Lifting timber tongs for tractor weres the best place to get them thanks

[mendiplogs]

With a little practice on the forklift or front loader you can lift and deposit logs without leaving the tractor seat. Just have to wait for them to spin in the right direction then it is all timing!

A nudge down and a change of angle usually releases them easily.

 

They should manage a 20" log but work well on longer 12".

 

If you have someone helping with the handle make sure they stand away from the log one arm outstretched as the action of lifting can snap the thing shut and

potentially cause an injury.

 

Hi BILL what tongs do you use then thanks Jon

[Billhook]

Hi BILL what tongs do you use then thanks Jon

 

Years ago I bought a pair of Stihl tongs but I cannot find them on the web.

However they look identical to the Bahco 1434, even down to the handle, so perhaps Bahco took over the design. I cannot tell the size from the photo but I will measure the Stihl ones fully open today for you.

[mendiplogs]

Years ago I bought a pair of Stihl tongs but I cannot find them on the web.

However they look identical to the Bahco 1434, even down to the handle, so perhaps Bahco took over the design. I cannot tell the size from the photo but I will measure the Stihl ones fully open today for you.

 

Hi bill the ones I'm after are for a tractor thanks Jon

[scbk]

I think Bahco make tools for stihl (and probably Husqvarna too)

[mendiplogs]

I think Bahco make tools for stihl (and probably Husqvarna too)

 

Hi SCBK the large ones I'm after thanks Jon

[Billhook]

Hi bill the ones I'm after are for a tractor thanks Jon

 

The Stihl jaws are 22 inches wide and here is a picture of them lifting a 20 inch log with the Matbro.

 

Hopefully I can upload a video bu t it was rather difficult to film with one hand on the camera and the other on the joystick!

[mendiplogs]

The Stihl jaws are 22 inches wide and here is a picture of them lifting a 20 inch log with the Matbro.

 

Hopefully I can upload a video bu t it was rather difficult to film with one hand on the camera and the other on the joystick!

 

Hi BILL nice one there mate thanks Jon

[Cae Ffynnon]

What about getting a local blacksmith to make you a set... They aren't complicated to make. To comply with PUWER and LOLER regs you could have them tested. Or find a company that will make them and test them as well. Around here we have Mona lifting.

 

Get you what you want then, the chain is off the shelf after all.

 

Chris

[mendiplogs]

What about getting a local blacksmith to make you a set... They aren't complicated to make. To comply with PUWER and LOLER regs you could have them tested. Or find a company that will make them and test them as well. Around here we have Mona lifting.

 

Get you what you want then, the chain is off the shelf after all.

 

Chris

 

Hi CHRIS that's what I were told mate chain off tongs thanks Jon