That looks like a lot of fun, very nice Sitka Spruce logs, they look like they are really slow-growing. A little further south they can grow pretty fast.
@@thomasblue8252 Thank You That is great. My Dad bought this truck for us I think in 2008? I was 18, my job has always been the loader. We did not have any log trucking experience when we started out. It was pretty funny. First thing we did was release the wrong lever and the entire trailer just Fell off the back of the truck into the ground. I love it. I think this kenworth truck is like the most perfectly designed machine.
I worked on, rebuilt self loaders out at Thorne bay alaska in the early seventies.... lots of oil everywhere and machines put to the test many time. Lots of 7018 holding them together. I also worked on and drove one in Ketchan during the seventies for man named Stretch Chatham. Those out at Thorne Bay were those Pacific or Heyes log trucks so those loaders were massive in size. Best tool since pockets on shirts
you're a lot better at shifting than some guys I've seen. You don't need to start with the auxiliary box in first very often, and definitely not empty. You'll get the hang of it really fast. It just splits the gears on the main box. I usually always started with it in second, and didn't shift it through the first couple gears. Depending on weight and grade. The trick is you're try to keep the rpm in operating range at all times. With a Detroit it's 1850 to 2150. At all times.
@@donaldjohnson9419 Hey that is great Buddy. What kind of trees do you have in Nova Scotia? We have Sitka spruce, western hemlock, yellow cedar, and some pine we call bull pine.
@@kylerehm4998 It is an interesting setup. It makes it so the loader can stow facing forward. But, it limits the length of log you can have on the truck in front of the bunk, and that actually causes issues. I have to chain a few logs down to the bunk, so they can’t slide back. Since, the logs only stick past the bunk a short ways. I think it is just how they set this truck up. Thank you for commenting buddy. Sterling
Thank you for that information. I always see that setup especially in Montana when I travel there. Now I know. Great video keep up the awesome attitude towards life. Cheers man stay safe up there!
@@jliketheletter637 I think it is 64. I need to finally settle it. To be honest I think I go back and forth on my mind, lol. I will get a date on it. I have always wondered.
How do you guys go about getting the timber? Is the land leased and harvested or are you owners? Here in GA we have large pine plantations that they'll come through and clear cut.
Great video.I grew up in a logging family too great life.I like that you pack your shootin iron with ya.great old rig too.
That looks like a lot of fun, very nice Sitka Spruce logs, they look like they are really slow-growing. A little further south they can grow pretty fast.
I ran a self loader when I was a kid back in the 80's. Brings back some memories. Great vid.
@@thomasblue8252
Thank You
That is great. My Dad bought this truck for us I think in 2008?
I was 18, my job has always been the loader.
We did not have any log trucking experience when we started out.
It was pretty funny. First thing we did was release the wrong lever and the entire trailer just Fell off the back of the truck into the ground.
I love it.
I think this kenworth truck is like the most perfectly designed machine.
Great looking wood! That old girl is still working, very impressive!
@@bobmartin6055 Thank You Bob
It is a wonderful machine.
Thank you for commenting
Sterling
I worked on, rebuilt self loaders out at Thorne bay alaska in the early seventies.... lots of oil everywhere and machines put to the test many time. Lots of 7018 holding them together. I also worked on and drove one in Ketchan during the seventies for man named Stretch Chatham. Those out at Thorne Bay were those Pacific or Heyes log trucks so those loaders were massive in size. Best tool since pockets on shirts
you're a lot better at shifting than some guys I've seen. You don't need to start with the auxiliary box in first very often, and definitely not empty. You'll get the hang of it really fast. It just splits the gears on the main box. I usually always started with it in second, and didn't shift it through the first couple gears. Depending on weight and grade. The trick is you're try to keep the rpm in operating range at all times. With a Detroit it's 1850 to 2150. At all times.
Good job on the shifting (eventually) not many could even cope with 1 stick going up a mountain let alone 2!
What a wonderful truck still putting in work. They don’t make them like that anymore for sure
That is so cool
@@rickrick7309 thanks buddy - cheers
cool show man,i love the old iron.new sub here,greetings from NC,USA....stay safe out there
This is awesome man!
@@greysontilley5513 !! It is a really fun truck to drive.
Thank you
pretty cool man...just subscribed, I am a logger in Eastern Canada, Nova Scotia
@@donaldjohnson9419
Hey that is great Buddy.
What kind of trees do you have in Nova Scotia?
We have Sitka spruce, western hemlock, yellow cedar, and some pine we call bull pine.
Too cool ,
@@okatexoffroad1813 Thanks Buddy
We don’t got trees that big here Florida
Just shift the main box when starting out empty!!
Hello from northern MI! i'm surprised you didn't have to chain down the logs?
I think he just driv through the woods maybe on a main road he would chain them
Just a curious guy here. Why is there such a big gap from the self loader to the back of cab?
@@kylerehm4998 It is an interesting setup.
It makes it so the loader can stow facing forward.
But, it limits the length of log you can have on the truck in front of the bunk, and that actually causes issues.
I have to chain a few logs down to the bunk, so they can’t slide back. Since, the logs only stick past the bunk a short ways.
I think it is just how they set this truck up.
Thank you for commenting buddy.
Sterling
Thank you for that information. I always see that setup especially in Montana when I travel there. Now I know. Great video keep up the awesome attitude towards life. Cheers man stay safe up there!
could at least show the damn truck
64 or 74. Heading says 74 but I m sure you 64. Great videos
@@jliketheletter637
I think it is 64.
I need to finally settle it.
To be honest I think I go back and forth on my mind, lol.
I will get a date on it. I have always wondered.
Wouldn't have that dash in the 60s. 1974 is probably right
@@ronaldhills8646 Door handles were a different style too i think, on the peterbilt they were.
Why don't you dress the cut ends of your logs i.e. the flares and the tear wood?
No strapping down loads or did I miss that
@@timschmidt9714
No
I am only going about 10 miles an hour, for 3-4 miles
So I just set the logs on there, and take it easy on the way down.
How do you guys go about getting the timber? Is the land leased and harvested or are you owners?
Here in GA we have large pine plantations that they'll come through and clear cut.
Small, selective cut timber sales, free use permits, hazard trees, dead and down, etc...