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Richard G. · Nov 18, 2019

How do use your log tongs when dragging logs?
I never had much luck.
They kept coming loose.
Richard

tomtinker · Nov 18, 2019

I think they were made for lifting, not so much for dragging.

Olfolks · Nov 18, 2019

Richard, I use mine to drag logs with I made a frame for the 3 point on my tractor
and use it like a skidder so to say but I take it off to use to drag logs to where I can get to them with the tractor. they have to be sharp on the points and a little angled back and I sometimes have to tap them in a bit on some logs. a longer taper on the points is best to drag with but there is a fine line between just right and too thin and they will break off.

coshoo · Nov 18, 2019

I'm with Tom- they need a steady weight on them to stay engaged, and you'll get slack moments when yarding with them. Why not just yard with a chain or cable choker? Lots less monkey-motion.

RayP(MI) · Nov 18, 2019

Loggers I have seen use a cable with a loop in the end like a noose. They have a special fitting that could be approximated with eye loop and a couple clamps.

flembo · Nov 18, 2019

Hi Richard I use them more for lifting and stacking then dragging but I have dragged with them and I don't recall having much trouble. I have one set that are about useless and made in China. The good heavy ones work well, they realy dig in.

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