Timberjack Skidders - 225 vs 230?

[jlaco]

I've been doing alot of research on TB skidders.. Thinking of getting another one. I love my 230 to death. BUT i was wondering what the main differences between 225 and 230's are. I'm honestly good to go as long as it has lever steering and a 353 detroit. Im looking into definately getting a 70's model.. No newer. Old skidders are some of the prettiest things ever

[Jasperfield]

I have a '65 TJ 230. It is remarkably smaller than the 230s of (at least) the late '70s and certainly smaller than those of the '80s.

As well, it is smaller than the 225s and I believe it's smaller than the 208s.

It has a Detroit 353 engine.

[timbuck2]

Best small TJ ever was early 80's E series,   they made a 225 Super E, very rare.   208E same thing smaller axels, no blower.  Had the good t-case with rev. (no more 2 stick) and good brakes (after they got sued a few times).

[lynde37avery]

we got a 78 230d and an 81 230 super E. the super has like a 240 front end. bigger. both eaton machines. but i heard the 225 is same as a 230 just slightly longer. id like to know the difference too.

[Ken]

My 1981 225E has got to be the toughest machine ever built.  Same power plant and running gear as the 230's but 6 inches narrower.  I am running 16.9 x 30 tires so the machine is very easy to get in and out of.  We are using the machine now in a partial cut application pulling full tree to a landing where we are processing.  We are pulling about 2/3 of a cord every twitch and making several trips/hour on a short skid.  This is one machine I am sure to have for many years to come.