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    Directional Felling Grapple

    The only real issue I see with the falling heads is digging small logs out of a log deck. It appears the saw housing would limit the ability for the grapples to reach far enough into the deck to grab more than 1 or 2 logs.
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    Directional Felling Grapple

    Thanks guys for all the feedback. I have been looking at the Southstart, Satco, and Waratah. The Oregon Logging Conference (aka-Loggers Holiday) is coming up soon and I will have an opportunity to talk with the salesman. We are not a high production outfit by any means, but the ability to fall...
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    Directional Felling Grapple

    Is anyone using directional felling grapples to load trucks with? I have looked at the Satco and Waratah units and it looks like it is feasible. Was wondering how well it works on a mid-size log loader compared to normal grapples. Thanks.
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    New Deere M series Bunchers

    I am looking at a Valmet EX10 tracked self leveler with a dangle head. Its a 2006 model with about 9,000 hours on it. Looks like the undercarriage is in pretty good shape. Anyone have any experience or areas of concern with this type of machine? We have a JD 200 LC log loader with Young boom...
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    Amsteel rope

    We are a small family logging operation and do mostly ground based logging with a JD Loader and TJ Skidder. We also have a Koller 501 yarder that we stand up when needed to do steeper ground. My question is how many outfits are using the Amsteel Blue rope for rigging lift trees and intermediate...
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