jaoneill
Feeling the Heat
If you are handy with welding, making a skidding arch is nice option http://www.baileysonline.com/Forest...ATV-Skidding-Arches/LogRite-Fetching-Arch.axd
It get most of the wood off the ground except for the butt end and makes hauling a lot safer as the front butt is up off the ground so its far less likely to get caught on something. My brother has a similar rig and its surprising the size of the log he can haul.
This was to be my suggestion as well. I have often thought of making a larger version to use behind the little tractor you see in my sig. It doesn't have a 3- point hitch but is small, fun to use, and awfully handy in the woods.