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When you start moving 2 ton plus logs be very careful.

I’ve seen it go wrong in various ways before…

I don’t trust winches near max payload either.

Scary when it slips.

Always factor 50-100% of weight of log in your moving. Ie have a lot of spare SWL.

Seen a lot of bent ramps and a few very bent trailers….

Stay safe[emoji106]

Everything oversize. I usually bend my ramps getting the logs off not on. Good job I like welding.

I regularly move 6 tonne plus logs with my winch though. Nice and easy if your careful

 

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8 hours ago, MattyF said:


No offence but f that !
Tirfor or cheap copy works very well with an Ifor trailer and metal ramps for parbucking , feels relatively safe and works well.
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I completely agree, but if the op hasn’t got access to a winch then it can be done. I wouldn’t do it as my first option

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Awesome. Well done chap!
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