How much horsepower does a jd 540b have and how much does a tree farmer c6f have I'am looking at buying one of these machines but I'am have a tough time figuring out which ones would be a better buy
I would lean toward the TreeFarmer, personal preference, parts are usually cheaper than JD parts.
The Deere is around 100 HP, it all depends what engine the C6 has (could be Deutz, cummins or detroit) but probably in the 125 HP range. Both are great machines!!
I'd think that fuel consumption between the 2 would be a bigger concern anymore? difference of 25 horsey's wouldn't make a real big gain in production at the end of the day. just my opinion...
I would want a C6, 4-53, 140 hp, stick shift or a C5-D, 3-53, 100 HP, stick shift, this is the best for all around use. Will run on 5 to 8 gals a day.
I personally wouldn't buy a JD, a break down could be over whelming, I've seen it first hand.
What year c6 if its 89 and up its a Franklin. If it has the Franklin power shift trans and a 6bt cummins it will like fuel.
The tree farmer has a Cummins......they're both in good shape and the same price but the 540b comes with new bear claw chains so this is a tuff decision for me because it's my first skidder and I have to pull the logs a good distance and I always see other loggers by me with both of these skidders
Deere is very expensive to repair. And very hard to work on. Tree farmer is cheap component machine. Simple to work on parts available at Franklin timberjack and aftermarket inc.
better get the c6 :) it has more power than the 540 and a cummins is a plus
thay are both good skidders but like every one said jd is money for parts and the bear paws its going to be veary ruff ride on frozen ground just my 2 cents good luck with what u buy
What did you end up getting?
Get the tree farmer, I have a c5d and it is a good machine. Mine has the 353 and is very good on fuel and easy to work on dependable and parts are cheap!
That sounds like it was a great choice then. I am looking at a 540b right now. But after talking with a few folks looking toward some timberjacks also
They are both good skidders. At the end of the day production would be about the same. If you are the type that takes care of his equipment then they will both last a long time. Then we have the macho breed and anything can happen with them. lol They normally have big repair bills or don't last long in the business. They are 100 to 130 hp range. Find a C5 with a Deutz (97 hp) and it will pull a good load and sip fuel doing it.