Building a 6x6 mini-forwarder. In this video I'm fabricating frame extension supports and parts of the center hinge where the pivot point aligns with the CV joint that I modified in the last video. The frame supports will strengthen the hinge since the top and bottom plates will mount to it with side plates and gussets. Why build a forwarder? As a small forest owner I spend a lot of time maintaining the forest by hand (bush cutter, chainsaw etc). Using this forwarder also as a harvester in the future will reduce the work load tremendously. Not to mention maneuvering between the trees will get much easier with a purpose built vehicle. I still use my homemade 4x4 UTV but a combination of UTV and the timber trailer is a bit bulky and awkward in the tight corners and while reversing into tight spots. So there you go - a mini forwarder build.
6x6 Forwarder build series playlist:
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Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter