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Post by bruce hopf on Dec 17, 2008 12:42:27 GMT -5
I built this Fire Wood Hauler out of an Old Manure Spreader. I took out the rear Beaters of it, left the Apron in, and it works as a Walking Floor, when the PTO is engaged from the Tractor. I built a higher and wider Rack extension, and in the Last 4 Pictures, I could load just a little over 1 1/2 Cords of Fire Wood. (1 Cord of Fire Wood is 4' x 4' x 8') A couple of Months ago, I put a second Axle on it, and built the side, and Front Racks Higher, and Wider. It can hold 2 Cord of fire wood, just thrown in. Here is some Pictures of a Load, that I Piled in. This load is 3 Cords of Fire Wood         The First 4 Pictures shows my Wood Hauler after the Modifications were done, and with the 3 Cords of fire Wood For unloading I just pile the Fire Wood off the load, or when delivering the load, just throw it off in a pile for the Customer to pile later, until I can't reach the fire wood any more. Then I put the PTO of the Tractor into gear, leave it in gear, and I can operate the Apron from the rear of the Old Manure Spreader, by pulling a Lever that locks into place, or disengage the Apron, once the Fire Wood reaches the back of the Spreader, and pile or throw it off, without walking back and forth to the Tractor to Engage, or Disengage the PTO . Enjoy. Bruce. |
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Post by OBR on Dec 18, 2008 18:34:21 GMT -5
looks great bruce! nice work, although it would look even better if the tractor was green ;D
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Post by redsqwrl on Dec 19, 2008 20:23:50 GMT -5
I'll go when I get a photo scanned. I do not own any timber, so when I cut I need to use a three vehicle approach. Step one is to get to it in a National forest and lug it out to the Cabin/camp/summer home. Scanned picture of an old IH scout here. Step two is to get it *home* two hour drive.  to get it around the yard at home is a old gehl skid steer, Honda atc 110 and trailer, wheel barrow, my arm, photos coming. Mike |
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Post by mikevan on Dec 23, 2008 19:21:46 GMT -5
 My F350 gets it all done for me -  |
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Post by redsqwrl on Dec 23, 2008 20:16:24 GMT -5
Giddy up!!!!
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Post by bruce hopf on Dec 24, 2008 3:39:26 GMT -5
If you stand at the Back of the Spreader, and Pile the Wood, or just throw it off, until you can't reach any more, and put the Apron into gear, the Apron doesn't have any trouble pulling the Wood.
One thought to remember though, is that a Load of Manure, is a lot heavier than a Load of Fire Wood by far, because the Manure is always wet.
I got the Idea from my Dad, as a kid, he was out Hunting, and he came across an old Manure Spreader in a Bush, and he knew the Owner of the Farm. He asked about the Spreader, and bought it. He took the Rear Beaters out of it, and shortened the Apron, so that it would not catch in the Bush.
We used that Spreader to even Pick Field Stones, and we didn't put a very big load on it, and it didn't have any trouble unloading the Stones. I had to replace the Spreader Dad had, because the Gear Box gave out. I kept the Chassis, and I'm planning on building a Log Bunk for it. Bruce.
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Post by billg on Dec 25, 2008 2:59:02 GMT -5
I bought an old JD 33 spreader about 5 years ago for $40. I was quite rough so I figured I would take the beaters out and haul wood with it. When I got it home I hooked it up to a tractor and it turned over fine. I loaded it with cattle manure and it spred it. At this point I did not have the heart to cut it apart. I did not need a second spreader though and it sat here. A couple years ago I put it up for auction and it went for well over $400. I am glad I did not cut it up.
Bill
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Post by RBW on Dec 29, 2008 21:11:54 GMT -5
Split some wood on sunday and took some pics. This is a "64" Economy Jim Dandy and a very used Craftsman trailer. The trailer has seen better days, but I have upgraded the tires to an old set of tractor rears and it will probably outlast a store bought one of todays vintage.    Heres the Mrs doing the manual unloading procedure down the Bilco doors. This puts the wood about 20' from the stove.  |
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Post by RBW on Dec 29, 2008 21:14:52 GMT -5
Heres that same tractor from a few years ago pulling well over a cord of wood. I had to have my nephew sit on the hood to keep the front end down, but the tractor didint mind a bit.............once I found traction.   |
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Post by RBW on Dec 29, 2008 21:21:31 GMT -5
This is a 79 Powerking W/back bucket. Heres my perefered method. Load up the bucket with wood, backup to the doors..............  and dump,  Drive away.  The end result, three weeks worth of wood inna da house.........  |
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Post by chainsawwhisperer on Dec 29, 2008 21:46:18 GMT -5
Wow Eric, that dump rig is slick! I bring wood into the house 5 logs at a time  as the stove needs it. I keep a wood crib at the back door that holds about 1/3 face cord. I just load that with the wheel barrow every few days or so. |
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Post by chainsawwhisperer on Dec 29, 2008 21:48:52 GMT -5
I try to leave the wood outside until I need it, to keep the bugs out of the house.
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Post by RBW on Jan 25, 2009 12:43:22 GMT -5
We have been doing this for 4 years and really havent seen many bugs. The occasional spider and some stink bugs, but thats about it.
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Post by billg on Jan 28, 2009 2:50:10 GMT -5
Eric,
That rig looks good. I am not sure I could stand having folks living that close to me though.
Bill
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Post by RBW on Feb 2, 2009 17:13:44 GMT -5
Its not so bad here. Keep in mind that I grew up in the north east where the average lot is 100'x100' if that. By those standards there should be 12-14 houses on my property ;D and their taxes would be about doubled EACH from what Im paying. All things considered, Im not doing so bad.  . |
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Post by billg on Feb 7, 2009 3:56:20 GMT -5
In no way was I saying your were doing bad. I just meant that I would not be used to having people that close. I grew up shooting rifles out the back yard with the closest house at least 2 miles away to the East. To the north we would shoot from Illinois to Iowa across the river. That was a good 1.5 mile to 2 miles. To the south it was 1 mile to a house. To the west well heck I really do not know. I would say 4 miles. Now we have the farm to the west of where I grew up and it is the same. The only difference is I do have a neighbor east and west of me. The guy to the west is 200 ft below in elevation and 1/4 mile away in distance. The guy to the east is 75ft below in elevation and 1/4 mile away in distance. He is a good guy and a AS member. To the north and south is the same as 30 years ago.
Bill
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Post by RBW on Feb 7, 2009 9:55:05 GMT -5
Man Bill, That sounds like beautiful country.
I cant shoot rifles or handguns around here, but during hunting season I can shoot shotgun in the back 2. Plus I have 3 neighbors who are tired of the squirrels and will let me on their property which adjoins mine.
I guess it is all in what type of country you were raised. I talked to guys out in Cali who think nothing of driving 300-400 miles one way to go ride dirt bikes. Me? I cant get my head around that in terms of time or expense.
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Post by OBR on Feb 7, 2009 21:51:13 GMT -5
I've been over bill's way a time or two, similar to how it is here. Mostly gently rolling hills, no neighbors inside a mile away, nearest town is 5 miles away and only 200 people or so, i live just off a river bottom. Nice place to be...don't figure on living elsewhere any time soon!
300-400 miles to ride dirt bikes?? I think its 30-40 steps for me...hehe
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