I put together a similar setup to load short logs in my 12 foot trailer. I have a Lewis Winch I use to yard logs and then skid with an ATV using a home-built skidding plate to hold the butt off the ground. When loading, the skid plate doubles as the ramp and I have the winch mounted to the front of the trailer with a receiver hitch mount. With this setup I can load two logs high, and sometimes 3. I also have a larger trailer similar to yours and have been thinking about how I could adapt the idea to the longer trailer to haul 16 foot logs. Your solution looks great!

Bob

Those log trailers and winch loaders seem to work quite well and the nice advantage of designing and fabricating it yourself is that you can keep the cost relatively low and also customize to your own specific needs. My trailer is a commercially purchased one that I bought five years ago. It's small enough to haul through the bush with an ATV and yet capable of being hauled behind my truck at highway speeds. In incorporates side loading (parbuckling) with a 3-position mast that can be moved from side to side or the front of the trailer. Load limit is 2000 lbs. Gerry B.

Good looking rigs you guys have. Here is the one I put together. I had the trailer, the winch, and all the arn I needed.
I just had to buy the 8 ton ram.

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Charles

Nice setup,Looks to that of a 5th wheel king pin setup.But I was just wondering what do use to make the slide with a load on??.On my 5th wheel I use a plastic disc,Instead of using grease(which makes everything WELL !! dirty :lol: )Well this way I have no worries not been able to make the when needed.I found that much easier & much cleaner also.The plastic can be bought at a automotive store.It's about 1/4" inch thick.I found no worries when the weather turns to the -0 and below.But that a idea :?: .Well anyways the it sure is a nice setup.