Timberjack 230D looking for info

thecfarm · January 07, 2014, 11:43:08 AM

Lets see some behind it.

logman81 · January 07, 2014, 02:01:03 PM

I'll get some pics pulling logs soon still learning the machine.

brendonv · January 07, 2014, 03:40:54 PM

Looks good.

What kind of building is that?

mad murdock · January 07, 2014, 03:45:22 PM

Quote from: brendonv on January 07, 2014, 03:40:54 PM
Looks good.

What kind of building is that?

If I was a betting man, I would say it was an old quonset hut, with plenty of insulation! Nice looking machine LM81! Looks like it is set up for choker chains? You like those better than cable chokers?

logman81 · January 07, 2014, 05:14:59 PM

Thanks guys it's a steel building, one of the ones that go to get her like a giant erector set. My father and I put it up in two weekends.

logman81 · January 10, 2014, 03:41:49 PM

It's almost ready to go to the wood lot and pull some wood. Just have to replace oil pan gasket and it should be set.

logman81 · January 22, 2014, 10:59:48 AM

Good news! The chains I ordered have been shipped and I should see them in a day or two!

Alcranb · January 22, 2014, 01:00:04 PM

Just in time ;D get much snow down there? About a foot here but about as fluffy as I've ever seen, but COLD!!!

logman81 · January 22, 2014, 01:48:38 PM

We got about 6", but is very cold as well

logman81 · January 22, 2014, 10:45:16 PM

Got the new chains today, I put them on tonight and I'll be running them in tomorrow then it's off to finish up the currant job. Just in time cause I'm locking in more wood lots every week.

logman81 · January 23, 2014, 10:47:11 AM

Here it is all chained up!

Timbercruiser · January 23, 2014, 11:31:23 AM

Are you sure thats eaton rear ends ?? If I had to bet I would say its a rockwell rear ends. There ok you can still get all the brass pins and stuff still. I have a 1981 230 super E. Its a really good machine has all eaton stuff on it. Looks good hope its a good skidder for you anyway. Take care >:(

logman81 · January 23, 2014, 11:53:30 AM

Yes they are rock wells the bigger ones.

Timbercruiser · January 23, 2014, 02:05:46 PM

Be gentle with those rockwells thats all. Dont use it as a bull dozer and watch if you run a log over and one wheel slams down over the log. Some guys said they are fine others hated them. Just feel it out you'll be ok. Good luck

logman81 · January 23, 2014, 02:19:38 PM

Ya I don't run my machines like that, I'm only cutting firewood mostly so it will be babied.

mad murdock · January 23, 2014, 02:48:15 PM

Nice job on the TJ LM81, that is a fine looking specimen you got there!! 8) 8) :new_year:

logman81 · January 23, 2014, 04:23:06 PM

Thanks I'm not done with it yet still have to make a few minor repairs but they can be put off till spring, it's got to start making $ for me.

beenthere · January 27, 2014, 04:16:09 PM

logman
Are you pulling wood out with the TJ now? Any pics? Is it working ok as is?

logman81 · January 27, 2014, 04:24:43 PM

No still not at the job yet, still trying to get the brake on the winch adjusted. Pulled some pine logs today and it was not holding as well as it should so I have to adjust it more on the brake cyl. I'm still not sure if I'm going to keep it. As I found a forwarder in the area for sale. I like timberjack but I uncertain of it.