timber trailer & crane combi Tractor drawn

[Yorkshireman]

We use this, made from one of those 8wd military trucks you see, trailer wheels both drive, have found it an invaluable piece of kit for bigger jobs. I tried a botex trailer/crane once but found the crane could not lift the bigger sticks.

 

Thats a peach of a setup

 

were did you get it done ! or was it a diy ?

[Buzz]

Hi Guys, Interesting about the Timber Trailer and crane.

I know someone who has one and am trying to find out more info as Ive got a customer in Bonnie Scotland looking for one.

Can you let me know which spec/ manufacturer is best. Im not too well up on these but has been mentioned about Botex??

Any info gratefully received.

Baz

 

 

Bit of research on the net will get you all you need, Farmi, Farma, Botex, Mowi the list is endless really !

 

Do you know John Tonks ?

[jacko]

Take a look in the classifieds, I have a U900 with Atlas lifting arm on the back, its a quick release set up so is interchangable with other Mog specific backs (also have a alloy sided tipping body to fit) I tow a bolstered timber trailer behind and find it really helpfull on big jobs.

The whole set up is for sale on here at £10k worth a look! Im happy to demonstrate if required.

[Arran Woodfuels]

We work with a cheap-and-cheerfull set-up.

 

Inexpensive 6.cyl 100hp MF, Farma 3-pt linkage crane and standard twin-axle farm tipping trailer. We can also mount the chipper onto the crane/tractor.

 

Very flexible, and most importantly - low investment and "fit for purpose". (costs a fraction of a roofmounted Botex )

 

 

[Stephen Blair]

there is a huge variation in kit depending on what most of your work is. But any crane is better than nothing, once you realise how much it makes your life easier, then you will be willing to invest more. i started with a hiab and ag trailer at first that cost me 5k to put together.

[Buzz]

That is a brilliant point Stevie ! Angus, that setup is very usefull for handling roundwood I agree but I would advise against a 3 point linkage crane for Arb work they are just not upto the task. I have seen and heard of them shearing off. Great for small roundwood and feeding chippers.

If money is tight build your own unit with a second hand lorry crane. It'll be slow but strong. You can pick up a timber trailer fro 2-3k in good nick.

[Stephen Blair]

That is a brilliant point Stevie ! Angus, that setup is very usefull for handling roundwood I agree but I would advise against a 3 point linkage crane for Arb work they are just not upto the task. I have seen and heard of them shearing off. Great for small roundwood and feeding chippers.

If money is tight build your own unit with a second hand lorry crane. It'll be slow but strong. You can pick up a timber trailer fro 2-3k in good nick.

 

or my hiab trailer for 4k.

[Yorkshireman]

or my hiab trailer for 4k.

 

piccys ?

[Stephen Blair]

piccys ?

 

its in classifieds mate.

[Buzz]

I've seen it Iain if you want to PM for the real deal LOL Just kidding, good bit of kit that is How much does it weigh empty Stevie ??