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The Farmi JL 601 is
a heavy duty skidding winch for demanding logging
operations where a professional moves large amounts
of wood yearly. Even very large trees can be
winched in with this powerful machine. The JL 601
has many unique features. The famous Farmi sensor,
coiler and brake system increases cable life and
user convenience. The chainsaw stand and the two
tool boxes are features the professionals
appreciate. The dozer blade also functions as a
butt plate when skidding. The JL 601 is build for
extreme dependability. The weight of the JL 601
describes a machine where nothing was compromised
for durability.
The clutch control
rope runs through a swivel on top of the winch. The
winch can therefore be operated any direction. This
is an important feature for the operator as he can
control the winch from a place where he can see the
load as he is pulling it in. Good vision will
enable the operator to prevent loads from hooking up
behind stumps and roots and also to reduce damage on
the remaining trees. This feature also enhances
operator safety and production. Without leaving the
tractor seat, one can release the load, drive out of
adverse conditions and winch the load in again.
When winching from the tractor seat, one must have a
protective screen installed between the winch and
the operator. The clutch enables the operator to
select any pull from zero to maximum pull of the
winch. The clutch will slip when the load is
heavier than the selected pull. This prevents
damage to the cable or winch even if the load gets
hooked behind a stump or root.
The clutch is warranted for 5
years in everyday use. The upper pulley has
a large diameter and a groove for the cable. This
prevents flattening of the cable thus extending
cable life. The pulley swivels which enables
pulling from either side. The pulley guides the
cable to the center of the coiler no matter from
which side the load is being pulled. For safety
reasons, (risk of tipping), pulls over 30 degrees to
the side must be avoided. Four logs can be winched
in and skidded out hooked to the cable. An
additional eight logs can be hooked up and skidded
out from the notches on the winch frame. The cable
coils better due to the improved design of the winch
drum. Even coiling is further improved by the
sensor roller which senses if the cable is moving in
or out. If, for example the cable is pulled out,
the sensor releases the drum brake and it is very
easy to pull the cable out. When the cable has been
pulled out, the sensor notes that the cable motion
has stopped and engages the drum brake. That stops
the drum from turning and prevents backlash and
tangle of the cable on the drum.
Both the clutch
and the drum lock are rope controlled. The
operator can stand safely to the side away from the
cable and the logs.
The winch frame
is 69 11/16" high. The high point of pull is very
beneficial as it creates down pressure on the winch
when winching. The down pressure pushes the blade
into the ground which anchors the winch and tractor
in place. The JL 601 can be hooked up to tractors
ranging from medium to big size. The frame is also
"thin" so the winch is close to the tractor. Large
net loads can therefore be skidded out as the weight
is close to the tractor. ROPS cab and front end
weights or front end loader is a must.
An unique
Farmi feature is the adjustable snatchblock on the
JL 601 model. The lower snachblock can be adjusted
up or down on a rail so optimal traction can be
transferred to the rear wheels on different size
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