Old/Vintage Timberjacks - In my mind they are heaven

jlaco · July 20, 2011, 12:02:58 PM

Hey folks, i'm new to this forum so I'd just like to say how much I love old Timberjack skidders. 60s and 70s 225 and 230s to be precise. They are honestly one of my favourite things ever, and completely underrated. Those 353 detroits are SO nice sounding lol! :D WHat are your guys opinions on them? Also, Post your pictures of your old Skidders as well! I would love to see them

beenthere · July 20, 2011, 12:39:32 PM

Welcome
Post the pics of yours and tell us how you are using them.
Have you searched out the skidder pics on the forum?

mad murdock · July 20, 2011, 12:45:58 PM

Welcome to the Forestry Forum jlaco. Old skidders are great. Here is a pic of mine

jlaco · July 20, 2011, 07:49:53 PM

The one the owner of my resort has!

treefarmer87 · July 20, 2011, 08:05:12 PM

that is a nice setup

mad murdock · July 21, 2011, 11:09:30 AM

nice setup there jlaco. I like the log fork on the blade. Looks like a very useful add-on 8) 8)

Woodboogah · July 21, 2011, 04:21:28 PM

I like the log fork you got there. Looks handy.

scottvanhook · July 26, 2011, 10:42:20 PM

After several months, we'll have a 1972 225 TJ up and running soon! ;D

millwright · July 28, 2011, 08:14:23 PM

Got an old 225 and it is a great depenable machine.

CT Trapper · July 30, 2011, 09:33:52 PM

Very nice machines guys......jealous..

mog5858 · August 06, 2011, 12:02:45 PM

well a pic worth a 1000 words so what do i get for a video http://youtu.be/5HQU3MTLCHU hope to see more love old iron.

logman81 · August 06, 2011, 05:02:34 PM

Nice job on the old girl looks real good. looking forward to more vids! ;D

Maineloggerkid · August 11, 2011, 05:45:03 PM

I think when I finally wear my 540D out Im gonna look at a 230 or 240A

GeneH · August 20, 2011, 10:33:38 AM

I ran one of those babies back in the '80's. A 225D if I remember right. Loved the puzzled look everybody got when they saw all the levers and shifters (where's the steering wheel?) hahaha. Once we got the seal between the transfer case and brake where it would stay it had brakes too. Fairly essential here in the mountains. Really like the log grapple on yours.

treefarmer87 · August 20, 2011, 10:59:21 AM

If i didnt have a treefarmer, i would have a tj 225 or 230. i was on richardsmachinery.com yesterday and found a nice 230 factory DA grapple machine. i like the way the controls are in the cab, simple and right there.

http://www.richardsmachinery.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=37&Itemid=61

Bobus2003 · August 20, 2011, 12:16:23 PM

Quote from: treefarmer87 on August 20, 2011, 10:59:21 AM
If i didnt have a treefarmer, i would have a tj 225 or 230. i was on richardsmachinery.com yesterday and found a nice 230 factory DA grapple machine. i like the way the controls are in the cab, simple and right there.

http://www.richardsmachinery.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=37&Itemid=61

Good lookin old machine