Husqvarna
Husqvarna Long Handle Hookaroon
Long-handled pick for dragging, flipping and stacking logs and firewood.
Log Handling
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Photo: peavey handles (hand carved) by Stone Soup Institute, Harpswell, Maine, CC BY 2.0
Log arch with wide tires for moving logs out of yards and woods.
The LogRite BTS hauler rides on wide tires and lifts the end of a log off the ground so you can move it out with less effort and less ground damage. It is a practical tool for crews working in back yards where a loader cannot reach.
On a back-yard removal, the trunk wood is often the hardest part to get to the street. A log arch hooks the end of a log, lifts it as you lever the handle down, and rolls it out on its wheels. Wide tires spread the load on lawns and soft ground, which cuts down on ruts.
The same approach works in woodlots for skidding firewood logs to a landing.
A hauler like this also reduces how much bucking you need to do on site, since you can move longer pieces to a spot where they are easier to process or load.
Buck logs to a size you can control, especially on slopes. Keep feet and hands clear of the tongs and the log, and never try to stop a rolling load with your body. Check tongs and pins for wear before each use.
Plan your path before you lift: look for curbs, slopes, soft spots, and obstacles. Keep the tires inflated to the recommended pressure, grease pivot points, and store the hauler out of the weather so it is ready for the next job.
Follow LogRite's guidance on load limits. Browse more log handling tools.
| Type | Log hauler / arch |
|---|---|
| Tires | Wide |
Specs are from the manufacturer's published figures where available. Confirm against the product listing before you buy.
It lifts one end of a log off the ground so it rolls on wheels instead of dragging, which takes much less effort.
Wide tires float better on lawns, mud, and sand, and leave fewer ruts on clients' yards.