TunaSlayet 88 #1 Posted December 7, 2015 Here are some action shots of my loader bringing in some fire wood for the winter. Always surprises me what the little guy can do. For those who are on the fence about getting a wh loader, it was a sound investment for me, and has save me a lot of hard work. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,605 #2 Posted December 7, 2015 nice herd there in down under 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,295 #3 Posted December 7, 2015 I liked the way that log moved your horse, what size motor is on the log? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,757 #4 Posted December 7, 2015 Wicked traction on them tires to make em stick upside down... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,049 #5 Posted December 7, 2015 7 hours ago, C-101plowerpower said: down under 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #6 Posted December 7, 2015 I have a laptop so turning it upside down is easy, but my wife thinks I am looking at a centerfold when I turn it 90* 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TunaSlayet 88 #7 Posted December 8, 2015 Hahah! I know. I have no excuse either. I can't figure out why it posts them upside down. The tractor has a M20. Just ordered a louvre red hood, and LSE decals. I'll try this again... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #8 Posted December 8, 2015 Wow !! I could use one of them. Great pics, thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,757 #9 Posted December 8, 2015 Really...great way to put a log on sawbucks for making firewood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #10 Posted December 8, 2015 Looks like that bucket is developing quite the smile too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #11 Posted December 9, 2015 Looking good! I never would've thought to move logs like that. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,191 #12 Posted December 9, 2015 Nice herd you got there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TunaSlayet 88 #13 Posted December 9, 2015 I know, the bucket had a decent bow when I bought it. I had tried straightening it with a steel beam, some large clamps, and a floor jack, and it worked for a while. It seems to bend again after moving a few yards of crushed stone. Out of ideas here? If anyone knows a way of keeping the cutting edge true, please fill me in. I have already added gussets to the top deflector to add strength, but I think the whe bucket is just kinda weak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 925 #14 Posted December 9, 2015 If you want to keep the cutting edge true, weld another 1/2 thick plate of the same width as the original cutting edge under the existing one. The section modulus (geometric property) of the cutting edge is a cubic function of the thickness and a linear function of width. If the original cutting edge is 1/2 in thick, adding another 1/2 inch will increase its resistance to bending by 8 times 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,049 #15 Posted December 9, 2015 If you do weld a plate to the bucket proceed with caution, Stitch weld it, skipping two inches for each inch of weld. If you were to do a continuous bead of weld it would cause it to warp. Even if you clamped it to something sturdy the heating on one side will cause it to warp. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #16 Posted December 15, 2015 Nice & I agree, if you have one....you will find things to use a loader for that make them extremely handy & hard to give up. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olratlr 25 #17 Posted December 19, 2015 Thanks for sharing now I want one tee hee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites