Module 12: Small Scale Harvesting Equipment

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Lesson 1 - Deciding What's Right for You

• Basic Equipment, Small Scale Harvesting, What's right for you?, Your Objectives, Additional Decisions

Lesson 2 - Modifications to Your ATV or Tractor

• Modifying your ATV for Woods Work, Modifying your Tractor for Woods Work

Lesson 3 - Attachments for Skidding and Forwarding

• Skidding Attachments, ATV Cable, Sleds, Sulky and Log Arch, Case Study One-Homemade Log Arch Winches, Case Study Two-Homemade Winch and Trailer, Forwarding with Trailers, Trailer Options, Trailer Hitches, Case Study Three-Convertible Trailer, Other Tractor Attachments

Lesson 4 - Accessories and Other Equipment Options

• Accessories, Other Equipment Options, Truck Tractor, Case Study Four - Custom Built Truck Tractor

Lesson 5 - Winching

• When to Winch, Winching Equipment, How to Winch, Winching Techniques, Safe Winching

Lesson 6 - Forwarding

• Loading Your Trailer, Safe Forwarding, Safe Driving

Lesson 7- Putting it All Together

• Environmental Concerns, Choosing Your Equipment

APPENDICES
A - References
B - For More Information
C - Glossary

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