The Thing

The plaque says it's dedicated to the Pioneer's of Maleny and district, but it doesn't say exactly what it is. It may look like a gun, but it's not, and it has hooks on it for cables, I have no idea what to make of it.

I like the big disk wheels though.

EDIT - MYSTERY SOLVED VIA EMAIL (thanks Jeff!):

"The thing" in WA at least is called a "Whim" and is towed behind a bulldozer to tow logs logs out of the bush. I think the log is winched up under the arm to prevent the end digging in.


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