uniforest or tujfun

[cooks]

looking to buy an 8 ton winch. not a lot in the price, can any one recommend either?

[Chris Sheppard]

Never used a tajfun but never heard anything bad about them.

 

Used to own a smaller Uniforest and couldn't fault it, would happily buy another if/when needed.

[Brushcutter]

I've got my heart set on a 8 tonne uniforest. The electro hydraulic one with the large butt plate. I think Hardwood Logger on here has the 8tonne uniforest.

 

A local guy guy has the tujfun and it's VERY impressive. But from what i've seen of the uniforest i've been swayed.

[cooks]

Thanks Chris,the uniforest seems amazing value for the money do you think the radio control unit is worth the money would it mean i could work on my own?

[Brushcutter]

Thanks Chris,the uniforest seems amazing value for the money do you think the radio control unit is worth the money would it mean i could work on my own?

 

Yes yes it is. The guy with the big Tujifun has a remote for it. He set a hig winch line chokered around the stem. Faced up oppisite to the lean and started the back cut. As he cut through he used the winch remote on his belt to pull it back to upright and then over.

 

Riko offered me a very good deal on the uniforest 85proEH with remote.

[Chris Sheppard]

Thanks Chris,the uniforest seems amazing value for the money do you think the radio control unit is worth the money would it mean i could work on my own?

 

I personally have never been a fan of electrohydraulic winches of any make, but that is just my preference as I prefer being able to feel what the load is doing rather than the on/off nature of e/h. Most noticable when pulling over leaners.

 

However, I can see the benefits of going radio controlled and have been using a radio controlled Werner a little bit on a mog so am getting brought round to the idea. One thing to bear in mind though when using radio control is that there is more chance of the tractor rolling back un-noticed, especially if you're winching up hill.

 

Cost wise, the Uniforest has a range of radio remote kits available (up until last November I used to work for the Uniforest Importer) and unless you ever plan to fit the throttle control and engine stop/start, then the basic one isn't bad, but the middle one was the most popular.

 

Don't forget you can add the radio remote to the EH at any time, so you can start off with the wander lead and upgrade later if you feel the need.

[cooks]

the wander lead to begin with i think. does 8 ton convert to a straight pull on level ground just dont want to run out of grunt as its all big oak pulling up hill.

 

thanks for the replies

[Chris Sheppard]

the wander lead to begin with i think. does 8 ton convert to a straight pull on level ground just dont want to run out of grunt as its all big oak pulling up hill.

 

thanks for the replies

 

you'll struggle to find a 3pl mount much bigger than 8 tonne without going into big money.

 

So many variables when winching, but I'd be inclined to think the tractor will cough before you stall out an 8tonner, plus there's always the option of doubling up with a snatch block.

 

How big is big oak?

Edited June 13, 2011 by Chris Sheppard
missed a word out

[cooks]

70- 90 cube mostly up a steep hill pretty sure it will do it but just not keen to splash the cash and then get stuck by the way will hang it on the back of 100 hp

[Chris Sheppard]

70- 90 cube mostly up a steep hill pretty sure it will do it but just not keen to splash the cash and then get stuck by the way will hang it on the back of 100 hp

 

@ 100hp, I stand by my previous statement

 

8 tonne is quite a big winch - 100hp isn't that big