Plowden arch

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  • #41108
    Gabe Ayers
    Keymaster

    I have just purchased a walking arch from John Plowden in Stow, ME, and it is a superb tool for the single horse in the woods. I have used several other single horse arches, all of which were too heavy and poorly balanced. This tool allows me to easily haul logs which would be a struggle otherwise. I can pull tree-length wood that you would have to cut up without the arch. Also, the arch eliminates the need to spend lots of time clearing slash around logs as the arch rides up and over slash, stumps, rocks, etc. If can reach the log and chain it, you can pull it out. The adapters that John makes fit easily onto my d-ring by simply pulling the bolt, removing the rear tugs, and inserting the adapters. In my mind you will not find a better tools for working in the woods with a single horse!

    #55534

    picture? just curious……

    #55533
    jen judkins
    Participant

    I agree, Brad…its a very simple but versatile design. Might get one myself;). I like the converted bunk option as well. Great for hauling brush or hay or whatever…

    #55521
    Gabe Ayers
    Keymaster

    John Plowden is in Stow, ME, for any of you wondering where Stowe ME is located! Sorry for any confusion. And, no I am not getting any kick-backs from the manufacturer. I just really think this a great tool.

    #55522
    Gabe Ayers
    Keymaster

    Charley-
    I will send some pics when I get it back out with the horse – might be a couple of days as we are busy with turkeys.

    #55524
    Scott G
    Participant

    Just check with John. He is frequently on this site. John are you gonna weigh in or are you being modest. 😮

    plowdenhorselogging.com

    #55528
    john plowden
    Participant

    I’ll weigh in – I’m going to post some new pics on my website – http://www.plowdenhorselogging.com – just give me a few days – I’ll also post prices and other info – my contact number is on the site if anyone wants to call –
    I have come up with an easy adapter for a d-ring harness for those who use them and would like to use this rig –
    John

    #55527
    simon lenihan
    Participant

    similar in alot of ways to the bergan and ulvins arch from scandinavia, just wondering if the shafts are articulated.
    simon lenihan

    #55523
    Carl Russell
    Moderator

    Just until there are more recent ones posted.
    Carl

    #55529
    john plowden
    Participant

    The joints between the shafts and wheels and the arch and wheels allow for movement –
    John

    #55525
    Scott G
    Participant

    John,
    Can you make something to be able to pin/snap into traditional harness? For example, something like the snap attachment shaft loop rigging I have for mine?

    No D-ring available, just the trace carrier off of the back band/belly band strap.

    #55535

    thanks a bunch!

    #55530
    john plowden
    Participant

    Scott – I make an entire front/tug/ring assembly that you would replace your traces with -The whole concept eliminates the need for traces and keeps the draft point under the load –
    John

    #55526
    Scott G
    Participant

    John, do you have a pic of that?

    #55531
    john plowden
    Participant

    Just have’nt loaded it yet –

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