[AT] skidding logs with a tractor is a dangerous business

[John Hall]

 We've got a boom for our 4020--it was actually built in the 60's for a 
3010. Never had any problems skidding logs/trees but we tend to drive with 
the knowledge that wheel stands are inevitable. We generally keep one hand 
on the lift so when one starts we can drop the log. Maneuvering in the woods 
where snag possiblities are greater require quite a bit of patience as well.

 All this sounds good, but in the blink of an eye a seemingly safe situation 
can go bad.

John Hall