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Another Upgrade To the Skidding Operation.

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by amateur cutter, Jul 17, 2021.

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  1. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Even better with a mini gun and maybe a 70mm cannon for good measure
     
    buZZsaw BRAD, Jul 18, 2021
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  2. amateur cutter

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    Plan is to use it in difficult areas to skid on jobs. It'll run on soft ground better than the mini & that's enough winch to unstick it if necessary. I'll make sure everything works good & then put er to work.
     
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  3. Backwoods Savage

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    How is the speed on the winch Adam?
     
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  4. amateur cutter

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    It's pretty good, I don't know in fpm, but it has high low & reverse. In high it's pretty fast.
     
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    I'm holding out for an armored snowcat!

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    EODMSgt, Jul 19, 2021
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  6. Screwloose

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    Could have a waukesha in it.
    Man I'm jealous, first the skidder then the sweet ditch witch now this ?????
    Even with jealousy it couldn't have found a better home!!
     
    Screwloose, Jul 19, 2021
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  7. Canadian border VT

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    Screwloose is right the man has skills and Toys!!
     
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    Comparing photos, this looks like a model B (so a BG)? Tractordata says a Hercules engine, and says it is a 4-ton machine. Looks like fun!
     
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    Yep, you done gooder. That is a nice machine. Have fun and :ithappened:
     
    T.Jeff Veal, Jul 19, 2021
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  10. amateur cutter

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    Correct on both counts after I found the tag in the paperwork. BG model Serial # 6C6414. First issue is track pads. They are not available. I may end up with steel grousers.
     
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    This can add up quick!!
     
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