Material Mover

[simplypete]

Decks, shrubs, any over head obstacles

Bingo. Also my storage facility is only a 7' door.

Also on the payload numbers. Stock is 2976 and I put foam in each tire for a total of about 200 lbs in the rear. I am sure that it will lift 3200 and think that it will lift a bit more than that with the right conditions. That's a big log. It always surprises me when I think it may not lift something.

 

[simplypete]

Anyway the ROP is a pain in the azz. Seat belts are for people to who can't get clear of the machine. Anyway what would happen if there was a log where you were rolling over? Strapped to the seat? How about just a simple stick plunging into your lung? Here is another scenario. How about if you were rolling down a steep dirt grade with a deuce and a half with a drop off on one side and a wall on the other. Do you strap yourself into the seat or keep your hand on the door handle?

I don't know what is best always. I like to think that everyone is entitled to their opinion. I am still learning a thing or two about my own mortality. I am not exactly old and wise but I've seen a thing or two.

 

[Paul B]

I would rather a ROPS than a handful of whimsical maybes. But thats just me, and I dont have that kind of machinery, I just drive other peoples gear once in a while. Each to their own.

 

[simplypete]

I hear ya. I need to get it back on there. It's only 4 bolts. Don't get me wrong, I was just saying. Sometimes I think that all the safety stuff and signs everywhere are just a way to "make" me feel safe. Over thinking things is usually where I get myself in trouble.

I still do not like the safety chain even though it is proven to reduce kickback.

 

[Paul B]

its all good, I dont like over regulation either but some of the safety gear is easy enough to use without hindrance. Have at her!

 

[Koa Man]

So instead of ROPS you now have ROD. Roll Over Death.

I never came even remotely close to rolling over my Gehl. Very simple not to roll over machinery. Don't make fast turns and don't drive sideways on slopes.

The first job I used the Gehl on had a tree branch 6 ft. high over the pathway. With the ROPS we could not pass under it. I was not about to drag brush 120 ft. when I had the Gehl there with the BMG. The ROPS came off then and never went back on.

Lumberjack drove my Gehl for more than 6 hours moving logs when he was in Hawaii. Carl, did you feel unsafe or in danger of rolling over?

 

[lumberjack]

Not at all, but we were working on (mainly) flat ground. If I had it I'd probably leave it on, taking it off if the job required as I've rolled my mini plenty of times.

 

[Koa Man]

Dang Carl, if I knew you were such a dangerous driver I would never have let you even sit in my Gehl.

Like I said earlier, I never ever came even remotely close to rolling over either my Gehl or the Prowler. I do not operate it in dicey conditions.

 

[lumberjack]

Ha if you ain't living on the edge, you're taking up too much room!

Here's yesterday's interesting occurance:

Kept the rubber side down

 

[brendonv]

Hahahaha.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Haha!

 

[Mr. Sir]

Not at all, but we were working on (mainly) flat ground. If I had it I'd probably leave it on, taking it off if the job required as I've rolled my mini plenty of times.

What!?

 

[lumberjack]

I remember 6 times off hand.

Only one time it made multiple revolutions before stopping.

 

[brendonv]

I'm surprised your e-brake is still in tact, I just welded mine on since the bolts snapped in the frame.

 

[lumberjack]

You need to take care of your equipment, B.

 

[sotc]

Hahahaa, interesting scenario Carl!

 

[Koa Man]

How the heck did the mini end up centered on one ramp like that?
I don't drive my loaders carrying a load up ramps.

 

[lumberjack]

I was pushing that chunk up the ramps and apparently got a bit carried away.

That's how I load nearly everything, it doesn't lift high enough to go over the side.

 

[tntree]

pucker a little did ya

 

[tntree]

Dang Carl, if I knew you were such a dangerous driver I would never have let you even sit in my Gehl.

Like I said earlier, I never ever came even remotely close to rolling over either my Gehl or the Prowler. I do not operate it in dicey conditions.

I let him ride mine too

He didn't roll it, but I have rolled several swingers . . . . hit a bridge . . . started a trk on fire . . . . crushed a fence etc etc etc ,
My emps called me Captain crash

 

[DTW902]

I'll have to keep this in mind if Carl ever makes it up to Kansas for a visit.

 

[devil dog]

Carl, A set of forks will allow you to get a grip on those big bones a bit better. But I bet you knew that already. Here is a tree transplant job we did with our loaders. Put on your dancin shoes....

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[sotc]

Beautiful job! What kind of time and guarentee did you put on that?

 

[devil dog]

Beautiful job! What kind of time and guarentee did you put on that?

zero guarantee for 0 months. The homeowner knew there was a chance that it wouldnt make it. It was either try to move it or cut it down to make room for a swimming pool. We dont do this kind of work often but I think it has a great chance of survival. The video was posted to show an example of a material mover.

 

[sotc]

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