Looking for a log loader

[junkstang]

I am looking for a log loader to use with my 440 skidder (which I have had great luck with after consulting this site) on a sunny or frozen Saturday farm logging operation.  I found an old gas powered 580 case forklift about 10 miles from my house.  It runs and operates as it should and the brakes work.  The only rig that I notice on the machine was a bungie strap on the shuttle shift level, and I can't remember now if it was applying pressure to the forward or reverse position.  It was used by a construction company and has been setting in a shed for a few years because they bought a more modern machine.  The owner said to get it moved he would sell for $2000.00.  Will this machine load logs on my 1974 C60 farm truck with 5 foot standards.  I have been using a large 4x4 farm tractor, but the farm tractor is valuable and I also use it all the time in my farming operation and can not afford to tear it up doing alittle part time logging.  Any advise is welcome.

Thanks Junkstang

[gunracer1]

my buddie has one older than that, mid 60s would be my guess, it will lift 3k 20 feet or so. look for a data tag on it, but it should handle logs just fine.

[treefarmer87]

you shouldnt have any trouble with it loading logs. i know what you mean about using a tractor. i used a tractor when i started, so i bought a skidder so i woulnt tear it up. how do you like that c 60?

[Ironwood]

I have several leads on smallest to mid sized leaders I,ll pm you with some info.

Ironwood