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Timbers deep in the forest or on sloping or unsafe ground for the tractor can be difficult to recover - unless you have the right tools for the job. I mount the Igland model 2001 skidding winch to the kubota B2601 compact tractor and head into the forest to winch out a couple of big Ash timbers. Let's test it out to see how well it gets the job done here at the cottage in the outdoors! A special thanks to Farmer Equipment Sales for providing the Igland model 2001 skidding winch to test out. Cheers!
www.farmerequipmentsales.com
Note: This is NOT an instructional video.
#kubota #igland #skiddingwinch

[@jacksonk5308]

Farmer’s continues to impress me with the unique tools they find for tractors as small as ours! I thought I had seen it all, but obviously I haven’t, LOL! A skidding winch for a compact tractor... I might have to take a closer look at this one. Thanks for sharing GP! Great set of information and a demonstration as well. Can’t wait to see it in action in the coming months. Take care.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Jackson. Yes, they sure have some great, useful equipment there. Pretty excited to have this in time for firewood season. Hope you and your family are doping well. Cheers!

[@brle2826]

"Two Big Ash Logs..." hilarious :)

[@rodbagley1686]

Now you did it. One more thing to add to my long list of attachments for my compact tractor. I use a quadrunner with a 12000 winch. Works ok but the quad goes to the log not the way I would like it to work.

[@troyelliott9465]

Thanks Gord, helpful review. The unit looks compact but still powerful. Cheers...... Old Timer.

[@mwjii]

now that's really handy piece of equipment,nice video

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Marcel! It's growing on me for sure. LOL. Cheers!

[@edwilson9243]

Awesome good see you again take care

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Ed!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening GP, Now your in business Sir !!! That's a great tool ( Skidding winch ! ) My father had one homebuilt and it was great tools and we had a big plastic cone in front of the log and the cable was running through it. So it's was to prevent the lug to dig like it did in you video, you can find them easily with your friend from Farmers Equipment Sales. Cheer GP !!!

[@garypelletier3555]

WOW!!!! That is an impressive piece of equipment. Looking forward to more video's using the skidding winch.

[@jimalexander2582]

GP - Welcome to the wonderful world of skidding winch! I have a 2004 J.D. 35 horse and it came with a Igland 2901 winch. I had no idea how much I would use it. It is an incredible unit. I have pulled fallen hung trees out safely from the canopies of other trees and much more. The biggest save makes me laugh... I too gave been building trails in the woods and got into a mud bog much like quick sand disguised by ground cover. I was able to use the winch and two snatch blocks to pull myself out forward and away from the mess. I have also pulled amazingly heavy logs from impossible spots with the use of the skid plate as you mentioned You will love it! enjoy

[@Jon-mt5ov]

I’m impressed! What an awesome tool to have.

[@kjetilrstad6311]

Equipment from my home country:) Igland

[@pboulware1737]

Enjoy watching and learning about the different types of 3pt attachments. Very helpful in deciding if I might need one. Good Job!

[@deanbarr5740]

Wow GP that was awesome. Really impressed too at how easy your tractor was at pulling that load. Thanks buddy.

[@berk3695]

That was pretty dang cool! Good to show what the 2601 is capable of.

[@ericlee204]

Hi Gord. I have a winch like this for 13 years (since i bought my tractor 35 hp case). It is so powerful it can tip your tractor on the side in an instant. It almost happened to me a couple of time... I learned my lesson!!! Also when I winch heavy logs like you have now I winch one at a time to the tractor more as a precaution using the closest “shackle” to the winch so your cable is free to go get the other log. Be safe in the forest. Cheers from New-Brunswick

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Eric and thanks very much for the info. I didn't realize that it could do that. I will be very careful. Thanks again for the helpful advice. I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful week!

[@rohoroyarrington3224]

Nice tool for handling large logs GP. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week. Cheers

[@AkDadStuff]

Wow Gord I could not believe that you hooked up to both at the same time I thought you would do one at a time. But then it worked great . Nice job

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks AK! Cheers!

[@sfcretired7999]

I have never seen a piece of equipment like this. I am glad you were able to show us something I have not seen in other channels I watch. As always the detail that you go to for us to understand each aspect was outstanding. Thanks GP!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks SFC! I am happy it is helpful and interesting for you. I enjoyed trying it out. Have a great week good sir!

[@terrywoychowski8681]

Excellent video GP. I've been wondering about a skidding winch. Very helpful and informative. Thank you.

[@GPOutdoors]

Happy it was helpful Terry. Be well!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Hey GP, that’s a handy piece of equipment for your arsenal ! Totally Awesome Unit. You will get lots of use out of that. Now you need to watch some of the winching videos to learn some of the different winching techniques it can help keep you safer with the winching. I was tickled to see you getting the chance to try a unit like that. Hope Mike and Melissa Morgan get to see you in action. Thanks for sharing.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Good morning ODD! Yes, very thankful to Kevin and Dave for letting me try it out. That's a really good idea to watch some other videos. I have to admit, I was a little worried at first when it started pulling those logs so fast. You may have noticed it stopped for a second. That was me. The safety ropes are a welcomed part of it so I could stand far away from it while operating it. Lots to learn. Have a wonderful week!

[@timh7021]

Awesome winch, awesome video! Greets from Germany Tim

[@547Rick]

That is slick! Well done!

[@derek0671]

Good work, Gord. Agree with you that next time get the butts a little tighter to your skid plate so you can lift the ends of the ground. I have a Frangard 4000 kg on my B3300 (totally over sized but a) it works just fine and b) it’s what was available in the used market. Soon, you will be adding snatch blocks and tree harnessses so you can pull your logs around various trees. Remember to always only pull head on, never from the side. You will find many more uses for that cable and winch, trust me!! Enjoy!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks so much for the advice TH! Really appreciate any other info or advice you may have to share when you see me use it in future videos too. Cheers!

[@derek0671]

One thing I found was to reel in at lower RPM (not at 540 unless more power is needed) so there is more control and you can stop faster if your log gets hung up etc. Lots of fun is ahead for you as logs that are inaccessible are now just a cable away! Enjoy and stay safe...we’re just a couple hours east of you.

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks TH! Great to know you are close! Cheers!

[@jeremysecrest7553]

Wow!, You just showed how much power these b series tractors have and that winch is amazing. Great video! Thanks!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Cheers Jeremy - you are most welcome!

[@leol1682]

Love the video GP , That winch awesome .

[@thomasbrighton6159]

Good Morning Gordon! What a great piece of kit! I’d never seen anything like that before for a compact tractor. Thanks for sharing!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Thomas! Yes, it is pretty effective. You are most welcome and have a great week!

[@erickstiner1668]

I have never seen anything like that before...Thanks for sharing GP.

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Erick!

[@karlcarnevale4948]

WOW GP! What a great attachment. As said earlier I thought one log, but it grabbed and dragged both logs. I think your neighbor will be borrowing that attachment to. Pull and drag some more stuff.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. I think so too Karl! It was pretty impressive. Cheers!

[@markboettcher9443]

I could have used a toy like that for many years. But did not have the money. Beautiful!

[@brianmedeiros417]

I was not expecting the logs to move that fast!

[@daviddeaton4250]

I’ve had a Farmi winch for over 20 years . On a case international 45 hp. Works great , never had a log it wouldn’t pull . Thanks for sharing.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning David! That's great to hear. I have not seen many of them, but this one works great so far. I have had a couple of times in the mud when the tractor gets pulled back a couple of feet until the skid plate digs in. But then again, the tractor doesn't weigh a lot compared to some of the logs I have pulled. Thanks for the comment this morning! Cheers!

[@davidcain3247]

That's super cool.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Good morning David. It was pretty cool indeed. Cheers!

[@michaelgallagher380]

Wow, GP, that is a great tool! I really like how those logs follow you around. I thought for sure you were going to have to skid them one at a time, but no! You did them together! I have learned so much from your channel. I didn't even know this type of thing existed. I am sure you are introducing it for the first time to many folks. Thank you sir!

[@lorenfassett3965]

3pt skidding arches have been commercially produced since the 60's. Most producers are from across the pond, because farm tractors are used for more then plowing , planting and harvesting hay over there. I built my own skidding arch 6 years ago, as many other welder fabricators have.

[@trainwreck253]

That's pretty slick!

[@bobbennett3153]

that'll hook right up to guys legs and pull him out of bed hahaha. again very impressive thank you again Dave and Kevin to bring it to our attention

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Cheers!

[@curtrodenmayer4136]

GP love your videos haven't had time to watch for awhile work gets in the way! Keep them coming!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks so much Curt. Don't work too hard my friend! Be well. Cheers!

[@donmotz5528]

Well GP....that is one very useful and great attachment for sure......great folks there at farmers equipment.....stay safe and have a great week ....... :)

[@avelezusmc7929]

An impressive piece of equipment

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

That is one heck of a winch GP! That was some big logs! Have a good weekend!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL John! It sure is. Cheers!

[@peterkober6758]

G P what a wince never thought it could pull that much my BX may have tip backwards Thank You God Bless PaK

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

works good

[@bigbigby4657]

Really enjoyed this video. Thoroughly impressed with that little skidder attachment! Wow!... I don't have any need for one, but man, if I did, I sure look into this setup!👍

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning BB! It is a little beast for sure. I think I will get some good use from it before I give it back. Cheers!

[@albyers5554]

That was impressive

[@pohbor5788]

That's awesome!!!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Pohbor! It sure surprised me. Cheers!

[@profdave2861]

Well GP I have to admit I did peek at the bottom of your email to see what that surprise piece of equipment was, but I was nevertheless still surprised when I watched the video by the user-friendly, efficient, and safety-conscious design, as well as the incredible performance of that little unit unit! Maybe that will be a retirement gift to myself in a few years!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL Prof! I figured you would look. :)) Another one to add to the christmas list too. Cheers and all the best!

[@cptophers4626]

that's a classic: "2 big ash logs" oh yea, nice small size winch.

[@tpkirkp]

What a great piece of time-saving equipment. I looked at the Farmers website and they have some great attachments, but it doesn't look like they ship to the US. I'm sure that winch system is gonna be a real time-saver. The B2601 hauls that timber with no problem. I love Kubotas.. Well, on to the next video. Got a lot to watch, lol. Cheers GP.

[@GPOutdoors]

It was quite a surprise to me Timothy. Very capable piece of equipment. Yes, unfortunately they don't ship to the US - really good, down to earth folks there. Very happy to have met them. Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@300rcm1]

I had no idea there was a skid winch for compact tractors. Thanks for sharing.

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Bob!

[@ritterjon]

💥 Well that’s cool! First time I’ve really seen one of those in action. You’re going to have some fun with that new toy! That winch was impressive! Keep on tractoring!

[@P245Sig]

I giggled every time you said "big ash logs," not gonna lie. Cool attachment, I think a skidding winch of some flavor would be better than slice bread for somebody that does as much firewood as you and Guy.

[@michaelkirkham1410]

Hmmm, Igland 2001 has a 4500 lbs capacity. Wallenstein FX40 has a capacity of 4000 lbs and is a little pricier. However, Wallenstein is made in Canada which means no issue for parts or service. One thing I know, I need one of these. Great video!

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Michael. Wallenstein makes some great equipment for sure. I only had it for a while but it is a great addition for working in the forest. Good luck and all the best!

[@chiefmik9108]

Nice job GP... Have always seen them at the shows, but never in action, very impressive...& you are making good progress on the trails...God Bless...Chief..{NYS/ADK}

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day and thanks Chief! Learning a lot as I go - hoping the wifey will enjoy them. Cheers!

[@richarddyer7131]

First thing I thought was no way.Then when you hooked up the second log, unreal I'm inpressed .

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL Richard. Me too. Cheers!

[@houndsmanone4563]

Man, that's impressive how that skidding winch pulled those logs with ease. Your Kubota handled the weight of those two heavy trees easily. Yes, a nice addition to the implement family. I needed one of those the other day on some smaller logs and it would have saved me some time moving them.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Houndsman! I wish I was closer - I would have been over in a jiffy. LOL. Cheers and all the best!

[@chrisparenti2461]

Those two logs looked like torpedoes heading your way! Very impressive. I think someone has a new favorite toy😎

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! I think it might be. :)) Cheers Chris!

[@billfischer6464]

That's a nice piece of equipment! I've watched a few skidding videos and your introduction and rundown of the winch was the best. If you didn't speed up the video, it's shocking how fast it is. Thanks so much. I can't wait for the three point generator reviews.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Bill! Thanks so much. Believe it or not, I did not speed it up. That's how quick it was. I had to stop it twice along the way cause I was a little caught off guard on how fast it was reeling in. Great little unit. Have a good week and thanks for saying hi this morning!

[@mp3625]

Nice piece

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Dave!

[@michaelmclaughlin105]

Bet that thing would do wonders pulling snowmobiles/four wheelers (maybe even vehicles) out of snow banks too. Pretty awesome!

[@hphillips7425]

I just seen a video where a guy with a logging company had a dealer mount the same winch on a kioti ck 2610 to use in tight places. I believe this product will be a safe alternative. Good video 👍

[@raincoast9010]

The down side of skidding logs is that you get dirt and rocks in the bark and unless you clean carefully when you use the chainsaw it will dull the chain. Nice little unit for sure.

[@FromSteelToWood]

Right, but sometimes it’s the only way to recover it... Dave suggested a plastic cone. It might help reducing the amount of dirt being dragged.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good morning and thanks RC. That's very true. My neighbour Guy will often use a power washer on the logs before putting them on the mill for that very reason. Thanks again and all the best!

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Joe! Never thought about a cone . Interesting idea. Thanks!

[@raincoast9010]

@@GPOutdoors I have seen the heavy duty plastic cone for sale at the local saw shop, it is fitted to the front of the log and i think it is meant for guiding the log around obstacles when winching but the trunk still rides in the dirt. The one i saw was more meant for a chainsaw powered winch. The only way to keep the log clean is to de-bark or lift the log with an arch of some sort.

[@oskarjacobsen1176]

Funny story, these Igland winches is from a small part of Norway not far from where i live. Now known world wide. Quality gets far i see :) have a good one

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good morning Oskar! Great to hear from you. This winch is really well built and is pretty awesome. Makes things so much easier for me. Great product! Thanks for the comment this morning and wish you all the best in Norway!

[@JohnWhite-si4xc]

hello GP we do that with uniforest winch I have three of them and i to could not believe my eyes at first the amount of logs that we were able skid with the winch hooked to a 35 and a 55 hp tractor the 55 we bring out four full trees at times as much as my friend does with if 540 john deere skidder we love them powerful they are cheers

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Gord! Wow! That is a majorly cool tool you have with that skidding winch! It is surprisingly powerful and we’ll designed. I look forward to seeing you gathering a lot of logs with it in future videos! Cheers!

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Martin!

[@benjybaldwin773]

Oh how I remember those days pulling main line and them stiff cable chokers they would let loose before you had them completely hooked and the big metal ball would Club you in the jaw or the bridge of the nose ouch😵 Good Times hahaha

[@GPOutdoors]

Ouch! Happy you made it through ok. Have a good one Benjy!

[@FromSteelToWood]

Wow! That was fast! I hope you do more videos with that machine!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Joe! It was pretty cool I have to say. Have a great week!

[@bobbennett3153]

Joe Lesage Joe I see you built one years back go see Joe build of his skidder...I love the eagle talons on your three point hitch where did you get those from

[@bt6801]

Nice video, I’ve been looking at them for years. I went with a gas-powered portable winch (Quebec company) which isn’t near as fast, but it works well with a two person operation. One carries a saw and the winch and pulls logs to a trail, the other skids with the tractor and 3 point

[@GPOutdoors]

Good stuff BT! It certainly will come in handy this season I think. Cheers!

[@benjybaldwin773]

Now that would be a handy tool that I could use.. but they sure want enough money for them

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? You'll find that winch will be very helpful when you and Guy are out cutting wood. You can go into the woods and find a tree, drop it and winch it out to the landing so that you have a better work area for dealing with the log. I like when you referred to the logs as 'Big Ash Logs'!! Pretty cheeky GP!!!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! yup, a little cheeky maybe. :)) Be well and all the best Grampie!

[@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying]

That is a real nice set up. I could have used that when I removed the trees from the river. You know the rule if you use it and like it you have to buy it. LOL Later.

[@FromSteelToWood]

Mech Uno that is right! You needed one for sure!

[@benjybaldwin773]

Another little advice from X logger GP use your first two Bells closest to the Tractor they won't ride up the cable and wear on the cable I noticed that in your video otherwise pretty darn nice

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks very much Benjy! I appreciate the advice.

[@rtlake]

Nice we need one of those on the farm we use chains and more chains then reposition a couple of times. That would be handy as a pocket on a shirt

[@GPOutdoors]

It is a big game changer. We've always done the same in the past - chain pull 10 or 15 feet at a time. Thanks for watching RT!

[@merrymanrc]

Hey GP I think that would be nice addition to your Kubota family of equipment

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks Richard! I may have to put it on the list for one day. Have a great week!

[@billonthehill9984]

Thanks Gord... Have had my on a Igland designed for my tractor, rated at 40HP. 10,000 LB on the cable. I'm also considering the Fransgard V-5000 @ 11,000 lb. on the 3/8" 165' ft.Cable & rated for my tractor. Danish made, high strength powder coated steel. Best built I've seen yet & their not giving it away... :~) Once you get comfortable with it, there's no turning back, no more the old way, with perhaps some occasional exceptions... Bill on the Hill...

[@GPOutdoors]

Good evening BOTH! Yup, this thing is a little beast. So surprised at the speed and practical application of it. As the old saying goes - there's a lot of gold in them there hills... a lot of fallen hardwood sitting out in the deep forest that we can reach now. Cheers and all the best!

[@billonthehill9984]

@@GPOutdoors Gord, one last thing. It appears this small unit does not give you the dozer blade slots to lock in the choker chains. Their purpose is to take the load off the upper pulley/spindle assy when lifting the logs off the ground with the dozer blade itself... This is something you & Guy might be able to weld in place further down the road. In the meantime, it might be wise to NOT go too big when dragging out logs to the landing area until you can work this out... That's just my observation, it's not meant to be gospel! Bill... :~)

[@Kcender57]

Looks like a valuable tool. I am starting to think you could sometimes use a bigger tractor. It’s hard to find one that can do everything. Have a good one.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day K! Yes, sometimes I think about that too but so far, so good. But maybe in the future (with a heated cab. LOL) Cheers kind sir!

[@danielh4759]

Wow!

[@brianwestveer9532]

I was very surprised how easy it handled two logs

[@mdh7812]

Man GP, that make me glad I don't run a log skidder anymore :-) Did it for 2 1/2 years, lost 40 pounds and got a lot of firewood. You might want to pull the chokers around so the connection to the cable is at the bottom of the log. This way the log doesn't try to dig in the ground before it spins that way. Do you know what the price of the winch is, would be nice to have something like that for my firewood cutting. Another great video, keep up the good work.

[@profdave2861]

MD H I was going to suggest the same as you did. I’m no expert by any means but with what little logging I’ve done, the old timers always started with the chain loop choked at the bottom of the log to provide a bit of lift until it spins.

[@ATR-42]

for when you're in a hurry to yank in 2000 pounds of tree! lol love your videos GP, and they continue to help me learn

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL ATR! In a pinch! Thanks very much and have a great week!

[@edwardkenny2356]

How cool was that? Coming in, it looked like the log ride at Disneyland 🙂

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL Edward!. Yes, it did kind of. Too funny. Have a great week!

[@mikegentile5030]

More please.

[@garrybrower9553]

Hey Gord , Watched a few of your videos, just subscribed, liked what I saw! Hard to find content in people from US that doesn’t include a lot of cussing, keep up the Good stuff, thanks

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks very much Garry! I appreciate the support! Have a great weekend and thanks again!

[@kevinliveez4192]

Big ASH logs HAHAHAHAHA. good one Gord

[@tractorman4461]

I couldn't tell in the video but were you using the winch at full engine rpm or was it just at a high idle ? I bet you'll find it'll work fine at lower rpms. In the winch, unless I'm mistaken, the power is developed by the gearing and not by the speed at which it is turned. If you are in a precarious situation, the slower winch speed increases your reaction time in the event a dangerous situation is beginning to occur. (Note Eric Lee's comment). To add to that, if a winch is required for the activity you want to perform, there is likelihood of impending danger in that activity. With my home made winch I always operate it at the bare minimum of engine speed for that reason. In a tough pull, if more input horsepower is required, then I open the throttle a little at a time to match whats required for the pull. But I gotta tell you GP, you must have a memory like a steel trap to flawlessly repeat the specifications on machinery like this !! You Rock sir !! Thank you for the video and please don't take my comment as critical.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day T! I never would- always welcome your kind wisdom. :)) Yes, when you see the next video next week, you will see I took Eric's advice and ran it at about 1/2 - 3/4 throttle. You may notice it drags in much slower than this first time. And I think that makes a lot of sense. I feel better at a slower speed as well. LOL. Not sure how I remember that stuff cause sometimes I can't remember what I did yesterday. Have a good weekend T! Cheers my friend!

[@tomashbaugh8891]

GP, you’ve got great woods, beautiful. Bugs seem to be gone, pretty soon it will be fall, Best time of the year. That skidding winch is so cool. How much does that unit go for. The only small ones I’ve seen is from Wallenstine. Cheer

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks Tom! It is nice up here and yes, so thankful the flies are all gone now. And very few mosquitoes too. I'm not sure but you can check it out on their website at farmerequipmentsales dot com. Have a great week!

[@bobcole9274]

Looks like a good addition to any tractor owner. Useful for a lot more than logs. I have a question, Who is the MFG of your BECO flail mower?? Trying hard to find equipment made in America, Not just the US but Canada and US. Thanks Bob

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Wow that looks like it works great I’m surprised at how fast it is.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning WRO! Me too. Shocked but pleasantly surprised. Thanks for watching and for the comment. Cheers!

[@lowercherty]

I NEED one of those. I made one from a WW2 Duece and a half winch for my 8N but it is a lot slower. Any idea what the line pull is and the HP requirement is?

[@bwillan]

It's a shame those ash logs had such huge splits in them. Those would have made some beautiful lumber when milled up into slabs or boards. That winch did a great job pulling them to that sub-compact tractor.

[@bobbennett3153]

another great use would have been when you guys had to pull all that pipe out of the well . my arms felt like spaghetti when you guys did that

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Bob, that actually would have been great. Timing is everything. Cheers!

[@dalepeters9638]

I like it i have a question if you were skidding and needed to drop the log can you just disengage the winch and drive a bit while still hooked up and than winch the log back to the tractor or do you have to completely disconnect and reset thanks again

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Dale. Great question. You can winch it without engaging the brake but it recommends that if you are winching uphill that you click the brake on so the logs don't slide back if you stop. The "brake" is a ratchet style brake so it locks in one direction only so I put it on while winching in so when I stop , the logs don't slide away. The answer to your question is Yes. If I pulled them up, and then decided to move the tractor, then i would just turn the brake handle to the off position and that allows the cable to freewheel so you can drive ahead or pull more cable out etc and then begin winching again when you are ready. Hope that helps. Cheers!

[@bobbennett3153]

Gordon go back to Joe Lesage and check out his build of a skidder about a year ago... also go look at the walstein skidder made in Canada

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Bob! I will check them out. Cheers!

[@cliffordlarson5425]

That’s nice how much are they good video GP

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks Clifford. I actually don't know but you can check them out on their website at farmerequipmentsales dot com. Be well and all the best!

[@C_J_81]

Nice winch!! Good luck with it! Does it call for a winch line dampener to be on the line?

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good evening Chad, I didn't see anything in the manual so I would have to say no, but boy, it is fast and strong. Cheers!

[@C_J_81]

It may be that it is so strong and fast that if it broke it would turn the weighted winch dampener into a projectile too...

[@lorenfassett3965]

That rope control looks like a real PIA. to deal with. When not in use it is likely the rope will fall down and tangle in brush and activate some part of the winch ---brake or drum drive, or bend the control arms. If I owned it those levers would be where I could reach them from the tractor seat. I built my own 3pt skidding arch and the 12V winch is controlled with a push button fob. May not be quite as powerful or fast, but much easier to use. I have about $200 invested in the whole thing with a 3500# HF winch, and the arch It is mounted on an older Kubota B2150 with loader and gets used to make 1600 to 2000 cu.ft of firewood each year for our winter heating needs.---------Loren

[@skeets6060]

HEY GP, have you tryed this onthe 2650? I need to do some winching back in my woods,, do you recall the price on this little gem ?

[@jimgoodwin6294]

Hello and greetings from Exmoor in England.. That's a great video you've made, thank you. I'm really impressed with this model of winch but wanted to ask if you ever regretted not buying one slightly bigger - a 3 ton for example? I'm using a JD 3036E (lovely little tractor) which weighs under 2 tons so am thinking a 3 ton winch may be to big and this one just right? I'd be grateful for any advise as its our first winch purchase... Wishing you the very best.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Jim and welcome, all the way from England! My in-laws are from England and we still have many friends there. Got the opportunity to go and we also got to visit Cheltenham. Beautiful place. I don't know a lot about winches but your tractor is much bigger than mine. My tractor has a PTO HP of 19.6 HP and only weighs about 1 ton. This little winch unit is pretty remarkable. It can pull 4,000 lbs and I have learned to slow my tractor RPM down a bit because, boy , it winches those logs in fast at full throttle RPM. I have made several videos with different sizes and lengths of logs and in fact, I have winched in 5 smaller diameter ash hardwood logs at once with it. I have to back my tractor in behind a stump or rock sometimes because the weight of the logs literally pulls my tractor backwards because the tractor is not heavy enough, yet the winch has no problem dragging them and the tractor RPM does not drop or change. I am sorry I can't offer more but perhaps as you watch some of the other videos on my channel, you can see many more examples of the winch working - I think there are 5 or 6 videos after I made this initial one. For reference, almost all logs I skid are hardwood ash or maple so they are pretty heavy. Good luck and thanks for watching and for the comment today. Cheers!

[@jimgoodwin6294]

@@GPOutdoors Thank you for your reply - I'm grateful for your input as my heart says, get the biggest in the World and brain says hang on a minute....... !

[@pctatc66]

thought i misheard you. .drag two BIG ASH LOGS thought i heard something else!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Cheers Scott!

[@troyelliott9465]

Hey Gord, I have been research skidding winches and re watched your video, any reason you never picked one up for yourself ? I am considering a Wallenstein FX40, I have a B2650 HSDC and it seems to be the right match for the horsepower of the tractor, any more thoughts on the IGLAND ? Many thanks, I really appreciate the effort you put into your channel. Thanks again. Cheers.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day OT! The only reason was because of $$. We really only have need for one in the fall as we don't hit firewood heavily until then. But it was so great to have it while we did. Wallenstein makes awesome equipment and servicing and parts availability is an important part of buying equipment, I think. Good luck OT!

[@bkrgi]

So......when's the firewood processor showing up... ;)

[@mikeking6593]

Hi Gord not sure if you will see this. Just wondering if you found the skidding winch useful enough to keep?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Mike! We have been missing it, and talking about it a lot over the last couple of weeks. LOL! I did give it back as it was on loan to me for a period of time. We do most of our logging/firewood work starting now until October. If I had bigger needs or produced lots more, than we do, then I definitely would have wanted to keep it. Loved that equipment and it was super helpful and efficient. Good luck and all the best!

[@mikeking6593]

@@GPOutdoors Thanks Gord. I'm new to tractors. I believe I'm a little east of you judging from the snowmobile trails you run. I have acreage that has a lot of cedar swamp that winch is on my wish list now. Not a need. Take care. Hope Guy is healing well. Enjoy the rest of your summer

[@mr.redneck2715]

How do you keep the tractor running with the PTO engaged?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Don - there is a two-way switch under the seat. Seated, with the engine idling, put in neutral range, engage the parking brake, then hop off the seat, lift the seat forward so it rests on the steering wheel, then engage the PTO and it should start, then idle up to 540 RPM. when finished, reduce back to idle RPMs, disengage the PTO and put the seat back down. Not sure what year your B2601 is but the directions in the manual were inaccurate. Let me know if it works for you. Cheers!

[@mr.redneck2715]

@@GPOutdoors 😊