Timber TuffTMW-81 Heavy Duty Steel 3 Point Log Skidding Arm for Category 1 Lawn Tractors with 4 Feet of Chain and Category 1 Mounting Hitch, Black

So far so good easy assembly seems ridged added a bit of welding at the noted fail point to make it little better should work to pull 8ft logs out of the woods with!

Although this is a convienient item for skidding logs, it is not heavy duty. After checking the hardware, chain, bolts etc... it is to be noted the bolts are not G8, but a soft steel as is the chain. Knowing that many reviews state that the bolts failed early on, I chose to have the jointed areas welded. This was at an additional cost of 60.00. I now am assured of the safety and strength of the skid. It would be preferred that suitably stronger bolts be supplied with the skidder. I also replaced the skimpy chain with a 5/8 inch heavy log chain with hooks.

This is junk, lasted about 30 seconds before it folded like a beer can. The metal is so twisted I can’t even return it. What a waste

Ok, I was skeptical when I ordered this. But, it was exactly what I needed.Assembly was straightforward, though the instructions are not super clear, and the hardware does not appear to be grade 8, but all bolts are appropriate to the application. It has held up well for several weeks of log dragging, and is built pretty well. I use this on a subcompact Kubota and have been skidding black locust ogs in the 600-1000lb range. I bought a grapple hook as well as the boom does not come with one. Works well, is easy to operate and honestly I don't have any complaints. No, the welds are not perfect and I bet the powder coat on it will flake with some time, but, for the price and performance, it can't be beat.Would it hold up to 5000lb logs? I don't know, but for medium to smaller logs it's great. After doing some logging, I had a 20'+ elm come down on our place in a storm. Diameter at the base where it broke was around 10". Hooked up the entire broken tree and easily dragged it uphill to the burn pile whole. I think I'm gonna get a lot of use out of this simple implement.

I liked the sturdiness of the log skidding lift.

I give it 4 so far. Only used it a handful of times. Heavier use to be had in the summer months as I skid out most of my own firewood for winter heat.Packaged well & assembled easy even with not so great instruction. If you're handy, it's straight forward. However I did back up all matting surfaces with welds with my mig welder. I read in some reviews that bolts snapped. I figured why not with having a welder. Steel seems decent too. For use around the home, I think it's worth the buy. Weld it if you're able to.

3-4 star product. Built pretty rugged. Welds are pretty good. Haven’t tried it pulling wood yet but will do job. Fit and finish was my only issue. Top link set little crooked but it will work. Chain is little small but I’ll try it first before upsizing.Can use it to move trailers with ball but need to dissemble which was negative and positive sense it didn’t say it in the add

easy assembly ,quality product, works well