I'd suggest a "Deep Cycle" battery. A regular battery like that won't last long. They're not designed for deep discharge and recharge.
@robsimpson26943 ай бұрын
What is charging the battery?
@privateuploads-geo26254 ай бұрын
I would rather roll a heavy wet log into position on the ground and split vertically... Also less chance of the split log falling on you or your truck
@therealboofighter7 ай бұрын
how tall can the pole above the winch be? can it go up to 10'?
@josevelasco32453 жыл бұрын
Could you have it attached to your hitch and then get the splitter close enough to drop onto it. I have one of those wedge stationary splitters so you cant mount it as the ball attachment to the beam is in the way.
@mvblitzyo3 жыл бұрын
Amazing tool ! Thanks for sharing
@barntt3 жыл бұрын
It might be just me but I would put the Nuts pointing Up to protect the threads!
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift3 жыл бұрын
Not a problem
@octavio12763 жыл бұрын
Cool video, going to check out some more of your videos. You deserve more views, I think you should use smzeus . c o m to grow your channel.
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift8 ай бұрын
Thank you Octavio. We do the best we can with views. When our customers post comments it certainly helps promote the Gorillabac product line to others who could benefit from improved safety, split more wood and have fun while working.
@TheSib3 жыл бұрын
Simply brilliant.
@smartass60714 жыл бұрын
I bought one about a year ago. It works as advertised.
@KEOHO19653 жыл бұрын
Smart Ass I built 2 homemade cranes, myself, with repairs to my second crane. Cause my H. F. Lower stationary piece, which is cheap Asian metal. Failed, so I cut that out and fabricated U.S. metal. To replace it. Here are my videos, please subscribe/ share & give it a thumbs up. If possible. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIauiqp9bs1sb9k, kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmGtkIejqZuNaas, kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4TbYWmbiL1jea8, kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4SndmqshNmMrJo
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift3 жыл бұрын
Patrick, a few Gorillabac customers also made lifts using the H.F. (Harbor Freight) cheap stuff. They ended up purchasing a Gorillabac log lift system for their needs. The Gorillabac structure is manufactured with US Steel right her in the USA! Check us out on our website at www.gorillabac.com.
@Kvasir873 жыл бұрын
Does it actually have some bearing material in the tube? How is it not binding under load? Looks good, might get one, but I just need to understand how it works mechanically before getting it
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift3 жыл бұрын
Kvasir87, Yes the tube mast connection forms a simple bearing. It should be lightly greased every couple years. Binding is not an issue.
@lizlyons30824 жыл бұрын
Love this machine...saves on my back. Would strongly recommend
@smartass60714 жыл бұрын
I know you were demonstrating how it will drag a round to the splitter, but your wasting battery power when the round was we round and you could have just rolled it over to the splitter. I have a gorillabac to and it the round will roll, I simply roll it to the splitter then just lift it up. Saves the battery power and wear and tear in the winch. I love my gorillabac log lift.
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift8 ай бұрын
Right on! There are many options Man. Some logs like the demo do roll easy and certainly a better way when possible.. some backs don't allow the rolling effort action. Too many years of hard work on this ol' back. Thank you for the positive feedback as it goes a long way in sharing the word on" the only log lift that drags, lifts, positions and holds you wood while splitting or loading into a pickup truck".
@hanslgurtner30824 жыл бұрын
brilliant
@mountainguyed674 жыл бұрын
What powers it?
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift4 жыл бұрын
The Gorillabac is powered by a standard 12 volt lawn and garden tractor battery. These batteries are available at most all outdoor centers and Walmart.
@mountainguyed674 жыл бұрын
@@GorillaBac-Log-Lift Thank you. I got the answer from someone on ArboristSite almost immediately, someone happy with your product.
@jmac880224 жыл бұрын
The fact that it holds the log making it possible to nibble off small pieces is a huge labor saver never mind the bending over and straining motions
@louisortiz93974 жыл бұрын
Very cool. The contraption u stabbed the chunk with?
@timmckinnis68375 жыл бұрын
I bought a lift I’m lifting red oak 32x17 this thing is a game changer for big logs especially if your working alone
@woodsman69425 жыл бұрын
Got Gorillabac and plan to use it for getting the deer into ATV too. Easily handles the big 28 inch OD oak, no problem.... thats gota be all of 250 pounds.
@woodsman69425 жыл бұрын
I hear ya! Got Gorillabac too. 2x the wood, no pain but like it said, plenty of fun... Im a barn fab guy who likes the heavy duty build, quality welds and finish. Quickly figured out how easy it was to spin the log around for the reverse cut on the nasty knots. No longer f!$5din around on my knees. Have to try the pickup deal next.
@timmckinnis68375 жыл бұрын
I bought a lift and I love it I’m splitting 29 in dim x17 red oak big and heavy
@timmckinnis68375 жыл бұрын
I bought a lift been working like crazy I love it it does what they say it will
@jessereed5505 жыл бұрын
Careful some one gonna get hurt hope its not you
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment and clarification of what your "safety eye" is keen on. Many have had experience with trucks, tractors or ATV's pulling or jerking on a heavy item with cable, chain, rope or slings and the connection or line failed, creating a sling shot. Throughout or years of testing and feedback from customers, who practice proper use of the Gorillabac Log Lift, we are unaware of a whip back situation. The stout Gorillabac design, engineering, structural integrity and safe operating procedures allow customers the confidence and experience in safe operation, while benefiting from improved ergonomic safety, efficiency, wood yield and fun.
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift5 жыл бұрын
Throughout years of testing and feedback from customers, who practice proper use of the Gorillabac Log Lift, we are unaware of a whip back situation. The stout Gorillabac design, engineering, structural integrity and safe operating procedures allow customers the confidence and experience in safe operation, while benefiting from improved ergonomic safety, efficiency, wood yield and fun. Thank you for the comment and clarification of what your "safety eye" is keen on. Many have had experience whip back with trucks, tractors or ATV's when JERKING on or Pulling a very heavy or stuck item with cable, chain, rope or sling. When the connection or line failed, it can create a whip back or sling shot. Gorillabac can not operate in this manner or result in slingshot effect.
@KEOHO19653 жыл бұрын
Jesse Reed I built 2 homemade cranes, myself, with repairs to my second crane. Cause my H. F. Lower stationary piece, which is cheap Asian metal. Failed, so I cut that out and fabricated U.S. metal. To replace it. Here are my videos, please subscribe/ share & give it a thumbs up. If possible. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIauiqp9bs1sb9k, kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmGtkIejqZuNaas, kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4TbYWmbiL1jea8, kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4SndmqshNmMrJo
@jaymann535 жыл бұрын
This is cool.
@largerooster20595 жыл бұрын
This would be great for loading fat chicks in the back of the truck!
@KEOHO19653 жыл бұрын
Large Rooster I built 2 homemade cranes, myself, with repairs to my second crane. Cause my H. F. Lower stationary piece, which is cheap Asian metal. Failed, so I cut that out and fabricated U.S. metal. To replace it. Here are my videos, please subscribe/ share & give it a thumbs up. If possible. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIauiqp9bs1sb9k, kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmGtkIejqZuNaas, kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4TbYWmbiL1jea8, kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4SndmqshNmMrJo
@boogboog80973 жыл бұрын
Just throw a cake up in there, load themselves...😋
@lyleskaalid41345 жыл бұрын
Good job in your video!
@WilliamsonRidge5 жыл бұрын
Wow cool Idea!
@woodsman69425 жыл бұрын
Got me one
@skeets60605 жыл бұрын
Thats pretty cool how does it attach to the splitter? Will it fit any splitter?
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift5 жыл бұрын
The Gorillabac log lift clamps to the bottom "I" beam . Gorillabac fits most vertical / horizontal splitters. Below is a list of splitters that have been verified. There are several other store brand names like County Line, Forest King and others that are very similar to the splitters listed below. Gorillabac also attaches to several 3 point hitch splitters as well as being able to attach to a pickup truck or class III hitch receiver. Black Diamond 25 , 30,35,37 ton Iron and Oak 22, 26,30 Ton Brave 34 Ton Oregon 28 Ton Dirty Hand Tools 22, 27,28,34,35 Ton SpeeCo / Huskee 22, 28,35 Ton Champion- 27 Ton NorthStar- 24, 37 Ton Please visit our website at www.gorillabac.com. Scroll down on the "Our Products" page where there is a detailed log splitter fit for use specification list, owners manual download and email contact [email protected], or call us at 260-249-9420. See other great video's on the Gorillabac-Log-Lift KZbin channel by clicking or copy into browser kzbin.info
@g.r.48535 жыл бұрын
You know if I didn't know better I would think they are trying to sell us this thing. NAY!
@mattfogarty58685 жыл бұрын
they made a vertical splitter for a reason...
@MP-ef6mc4 жыл бұрын
Some logs are to big even for a vertical splitter.
@Marvinglep3 жыл бұрын
Sure, if your knees can take it
@MP-ef6mc8 ай бұрын
This is why I bought a Wolfe Ridge 2 months ago. Lol
@reganmau55 жыл бұрын
Save your back! #getyourwoodup
@michaelcapps95675 жыл бұрын
This is genius #getyourwoodup
@christ8765 жыл бұрын
10/10 would get my wood up again to this video
@conniecannon15625 жыл бұрын
My husband recently purchased one of these units. It does everything the video shows and more. It has helped him with some very heavy blocks of wood. It is a real back saver. The quality of construction is very good. There was a plastic knob damaged in shipping and when he called about a replacement one was sent to replace it promptly. it was great to get to talk to a real person on the other end who knew what he was doing. Great product!
@deblindstrom3495 жыл бұрын
I wanted to take a minute and tell you how much we love the Gorillabac log lifter! We've been searching for a tool like this for a long time. My husband and I are getting older and burn wood from October to April in winter. We cut and split hardwoods such as locust, hickory, walnut etc. Logs we are lifting are 3-4 feet wide and up to 8+ inches thick. So far we haven't hit a piece Gorillabac can't lift. It can drag from large piles of wood and across bumpy terrain. I can run this beast by myself! Not only does it save our backs it is saving us so much time! We can do a cord in half the time now. And the next morning we aren't sore with aches and pains of heavy lifting! We are so thankful we found this product, it's worth every penny and will keep us splitting wood for years to come! We both highly recommend this tool to all of those burning wood that may not be as young as we think we are! And a big thank you to Fred! His customer service has been amazing - he's kept in touch to be sure we are completely satisfied with his product. If you call him, he actually answers his phone - It's a pleasant change in today's world.
@RandomsFandom5 жыл бұрын
just hook the battery to the pig tail, and never lose charge
@g.r.48535 жыл бұрын
pig tail wiring probably is not heavy enough for the current.
@mustangloud69695 жыл бұрын
@@g.r.4853 The pigtail would just charge the battery. The battery is providing the amps to the winch.
@Gakk135 жыл бұрын
I see it works for rounds. How does it do loading 8 ft.logs?
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift5 жыл бұрын
Hello Leo, Unfortunately we have not tested for that application. The Gorillabac Log lift meets or exceeds ASME mobile crane rating of 250 pounds when it is attached to a free standing log splitter. We presently maintain the same rating for the pickup truck application. Gorillabac log lift system meets the demand for firewood processing. It was designed to pull, lift, position and hold firewood size logs for splitting and loading up to ( 36 inch diameter, 20 inch length). Improve wood processing Safety, Efficiency, Wood Yield and Fun. Let a gorilla do the work and get up off your knees while struggling with the vertical splitting option. Work at waist level and eliminate the repetitive lifting and twisting. Whether working alone or with others, "Get Your Wood Up" and save your back for better things.
@chacha123245 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s so much better than rolling them up ramps nice video
@wilsonpereira68945 жыл бұрын
Excelente!!!
@wilsonpereira68945 жыл бұрын
Excelente projeto parabens!
@bobberbuilder61226 жыл бұрын
Or you could grow a set and pick it up like a man
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift6 жыл бұрын
Ron, thank you for your interest and hearty humor.... you nailed it! Gorillabac is the only log lift that Pulls, Lifts and holds firewood for improved Safety, Efficiency, Wood Yield and Fun. Check out more videos at gorillabac.com.
@l-trainzero14514 жыл бұрын
Your “set” that you grew would hit the ground if not for a machine like this
@howardacourt8466 жыл бұрын
This is a really good design for users with the occasional biggie, but that log splitter does do vertical.
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift4 жыл бұрын
Working crouched over or on your hands and knees is struggling with logs on the ground, just asking for back problems and frustration. For years I used the vertical option busting my back and stomach trying to position logs over 18 inch diameter. OSHA notes that lift assist, and working from waist level is the right way to do stuff..... yea, we all know that too..... why vertical?? no idea. Should be engineered out as an option
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift6 жыл бұрын
Hi Fred, Last November (I think), I bought a model 3802 after speaking to you about the feasibility of plumbing it into the receiver on my truck - You mentioned there was a video to that effect on the website & that helped. So I got all the stuff together to rig it up & then.....it snowed, & snowed. All the bucked maple rounds I planned on twitching out of a shallow ravine have been buried until now. Making a short story, long, I had at it yesterday & was amazed at how much effort I saved by using the Gorillabac. I attached a photo showing the eighth out of nine rounds I hauled up with the last just visible (down the embankment) above the truck's taillight in the picture. At 64 years of age, there was no way I could have muscled that maple up the embankment. The winch motor didn't warm up to the touch at all. Best, Mark Harrisville, NH
@henkwagensveld61976 жыл бұрын
Hello, I loved it. so where getting from it Model 3802? my email is [email protected] I has so sore painful my back for long time. please let me know. Thank you Henk
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift5 жыл бұрын
@@henkwagensveld6197, thank you for your patience as we work through exporting details. Gorillabac is gearing up to start shipping to Canada in November. We will reach out to you on email too.
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift6 жыл бұрын
Hi Fred, Last November (I think), I bought a model 3802 after speaking to you about the feasibility of plumbing it into the receiver on my truck - You mentioned there was a video to that effect on the website & that helped. So I got all the stuff together to rig it up & then.....it snowed, & snowed. All the bucked maple rounds I planned on twitching out of a shallow ravine have been buried until now. Making a short story, long, I had at it yesterday & was amazed at how much effort I saved by using the Gorillabac. I attached a photo showing the eighth out of nine rounds I hauled up with the last just visible (down the embankment) above the truck's taillight in the picture. At 64 years of age, there was no way I could have muscled that maple up the embankment. The winch motor didn't warm up to the touch at all. Best, Mark Harrisville, NH
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift6 жыл бұрын
Hi Fred, Last November (I think), I bought a model 3801 after speaking to you about the feasibility of plumbing it into the receiver on my truck - You mentioned there was a video to that effect on the website & that helped. So I got all the stuff together to rig it up & then.....it snowed, & snowed. All the bucked maple rounds I planned on twitching out of a shallow ravine have been buried until now. Making a short story, long, I had at it yesterday & was amazed at how much effort I saved by using the Gorillabac. I attached a photo showing the eighth out of nine rounds I hauled up with the last just visible (down the embankment) above the truck's taillight in the picture. At 64 years of age, there was no way I could have muscled that maple up the embankment. The winch motor didn't warm up to the touch at all. Best, Mark Harrisville, NH
@deanlevang60316 жыл бұрын
The on-screen text at the 4:00 mark should be "waist" level, not "waste" level.
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift6 жыл бұрын
Great catch Dean! I will make correction on future takes. Working at waist level saves your back.
@MountainCrestFarm6 жыл бұрын
You are splitting some HUGE chunks and calling it firewood. It ain't.
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip on verbiage as well as the tips gained from your video's Bob. We heat with a forced air wood stove that blows the hot air into heating system. It can take the larger cuts. If over 15 degrees outside we feed it with 6 pieces 3x a day. The large chunks work well keeping a good bed and long even burn. We do split smaller sticks for others and call it firewood too.
@MountainCrestFarm6 жыл бұрын
I heat with a small Fisher (gotta brag...its one of the first 10 Bob Fisher made. Its a collectable to some, but its heat to us...LOL) and TWO of those MIGHT fit if they were <17 long. Even friends with bigger stoves couldn't use those chunks though, except one with a Central Boiler, but he just uses whole logs less than 5 ft long.
@GorillaBac-Log-Lift6 жыл бұрын
Yes, Fisher is a great stove. It is really special that you have that stove. We had one when we lived in Maine. It was a big front load with the air knobs on both doors and hinge one side. Burned great and never warped, as it was the heaviest duty stove I have ever had. Like some of the wood we split, the Ol'Fisher took two men and a boy to move it. It was also the first stove that I fit with a hood and in line fan to pull air from the basement and blow it up into the family room on the main floor.
@bamafan626 жыл бұрын
i just talked to you Fred....can not wait until i can get this. It's on back order until April. Gnna be a life saver