More Micro Forestry Action

I had a bit of a late start today- but I’d say I more than made up for it before supper time.

[@HardRockVermont]

Great content 👍 Thinning process seems to be never ending to create a healthy forest.

[@richiefrizzell171]

From one old man to another, I enjoy watching your videos. Good luck and God bless.

[@scottetherington1814]

Great video, nice micro forestry setup. Cheers.

[@thelogfather5002]

Thanks for watching!

[@dboutdoors06]

Just found your channel, really enjoying the information you share.

[@thelogfather5002]

Thanks for stopping by! All the best, Jeff

[@Boost_Addict]

nice equipment boss! Im doin the same with a Husqvarna rider and a 1200LB trailer . All done by myself ,glad to see im not alone !

[@howardkettner]

Super interesting. As always you motivate me

[@thelogfather5002]

You motivate plenty of folks too, including myself!

[@rickytart1028]

thanks for sharing much enjoyed...

[@thelogfather5002]

Thanks for watching! Jeff

[@ranger6x660]

I’m waiting on my new 2025R. I’m amazed at how well your tractor does. Thanks for sharing.

[@thelogfather5002]

It’s a great little tractor, I’m plenty used to how it handles in the woods- slow and steady- the powered trailer makes a huge difference for traction up and down steep hills. You’re going to love yours! Thanks for watching! Jeff.

[@thelogfather5002]

I’m curious how you’ll compare the 6x6 to the tractor- I’d like a Canam 6x6 ATV as another tool to fetch wood.

[@ranger6x660]

@@thelogfather5002 my Ranger is one of the best investments I made. It does everything well. I’m eyeing the Defender 6x6. It is a beast! I’m actually trading my 33R for the 25R. You would love my 2020 33R it has tons of power. My plans for the 33R changed and I no longer need that big of a machine.

[@martintotland341]

Enjoy the content. But one safety tip: Always flick the strap and say: That ain't goin' anywhere, when you are done thightening them.

[@thelogfather5002]

Duly noted! 😂

[@jeffmosher433]

Love that log trailer!

[@thelogfather5002]

It’s a great little tool- I can’t believe I worked in the woods so long with out it! Thanks again for watching! Jeff.

[@leslubiesdetienne]

Thanks again!

[@thelogfather5002]

You’re very welcome! I appreciate your support! Jeff

[@oldcountry220]

Watching that trailer boom doing the heavy lifting could make a man check the savings acct! Great setup thnx for posting this.

[@thelogfather5002]

It’s a time saver and a back saver for sure!

[@alittleofthisandalittleofthat]

I’m in the Annapolis valley. I always wait until we have snow to cut and haul wood out and we know things are changing with our climate and I’m thinking a lot about getting a trailer like yours to haul out the wood/ logs VS waiting for snow or dragging in the dirt. Where did you say you got your trailer from if you don’t mind me asking. Thanks for any info.

[@thelogfather5002]

Hi Laurie, I got mine from Eastern Farm Machinery in Ontario- but there are a few others like it- I’d probably look at the Range-Road trailer if I had to do it again, not that there’s anything wrong with this one- it’s just that Range-Road has been such a great company to deal with.

[@alittleofthisandalittleofthat]

@@thelogfather5002 thank you. Keep the videos coming 👍

[@parblom2717]

Tack för denna filmen med din lilla john deere tractor och skogsvagn du fick lite problem med att få ned trädet kommer det fler filmer då när du använder din tractor och skogsvagn och stihl ms såget? För denna filmen var riktigt kul att se 👍👏😀

[@thelogfather5002]

I’ll do my best! But there’s been too much snow so far this winter to be able to work in the woods.

[@dboutdoors06]

I am retiring as a deputy, I am wanting to start a small micro forestry business. Would you recommend the log hauler you have? Or would a little bigger size be better, I want to specialize in that I can log on atv trails. Thanks for all your videos.

[@thelogfather5002]

I would definitely recommend the set up I have. The tractor and trailer are very well matched, and my 6x6 ATV will easily pull the trailer if it’s half loaded… any bigger makes it a different animal to tame! Thanks for watching! Ask whatever questions you need that just might help. All the best, Jeff

[@dboutdoors06]

@@thelogfather5002 Thanks for replying, I could watch your videos all day.

[@Hoojammyflip]

Brilliant video... I love that - it's almost like being there with you 😀 but I can turn down the volume of the chainsaw! Missing you brother - hope to be able to see you soon 👍

[@thelogfather5002]

The volume switch on my chainsaw doubles as the throttle- 😂

[@Hoojammyflip]

🤣

[@rolfnilsen6385]

I have the exact same trailer over here i Norway. But on mine the control handles are all vertical, while you seem to have at least one horizontal control. Was it delivered like that, or did you modify it? Having the control for side supports horizontal, and then having boom rotation and claw rotation larger then boom lift and folding would be nice. Then it would be harder to confuse the controls.

[@thelogfather5002]

I found it a bit confusing to learn to operate the controls of this little trailer- it’s not exactly intuitive- not like a backhoe or an excavator- not really like any other piece of equipment that I’ve operated. I moved the lever for the swing ram 90 degrees, that makes me feel a little safer- I also bent the 2 stabilizer levers a little so I don’t mix them up with the boom and grapple controls- I think it’s much better. The next improvement would be to add a pair of 4 way joy sticks to control it all- until then- this works great. Also work way better off of the tractor hydraulics than the little power pack it came with. Thanks for watching! All the Best, Jeff.

[@rolfnilsen6385]

@@thelogfather5002 Thanks for the explanation. I'll look to do something similar with the handles. I also had to struggle a bit to learn how to operate it. Especially the swing is rather abrupt. My tractor don't have the flow to operate the trailer, or I would run it from the tractor. It is a 1969 model produced in Norway. A "Grombas".

[@thelogfather5002]

@@rolfnilsen6385 I put a pair of speed controllers in the line to the swing ram- it was far too fast. Much better now.

[@rolfnilsen6385]

@@thelogfather5002 Thanks again. I'll have to do that.

[@kavemanthewoodbutcher]

What's with the orange tail on your saw? Just curious, never seen such a thing. What's it for?

[@thelogfather5002]

That, my friend is called a pulp whip, it measures 4’ from the tip of the bar to the tip of the tail. Very handy, ad I have 14” and 16” marks taped off for making accurate firewood cuts.

[@kavemanthewoodbutcher]

@@thelogfather5002 simple and genius. Imma have to put one on the new kid's saw.

[@kendriedger151]

Nice watching you work ...also Trying vto work safe ...working alone ...you gotta try to be safe ! Im 71 and still work pretty hard because i love work ! Kids say to slow down....LOL I am wondering...i know youvare VERY mechanically inclined...it it possible to Slow down something in the hydraulics on the grapple ....it seems to bounce around so Jerky....and im sure it isn't the operator !!! I enjoy your videos...keep up the Good work !

[@thelogfather5002]

I’ve added a pair of hydraulic limiters to the swing- it’s much better now.

[@kendriedger151]

@thelogfather5002 Hahaha Good Show...I thought you might get it to work smoother and thus safer !😁

[@leif-kareeikeland5209]

Har du vurdert å skaffe deg en plastik kon fra prtbol vinsj i Canada da går vinjingen lettere i terrenget,

[@thelogfather5002]

I thought about that, but I cut mostly so close to the road that I can get my little loader to pick the logs up. Thanks for watching!