Timberjack question

Timbercruiser · April 27, 2012, 09:20:38 PM

I am looking at a timberjack skidder. The guys says its a 205 or a 215 ?? Is there a way to run a serial number and check ? I cant figure how to upload a picture on here or I would. Has a new 353 detroit and a rebuilt winch. Good tires he wants $6000 for it ?? Seems like a smaller version of a 230 but how can I tell ??? The owner said it's a 1979 but did they make small skidders that late in the 70's ?? Any help would be great I could email pics if anyone can help cause I cant upload on here ??

Tramp Bushler · April 27, 2012, 10:11:19 PM

I'm sorry I don't know the difference between the 2 . But from what I've gathered the 205 and 208 were smaller than the 225/230 .
I'll send u a pm .

bushmechanic · April 28, 2012, 06:25:59 AM

If it has a 353 Detroit then it is most likely a 208D.The 205 had a Ford 220 engine in it and the 215 had a 4.236 Perkins engine.All three had the smaller 8 bolt rims,but the 215 had the larger planetarys like the 230D with the small rim.The 208D looks identical to the 230D only for the rear ends,same engine/transmission/transfer case/winch/etc.Someone may have dropped a 353 into a 215 as I have done this myself.I think they made the 240 right up into the 90's.Good luck in your decision.

marinsisovic · April 28, 2012, 06:54:01 AM

I have the same question what's the difference between 208 and 225 in: frame size, rearends etc.... i know that 230 and 240 are the same except bigger engine in 240.... I have a 240 and I was always wondering wich TJ model is the smaller and tightest but strong enough to work with.

Timbercruiser · April 28, 2012, 09:05:30 AM

Im pretty sure it has Eaton diffs and planitarys in it. It has no screen around the cabin ecept on the vary back. Im not sure of the year but its seems older than what he is saying. The machine was his dads and he passed away and i dont think he really knows much about it.

Tramp Bushler · April 28, 2012, 08:12:25 PM

Hopefully here are the pics

Tramp Bushler · April 28, 2012, 08:18:23 PM

Try again.

Tramp Bushler · April 28, 2012, 08:20:26 PM

Tramp Bushler · April 28, 2012, 08:25:50 PM

These preceeding pics are Timber Cruisers . Sorry it took me so long to post them , I had to go and mobe my Duce+ half home from the brush .. I think there is 1 more pic , I go hunt for it .

Great lookin skidder by the way !! 8)