How to Build a Solid Homemade ATV Log Skidder

I recently realized that building a homemade atv log skidder was the only way I was going to get those fallen oaks out of my back woodlot without destroying my quad's transmission or tearing up the forest floor. If you've ever tried to drag a full-sized green log behind an ATV using nothing but a chain and a prayer, you know exactly what I'm talking about. The front of the log digs into the dirt, acts like an anchor, and turns a simple chore into a nightmare of spinning tires and smoking belts. ...

February 22, 2026 · 7 min · Nicolena Halpern