Lifting large deer into pickup
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Andy seatrout
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The ladder system works well…. Whilst a heavy deer is difficult and I’ve not lifted a red, strapping a sika onto the ladder section lifting one end onto the tailgate and then going the other end does make it easier…. It’s a while since I’ve done physics but once you’ve got the whole thing horizontal you’ve only got 50% of the weight? It’s the start that’s the hardest part….
Did you have that made locally Andy? Also is pic 4 wishful thinking with the current weather
John Gryphon
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Oh I can for sure, we have some of the same ilk making this crap up also.
deerstalker.308
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Yes made locally by an FC mechanic/fabricator….. didn’t mean to add the old holiday pic….. oops. Duly deleted.
Dunwaters
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Deer are a sloppy weight, it’s difficult to get a clean lift. With the ladder you have something to get a hold of.
I’d agree with your figure of 50% advantage.
A ladder section is so simple, quick and easy to use I can’t understand why its not more popular.
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Work smarter not harder, I like it. Bears thinking about when they built Stonehenge they had no swing shovels or loaders. Having said that I never shoot Reds now unless I'm accompanied as I always end up laid up for weeks with a bad back if Im solo.
Ladder section and blue barrel is certainly effective & simple...
devon deer stalker
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I use a piece of 12mm plyboard and use my capstan winch these days, but this works
This approach is so stupidly simple and effective it’s one of those you kick yourself for not thinking of yourself.
I have one of those screw in dog stakes to use as the anchor points if there are no trees. Works perfectly.
devon deer stalker
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Those stakes are brilliant, I use 2 to anchor my capstan winch in the middle of some wet fields and they always hold fast.
Sheamus
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Did someone mention big low land Reds without a winch?
Done it many times on a regular basis alone using a couple of methods.
Currently using a revised technique which I picked up off one of the members on here. Who kindly advised me via the WhatsApp messaging with images and a short video.
Done it many times on a regular basis alone using a couple of methods.
Currently using a revised technique which I picked up off one of the members on here. Who kindly advised me via the WhatsApp messaging with images and a short video.
Heave the front end up with tackle, then swing the back legs up?Did someone mention big low land Reds without a winch?
Done it many times on a regular basis alone using a couple of methods.
Currently using a revised technique which I picked up off one of the members on here. Who kindly advised me via the WhatsApp messaging with images and a short video.
Easy.
You won't get the pallet or F lift in the chiller lolExchange the gambrel for a pallet Tim... It will be even easier
Besides how do you get in on the pallet when they hang over it x2 in the first place
Sheamus
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Loading deer of any size into a chiller is a different application Tim.
Unloading from a pickup load bed with a fork lift using a gambrel is an ideal practice.
Aren't we discussing the subject of "loading" into a truck bed??
Because in that case if we are?
There better methods than the one you are showing in your picture.
Especially with a vehicle with a truck top fitted.
Unloading from a pickup load bed with a fork lift using a gambrel is an ideal practice.
Aren't we discussing the subject of "loading" into a truck bed??
Because in that case if we are?
There better methods than the one you are showing in your picture.
Especially with a vehicle with a truck top fitted.
Where do the dogs sit with no truck top lol...Loading deer of any size into a chiller is a different application Tim.
Unloading from a pickup load bed with a fork lift using a gambrel is an ideal practice.
Aren't we discussing the subject of "loading" into a truck bed??
Because in that case if we are?
There better methods than the one you are showing in your picture.
Especially with a vehicle with a truck top fitted.
The pictures are of pickup's and canopy pickup's
...With my top it folds right back unlike all the others posted as they are on gas struts with them in the way...
I never take the heads off or feet as you have something to pull on and they glide in with no bother
Lifting large deer into pickup....
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