New Generation in training

[J5 Bombardier]

Looks like I have been moved to photographer and skidding consultant for the rest of the 2011 wood season ! With the lack of the snow and march on the horizon , I guess the bush work is soon coming to an end, seems like we just got started .
J5 Bombardier

 

[pixie]

Great picture !!!

How old are your kids ?

 

[northeastheavy]

May be logging a 12 acre lot of some black birch and would love to have a machine like your J-5!!! Presently looking for a 3-pt hitch mount, to put a 3-point log grapple(forwarder) I have on the BR60. See how that works logging???
Where are you with such little snow????

 

[J5 Bombardier]

11 going on 25 and 9 still 9 , West of Ottawa,there seems to be snow everywhere around us but here,especially in the northern states.
The only real battle was some of the logs were frozen in, they got the job done and nothing got broke, can't ask for a better day than that !
J5 Bombardier

 

[muleman]

Enjoy the help while you have them at home. They grow up too quickly! Seems they have a good grasp of running the machine.

 

[vtmtnbob]

nice pictures thanks for posting.

 

[2datop]

great pics... always nice to see the diff cats and how they are being used!

 

[Snowtrac Nome]

always love seeing the kids out with dad

 

[J5 Bombardier]

Thanks everyone for the great comments. They don't stay babys for long,definitely having a ball with them!
Looks like I stand corrected, the season is not over, it snowed a good 6-7 inches last night .
J5 Bombardier

 

[125a]

Good stuff, J5.

At what snow depth does your machine simply wallow and refuse to pull/steer?

 

[J5 Bombardier]

Good stuff, J5.

At what snow depth does your machine simply wallow and refuse to pull/steer?

Your better to have a good trail tracked out before attempting to pull any loads. These old machines aren't known for their great ability in turning in deep snow and the power loss invovled. The newer hydrostats ,I have not driven,someone who has may want to comment on their ability's.
J5 Bombardier

 

[125a]

That is about what I figured.
Trying to decide if the J5 is significantly more capable than my SW48, or if I should be looking for something entirely different for winter/summer wood extraction.
Thanks.

 

[northeastheavy]

I really don't think there is a big difference in drivetrain, Same diffs. The J5 just seems more suited to logging. Easier to addapt to your needs!! The older sw's did come with cabs, nice in winter, and wider models which would make hauling easier. The newer SW's, have modern comforts, heaters, but are really for sidewalks!!! Between the two I would go for a J5.

If I was real serious about logging for years, I would get a muskeg!!!!!!!! Its a tank!!! Can't throw a track, good up to a few few feet of snow. Last muskeg I had had a 20k winch in the dump body!!! Would have been great for logging. The older muskegs like Pixies are awesome for logging!!! Heat in the winter!! Minnesota Outdoors has a few. Take a look and think logging!!!!
You sure are right about having to pack your trails for pulling loads!!!

 

[benz9]

J5B,
Isn't it fun to see the next gen at the sticks? I also showed my son how to drive the SW-48. In this short movie, you can see that the spring can busted again. I've since replaced it with chains while I decide to repair again or sell. Just in time too, nice 12" of snow last weekend. Got it all plowed just before the rain on Saturday, then again on Sunday. Lot's of fun.


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