I use one of my car loading ramps...works fine. I have used a board also.
It doesn't take much, just some low sides to help keep the log from rolling
off. I put the ramp in front of the log when the log is up close and I can
see where it wants to go. I use an electric winch, 5K rating, mounted on
the front of the trailer bed, 16' long. I also usually charge the battery
while working, with a small generator. The drain of winches that size is
wicked and I'm going to change to gasoline someday.

But I can load 2' oak, at least one layer. I do all sorts of jackleg tricks
to get the second layer!

Wilson
"Terry King" wrote in message
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Question: Has anyone seen a good design for a "log loading ramp"
to go on the back of a trailer, when winching good sized logs
out in the woods?? I just built a "wood gathering trailer",
and the winch mount I built fits on the rear Class 4 hitch on
my GMC Yukon, and has a trailer hitch on IT so I can winch onto
the trailer. It's already MUCH easier than loading wood up at the
pickup bed level, which I've done for years. BUT there's that
"Get one end of the log up onto the trailer" part. I once
saw a photo of a drop-on ramp that would 'help' the log up
and was moveable right-to-left for different logs in a load.
But I don't remember it well...

Anyone seen or built one, before I try to invent one??
It needs to have somewhat of a Vee shape, to guide a log end
up and on... I think. Large round tubing is what I got, other
steel I can get. Cut, weld, and like that.

I'll post a pointer to the whole deal when I get it all working.
Which better be soon.

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Regards, Terry King ...In The Woods In Vermont

The one who Dies With The Most Parts LOSES!! What do you need?