What Size Chains for Plowing?
Posted by Emmy at 2014-10-19 11:06:56
Hello,
So we have a Haflinger gelding. He measures 62 inches from the front of his shoulder to the back of his rump. We're currently needing him for plowing and log skidding (small trees close to home)... What size chain would be best and how many feet would be necessary?
Thank you.
Response by Carl Byerly at 2014-10-20 08:02:20
It should be long enough that the single tree doesn't bump his hocks. He should be hooked as short as is possible without the above happening.
Response by Emmy at 2014-10-20 10:50:15
Okay, thank you
Response by Jerry Hicks at 2014-10-20 13:40:28
Out of curiosity, have you done any plowing or log skidding and has your horse?
Response by Dale Wagner at 2014-10-21 11:34:13
Maybe you should describe your harness so we can better help you.
Response by Bill Smith at 2014-10-22 07:01:58
Need to know what kind of harness you have. I don't know what you'd need a chain for a plow for. Plows are usually hooked from the clevis to the evener or single tree. For logging small stuff I like 1/4" hi test chainabout16 ft long with a grab hook and ring on one end and a C hook on the other.
Response by jasper at 2014-10-22 20:42:48
If you are talking trace chain....for a 1200 lb. mule they were around 7 foot..with a ring on one end and several bigger links for adjustment....I make mine for my smaller mules with a a heavy quick link and ring on the single tree end, and a ring and snap link for the hame end...bigger mule/horse stouter chain, heavier hardware...
If your talking logging chain.......I get a heavy high test binder chain...stronger the better....a snapping chain has killed a many a person
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