Hello everyone! In this article, I will list my Top 10 Forestry mods for Farming Simulator 17. This list, obviously can't cover all the great mods out there, so I have thought about some essential mods that I just couldn't live without (or at least would have a hard time doing without) on FS17.
This top 10 list is my opinion and there are likely mods out there that I have not used yet or don't know about yet. I do try to check the mod sites, nearly daily to look for new mods.
So, let's get to it.
I have ranked my Top 10 forestry mods starting with some "nice to haves". Links to these mods will be made if available. Some of these mods you must "Like" a Facebook page to gain access to them. I recommend doing that anyway if you Facebook to show support for the mod creators and to have access to past and future mods.
10. Bumper Winch. I honestly have not had a chance to check this mod out yet as it was just released yesterday, I believe. I had to add it to the list, because sometimes you might be on some steep terrain and a tree will get away from you. This mod allows you to hook onto a tree and winch it back up the hill. Give it a try and see what you think.
9. Crane Loader by FDR Logging There is nothing better than pulling up to the sawmill and hopping in this crane loader and being able to offload the entire load of logs in one grab. Enough said. Go check it out!
8. AHWI FM700 Stump Grinder What to do with all those stumps left behind? They just get in the way, your tractor gets stuck on them, and they are a real pain! Grind them up! This is a great mod for forestry.
7. Logging Trailers by FDR Logging I have tried several different logging trailer mods and I keep using the ones by FDR Logging. You have to transport the logs somehow and these trailers are really good.
6. Bruks Wood Chipper I did not like this mod at first, but if you only use it to chip up wood, it works pretty good. In fact, I use it now on every forestry map I play. Just turn it on, lower the head, and drive to the wood to chip it up. You can pull a trailer behind your tractor to collect the chips, but I find it easier to not have the trailer and then offload the chips to a trailer later. Great mod for cleaning up your logging site, but not losing some money by collecting the chips to sell later.
5. Kenworth T800 Log Truck by SeriousMods SeriousMods puts out some QUALITY mods for Farming Simulator 17 as you will see further down this list. The Kenworth T800 and Western Star trucks he put out blew me away with the level of detail. Due to the level of detail, this log truck is my favorite.
4. Woodchip Storage Facility This placeable mod is very nice. It will allow you to store up to 1,000,000 liters of woodchips and load a trailer as needed. At night, it has lights that come on, which is a nice touch. Highly recommended if you want to wait for the prices to go up at the sawmill and quickly deliver a LOT of woodchips.
3. Tigercat Grapple Loader (search Cabs Modding on Facebook if the link doesn't take you there) This is hands down my favorite grapple loader for FS17. This is a quality mod made by Cabs Modding, who has put out several great mods. Like his Facebook group to download several great forestry mods.
2. John Deere 748H Skidder Here is another that I have not used much yet. The reason I ranked it so high is based on how it performed for Farming Simulator 15. I really liked this skidder in FS15 and I just know it will perform the same in FS17. This is one I might be revising if I find it's not up to par, but I had to rank it high. Give it try and see what you think.
1. The Interior map by SeriousMods SeriousMods really outdid himself on this forestry map. I continue to be blown away by the detail, roads, sawmill, etc on this map. It is a challenging map as well. You have to be a pretty good log truck driver to navigate some of these twisting roads. As far as forestry-only maps go, this is high on my list.
Friday, May 5, 2017
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Guide to Forestry Maps on Farming Simulator 17
Hello everyone! I thought I would try and do a run down of the forestry maps available for Farming Simulator 17. There are quite a few out there now that are forestry specific.
If you have been around the Farming Simulator games for a while now, you are probably familiar with FDR Logging. Jordan with FDR Logging has been making mods and maps for the Farming Simulator games for a while now and has produced some quality stuff. So we will begin by looking at the FDR Maps. *Note: I'm doing this list from memory, so I apologize if I've left something obvious out or gotten something out of order.
First up for Farming Simulator 17, FDR Logging came out with Pacific Inlet. Pacific Inlet is a really cool map that features really two different types of logging, steep mountainous terrain and swampy, lowland terrain. I started playing this map soon after it came out and I'm still playing it, currently trying to log the entire map. Check out my latest video in this series, which came out today on YouTube.
FDR Logging, as of this writing, has put out several other forestry related maps. Including, Smokey Mountain, Emerald Valley, and Larken Springs.
All of the FDR Logging maps can be downloaded by visiting and registering at their forum page at http://fdrlogging.boards.net/
Next up in the list is a very nice map by SeriousMods called, The Interior. This is a challenging map with many forest roads that switch back up and down the mountains of Canada. There is a large sawmill area in the middle of the map with a crane to unload your logs. SeriousMods also puts out some nice vehicle mods. Check out the SeriousMods Facebook page.
Third on my list of forestry maps is Rockwood. This was one of my favorite maps to play forestry on in Farming Simulator 15. The creator of the map recently introduced it for FS17 and I have uploaded a few videos on YouTube logging on Rockwood. It is also a challenging map in that the forest roads are tight and lots of rough terrain. Check them out on Facebook.
Last on my list of the currently released "forestry only" maps is Ridge Crest. I have not played this map much and as of April 27, 2017, the creator is saying another update to this map is coming soon, so it's still being worked on. From what little I did play of V2, it is a nice map as well with lots of trees to cut. If you want to follow along on the progress, check out their Facebook page.
So, to summarize in a list form and in no particular order, here are my top "Forestry only" maps:
1. Pacific Inlet - FDR Logging
2. Smokey Mountain - FDR Logging
3. Emerald Valley - FDR Logging
4. Larken Springs - FDR Logging
5. The Interior - SeriousMods
6. Rockwood - Rockwood Logging
7. Ridge Crest - Ridge Crest Logging
Give these maps a try if you are into forestry on Farming Simulator 17!
If you have been around the Farming Simulator games for a while now, you are probably familiar with FDR Logging. Jordan with FDR Logging has been making mods and maps for the Farming Simulator games for a while now and has produced some quality stuff. So we will begin by looking at the FDR Maps. *Note: I'm doing this list from memory, so I apologize if I've left something obvious out or gotten something out of order.
First up for Farming Simulator 17, FDR Logging came out with Pacific Inlet. Pacific Inlet is a really cool map that features really two different types of logging, steep mountainous terrain and swampy, lowland terrain. I started playing this map soon after it came out and I'm still playing it, currently trying to log the entire map. Check out my latest video in this series, which came out today on YouTube.
FDR Logging, as of this writing, has put out several other forestry related maps. Including, Smokey Mountain, Emerald Valley, and Larken Springs.
All of the FDR Logging maps can be downloaded by visiting and registering at their forum page at http://fdrlogging.boards.net/
Next up in the list is a very nice map by SeriousMods called, The Interior. This is a challenging map with many forest roads that switch back up and down the mountains of Canada. There is a large sawmill area in the middle of the map with a crane to unload your logs. SeriousMods also puts out some nice vehicle mods. Check out the SeriousMods Facebook page.
Third on my list of forestry maps is Rockwood. This was one of my favorite maps to play forestry on in Farming Simulator 15. The creator of the map recently introduced it for FS17 and I have uploaded a few videos on YouTube logging on Rockwood. It is also a challenging map in that the forest roads are tight and lots of rough terrain. Check them out on Facebook.
Last on my list of the currently released "forestry only" maps is Ridge Crest. I have not played this map much and as of April 27, 2017, the creator is saying another update to this map is coming soon, so it's still being worked on. From what little I did play of V2, it is a nice map as well with lots of trees to cut. If you want to follow along on the progress, check out their Facebook page.
So, to summarize in a list form and in no particular order, here are my top "Forestry only" maps:
1. Pacific Inlet - FDR Logging
2. Smokey Mountain - FDR Logging
3. Emerald Valley - FDR Logging
4. Larken Springs - FDR Logging
5. The Interior - SeriousMods
6. Rockwood - Rockwood Logging
7. Ridge Crest - Ridge Crest Logging
Give these maps a try if you are into forestry on Farming Simulator 17!
Monday, April 17, 2017
Update on Pacific Inlet
Well, if you've been watching along on the YouTube channel, you have seen quite a bit of work done on Pacific Inlet. As of this writing, video 56 aired recently and we are on the 115th load of logs to the sawmill.
The areas in red hash are where we have logged completely or mostly logged. We are currently logging just to the East of #4 near the top of the map.
As you can see, we have a LONG way to go. In fact, I may be doing another high speed logging video to speed the process along. I really want to know how many loads of logs this map has!! We probably won't cut every tree on the map, but will come close.
To follow along with the process, check out the video series on YouTube. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights at 6pm Central, unless something comes up.
The areas in red hash are where we have logged completely or mostly logged. We are currently logging just to the East of #4 near the top of the map.
As you can see, we have a LONG way to go. In fact, I may be doing another high speed logging video to speed the process along. I really want to know how many loads of logs this map has!! We probably won't cut every tree on the map, but will come close.
To follow along with the process, check out the video series on YouTube. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights at 6pm Central, unless something comes up.
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