OK, this isn't typical shop content, but it is about heavy duty tools, so
it fits.
I'm looking for a log skidder for my ATV. I made my own, and it works*,
but not nearly as nice as it needs to.
Most of the better units have overhead lifts. When I looked at the price
for the steel, components, wheels axles, my time, etc- it's cheaper to buy
one already made.
There are two different types of 'lifts' for these. One is a passive
"Slide" type of lift. The other is a manual crank type.
Here are the two models I have narrowed it down to...
>http://www.hud-son.com/products/product-detail/atv-log-arch-bolt-together-skidder-arch<
and
>http://www.countryatv.com/atv-log-skidder.html<
Here is a video on how the second one works...
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvAtTP9-yUo&feature=player_embedded#t=2s<
So, here is my question...
I really like the idea of the 'slide' type (the second one), but can you
see if there is any real design flaw to this? I can't find any reviews on
this model.
The other unit is from a company that I've dealt with and they make top
quality stuff.
Price isn't that important as I can most likely get a discount on the
first one to bring the prices about the same.
So, which one do you think WORKS better?
*=For those interested, here is my homemade one. (It's designed to be
unbolted to come apart easy and store in very little space. Not a concern
with the new one.)
Please ignore the poor welds and such, it was built in a hurry as I needed
something right away.
http://tinyurl.com/atvlogskidder
Eric P
"Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a rational
being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your territory." Ralph
Waldo Emerson
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