First Skidder

MoosebrookLogger · February 18, 2012, 02:02:31 PM

Hey everyone, I've been reading and watching the forum for a while now but this is my first post. I'm wondering if anyone knows of any working, inexpensive skidders for sale in Maine. I've been looking at both craigslist and uncle henry's and haven't been able to find much. Mostly looking for a tj although I would consider anything. I've ran both a 440d and 540b deere and love them and would consider either if the price is good. Thanks

JDeere · February 18, 2012, 02:17:32 PM

You might check with Ronnie (can't remember his last name) down in Waldoboro. He buys and sells used skidders. His number is: 207-542-3578. Good Luck!

thecfarm · February 18, 2012, 08:10:32 PM

MoosebrookLogger,Just want to welcome you to the forum. Is this for your own use or trying to make some money with it?

mad murdock · February 19, 2012, 04:23:13 AM

Welcome to the forestry forum moosebrooklogger. You can broaden your search on Craigslist at allofcraigslist.org
There is a machine somewhere just waiting for you to find it, I'm sure.

MoosebrookLogger · February 19, 2012, 10:29:11 AM

I'm looking for a machine that may need a little work but nothing too major. I'm looking to cut maybe a load or two a week on nights and weekends with it. I've been leaning towards a timberjack because I know their reputation as being tough and fairly easy to work on. Also they are priced much lower than a deere.

Maine372 · February 19, 2012, 11:56:06 AM

theres a 225 TJ in lavant on CL. where the heck is ludlow?

MoosebrookLogger · February 19, 2012, 12:22:21 PM

Ha ha I get that a lot. Its right beside Houlton. As far north as you can go on I 95.

Okrafarmer · February 19, 2012, 12:27:55 PM

Just be careful about those nights and weekends. Easy to make mistakes in the dark....

Maine372 · February 19, 2012, 05:30:11 PM

oh yeah, i got some buddies in lineus. ive even eaten at grammies country inn, have the coffee mug to prove it.

if you can find a local cable skidder logger and him. alot of those guys have parts machines tucked behind a barn somwhere, or know who does.

rick f · February 19, 2012, 06:14:52 PM

Welcome Moosebrookelogger,
I think about everbody is looking for that same machine :D. My buddy is watching everywhere for a machine in the 7-10 thousand dollar range just to use in the winter for firewood and alittle pulp.

Good luck in your search.

Bobus2003 · February 19, 2012, 06:29:02 PM

If you guys wern't so far away.. I know of a couple Deeres for sale (440 & 540)

Maine372 · February 19, 2012, 07:27:52 PM

theres also kijiji on the otherside of the boarder. kijiji.com has listings fron newbrunswick. i dont know what the hassle getting a machine across the boarder would be.

Jasperfield · March 05, 2012, 07:42:01 PM

MoosebrookLogger,

Take a look at my TJ 230, posted last week, in the For Sale section of the forum.

I know you're in Maine, but I could help you with freight.

Jasperfield

Ken · March 05, 2012, 08:18:32 PM

There are quite a few listed on the kijiji new brunswick website. It also appears that there are a number available in this area of central NB for $10-18000. I don't suspect it would be very hard to get one back across the border.

HiTech · March 05, 2012, 09:55:08 PM

Welcome to the forum MoosebrookLogger. 1979 Timberjack 208D, 353 detroit, excellent tires, everything works or so the ad says. $12,000 Located in Lowville, New York. 315-376-7575 Just see the ad and see you are looking so I thought I would tell you about it. Good luck in your search. A guy in this area does trucking, he went to Minnesota to get my skidder for me. Terry O'Shaughnessy, 315-771-4399.

Okrafarmer · March 05, 2012, 10:04:45 PM

Quote from: Ken on March 05, 2012, 08:18:32 PM
There are quite a few listed on the kijiji new brunswick website. It also appears that there are a number available in this area of central NB for $10-18000. I don't suspect it would be very hard to get one back across the border.

I was going to give a suggestion, trying to be funny, but I guess I won't. :

mad murdock · March 05, 2012, 11:36:16 PM

Jasperfield, I bet he'd to for it if you throw in a box of grits with the purchase :D

Okrafarmer · March 05, 2012, 11:47:03 PM

Grits work pretty good for traction, if you can't afford tire chains.

Jasperfield · March 06, 2012, 12:23:48 AM

I can sure do that!

snowstorm · March 06, 2012, 07:27:36 AM

Quote from: MoosebrookLogger on February 19, 2012, 10:29:11 AM
I'm looking for a machine that may need a little work but nothing too major. I'm looking to cut maybe a load or two a week on nights and weekends with it. I've been leaning towards a timberjack because I know their reputation as being tough and fairly easy to work on. Also they are priced much lower than a deere.

i might know of a jd in your price range in maine