Garrett 20 Skidder update

tantoy · November 22, 2015, 11:01:56 PM

Pretty much have it all finished. Just some pictures of me and the machine. Taking out a load of cotton wood.

kiko · November 22, 2015, 11:06:24 PM

Looks great... But you may need a little more head room!

terry f · November 22, 2015, 11:22:10 PM

WOW

lynde37avery · November 22, 2015, 11:22:52 PM

Looks like a picture from the 1960s or something.
Great job on the rebuild. Wanna do my timberjack one day?

Ron Scott · November 22, 2015, 11:30:43 PM

Well done!

beenthere · November 22, 2015, 11:52:41 PM

tantoy
Is this the culmination, so to speak, of the Garrett 20 thread started some while ago?
https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,73068.msg1104831.html#msg1104831

Seems would be good to tie them together.

Knocker of rocks · November 22, 2015, 11:52:50 PM

Awesome

ClarkF66 · November 23, 2015, 03:59:09 AM

Looks awesome

Greatest thing when you can start using a machine that has been restored almost to new condition.

thecfarm · November 23, 2015, 05:42:51 AM

Yes,a job well done. 8) 8)

David-L · November 23, 2015, 06:08:22 AM

Nice lookin skidder. Is that a block heater I see. congrats.

47sawdust · November 23, 2015, 06:18:44 AM

Tantoy,
Very nice job.How tall are you?Just to get a sense of the size of the skidder.

North River Energy · November 23, 2015, 07:56:55 AM

Excellent.

("Hey, does this skidder make my ______ look big?")

tantoy · November 23, 2015, 10:20:06 AM

Yes beenthere thanks for the link, I am standing about 6' 2" with boots and hat, I think most gypo loggers in the sixty's were a little shorter! And thanks for all the help along the way guys.

HiTech · November 23, 2015, 10:52:29 AM

Great job, looks really Professional. That little machine will still pull you a lot of wood. Enjoy the Fruits of your Labor.

dgdrls · November 23, 2015, 05:44:11 PM

That is a Dandy machine, Really well done!!
what does it have for a Power Plant??

Dan

Ed_K · November 23, 2015, 06:16:28 PM

That is one kool rebuild, enjoyed reading and watching your skidder rebirth.

sandersen · November 23, 2015, 06:30:14 PM

OUTSTANDING JOB! What a transformation...and to finally put the ole girl to work. Wow. Congratulations!

mad murdock · November 23, 2015, 07:06:42 PM

Very Nice!! Garrett was always good at putting a lot of HP in a small package

Puffergas · November 23, 2015, 07:31:52 PM

Wow, so sweet..!

lopet · November 23, 2015, 07:36:13 PM

You put a lot of time and effort in that little skidder. It's time to enjoy it now.

ga jones · November 24, 2015, 04:46:21 PM

Nice job!!

crazy4saws · November 25, 2015, 08:30:58 PM

Congratulations Tantoy! That model 20 restoration like fantastic, I know from what little Ive done so far that you have spent alot of time on it.

I like the offsetting the blade lift cylinder colors to the black. The stickers or stencil work looks good. I hope mine comes out that nicely but Im not holding my breath. I want to see it pull before investing money into the paint haha. Is that husky a 281 or 288? I have a 281xp and it never slows down. It puts my rebuilt 066 to shame, very nice saw.

If you get a chance post some pictures of it pulling!!

larry1 · November 25, 2015, 09:04:39 PM

Wow ! nice old iron , ready for another life -enjoy . Those are great machines for woodlots that you want to select cut . In fact a guy was hired to thine pine on a plantation with one ,so he wouldn't damage the other trees .