Chainsaw Powered Log Winch? Anyone Build Their Own?

[sawgeek]

What's up dudes? Haven't been on in a while. I was battling some health issues, but I'm getting back to normal now.

I came across a blown up winch for a 4x4 and started doing some searches on powering it with a chainsaw.

A lot of my firewood harvesting is deadfall or dead standing trees on mountain slopes. Some prime firewood around, but a little far off the road to harvest efficiently. I was thinking a portable winch could greatly improve my efficiency and save my back also.

I'm still in the idea phase, so any and all input is welcome. Pics of builds would be helpful.

I'll for sure be running dyneema rope instead of cable for strength. That should improve the portability of the winch greatly as well by reducing weight.

Something like this, but not a capstan.

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[sawgeek]

I built myself a chainsaw winch based on a mild ported off brand chainsaw and a 1 tonne 12v winch for ATV.
Pulls really strong and is equipped with an additional brake.
Used a 38dl chain and a self built shortbar, removed the electric motor from shaft and fitted drive sprocket and brake gear on it and a bearing as support. Works absolutely great and worth every weld on it