Which is better the 648D or the skidder?

Which is better the 648D or the skidder?

Let me tell you; The 648D is about 50x the skidder. And it fits through every trail I made with the twig farmer…steers about 60000% better. I will never own another cable machine, ever. If it don’t have a grapple on back, I don’t want it. Naturally, a winch on the grapple is a good idea. I will be adding one to this JD soon.

How big of a load can a skidder pull?

Plus they are great on fuel, mine will drag 12-15 loads on 60 gallons. but thats only because it has the wr10 axles, my 450 single arch has the higher gear ratio and will pull 15-20 loads on 60 gallons. and my loads are usually 25-33 tons. If you get the chance try one out. they are fine machines, and are under rated on the internet.

Can a Timberjack skidder fit a 3-53?

If you get the chance try one out. they are fine machines, and are under rated on the internet. You mentioned buying a used 3-53 that was reveresed and therefore wouldn’t fit your Timberjack 200 series skidder.

How long does it take to rebuild a skidder?

I set the hand throttle to 1/4 or so, and add power to suit with my left foot. Never use the “clutch” either. Just the shifter. Works really well after you understand the setup. In the rough terrain I am on at the moment, I move a load + of hardwood (firewood and some logs) on about 6 gallons. About 7 hours total run time.

What should I trade my Clark 664 skidder for?

In my dream world I would sell my Clark 664 skidder and trade it for a Cat 518 or 525 cable machine and make the 240 my spare machine and the one I use to pull trucks in and out with. I want a machine with a dealer that stocks parts and does not have 10 different models they stock parts for and none of them mine.

Can You reverse a Timberjack 200 series skidder?

You mentioned buying a used 3-53 that was reveresed and therefore wouldn’t fit your Timberjack 200 series skidder. As I understand one of the benefits of the DD 3-53 was the ability to reverse it …. using the same parts. ie turn the head 180 degrees, and relocate the blower and manifolds.

What was the problem with the skidder rebuild?

The bushings were in at a slight angle and we had to put it together and then take it apart a couple of times to get a perfect fit so there would be no pressure on the pins when it went together. Leroy ran into another problem with the blade this week, he was hoping for more progress but Murphy’s Law always works.

How long does it take to run a skidder?

In the rough terrain I am on at the moment, I move a load + of hardwood (firewood and some logs) on about 6 gallons. About 7 hours total run time. Miserable going, steeper than usual and rocks the size of your couch. Mind you, this is chainsaw select cutting, not bunched wood.