Collecting logs

[Dyocr wood]

I am thinking about buying a double axle car trailer (rating 2400kgs) to collect logs from gardens, farms, public areas, etc. I'm planning to use a winch from the front of the trailer to pull logs up a ramp (at the back) and onto the trailer. I want to be able to move large timber (whatever weight the trailer can take, up to 1.5ton). Has anyone experience in this area? If so, advice? Thanks

[Forest2Furniture]

You're better off loading from the side,

pulling the log up from the back will put a lot of strain on the winch

[monkeybusiness]

Parbuckle the logs up ramps off the side as F2F says - you can roll really big timber up that way. You'll need a redirect for your winch off the opposite side of the trailer - then take the cable over the top of the log and back under it and secure the hook to the trailer near the redirect. It is amazing how big a piece you will roll. 

[Stihl123]

Parbuckle that works so well it's unreal!! 

[astra25]

 Log arch trailer could be a option.

Edited May 20, 2019 by astra25

[Dyocr wood]

They both look like great options, will depend on the trailer I buy, only question left is what kind of affordable winch do I get electric or manual?

 

[monkeybusiness]

Winchmax are very good if you go electric.

[Forest2Furniture]

Electric is fine if you've got somewhere secure to keep the trailer otherwise it'll get liberated or it's a case of removing each night.

[Forest2Furniture]

I used to use electric when loading the mill but now I use a hand winch, I find I've got better control and as the logs are being rolled on not pulled there's very little effort needed.

[Dyocr wood]

Great advice guys, thanks! ?