grumpin Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I don't see hubs sticking off of that back wheel...….F250 LD? You got an eye for that Shaun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 How long is your mill? Do you really want a fully dedicated vehicle for this? A medium duty 5, 6 or 700 with a knuckle boom of sufficient capacity is really the ultimate answer. Check out Matthew Cremona on YouTube for sawmill trailer possibilities. He built his own with a folding frame and winch to drag/lift logs up into the bed. Picking up the nose of the log helps a lot! Don't forget you have to handle them on your end. How much weight are you really talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 I think the trailer would be a very good start. And the Silverado would probably tow it just fine. Does your new trailer have brakes? No trailer brakes. I was thinking about what it would take to install them. I need to run heavy duty circuit to the rear for a winch anyways, maybe I combine trailer brakes and winch circuit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 Not much more than Little Blue - 3400 lbs. Ford didn't rate the manual transmissions very high. Automatics are looking better and better to me....just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 How long is your mill? Do you really want a fully dedicated vehicle for this? A medium duty 5, 6 or 700 with a knuckle boom of sufficient capacity is really the ultimate answer. Check out Matthew Cremona on YouTube for sawmill trailer possibilities. He built his own with a folding frame and winch to drag/lift logs up into the bed. Picking up the nose of the log helps a lot! Don't forget you have to handle them on your end. How much weight are you really talking about? The mill currently is at 10'5" of stroke on the mill head. I am extending it out to 16' soon. No need to go any longer than than. I won't be getting too many logs over 10' on a normal bases anyways. Some 12'ers. I really cannot handle anything longer. I have seen just about every Youtube Log trailer video there is. I was thinking of going that route. That is why I bought the 16' car hauler. I am heading out today to get a winch. I have two ideas for log loading. I'll see if I can find some similar ideas and snap some photos. As far as having a dedicated truck. Yes, I think I would like to have one. I plan on collecting as many logs and milling boards as much as I can. I believe I am going to 1/4 saw just about everything I can get my hands on, and make some nice beams. Ive got the 69' Impala on CL and FB Marketplace right now for sale or trade. I'll take the $$ from that and get outfitted for collecting logs. I'd like to use dad's old truck as much as possible, but for heavier loads, maybe a boom truck is the best option. I am just a little cautious because I know nothing about diesels and working on them will be a brand new adventure. That being said, is there a better ford diesel? I've seen I think 6.9 and 7.3's. Some have been turbos, and some have been non turbos. Should I be looking for one or the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 How long is your mill? Do you really want a fully dedicated vehicle for this? A medium duty 5, 6 or 700 with a knuckle boom of sufficient capacity is really the ultimate answer. Check out Matthew Cremona on YouTube for sawmill trailer possibilities. He built his own with a folding frame and winch to drag/lift logs up into the bed. Picking up the nose of the log helps a lot! Don't forget you have to handle them on your end. How much weight are you really talking about? The mill currently is at 10'5" of stroke on the mill head. I am extending it out to 16' soon. No need to go any longer than than. I won't be getting too many logs over 10' on a normal bases anyways. Some 12'ers. I really cannot handle anything longer. I have seen just about every Youtube Log trailer video there is. I was thinking of going that route. That is why I bought the 16' car hauler. I am heading out today to get a winch. I have two ideas for log loading. I'll see if I can find some similar ideas and snap some photos. As far as having a dedicated truck. Yes, I think I would like to have one. I plan on collecting as many logs and milling boards as much as I can. I believe I am going to 1/4 saw just about everything I can get my hands on, and make some nice beams. Ive got the 69' Impala on CL and FB Marketplace right now for sale or trade. I'll take the $$ from that and get outfitted for collecting logs. I'd like to use dad's old truck as much as possible, but for heavier loads, maybe a boom truck is the best option. I am just a little cautious because I know nothing about diesels and working on them will be a brand new adventure. That being said, is there a better ford diesel? I've seen I think 6.9 and 7.3's. Some have been turbos, and some have been non turbos. Should I be looking for one or the other? Hard to beat a 7.3 turbo. Simple, simple to make power, parts are a dime a dozen, and there's a huge enthusiastic fan base. The one I was going to buy Friday was sold out from under me. I LITERALLY had cashed my check and was in the bank parking lot. I had spoken to the guy at 9:30 that morning! 😡 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Hard to beat a 7.3 turbo. Simple, simple to make power, parts are a dime a dozen, and there's a huge enthusiastic fan base. The one I was going to buy Friday was sold out from under me. I LITERALLY had cashed my check and was in the bank parking lot. I had spoken to the guy at 9:30 that morning! 😡 Jim - That stinks! Ray - It is fairly easy to put electric brakes on a trailer. They make kits for it and it is just bolt-on and wire. Our boat trailer came with hydraulic brakes that were nothing but rust, and I converted it to electric. Branden's trailer that I used to go get Big Blue in Florida had brake problems and I put new electric brakes on it. And if the load is big I REALLY like having brakes on both axles. On the winch wiring, I think you'll be better off installing a battery on the trailer and running wiring capable of keeping it charged rather than running wiring capable of powering the winch all the way from the vehicle's battery. A winch can pull a lot of power and having a battery close to the winch will work better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 Hard to beat a 7.3 turbo. Simple, simple to make power, parts are a dime a dozen, and there's a huge enthusiastic fan base. The one I was going to buy Friday was sold out from under me. I LITERALLY had cashed my check and was in the bank parking lot. I had spoken to the guy at 9:30 that morning! 😡 We have all that that experience Jim, and it does SUCK! But sometimes, when you lose one deal, the next one is even better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 Jim - That stinks! Ray - It is fairly easy to put electric brakes on a trailer. They make kits for it and it is just bolt-on and wire. Our boat trailer came with hydraulic brakes that were nothing but rust, and I converted it to electric. Branden's trailer that I used to go get Big Blue in Florida had brake problems and I put new electric brakes on it. And if the load is big I REALLY like having brakes on both axles. On the winch wiring, I think you'll be better off installing a battery on the trailer and running wiring capable of keeping it charged rather than running wiring capable of powering the winch all the way from the vehicle's battery. A winch can pull a lot of power and having a battery close to the winch will work better. Gary, yes. I think electric brakes are going to happen. I have a brake controller in Little Blue 82. I don't plan to haul with little blue, so I will install that onto the Silverado. Then, buy an electric brake kit. Any suggestions on which kit to purchase? I plan to go ahead and replace axle bearings just to have the piece of mind that they are brand new. So, while in there, I will install brakes. I believe you are right about the battery. I'm not sure what the circuit would look like, as I am not very good at electronics. I think I will go ahead and outfit this trailer and see how the Silverado performs with it. If it is clear that I will need a heavier truck....I might just get one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Hard to beat a 7.3 turbo. Simple, simple to make power, parts are a dime a dozen, and there's a huge enthusiastic fan base. The one I was going to buy Friday was sold out from under me. I LITERALLY had cashed my check and was in the bank parking lot. I had spoken to the guy at 9:30 that morning! 😡 We have all that that experience Jim, and it does SUCK! But sometimes, when you lose one deal, the next one is even better!! I guess anger is the wrong emoji.. 😖 Absolute frustration is more like it. "It's yours if you want it. It's not going anywhere." Seven hours later, poof, it's gone. You have my number. Call me and tell me it's a race for who comes first, with the cash! At least, call and tell me you've sold it. 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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