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

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    Chains might be needed, those tires are narrow, but the machine's not real heavy. It'll be at a GTG, it trailers really well. C'mon over anytime Dennis. I got the winch wired up & fluids changed & a few other small things. It pulls hard & strong. :dex:
    Yea, not a real speed demon, but she's a gut pounder LOL.
    Big hydro pump drives right off the rear of the crankshaft, motor drives each axle, no T-case. 3rd motor powers the pto winch which looks like it may have been off a small wrecker or similar application. I'll shoot some pics of it for ya Keith.
     
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    Sorry Jeff, but I don't you tube, but when Barcroftb , Armbru84 or Pallet Pete are around we'll try & get a video of it working.
     
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    Hey, can somebody get me a couple of the Two Idiots Logging stickers? Those would be the perfect bumper stickers for this thing.
    Calling cus_deluxe .
     
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    That’s redonculous! I love it:thumbs::rofl: :lol:
     
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    Great looking toy amateur cutter . Maybe you can start a new forum called the Firewood Equipment Hoarding Club! Enjoy it, but we want pics.
     
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    Hahaha, yep, I need some serious help, but it's a really fun hobby.
     
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    Ok Screwloose & the rest that may be interested. I put the Mini Skid up on the hoist & took a few pics. Here ya go.
     

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    Looks like its built like a tank. Ford 300 should be plenty of power!
     
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    That looks like fun.
     
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    We'll know a lot more tomorrow, I've got about 8 decent size Pine logs pushed into a pile with a dozer that I'm gonna pull out & buck. We'll see how it does.
     
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    Have fun and be safe. We want pics and video.
     
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    Pics for sure, video, probably not. I don't upload to the tube. I'll get someone to eventually though.
     
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    That looks awesome !!!! What is the purpose of the sprocket on the pinion shaft ?
     
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    I’m going with a delimber.. just drive up and down the log... ripping off limbs....:D
     
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    I don't know, kinda wondered that myself. Not sure if it was used as a spacer or if he intended to drive something off it. I'd like to find the builder & talk with him.
     
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    Hmmmmm........:rofl: :lol:.
     
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    OMG I love that thing. You suck!! :)
     
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    Well, I found a mini operator for the mini skidder. My grandson was over this afternoon, so we went & pulled a few logs. Here he is winching in some Cedar logs I use to stack my log lengths on before bucking. Pulled it like nothing was there.
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    That thing is adorable
     
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    Your grandson looks quite pleased with himself...great picture!
     
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