Magnum Carriage

Magnum LP Carriage

This Magnum Carriage line consists of simple, heavy duty tong dog carriages. Its so simple, you won't believe it! We know there are other tong-dog carriages out there, but rest assured, our tong dog design has been tweaked for performance that you won't find anywhere else. Available in setshaft (Magnum LT) for Hurdle sawmills, heavy duty setshaft (Magnum LS) for larger mills, or linear (Magnum LP) for large, custom mills, we have a Magnum carriage for any size mill.

This carriage works well with larger logs. Its simple design will produce for years to come with little maintenance. We believe the Magnum carriage design is hands down the best carriage design in the universe!

Carriages Available in Three Lengths

2 Knee

Magnum Carriage for cutting ties, pallet lumber, and custom products up to 12' in length. Very fast.

3 Knee

Magnum Carriage for cutting grade, ties, sending cants to resaw, or specialty products up to 16-18' in length. Very versatile.

4 Knee

Magnum Carriage for cutting mat material, long timbers, or other specialty products up to 30' in length.

Magnum LT

  • Fits on the Hurdle HeavyWeight Mill Package
  • Weight: approx 4500lbs
  • Tough 5 x 5 x 1/2" thick Tubular Steel Frame
  • 40" Knee Openings
  • Two position tong dog (air) system (29" opening) provides maximum holding performance while allowing easy maintenance
  • Top and bottom dog bits made from 4140 alloy steel
  • Replaceable T1 steel upper/lower dog tips
  • 3/8" headblock sidewalls
  • 3/4" Base wear plates (3/4" thick x 4" wide)
  • 1 15/16" diameter setshaft with roller chain driven knees (#100 chain) - The (Patent Pending) simplest, strongest knee drive system out there!
  • 2 1/2" axles - 48" track centers - 12" wheels
  • Large dial opening indicator shows knee position
  • Shock pads where trucks mount to frame
  • Ratchet Type cable tightener
  • Easily replaceable wear strips
  • Simple air valve (Mac Valves) arrangement with diagnostic lamps - requires only 2 valves per knee
  • Accurate hydraulic setworks - 3 setworks options
  • Variable Tapering capability
  • Hydraulic power obtained from Hurdle Automatic Sawmill


Magnum LS

  • Carriage weight: approx 6000lbs
  • Tough 6 x 6 x 1/2" Tubular Steel Frame
  • 40" Knee Openings
  • Two position tong dog (air) system (29" opening - 5 5/8" extended, 5/8" retracted) provides maximum holding performance while allowing easy maintenance
  • Replaceable T1 steel upper/lower dog tips
  • 3" two-position taper
  • 3/8" headblock sidewalls
  • 3/4" Base wear plates (3/4" thick x 4" wide)
  • 2 3/16" diameter setshaft with roller chain driven knees (double #80 chain) - The simplest, strongest dogging system out there!
  • 2 1/2" axles - 54" track centers - 12" wheels
  • Large dial opening indicator shows knee position
  • Shock pads where trucks mount to frame
  • Ratchet Type cable tightener
  • Easily replaceable synthetic wear strips
  • Simple air valve (Mac Valves) arrangement with diagnostic lamps
  • Accurate hydraulic setworks - 3 setworks options
  • 10gpm hydraulic power pack

Magnum LP

  • Carriage weight: approx 9000 - 18000lbs
  • Tough 8 x 8 x 5/8" Tubular Steel Frame
  • 42" or 48" Knee Openings
  • Standard or 17deg tilt
  • Two position tong dog (air) system (29" opening - 5 5/8" extended, 5/8" retracted) provides maximum holding performance while allowing easy maintenance
  • Replaceable T1 steel upper/lower dog tips
  • Linear Hydraulic Cylinders offer .001" resolution and infinite tapering
  • 3/4" headblock sidewalls, 1" bases
  • 3/4" Base wear plates (3/4" thick x 4" wide)
  • 2 3/4" 1045 steel axles - 60" track centers - 14" wheels
  • 3/4" thick machined 4140 knee face plates and base wear plates
  • Shock pads where trucks mount to frame
  • Ratchet Type cable tightener or Shotgun Drive bracket
  • Easily replaceable wrap-around synthetic wear strips
  • Simple air valve (Mac Valves) arrangement with diagnostic lamps
  • Automatic, adjustable lubrication system
  • 30GPM hydraulic power pack

Options

Cant Turners

Fastest, easiest way to turn logs - easy on carriage - one turner available per headblock

Hammer Dog

Double-bit Hammer Dog grips big logs from top and bottom

Extra Axles

Add an extra axle and wheels

Setworks

For setshaft models, choose NanoSet or ComputerSet. For linear carriages a variety of controls/scanners are available from multiple vendors.

Track Cleaners

Available for Magnum LP and LS. Built-in to Magnum LT.

Need More Information?

We are happy to answer questions, arrange mill visits, or arrange factory visits. Call us today! 901-877-6251