Moving Water Tanks

Water Tank Skidder

Here is another of Doug’s devices. The problem was how to get two 5000 gallon poly water tanks to the top of a hill where the old road had washed out. A tractor could climb the hill but couldn’t carry the bulky tanks. Doug’s a big fan of the old-time logging railroads, which used log skidders in the backwoods to move logs. Solution – take two 16-inch plastic pipes about 12 feet long left over from who-knows-what project, drill some holes and insert metal pipes between the pipes and anchor them together – instant light weight, slides easily tank skidder. Doug used the Kubota tractor to pull the sled up the hill with 1 tank at a time. Worked like a charm, no tracks or ground disturbance. Plus 2 people can hand load the sled onto a flat bed to go to other parts of the ranch. It is handy and cost nothing – thanks to the junk pile and a creative husband who, like me, tries very hard to avoid having to make a town trip for anything.

5000 Gallon Poly Water Tank