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It's firewood season and the hunt for hardwood continues! The kubota B2601 compact tractor is equipped with the Igland model 2001 skidding winch and the BRAVE Dual Split wood splitter is on standby out at the wood shed. The rain is coming down again but the forest provides some cover for me to get it done. Hope you will spend a few minutes with me here in the outdoors - the forest is coming alive with colours. Cheers!
A special thanks to our friends at Farmer Equipment Sales, here in Canada, for the use of the Igland Skidding Winch!
www.farmerequipmentsales.com
www.gpoutdoors.ca
#kubota #igland #skiddingwinch

[@denisd4050]

2001

[@GPOutdoors]

Correct and first Denis!! Congratulations - please send me an email at gordpotter55 at gmail dot com with your full contact information. Cheers!!

[@denisd4050]

GP Outdoors email sent

[@donmotz5528]

GP....I've said it before....but I really like that winch.....makes it far easier to get those logs out of the forest......especially when they r so criss crossed up out there......way to go and have a great week my friend....... :)

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Don. Me too! Cheers pal!

[@merrymanrc]

That skidder is great investment it save you time and work. I think you have to much fun on your Kubota sometimes

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Good day Richard. Sometimes it doesn't seem right to have so much fun while I am doing my chores and projects. But I'm not complaining . LOL. Have a great day!

[@rayphillips200]

I enjoy your videos. Beautiful property

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks so much Ray! Cheers!

[@owenslubo9243]

I love that you do these kinds of videos, many of us cannot have such a paradise and live vicariously through your channel. Thank you for all the joy you provide us! Stay safe!

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks so kindly Owen. I am pretty fortunate and happy you are enjoying it with me. All the best to you!

[@alainamyotte6127]

Nice work with the winch. Work got in the way again for me to enter in the contest. Lol

[@kurtmiller7254]

Love your "music" you played while you were in the forest. Rain by Mother Nature... I laughed and I am still smiling about that. 😁

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL Kurt! It is one of my all time favourite songs. :)) Cheers and enjoy your weekend!

[@kevinliveez4192]

I would trade a few saplings for your friend Guy's firewood. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Kevin! Cheers and all the best!

[@GaryGreenway]

I like your music citation at 2:30

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Hey GP, you work that Skidder so well. You can never have too many snatch blocks or tree saver straps. You’re doing a great job, thanks for sharing with us.

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks ODD! All the best!

[@HometownAcres]

I can’t get over how fast that winch is. Obviously a big improvement over a traditional winch

[@GPOutdoors]

It's a real help out there. Cheers HA!

[@daleatkins2575]

i know that winch will spool up when u have the idle up!!!!!!!!!

[@GPOutdoors]

So far so good - it has a drum tensioner on it which is working pretty effectively so far. Well engineered unit I think. Cheers guys!

[@mp3625]

Love that skidding attachment

[@GPOutdoors]

Me too, Dave. What a game changer. Be well!

[@chrisparenti2461]

Ahh, playing with my favorite toy, the igland 2001 skidding winch. Cheers 🍻 to you and Guy’s full recovery 👍🏻

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Chris! Cheers!

[@RDavies126746]

Love that winch! I do believe one may be in my future. Thanks for making all those great videos. Love your positivity!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning BBA! She's a beauty. Thanks so much for watching and for the kind comment this morning. Great way to start my day. :)) Cheers!

[@C_J_81]

Impressive again! And you won't regret a snatch block or two. They after handy things to have around.

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Chad! I have one so will give it a try soon and see how I do with it. Thanks and have a good day out there!

[@mikeg4267]

I can't decide if you are saving any time. The few saplings that you are knocking over could be cut down and you could pull a trailer to the wood and cut it in place. You can then pull from the trailer to split saving your back. Nice piece of equipment but I am not sold that you are working less. Keep the videos coming, you do a great job.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Mike! Food for thought for sure. I think sometimes that can work - we used to always go in with a trailer and chains often with Guy as you know. Thanks for the thoughts on different approaches. Always keep them coming if you see, or have, different ideas of ways of doing things. Best way to learn new things for me and others too I think. Have a great week and thanks again Mike!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi GP! What a beautiful piece of property you have! That looked like a fun rainy day project! Once again, I’m very impressed with your skidding winch. And yes, do get a snatch block or two. Very handy to have in situations like that. Thanks for sharing!

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers and thanks DIY!

[@craigerpc]

2001 is the model, and it looks like an awesome piece of equipment. Not cheap but worth their weight in gold. Another great tool for logs is a log cant. Great for rolling a log

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks CM! It was up at the shed but I definitely could have used it here - it would have been easy to roll the logs around when needed, as I pulled them. Might be a good idea to bring it in with me next time. Thanks again!

[@rohoroyarrington3224]

Nice post GP. I'm really impressed with the winch and its ability to haul significant loads. have a great week Cheers

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Roy. Me too. So much easier than using chains and short pulls. You too my friend!

[@michaelgallagher380]

Another great video GP! It is raining here in East Central MN too. I am not ambitious enough to out and work though, so I will get my tractor fix from you. The woodshed is coming along nicely. That is a lot of wood! Cheers! I know I am too late, but model number 2001!!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Soon our rain will be white. Little bit at a time but we need that load of logs - it's getting late so fingers crossed it will come soon. Cheers Michael! Oh and yes -. :)

[@tomashbaugh8891]

GP. Love the video, that’s quite a tool. Love the double log pull, that is one impressive system Gordy! Cheers

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks Tom! She's a beauty for sure! All the best!

[@virgilstjohn5076]

I want to be able to see more of the video. And the atackive that you are doing like went you drew me in to your. Channel so much enjoyed

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks for the comment. Will do. Appreciate the good feedback. Have a great week!

[@jons7677]

You have the set up that I want! That would be awesome!

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers and thanks Jon!

[@jeffreno1146]

Like the music ;-)

[@peterkober6758]

G P thanks God Bless PaK

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Peter! You too!

[@stephenrhodesianridgeback7418]

Your really putting on a good show with the skidding winch . I have seen some comments on other you tube channels about your winch . Anybody that has a lot of logs too drag out must be thinking hard about getting one . Good stuff once again 👍👍👍

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Ridgeback. Thanks very much - I wasn't aware of that. Learning a little more each time I use it. So much better than the old method of chaining and dragging and chaining again to get them out. Be well - have a great week out there!

[@denisd4050]

Good day GP hope you had a nice long weekend. I’m going to get one of those kidding winch when I Buy a tractor they seem to work 👍

[@GPOutdoors]

It works really well and so much easier and quicker than hauling out a bunch of chains and trying to skid them out a few feet at a time. Cheers Denis!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening GP !!! You are getting really good at lumberjack action therapy !!! LOL My new mission is tell so many times Joe to built one until I succeed !!! LOL Do take care of yourself and cheers !!!

[@FromSteelToWood]

Now that we have almost finished your snow plow (read: dozer blade), we are going to do some serious projects! Lol!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Dozer blade LOL !!! Ok then,,, Sniff Snifff but I will persist about that winch LOL , I', always ready for serious project now to help you !!! LOL Cheers !!!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! It would keep Joe busy through the winter - I think it's a great project idea. :)) Cheers Dave!

[@dyannevans9179]

GP, that's a nice winch I've seen you use it several times now. I have nice peace of land and could have Use that for years down on my land some 12 years ago . I had to drag them with a chain to pull them Out of woods and that was not easy to do. Your Video make it look easy . I've have not seen any of those winches here in south, I'm in South Georgia south of Atlanta Ga. take care an good luck . Ron

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good evening Ron! Yes its a lot easier. For years we used chains too, when we had to - slow pull a few feet at a time and re- chain and pull again. This is so much better. Enjoying it while I can and really happy to be able to recover that wood. I was just speaking with my friend John today, who lives outside of Atlanta. Small world. All the best Ron!

[@MichaelPMc]

Winch Model 2001, Wish I had one, Its on the list as soon as these lottery numbers pay off, we had a winch years ago on the farm and it worked really well, we always ran it from the seat

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Michael! I hope they pay off for you too! :)) Really happy to be able to use it - works great! Enjoy the rest of the weekend and all the best Michael!

[@peewee.3138]

It will skid even better once the ground is frozen!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? That winch is some nice!!! Sure makes getting logs pretty easy, or easier at least!!! The rain sounded nice but it's no fun getting soaked. Hope you dried out OK!!! Take care!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Yup, stayed pretty dry - still lots of leaves on the trees out there. Cheers and thanks Grampie!

[@alittleofthisandalittleofthat]

Great on the slower speed, I’ve been holding my breath. Things can happen fast... too fast when the revs are up. I run a Farmi 351 winch on an old 1956 John Deere 420. Just above idle and it’s a gas engine not having the torque a diesel has. Even if I fetch up, I reposition the choke chain, etc. Never rev up the engine as the ol tractor needs to be babied.

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Laurie! Yes, I liked it running at the lower RPM. Much more manageable for me, skidding the logs slower. And lots of pulling power still, so I think I will run it that way from now. Thanks!

[@davidhosmer1424]

Hope you saw the control lines dragging behind. I still think Mike and Melinda Morgan need one of these. Thanks take care

[@GPOutdoors]

LOl. Thanks Dave. Yes, I got a little lazy, I think. I only needed to pull up a little ways to finish the video shot but I till should have wrapped it up first. Cheers and thanks!

[@markjones4090]

Becoming the master operator of that winch GP. I liked how you used the grapple claw to carry your chainsaw. What no drone view?

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Good morning and thanks Mark! Learning little more each time. Yup, lots of tree cover in there so figured I'd best keep the drone grounded on that one. Be well and all the best!

[@davidcarrow5419]

Wow GP that editing is gteat don't you run off to Hollywood!😎🌴

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Thanks David! Happy you enjoy it. Cheers!

[@FromSteelToWood]

You made me jump a few time from my seat! That winch is impressive. But I am very curious how a 2000 lbs tractor can pull its weight so easily... The B2601 does not move at all. Is that all related to the winch anchoring system? Thanks!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Joe. LOL. That's a good question. I think it must be - I know I am supposed to have the back plate on an angle and when I drop it to the ground, the angled edge digs into the earth, so I think that must be what allows it to pull so much. I slowed the RPMs down this time too and it pulled much slower but still had lots of power and no change to the rpm noise. I like it much better as it felt more manageable for me pulling it slower. Be well Joe!

[@tractorman4461]

I'm glad to see you running the rpms lower. I seldom get above a high idle on the old home made one. The force generated through the gearing is phenomenal and seldom is it (rpms) fully required. I wonder if the model number number of the winch refers to capacity or something else significant in its design or use. Maybe the year of its inception...? Great fun video to watch GP, but boy I hate working and getting damp in this cooler weather.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day T! I feel much more comfortable running it lower. Power stays but it pulls in at a slower rate which is better for me. Not sure about the model number. The winch is rated to haul in 4,000 lbs. Far more than i will need or that my tractor will handle I think. Thanks again for the great advice my friend! Cheers!

[@ScillyCameraObscura]

A small but mighty winch! One question - how easy do you think it would be to add a 2” tow ball to the back plate? As the standard winter conditions in the UK are Mud, mud and more mud was thinking about a log rite fetching arch to winch out to the track and then add on the trailer gooseneck to the arch to haul to the milling site - of course becomes far easier if the winch can stay on the tractor. Thoughts?

[@leol1682]

Like the video GP but you forgot your rops wen drag the trees .

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Thanks Leo. I was only pulling ahead a little ways to finish the video shot but I probably should have wrapped them up first anyways. Thanks and all the best!

[@bigbigby4657]

Oh no, at 6:38-6:44 I see your winch control ropes dragging, hope nothing was damaged.😯

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good morning BB! Yes, I was a little lazy. I was only pulling it up for a short distance to finish the video shot but I still should have wrapped them up first. All good - I only went about 20 feet and then wrapped them up properly before heading through the forest to the shed. Have a good one!

[@bigbigby4657]

@@GPOutdoors Good deal GP, hope your family has a Great rest of the week!

[@lorenfassett3965]

You do have the PTO speed lever in 540 position rather than the high speed don't you??? That winch does seam very fast. Also you and our friend Mike seam to leave a lot of good wood laying in the woods. I am referring to the tops.. Those small rounds down to 1-1/2" are very easy wood to make, (block and stack) and could have been left rite on the top log and skidded out without any issue. The small rounds are also great night wood and work well to stuff the wood burner full for a long overnight burn.--------------------Loren

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Loren - thanks for the great comments this morning. The tractor only has the one top speed of 540 but actually I reduced the RPM this time (a few subscribers suggested it) because the winch was so fast at 540. This time, it was much slower and I felt more comfortable at this lower speed. You make a good point about the tree tops and you are right, sometimes I leave them, and probably shouldn't. Usually if Guy and I fell a tree, we take everything and leave the small diameter branches for me to chip. But it's a good reminder for me today - thanks! Sometimes I get focused on the bigger diameter stuff. Cheers and all the best!

[@tractorman4461]

@@GPOutdoors that's where an old buzz saw comes in handy !! LOL. They are built for quick work of the branches. If a fellow had a stove in the workshop, pole wood is absolutely perfect to use. It dries quickly in just one season and releases its energy in the small stoves quickly. At least by chipping them, you're benefitting from them in another way instead of stacking and burning.

[@ralphross2357]

Push them together with the loader and throw a chain around them would have saved time especially if you were going to drive over the small trees anyway.

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks for the suggestion Ross. I'm still new at this but I think that may have worked if the terrain was a little more stable and level. At least for me - perhaps as I get more experience I will be able to manage it better. Thanks agin and all the best!

[@michaelkirkham1410]

Hello GP, Have you found that the dirt on the logs dulls your chain quicker when blocking? Do you brush them off or is it enough grit to even matter. Great video, once again.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hi Michael. To be honest, it doesn't matter IMO - if it is caked on heavily, then I always give it a brush off with my hand first to make sure there are no sizeable pebbles or little stones hiding in it but otherwise, I just cut. My last chain lasted me 4 summers. Cheers!

[@theoriginalgem1445]

I really think you like your new toy. Lol.

[@GPOutdoors]

I sure do Garry. I hope you are enjoying yours, too. LOL. All the best and so nice to hear from you. Cheers!

[@deanbarr5740]

Great video GP. That is really one winch that packs a lot of Pep. Wow. The only concern I have is at a slower rpm is this causing any damage to your tractor? My 2018 J.Deere 3025 is not under the Tier 4 Emissions and doesn't have the DPF filter. I know diesel engines perform better at a higher engine speed and i try to keep mine atleast 1800 - 2200 RPM's. It might not hurt it, but I'd look at the owners manual just to confirm it's okay. Take care GP.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks Dean. That is a great point - I will check and will also call the dealer too. I didn't hear any change in RPM or anything while skidding them in. Guy had mentioned that if it is too low, I will hear the tractor complain (LOL) or sound like it is slowing down or wants to stall. Thanks for the great advice, as always. Cheers and enjoy the weekend my friend!

[@tractorman4461]

@@GPOutdoors I think the higher minimum rpm requirement is with the larger tractors fitted with the tier4 emissions and then primarily only for the first 50 hours. But do not take that to the bank. Remember I'm an old 'older' tractor guy..... LOL. I will look for a comment in a future video letting us know what the dealer and/or the manual recommends.

[@timgiles9413]

The Kubota is about the same size as the RK24. First video that showed a compact tractor with a pulling winch. What happens when you hook on to something to heavy for the winch?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Tim! This model of the Igland winch is rated to pull 4,000 lbs. When I pull something really heavy, the tractor will start to roll backwards until the back skid plate digs into the ground (you will see it is angled to dig into the ground). I have also backed the skid plate in behind a stump when pulling something really heavy. The B2601 only weighs about 2,000 lbs. So far so good for me. Hope that helps. Cheers!

[@tomkeating65]

Looks like your forest canopy is on the ground. 🤔🤔🤔

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! That's nothing Tom - just wait a few more weeks- I'll be getting wet for sure. Cheers!

[@tpkirkp]

Howdy Gord, man, I can just smell the rain in the forest. Bet that smells great. Igland sure put a lot of thought into that skidder. Nice having the back plate so you don't run logs into the 3 pt hitch. How many feet of cable do they give you on the drum? Looks like 1/4 or 3/8" rope to me. BTW, do you ever get earthquakes up there? I was watching your vid on the Stihl backpack blower last nite and we had a M4.5 earthquake that felt like somebody ran into the house with a semi. I was only 5mi from the epicenter. Really shook the place, but was over in about 8-10 secs. No damage. They had a 5.0 and 4.7 down in the central valley today on the San Andreas fault. Hope that doesn't migrate up this way. My place is 100 yo this year and is on a brick foundation, so I don't need any major EQ action. Anyways, another great action video from my favorite Canadian (next to Mike Holmes). Until the next one, Cheers my friend!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Tim! It is very calming being in the forest when it rains. Sheltered from the wind and the wet but able to hear the sounds. Pretty soon the leaves with be gone though. I think it's 3/8" but not sure - 115 feet long. I ran it on lower RPMs this time as a few folks suggested and I liked it much better - doesn't pull as fast, so it felt more manageable for me. Happy you weren't hit too hard by the quakes. we get small tremors every once in a blue moon, so never much to worry about here. My daughter is living in CA now so always a little worried about her but she's fine through the fires of late and the quakes. She was not close to them. Be safe and thanks for the comments this morning. Have a wonderful and safe week out there!

[@tomlawler3661]

2001 again a little late. Too busy eating dinner to check. Did I notice your control strings dragging behind the tractor? Maybe you could bungee them up to the tractor before dragging the logs?

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good morning Tom. Yes, I was being a little lazy. I only needed to drive the tractor out about 15-20 feet to finish the video shot and then I tied them up but probably should have tied them up before. Hope dinner was good though - cheers!

[@terryk3118]

Oops. See I was too late on the model number. Do you have a video that explains more details on that igland winch?

[@GPOutdoors]

Hi Terry. Yes a few folks were sick off the mark today. LOL. Yes, video #193 provides an overview of the specs of the unit. You can also go through them on the Farmer Equipment Sales website. Cheers and all the best!

[@daleatkins2575]

nice special effects at the end of this one episode! cool! and nice winch. how far will it extand out?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks Dale! This model comes standard with 115 feet of cable. Thanks for watching and for saying hi this morning. Cheers!

[@daleatkins2575]

@@GPOutdoors and a goodmorning to you as well and your welcome gp. i always enjoy the new episopes. you just nevr know what kind of new gadget your going to come up. wow 115ft thats a ways! i should of ask in first message. what is the rated ton capicity of the line as well as the gearbox? and a cheers to you too!

[@GPOutdoors]

I went over the specs on it in video 193 but if I remember correctly, it is rated for 4,000 lbs, I think. More than i would pull with the tractor so well matched I think. Cheers Dale!

[@daleatkins2575]

@@GPOutdoors impressive! and oh im sure you did go over the specs but my wife loves to talk and drink coffee with me in the morning while i'm trying to listen haha. when im in my workshop and on bluetooth thru the stereo i dont miss a word. and wife said a cheers back to ya gp. : )

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! And to her as well. LOL

[@timmerlino1086]

Model 2001

[@michaelmarkes4818]

2001

[@sweetbailey6315]

I agree, I love nature and working to make her even more beautiful. Its so peaceful, I agree all the way. Love you videos, love your positive outlook on everything. Its just great, I try to teach people about perspective and better ways to see things. But your videos are the best and I see absolutely nothing bad to say about them what so ever. Keep up good work buddy, also I really enjoy how you have adapted to adding cool features into your videos. Like slow moving, fast motion and everything else. You make such great videos, I'm struggling to get more viewers. Could you possibly mention my channel in one of your new videos? Please, I think your viewers would also enjoy some of my work aswell. I'll be sure to mention your channel in mine aswell with your permission. Take care, later. PEACE! :) Cheers

[@rscott6512]

hi GP, I was just checking out your skidding winch video (revisiting). I am thinking of getting one. Do you still use it? What are your thoughts on it?

[@GPOutdoors]

Hi Scott! I only had it on loan for a while from Farmer Equipment Sales. I loved it - so easy and quick. Worked really well. I hauled 5 logs at once one day. Very powerful little unit. I have never tried any other brands so can't compare it but I gave it back at the end of the season last year. I'm missing it now though. LOL. Cheers!

[@rscott6512]

@@GPOutdoors I might give them a call to get a quote, have a good day GP

[@henryrodgers3409]

model # 2001

[@GPOutdoors]

Henry - correct answer but just a tiny bit late. Good luck though on the next one! Cheers!

[@henryrodgers3409]

Thanks Gord

[@micheledoucet2668]

Video Way too short !

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks so much for the feedback Michele. So nice to hear - I often have folks say they are too long so I was trying to shorten them, but perhaps I should just make them and hope most folks will be ok with whatever the length turns out to be. Thanks again and have a great week!

[@terryk3118]

Model 2001

[@beozzie690]

2001

[@crbourret]

Model 2001

[@GPOutdoors]

Oh Charles - correct but beaten by only a short time. So sorry - good luck on the next one my friend!

[@crbourret]

@@GPOutdoors thanks Gord, I'll keep trying!