Cool video man, I really enjoy listening to you talk while you process. I think the hardest part of hiring an operator for your processor will be teaching them species and log lengths/diameter. A good efficient operator will learn the tricks of the machine and become profitable quickly. Honestly I can't see putting somebody in that machine who doesn't already have logging experience, I think the learning curve would be too financially painful for you. I think to really be a good processor operator you gotta love working in the woods, you have to be invested in your job and care in a way that most people don't. Good luck in your search, you seem like a cool guy so that should help in finding somebody decent to work for you
Very accurate… but how does anyone get to learn? Everyone has to start somewhere! I 110% agree tho you do have to love the woods especially here in the great state of Maine! Someone who loves running equipment and loves the woods is the ideal harvester operator with processing expertise or not it’ll come quickly if they really want to learn.
Nice video John. Really nice to watch this after I’ve spent a few days in my 501… you definitely have some great tips for processing hardwood. So far I’m very happy with deans machine haven’t broke anything… yet lol.
hey John. enjoyed that vid. also let’s me know how lucky i am with my processor man. He came here straight out of high school and ran a skidder for a while. after watching me a while, I put him on it at 19 years old. He was a natural equip operator, never seen or ran any equip in the woods. He took to it like a fish to water. conscience of all his duties. Runs 100 plus loads a week I try to let him swap up off it at least half a day a week and I talk every day about not letting him get burnt out on it. But I feel very fortunate to have him. Good luck. I hope someone turns up for ya. AC
Best of luck trying to find an operator. I am in a similar boat. Between single gripping and forwarding by myself as well as a herd of beef cows, there isn’t much time left in the week to have much fun. I would like to have another person but i find when I have had an operator, I spend the evenings fixing what they break and depending on their skill level, I don’t get any more done at the end of the week. There is a fella that I go back and forth with who is the same size as you (1 buncher, 1 processor and 1 forwarder). He is by himself now but when he had an operator on the forwarder. That operator would alternate from the forwarder to the buncher. Meanwhile, the processor was ran by the owner and it ran steady. He and I have the same outlook though, we are simply happier just working away and not getting as much done as we are supposed to but not having to tend to an operator.
I hear ya! Sometimes I'll have wes run the processor while I get some wood layed down ahead he dose Allright but he's learning to. I think it comes down to what your willing to pay, and it might be a quality guy that comes from construction
@@pine8806 for sure. Equipment background is always helpful. What I tell people who aren’t in the woods that can run gear “it’s pretty much all the same, but the different between the woods and everywhere else is the isolation factor. There is no one to pick on you but there is no one to help you. When your down in a strip by yourself, you are totally responsible for that machine”. That’s the difference between construction and forestry
We are looking at one of these 501s so sent this video to the boss to check out. Seems to be just seat time to really get the hang of everything on what it can and can't do. Also sent ya a msg on insa
I think someone that trains to run a processor must be highly motivated and above average intelligence to run it. And high natural operator skills to boot. not just anybody can run it. In my case in planted pine it is easier ,, but production here is a factor. AC
i have thats the way we yousd to do it, and for use the production is just simply easier to get and consistent. which might have a lot to do with the wood we cut
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Cool video man, I really enjoy listening to you talk while you process. I think the hardest part of hiring an operator for your processor will be teaching them species and log lengths/diameter. A good efficient operator will learn the tricks of the machine and become profitable quickly. Honestly I can't see putting somebody in that machine who doesn't already have logging experience, I think the learning curve would be too financially painful for you. I think to really be a good processor operator you gotta love working in the woods, you have to be invested in your job and care in a way that most people don't. Good luck in your search, you seem like a cool guy so that should help in finding somebody decent to work for you
good and very accurate comment
Definitely very good points there man, I think it very much depends on the man.
Very accurate… but how does anyone get to learn? Everyone has to start somewhere! I 110% agree tho you do have to love the woods especially here in the great state of Maine! Someone who loves running equipment and loves the woods is the ideal harvester operator with processing expertise or not it’ll come quickly if they really want to learn.
good video. could watch all day
Nice video John. Really nice to watch this after I’ve spent a few days in my 501… you definitely have some great tips for processing hardwood. So far I’m very happy with deans machine haven’t broke anything… yet lol.
Great glad the video helped and your having good luck!!
Really good video, Jon! It’s interesting hearing the logic of a process.
Thanks David glad you found the video interesting!
I enjoy the videos operating equipment and explaining your techniques!
I'm glad you enjoy the videos
hey John. enjoyed that vid. also let’s me know how lucky i am with my processor man. He came here straight out of high school and ran a skidder for a while. after watching me a while, I put him on it at 19 years old. He was a natural equip operator, never seen or ran any equip in the woods. He took to it like a fish to water. conscience of all his duties. Runs 100 plus loads a week I try to let him swap up off it at least half a day a week and I talk every day about not letting him get burnt out on it. But I feel very fortunate to have him. Good luck. I hope someone turns up for ya. AC
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Andy
Yes I'd say you very lucky!!
Best of luck trying to find an operator. I am in a similar boat. Between single gripping and forwarding by myself as well as a herd of beef cows, there isn’t much time left in the week to have much fun. I would like to have another person but i find when I have had an operator, I spend the evenings fixing what they break and depending on their skill level, I don’t get any more done at the end of the week.
There is a fella that I go back and forth with who is the same size as you (1 buncher, 1 processor and 1 forwarder). He is by himself now but when he had an operator on the forwarder. That operator would alternate from the forwarder to the buncher. Meanwhile, the processor was ran by the owner and it ran steady.
He and I have the same outlook though, we are simply happier just working away and not getting as much done as we are supposed to but not having to tend to an operator.
I hear ya! Sometimes I'll have wes run the processor while I get some wood layed down ahead he dose Allright but he's learning to. I think it comes down to what your willing to pay, and it might be a quality guy that comes from construction
@@pine8806 for sure. Equipment background is always helpful. What I tell people who aren’t in the woods that can run gear “it’s pretty much all the same, but the different between the woods and everywhere else is the isolation factor. There is no one to pick on you but there is no one to help you. When your down in a strip by yourself, you are totally responsible for that machine”. That’s the difference between construction and forestry
I really like the talking
You will have better luck finding a good buncher guy than a good processor operator.
Good luck!
We will see what happens lol
I agree that it will be easier to find a buncher operator.
You Processer guys are in hi demand on Vancouver island. Hear they do 4 to 6 sorts pulp to a camp run it’s crazy
We are looking at one of these 501s so sent this video to the boss to check out. Seems to be just seat time to really get the hang of everything on what it can and can't do. Also sent ya a msg on insa
I think someone that trains to run a processor must be highly motivated and above average intelligence to run it. And high natural operator skills to boot. not just anybody can run it. In my case in planted pine it is easier ,, but production here is a factor. AC
I think there's definitely something to that, I think you really need a passion for running equipment and like the woods to exceed
How come you don’t do more pruning up the crude hardwood with the buncher? Save on bar and chains and bar oil?
Sometimes I do, it's almost easier for me to do it with processor but if I hire someone I'd do more
Nice video all the same
This head must not have a top saw? Just the main saw? I run a 622B and use my top saw a fair amount
If I lived closer! I'd love to work for you
Have you ever considered cutting off the stump?
i have thats the way we yousd to do it, and for use the production is just simply easier to get and consistent. which might have a lot to do with the wood we cut
With any piece of equipment smooth is fast. If you can here the bucket or head slamming and banging it's probably not as productive.
That is for sure
Sign me up. Would love to learn.
Good deal 👌😋