P700 Winch or Tow?

[JaLerz]

I have been told that the rear mount for the hitch is shaky at best. My questions is: If I am wanted to move some logs around the property, (nothing crazy, just ponderosa pine 10-15 feet in length, 18 inches in diamter) should I use my 4k KFI winch or a tow strap on the rear?

Thanks in advance for your input...

 

[Admin]

 

[swsebek]

Hitch is weak if pressure pushes up.
But for towing and down pressure you can pull anything that will move

 

[BeerMonkey]

Towing 100%. winch isnt really designed for all day work.
Not that you couldnt get away with using the winch just be mind full of the duty cycle

 

[ohanacreek]

tow it, your fine. I made 4 piles @70' long x 10'wide and about 8' high of pines that I pulled like that.

 

[Russ989]

tow it, your fine. I made 4 piles @70' long x 10'wide and about 8' high of pines that I pulled like that.

Been awhile since I’ve seen that one, great video @ohanacreek.

 

[JaLerz]

Thanks guys! Awesome advice as always.

Also now I can blame the liability on you guys so I can sue if anything goes wrong!

Hahahahhahahaha

 

[alloutdoors]

A comment would be if towing try to hitch it in a way the nose/the leading edge close to the machine is off the ground an inch or so to avoid it digging in while pulling...