DIY Tractor Forestry Winch | Easy & Works | 10,000lbs!

We finally upgraded our system for pulling logs out of the woods! We were using a boom pole, but we now have a winch system. James put a 3 point attachment on the tractor, mounted the winch, and wired it up as a quick disconnect. It works flawlessly and is very easy/quick to set up. All products were purchased off Amazon and have been performing well with very heavy large oak logs. Happy sawing!
AMAZON PRODUCTS:
-Winch: amzn.to/3pRdOCW
-Hitch Mount: amzn.to/3pS6R4E
-Quick Connectors: amzn.to/43pTI0o
-3 Point Hitch Receiver: amzn.to/44LjEEM
-Battery Cables: amzn.to/3pViPKU
-Crimper and lug kit: amzn.to/44Qhpjk

[@Army_THE_TACSOP]

Honestly followed because this is the type of thing I do. Never once had my wife say your a genius so proud like that. Lucky man!

[@CollinsCountry]

+@Army_THE_TACSOP thanks!

[@coypatton3160]

On addition that wold reduce stress on the tractor while winching is an anchor of some sort. If I built one, I would start with a a market place grader blade, buy a receiver hitch tube and weld to the blade frame. Add in a D ring or 2 for dragging logs or build an arch and make a second trip. But great ideal on the winch build.

[@SetitesTechAdventures]

Great idea. I just got a rusty grade blade as a bonus with a discer I got at auction. I'm trying to unseize it but even if I can't your idea will save me some money.

[@barney1941]

better put a huge fuse or circuit breaker by battery

[@jimpatterson7381]

Thats EXACTLY what I have been wanting to do. Just needed a little "nudge" in the right direction.

[@CollinsCountry]

+@jimpatterson7381 haha good! Do it. We love it! This cheap little winch has worked well for us!

[@SetitesTechAdventures]

Can this setup be used to pull saplings the smaller trees fromt he ground? You ahve a lot of small trees like I do and I found your video looking for a way to hook a winch to my tractor for yanking them out. I was thinking maybe adding some sort of bracing that can dig intot he ground so the tractor doesn't move.

[@CollinsCountry]

I would say this would rip a small sapling out. Next time I hook it up to tractor I’ll try it out!

[@pmartialburguieres5007]

Just a comment, but I'd weld (if you weld) a heavy D ring on the mount. Once you get a log winched in, attach the choker or chain directly to the mount and relieve the winch of the load. Your winch and winch line will last WAY longer.

[@CollinsCountry]

That’s a great idea. I will be doing that.

[@ironsales5669]

Thanks for the video. I only stayed to 1:55 because you answered all my questions. Only thing I did not see was an inline fuse? It might be in the video? Anyway I loved that you wife gave you props, that always feels good when you wife supports you and recognizes the things you do. Cheers to you.

[@josephvance9759]

Man - you just saved me a few thousand dollars . I was going to buy a forestry winch implement! Great job

[@philsulzberger7018]

Excellent system. Maybe a short snubber from frame anchor point to the chain hook on the log to take out any jerking motion on the winch hub while towing. Winches can suffer damage if towed for long periods on the hub alone. Great vlog once again.

[@CollinsCountry]

+Phil Sulzberger Note taken. Thank you for the tip!!!! :)

[@MrPiEater]

I second this! a few grab hooks welded to the hitch frame will let you drop the hitch low, chain up a few logs you have pulled in, hoist them with the 3 point and keep from smashing the bearings / bushings in that winch. I replaced multiple bushings inside a Warn ATV winch after abusing it as a drag point instead of using chains. It's not a fun job, assuming you can get the parts...

[@FatherOfTheParty]

Great project! Thanks for sharing!

[@DonaldVautour]

i have a similar set up but the winch is on my trailer (hitch area), , eventually your gonna burnt out your winch, you could try to pulling out the log to the road with a different cable with pulleys using your tractor and using your winch to lift it up to add a chain afterwards to hold it up,,,. a lot faster and will save your winch.

[@CollinsCountry]

Good tip!

[@mikebelcher6692]

Just what I was looking for. I was wondering if something like this bolt to my work platform on rear of tractor. Thanks for all the details.

[@CollinsCountry]

+@mikebelcher6692 No problem! This has worked well for us. Hopefully it does for you too

[@HammerHead524]

I’m breaking my rule and skipping way way ahead to see this one real quick. I think I’m on the video that is 7 month pregnant deer hunt maybe …..😅

[@CollinsCountry]

+Marcos Acosta haha. Oh yes. That was such a fun hunt! I couldn’t believe I got a buck early in the morning. I knew I wouldn’t be able to sit there all day with that big belly ha. So I’m blessed that we got a dear early!!!!!!!!