Thinking about a small forestry trailer for steep ground

[Noah Smith]

I'm looking for a compact trailer for moving firewood and smaller logs from some fairly steep woodland.
It would be pulled by a 45hp tractor, so I don't want anything too large or heavy, but I still need something stable and capable on uneven ground.
I'm currently considering an articulated trailer and would be interested to hear from anyone using something similar. How well do they handle side slopes, rough terrain, and tight spaces in the woods?
Any recommendations or things I should look out for before buying?

 

[MountainTrapper]

I'm looking for a compact trailer for moving firewood and smaller logs from some fairly steep woodland.
It would be pulled by a 45hp tractor, so I don't want anything too large or heavy, but I still need something stable and capable on uneven ground.
I'm currently considering an articulated trailer and would be interested to hear from anyone using something similar. How well do they handle side slopes, rough terrain, and tight spaces in the woods?
Any recommendations or things I should look out for before buying?

Way back when I was logging with horses I built a logging arch that had 4 wheels, two on each side that were independent of each other. It would pick up the end of the log making it easier on the horses. When I was skidding on steep ground I would chain two or more logs end to end. That seemed to keep the logs from rolling down hill.
Now days I have a 75 hp tractor. I'd be very careful of using it on any steep ground. I've already rolled it on its side once, and had it close to tipping over on many occasions.

 

[m1west]

Side hilling on anything is a sketchy proposition.