1st Pull Hudson 45M Log Winch

I wanted to pull some smaller logs out just to give an overview of the winch. I never really found a good video on the Tube that demonstrated this. I will get a better video when it isn't 90 degrees out

[@Mountaintoptractor]

I was thinking I needed one of these today after hiking up and down a mountain 5x today setting snatch blocks and skidding with my tractor. Good video.

[@creepinoutdoorswv]

I know that pain all too well. It has made gathering so much more enjoyable. Thanks for watching.

[@charliemagnan9076]

Love watching you show how to use new to me machinery.

[@creepinoutdoorswv]

Yea, I set up an easy pull just to show how it is used. Pretty simple piece of equipment but if ya don't know, ya don't know. I will get some bigger and tougher pulls on camera eventually.

[@DanHudon]

Thank you for your purchase of the Hud-Son Forest Equipment Uniforest 45M skidding winch. We appreciate your business and this post on TH-cam!!!

[@creepinoutdoorswv]

Thank you for watching. It has been a great addition.

[@DanHudon]

@@creepinoutdoorswv That is wonderful to hear! We really appreciate your business!

[@flyingace1057]

​@DanHudon will the 45 or 55 series fit on a category 3 ,3 point quick hitch

[@adirondackwoodsman]

I have a 30M. Thinking of upgrading now that I have a bigger tractor. Don’t forget to unspool it all of the way and tension it if you haven’t already. Winches are amazing

[@creepinoutdoorswv]

Yup, I made a video on spooling it all the way out but I appreciate the info.

[@adirondackwoodsman]

@@creepinoutdoorswv okay cool just found your channel recently. Where are you located. My camp is in Boonville not too far from Hudson.

[@creepinoutdoorswv]

@@adirondackwoodsman I'm in WV and live about a stone throw away from a Hudson dealer.

[@adirondackwoodsman]

@@creepinoutdoorswv yeah they have a great dealer network and are an awesome company. I interviewed Mike Spadaro the GM for my channel back in August at Woodsman Days.

[@creepinoutdoorswv]

@adirondackwoodsman I'm a lil jealous, not gonna lie

[@marvinbeiler4566]

Looking at buying a 45M. Thanks for the video

[@jimputnam2044]

You can run the tractor and PTO a lot slower than that, It gives you a slower pull but with more control in tight spots.

[@creepinoutdoorswv]

I was hoping someone would give me insight on that. Appreciate the feedback

[@adammoggysawmilling5164]

Couple things you don't need your tractor hire than just idle to winch it uses way more fuel and is just unnecessary also when you winch in your logs you don't have to unhitch them and chain to the bottom just lock your mainline and pull off it I've ran winches for 30 years just a few tips to help you out and be more efficient

[@creepinoutdoorswv]

Awesome, I was pulling logs Saturday and every time I reved up I wondered if I had to do it. Appreciate the feedback

[@georgeshotrodbarn2113]

I have a Hudson sawmill and next i would like to get a uniforest they make good stuff

[@creepinoutdoorswv]

I would love to get a sawmill. Have some big white pines

[@eddiesequoia5293]

Idle speed is more than enough

[@creepinoutdoorswv]

Yep, I found that out, too.

[@bigfish222]

Are your choker chains 3/8"?

[@creepinoutdoorswv]

5/16 grade 70

[@josefoldies4550]

You need a remote control

[@bigbonner3531]

I want to see it pull an actual log from over the hillside. I mean a log not limb size wood that I could pull out with a small tractor and a chain. Show me some real work like pulling a walnut or oak 24 inch by 16 foot log up a hill. Then I would be impressed,