Log loader vehicle question

[FJ and G]

I've got a yellow diecast log loader--it's a piece of heavy equipment with a circular, sabor toothed type device that wraps around logs to carry to the truck, train or whatever.

Question: I want to use one of these to hold a culvert, as I'm simulating construction on my layout. The PVC I'm using for culvert fits nicely into this log loader device.

In the real world, do they use these log loaders to pick up and carry culverts?

Thanks.

[eZAK]

All the culverts I've seen moved were with a backhoe and some chains.

[FJ and G]

Pat,

So my scene would not be realistic?

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[Anonymous]

No sorry not real at all. We use a hook on the back of a backhoe bucket and a chain. The best that toy construction toy could be used for is a barrel carrier not pipe sorry.

[Anonymous]

Dave: Pat & PENNSY11 are right, but after a couple of tequila's yours would look quite fine. Regards Steve

[dk99358]

Its been a few years since I worked in the logging industry but here's my two cents.

Your machine is a telehandler. Most log loaders at the mills are more like an articlulated loader with forks and a grapple attachment. The telecsoping boom of a telehandler is really not needed . Log skidders are articulated with a cable or grapple on the rear. Check out the John Deere webpage for pics.

http://www.deere.com/en_US/cfd/forestry/deere_forestry/docs2/deere_forestry_selection.html

I think that if they had to install a culvert in a logging road, they would use a metal or plastic one since it's cheaper and lighter than concrete. Plus it could be handled with a skid loader.

All that being said, loggers are like railroads. Whatever they have on hand, they will make it do the job. I can even see them using the log truck grapple or log forwarder to set a culvert in place.

Dale

[FJ and G]

All that being said, loggers are like railroads. Whatever they have on hand, they will make it do the job. I can even see them using the log truck grapple or log forwarder to set a culvert in place.

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Dale, this is good news; field expediency!

Plus Steve's idea of a bit of Tequilla and that will get things moving correctly