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LogRite BTS Hauler with Wide Tires

Log arch with wide tires for moving logs out of yards and woods.

$749 Typical price. Retail prices change, so check today's price before you buy.
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  • Log arch that lifts one end of the log
  • Wide tires for soft ground and lawns
  • Moves logs where machines can't reach
  • Reduces dragging damage to turf

Ground

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.

Moving wood without a machine

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.

Using it well

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.