My home made log loader Video # 1

The frame is the back of an old pick up truck, the wheels from a mobile home.
The boom is 2 by 4 heavy tubing with 1 inch hard pins. The swing bearing comes off wood machine. The grapple is 3/8 plate with one cylinder to open & close
its got about 9 ft 6in reach. Will lift about 600 pounds with boom extended.The trailer holds about one cord of 8 ft.wood.

[@Estabanwatersaz]

Smart guy! That is just like the big ones!

[@jensk38]

You have done a beautiful job!

[@Borderweldingservices]

That is so cool! I am going to make one of these. You did an awesome job. From the looks it seems like you can pick up some pretty heavy logs. maybe up to 800lbs. I would guess.

[@mrsoars]

Nice job!

[@hobbyfarmer85]

awesome. looks like a skill tester machine

[@robertenglaish4093]

i think i know what my next project will be! great video

[@lmnk7]

I understand that this is most likely ded post, but in case of miracle could you Tell with wat are you moving the base baring? Hydraulic motor or cylinder? Maybe picture?

[@gordo1840]

@Euc9 nice work good to see you had a go

[@MrLaTEchno]

Very nice and very stable made ....great work.(...and play save,....lol;)

[@elliottgraham]

very well done.like

[@johnahowden5634]

I love this aswell! It would be great to have one of these on a truck did it take you a while to work out the boom and grapple? I would also love some picks if possable!

[@sportsvideos6513]

very good

[@davidhoy5802]

Do you have a diagram of your bucket

[@areyouserial]

This is awesome!

[@ElevatedEyes2023]

im thinking of building something similar, too bad i dont have the money to. because im 14 going on 15. but do you have plans for the grapple?

[@Euc9]

Thank you for watching my video and for the comments

[@robertmacaulay3550]

wkat kind of slewing bearing did.you use for the rotation of th boom?

[@Euc9]

+Robert Macaulay I used a big bearing off a forwarder back wheel lucky to find one
but you can use 2 - 4 bolt flange bearing would do the same thing 2 or 2 1/2 shaft
hope this help have fun on your log loader project.

[@robertmacaulay3550]

Thanks Euclid. I have already built my machine. I used 2 tapered roller bearings on a 2" shaft about 2 feet apart. I have a bit of play in my set up that I'm trying to figure out. I live in nova scotia are you close. I would like to have a look at your machine sometime.

[@Euc9]

Robert Macaulay hello I live on pei about 15 minutes from wood Island ferry my email ad [e-mail]

[@MrCanoeman]

could you send pics, I would love to build one of these

[@Euc9]

@Smiler12008 Yes I build the grapple myself . Are you building a log loader?

[@zeffur7]

Excellent work!
How much did the whole loader (not counting the log trailer) cost you to make?
I'd love to see all of the pics that you have and any measurements & other specs that you would provide. Email to

[@Euc9]

zeffur7 hi the loader cost me about 5000. all hyd cyl and valves rotator hoses and fittings I bought new at hyd shop
2x4x1/4 tubing and 3/8 plate and mechanical tubing 1in id x 2in od and 1 inch induction hard chrome pins bought at machine shop
check out my other video slide show close up pictures. thanks for the comment

[@Euc9]

zeffur7 slide show of my log loader.wmv

[@zeffur7]

Thanks for the reply, information, & slideshow.
I messaged your slide show video about measurements info.
Thanks again!

[@Euc9]

@spongbob202 I don't have a plan but if your interested i can send you some close up pictures
and some measurement . let me know

[@Euc9]

@MrCanoeman yes send me your Email ad in the personal message on youtube i will send you some
picture ok

[@sportsvideomustsee9097]

very good