We
used to haul logs on one of the hay bale wagons, but they are fairly big
wagons and getting the logs off them is a chore. In
the summer of 2003 I decided to build a dedicated trailer.
Here are the basic components of the trailer. The deck is going
to be 8 feet wide by 15 feet long. I bought the axels at a salvage
yard and the steel at a used steel outfit.
The
main frame is together with the axels in place.
The
crossmembers are on and I am starting on the stake pockets.
I
got the hitch installed. All that is left is to build a platform in
the hitch to haul the chainsaws and the gas and oil on. I didn't install a
floor on it to make so I can slip the forks under the logs and lift them
right off.
Completed
We haul about 30 14" diameter, 8 foot long logs
per trip, or 20 10 footers on this trip.
I
also use this trailer to haul home trees to use as firewood.
I am starting on an addition to my trailer. I am building
a log boom/grapple so I can self load logs on the trailer.
Here
is the trailer before I started. I have some of the steel for the project
on the bed of the trailer, and in the picture to the right the pins and
bushings that are going to be needed.
I
started by extending the frame out 2 1/2 feet and added another 4"
channel iron to the frame.
I
have reattached all the log bunks to the frame, and in the from you can
see the start of the log loader base.
I
am mocking up the outriggers.
I
have cut out the plates that will reinforce the pivots and am doing a test
fit.
