Forest Road 594 #1 Posted August 25, 2016 I have a place in northern NY state where the balsam population has been crucified. There are thousands of acres of dead trees. The blight is finally considered over and new trees are coming in. However now I have to deal w removing and burning hundreds of dead trees on my property, as well as on our common driveway. I'm curious what some of our members have done for skidding applications . The grab and drag has worked but is very limited. I'm contemplating something w an electric winch. Im using a 522xi w loader. Thank you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,475 #2 Posted August 25, 2016 I have a trailer with 23" tall tires and an overall width of 4'. The box is about 3' x 7' with two stakes at each end. I cut everything about 4" long and pile it crosswise on the trailer. It burns faster than I can cut and haul it. I find material 4' long can be handled easier and it gets cut up before it gets dragged through the dirt. I often haul and cross pile in 4' x 4' piles 6' tall as time allows and then make a full day of hauling and burning. Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #3 Posted August 25, 2016 Thanks for your input Gary. I pull a 5' x 10' trailer w the Xi and load it up regularly. I've gotten to the point where I need a winch. Really just trying to figure out which option is most time & cost effective. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #4 Posted August 26, 2016 Here is how i mounted my winch. If I installed a plug and socket It would be easy to remove. I have a receiver hitch on my on my C-120 so I haven't needed to remove it. I used it as a rear lift on attachments. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #5 Posted August 27, 2016 Love it! I'm leaning in that direction. Thanks for sharing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
