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    IMG_2350.jpg - Greetings from Northern MN

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    I use a Kawasaki mule. It can only handle 50 gallons at a time but with the right help it goes quick!
    16x20 sugar house
    2x3 mason evaporator
    Mule 610 sap hauler
    2016 - 2x3 Mason 50 buckets - 5 gallons
    2017 - 2x3 Mason 70 on 3/16, 15 buckets - 17 gallons

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pokegama Pointe View Post
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    How does that do in the snow? I mean the DEEP snow. I almost always have 2' or 2.5' of snow when the sap is flowing and often just can't get to my buckets. Right now, for example, after 3 Nor'easters in the past 12 days or so there is even too much snow for my snowmobile to get out into the sugarbush. I have a 2008 Arctic Cat 700 that I have been thinking about outfitting with tracks.
    16x24 Timber Frame Sugar House
    Mason 2x4 Evaporator
    90 trees on buckets

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigschuss View Post
    How does that do in the snow? I mean the DEEP snow. I almost always have 2' or 2.5' of snow when the sap is flowing and often just can't get to my buckets. Right now, for example, after 3 Nor'easters in the past 12 days or so there is even too much snow for my snowmobile to get out into the sugarbush. I have a 2008 Arctic Cat 700 that I have been thinking about outfitting with tracks.
    Hi Big- I’ve had it 2 years and, as hard as I’ve tried, have yet to get it stuck. Seriously, I’m not sure it can get stuck. If you’re looking for speed, this isn’t the right choice. 20-25 mph max -

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pokegama Pointe View Post
    Hi Big- I’ve had it 2 years and, as hard as I’ve tried, have yet to get it stuck. Seriously, I’m not sure it can get stuck. If you’re looking for speed, this isn’t the right choice. 20-25 mph max -
    Thanks Pokegama. Appreciate the input. Speed isn't something I need, so that wouldn't be a problem. Nice looking rig!
    16x24 Timber Frame Sugar House
    Mason 2x4 Evaporator
    90 trees on buckets

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    I only haul 40 gallons at a time. This is a 55 gallon drum. It works as I rarely have more than a foot of snow during syrup season..
    1960 - 1970s 70 taps on galvanized buckets with Dad and Grandpa.
    1970s - 1985 Acted crazy!
    1986 - 2005 20-30 buckets.
    2006- 2017 70 buckets and bags
    2017-2019 100 bags and buckets
    2020 Finally retired!!! 75 buckets, 50-75 on tubing. RO Bucket, New 12 X 16 Shack and a 42X42 flat pan.
    2021-Adding another 125 taps along with a second RO bucket.
    2022- Shooting for 350 taps, with 100 on lines.
    Lots of Family and Friends and dogs named Skyy and Nessy!

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    My sap hauler (89 Arctic Cat 440)with homebuilt sleigh on old downhill skis.
    Like a dogsled someone can stand on the back and help with the gathering.
    Can haul 8 6-7 gal jugs.
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    Backyard Sugarin' since 1991
    Concrete block wood burner
    24 taps on gallon jugs
    2' x 2' x 6" SS pan
    5 gal. SS steamer pan for preheating
    89 Arctic Cat Panther sap hauler

    Making a few gallons syrup most years.
    Maple Baked Beans
    Maple Oat Sourdough Bread
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