Set Up a Simple Low Cost Log Yarding Operation

For many years I have used Ford pickup trucks as logging machines. I use them for yarding and skidding logs. They are not as productive as real logging equipment, but they are low cost and more practical for many people who don’t have the budget or need for heavy equipment. My small scale logging operation produces logs for my firewood business, and for saw logs for my Woodmizer LT15 Start sawmill. In the past I have also done logging to send the logs to the commercial mills on a log truck. Most of my logging is just a way to manage my own forest land.
Here is the list of the log yarding rigging I am using:
1 100” long 7/16 choker
3 10’ 1/2” chokers
1 8’ 1/2” choker
1 5’ 1/2” choker (could be. 7/16” or 3/8”
1 6” block (should be 5”)
1 5” block
2 1/2” shackles
1 short chain or hook to attach line to vehicle
4 10’ 5/16 chains with hooks (only need 2 chains. Chains could be shorter)
1 break away block (luxury item)