My next purchase is a mini. I just thought the dolly would be faster and easier for logs.
Which mini do you have and what attachments sir.
 
AT are very useful when you don't have access for a machine, or in conjunction with a machine.

You can attach a winch line or other pulling line to the trolley for flat or uphill.

A slight downhill, and you're in good shape.
 
treecare123 said:
Jehinten,
Thank you for your response I just thought nobody used these anymore but we do.
I have used the stein before and liked it. It is 2 for 1. I just thought the other one could hold more weight and you could get the upgraded bigger tires. .and it is 2 for 1. But maybe the stein is good enough. It is about $600 cheaper but can it really handle the logs.
My next purchase is a mini. I just thought the dolly would be faster and easier for logs.
Which mini do you have and what attachments sir.
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I haven't looked up the weight ratings, but I have found that the Stein holds as much as I'd ever want to pull by hand. I don't use it much anymore but when I do it's machine powered and not by hand. It is possible to over load it by machine, mines been bent a few times but still works great.

Mini skid: I honestly just bought what I could afford at the time. It was an older machine with low hours. 2006 vermeer s600 (923 hrs) I bought it in June of 2018 and it has over 2000 hrs on it now. Attachments, I use the BMG grapple with scoops and rake. I also have a hydraulic winch that I welded to a mini skid attachment plate and it came with a 42" smooth bucket that hardly ever comes out on jobs.
 

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I use the Logrite Dolly all the time. I am a fan for sure. I have used the Notch brand before...not my thing. AT nice too but the Logrite is my choice, solid and is built so you don't have to smash your shins on anything while in brush hauling mode. I would def. get the wider tires for heavy wood.

I have never used the logrite with a mini skid or any kinda of machinery...all hand work
 
I have a piece of 1/2" three-strand tied to the tongue-triangle of my AT for additional pulling options. One person or two. Pulling upward and forward from the triangle, or pulling horizontally by redirecting through the handle.

I've never bashed my shins, thankfully.



A metal sled-foot attachment would be cool for the tongue.


If I'm using my AT on decorative concrete/ hardscaping, $0.25 worth of duct tape on the round base/foot of the tongue prevents damage.

Same with metal feet on orchard ladders.




Pvc pipe "sleeved" over the AT stakes makes a great extension. Tall limb loads.
 
ghostice said:
There's also the TreeTruck from Europe - nifty accessories. Stein is good too - have used/abused mine for years now. Wish my Stein had wider, inflatable off-roady tires though. I find that the hard tires sink in soft or wet ground/ make ruts sometimes in lawns. Haven't tried the debris bag(s) yet but one day.
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Wow how in the world did yiu find the treetruck. That looks well built and I like the expanding brackets to haul more brush. Sn the be purchased in United states?States??
I have look hard I can't believe you found this on.
 
Jehinten said:
I haven't looked up the weight ratings, but I have found that the Stein holds as much as I'd ever want to pull by hand. I don't use it much anymore but when I do it's machine powered and not by hand. It is possible to over load it by machine, mines been bent a few times but still works great.

Mini skid: I honestly just bought what I could afford at the time. It was an older machine with low hours. 2006 vermeer s600 (923 hrs) I bought it in June of 2018 and it has over 2000 hrs on it now. Attachments, I use the BMG grapple with scoops and rake. I also have a hydraulic winch that I welded to a mini skid attachment plate and it came with a 42" smooth bucket that hardly ever comes out on jobs.
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That is a super nice setup. .
 
MikePowers321 said:
I use the Logrite Dolly all the time. I am a fan for sure. I have used the Notch brand before...not my thing. AT nice too but the Logrite is my choice, solid and is built so you don't have to smash your shins on anything while in brush hauling mode. I would def. get the wider tires for heavy wood.

I have never used the logrite with a mini skid or any kinda of machinery...all hand work
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Hello. Who did you purchase the logrite dolly from. Looks like online it is $1200 which includes shipping
 
EasternArborist said:
Log Rite is good product although I got mine 20 years ago when it was Blue OX. I have the JR arch for jobs where I can't get the mini skid in for logs, I used it yesterday. 1 guy can "easily" move a 10' 16" diameter log if the grade isnt too steep. It beats cutting it shorter / making more trips!View attachment 79726
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Man I have to cut down to about 4 foot. Then I have to clean up all the extra wood chips. Your right leave them long make 1 trip not 4
 
Logrite.com has Jr arch for $690, shipping could be close to that alone but worth every penny. The cart styles are better for larger diameter/ shorter length pieces, the Jr is great for those longer 6" to 17" pieces .
 
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