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I bought a new skidder! Man do I need my head examined.

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  1. amateur cutter

    amateur cutter

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    I really need to stop buying equipment, but I just couldn't stop myself. My Farmall M with the hydraulic winch works really well for skidding/decking logs, but sometimes it's just too big. Got on CL last night after doing a tree job for my Aunt & her neighbor & found this Mini Skidder. Called, yep still available, hooked the equipment trailer up & you know what happened.
    Pretty well built & thought out little machine, everything works & it runs decent. Add another piece to the equipment I don't need but is really cool list.:loco: :crazy: 20190527_150827.jpg 20190527_150815.jpg 20190527_150801.jpg 20190527_150749.jpg
     
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    :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:....


    Nice grab... that thing looks cool as heck... cant wait to see it in action...:dex:
     
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  3. bear 1998

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    What make is it? Or is it home made?
     
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  4. amateur cutter

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    Home brewed by a guy in Holland according to the seller. He had his head screwed on straight when he built it. Well thought out. All hydro powered by a Ford 300 industrial. Rear axle articulates for steering. 4 wheel drive on 2 Ford 9" axles that were shortened. 3 speed reversible winch run off a separate motor. Can't wait to try her out.
     
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    reminds me of a swamp buggy, cool little find.
     
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  6. bear 1998

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    That is really neat......gotta have some pics in action...:yes:
     
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    I bet that will increase your productivity.. If not.. your fun level has got to go up a lot!!
     
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    Shweeet! :thumbs: Cant wait for live action pics!
     
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    This thing needs a video! Very interesting
     
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    Nice! And it's small enough to fit down some pretty tight trails.
     
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    Bad azz Adam! Can't wait to try it out! :rofl: :lol:
     
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  12. amateur cutter

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    Should be ready by the weekend. We can take her out for a spin!
     
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    That’s going to be a great machine Adam. Congrats


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    You realize your now required to:

    A. Go to walt this fall

    And

    B. Bring that machine with
     
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    That's pretty cool, I bet it's a hoot to run.
     
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    That's the plan for sure. :thumbs: I'll tell ya it gets some looks on the trailer lol.
     
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    Sweet machine. And bring it to Dennis's GTG next year, play in the swamp or a certain other property...:whistle::whistle::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:.
    Do an action video....
     
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    Sweet! Do you think you'll need tire chains for muddy areas? I'd hope not being 4wd. I just might have to find the time to come for another visit soon!
     
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    I think you could charge a fee for rides on it..:)
     
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    I'd like to see some pictures of it's construction !! You said that it was a hydro with 4 wheel drive, is the drive motor mounted on the transfer case ? Always loved 7 bearing 6's, very durable.
     
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