Dragging logs (off road) with Rubicon

[Torero]

The right tool, for the right job, is a good saying. I have no doubt the Jeep will be able to pull logs. That being said, if you dont have that option, just be very careful, and go slow. Just remember, when you use your jeep, or any other tool, or piece of equipment, for a job it wasnt intended to do, you become your own warranty. Let's get real folks, if you break something, by using it in a way it wasnt meant to be used, would it be fair to make someone else lay for the repair? Also, if you do break it, pulling logs, dont come crying to us about the Dealership denying the warranty, and dont lie to the dealership. It's a character defining thing.

What was this thing built for???
Has it really lost its roots that bad?
I grew up where the Jeep Willys, the Land Rover, the Austin, the Toyota FJ 40, where tools for the farmer. City people bought sedans and farmers bought Jeeps ( all of the above where referred as jeeps)
The Land Rovar had PTOs front and back to connect implements. Most of the willys had a funny box attached to the back gate to increase cargo space. The windshield folded not for fun but to avoid a branch braking it.
I’m not encouraging the OP to use his Jeep to move logs, if he doesn’t know how to use the tool.
I moved hundreds of logs with a Land Rover back in the farm. But like any tool you learn how to use it. We would make the end of the log pointed like a pencil and and used a gigantic pair of scissor like claws and carry the logs from the jungle to the point where they could be loaded onto a truck. A 37 inch tire and 4 inch lift puts more strain on the components than pulling a log with stock tires on soft ground where it will spin before it breaks.
The next thing is the “warranty” oh man. What would we do with out it? I threw mine out of the window from day one. I’ll break it, I’ll fix it.
But, yeah, you are probably right. The answer to my first question is probably that this Jeep has nothing in common with his ancestors and the SUV has lost the U. It is a SV.

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[DaltonGang]

What was this thing built for???
Has it really lost its roots that bad?
I grew up where the Jeep Willys, the Land Rover, the Austin, the Toyota FJ 40, where tools for the farmer. City people bought sedans and farmers bought Jeeps ( all of the above where referred as jeeps)
The Land Rovar had PTOs front and back to connect implements. Most of the willys has a funny box attached to the back gate to increase cargo space. The windshield folded not for fun but to avoid a branch braking it.
I’m not encouraging the OP to use his Jeep to move logs, if he doesn’t know how to use the tool.
I moved hundreds of logs with a Land Rovar back in the farm. But like any tool you learn how to use it. We would make the end of the log pointed like a pencil and and used a gigantic par of scissor like claws and carry the logs from the jungle to the point where they could be loaded onto a truck. A 37 inch tire and 4 inch lift puts more strain on the components than pulling a log with stock tires on soft ground where it will spin before it breaks.
The next thing is the “warranty” oh man. What would we do with out it. I threw mine out of the window from day one. I’ll break it, I’ll fix it.
But, yeah, you are probably right. The answer to my first question is probably that this Jeep has nothing in common with his ancestors and the SUV has lost V. It is a SV.

Yes, they are nothing like they use to be. It does sound like you know how to pull logs. If i were to use a 4x4, for farm use, i would buy an old beater. Easier to fix, less expensive to fix, and you won't get too upset if it gets a ding or two.

 

[rustyshakelford]

I have cleared hundreds of acres. There is a right tool for every job. This isn’t it. If there’s a log down across the trail and you want to drag it out for firewood, by all means. However, I would never consider skidding logs out of the wood for any production. In and out all day long will destroy a seat quick, just overall a terrible idea.

Hire it out, rent a machine or call on a buddy.

Brett

 

[Troybilt]

I have pulled many big logs with my 2 door JK. You can't even tell they are back there. It pulls them with zero effort. I have been doing this for the last 3 years. This is a job that was once done by a horse:cwl:

I did have a problem pulling the logs up a snow covered incline that I thought would be no problem I'm running Duratracks 35's. The hill had a slope in it that kept pushing me into a small ditch. I ended up getting a 12,000LBS winch and just winched them up the hill.

 

[old8tora]

I have pulled many big logs with my 2 door JK. You can't even tell they are back there. It pulls them with zero effort. I have been doing this for the last 3 years. This is a job that was once done by a horse:cwl:

I did have a problem pulling the logs up a snow covered incline that I thought would be no problem I'm running Duratracks 35's. The hill had a slope in it that kept pushing me into a small ditch. I ended up getting a 12,000LBS winch and just winched them up the hill.

Now he has 14 logs , each 24" diameter , on top of the hill .

 

[old8tora]

make the end of the log pointed like a pencil and and used a gigantic par of scissor like claws and carry the logs from the jungle to the point where they could be loaded onto a truck.

That jungle didn't stand a chance against a gigantic scissor claws .

 

[Torero]

That jungle didn't stand a chance against a gigantic scissor claws .

:cwl: Ok they were not that big. But you are old enough to know what I am talking about. I’m sure I can find a picture on the net. I’ll look.

 

[Torero]

Found them.

 

[rustyshakelford]

Found them.

Log tongs

Brett

 

[Troybilt]

Now he has 14 logs , each 24" diameter , on top of the hill .

No. Now I have 26 cords of split firewood. By spring I will have 12 more if my body holds up. I like to let my wood dry for 3 years.

I burn 6 cord a year.

 

[old8tora]

No. Now I have 26 cords of split firewood. By spring I will have 12 more if my body holds up. I like to let my wood dry for 3 years.

I burn 6 cord a year.

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[Geronimo]

Cannot for the life of me figure out why Ranchers,and loggers, don't use there 40-80K F250s, Rams, and other leather clad trucks for this work. Or 50 K Jeeps for that matter. The silly fools use tractors and skid steers to do it. What wimps, all i have ever seen them do for 60 years is haul horses, cattle, tools and feed with them. Oh well yea and pull trailers with the skid steers back to areas they want to clear trees and heavy underbrush or drive their tractors in there. I wonder if they will come out with a front end bucket attachment for a JL. Teraflex needs to get right on that. Kirby Forest industries need to look into the new JL logging system.

 

[SurpriseButtsecks]

I saw this old thread, laughed my ass off and now I think that bumping it would be a great idea, LOL.

 

[Bu1falo]

Thanks for all the responses. That's awesome. I would hate to buy a new jeep and f it up. I'm looking at this Kubota with a snow blower.....which I could use also. New jeep, used tractor.....happy wife, happy life.

$10,500 for the 1997 Kubota, 2,000 hours, 4 wheel drive.

I had this one. Nice tractor. Even if it's not new, it works fine. I bought a used one just like you did and it was a good decision. Because I saved tons of money by it. BTW, it had a snow blower too, but I threw it away. Because I've found a better tractor - snow blower combination on the internet. On this growgardener.com sire if more specific. It was 5 years ago and the tractor works just like if it was brand new. But, TBH, I bought it for $12.000. It seems like I could have saved $2000 if I did a better search.

 

[Wabujitsu]

I recently pulled a 14” diameter cedar tree out of the ground with my winch, then hooked up a tow strap to my rear tow point and dragged it into the back pasture. I could not tell from the driver seat that I was dragging anything. Low 4, long strap. The longer the strap, the less likely it will hang on anything.

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