timberjack 240A

missouri_logger · December 25, 2008, 12:15:30 AM

i was offered a chance to buy a 240 a timberjack cable skidder with a detroit engine and a manual 4 speed tranny 80s model skidder would like any advice possible on the skidder any good or bad would like to know what you all think thanks 8)

missouri_logger · December 27, 2008, 08:40:18 AM

am i the only one who has found one of these :'(

Maineloggerkid · December 27, 2008, 01:46:20 PM

My freind runs one, and it is a nice machine. They are fairly powerful, and are usually cheap. Just check the normal things that you would on any skidder, and always run it before you buy it.

capt n cutz · December 28, 2008, 01:47:45 AM

Screaming Detroit, they r loud! What's the price tag? 18" or 23" tires?

missouri_logger · December 28, 2008, 02:22:13 AM

23 inch tires and 10000 is starting price 8)

MaineLogger · December 28, 2008, 06:25:28 AM

Is it in the woods running now?If it has been sitting check the brakes and winch,If it's a Gearmatic winch they tend to pull out hard after sitting but will loosen up after some use.
Check the cradle and center pins too.
Even if it needs a few things 10k is a good deal.
IMO 200 series Timberjacks are the best cable skidders ever built.

missouri_logger · December 28, 2008, 11:04:10 PM

yes its runnin now the winch works great and brakes are good also it is a gearmatic winch too is that a good thing

MaineLogger · December 29, 2008, 05:20:46 AM

I've had good luck with them.This 240 sounds like a good deal to me.If it was in Maine it would already be sold. ;)

Kodiakmac · December 30, 2008, 06:02:31 PM

I agree with MaineLogger: 200 series TJs are the best cable skidders ever built...and this is from a guy who is running a JD!

However, there is no way a 240 in decent shape would go for $10K USD on this side of the '45'. All I can say is, Check 'er out b'ye!

Tombstone · December 30, 2008, 07:52:50 PM

10 g is a good price. I started out on a 240, and it was a great machine even when it was tired, so if this thing looks okay and operates well go for it!

semologger · December 30, 2008, 08:38:38 PM

What part of Mo you from? Welcome abroard the forum. Ive seen lots of 240s but never ran one of them.

missouri_logger · December 30, 2008, 09:57:32 PM

i am about and hour south of kansas city out in the country buy the kansas missouri line thanks

missouri_logger · December 30, 2008, 10:00:13 PM

yeah hey semologger i looked at your piks what size of skidder you running the it looks like a timberjack 200 series but with a grapple fill me in i would like to put a grpple on my 240 if possible thanks

semologger · December 31, 2008, 09:25:23 AM

We was running a 450 Timber jack. We have a 648E Deere now It will blow the TJ away. There are ways of putting grapples on cable rigs we put one on a C5C Treefarmer. But if you are looking for a grapple skidder you can still get one for the price you are looking at. I sold my TJ in the pitchure for around 7,000. Sometimes you can find good deals. I got one for my John deeere

stonebroke · December 31, 2008, 09:43:32 AM

I think they offered 240s with grapples.

Stonebroke

Hans 1 · December 31, 2008, 11:07:28 PM

To all of those using TJ skidders in the midwest who could be recomended for parts. I am still looking for a t case for an older 225. Any help is apprecaited . I am located in southern iowa.

semologger · December 31, 2008, 11:45:59 PM

There is a place called schaefer enterprises thats a forestry junkyard they ship all over. http://www.sewlparts.com/default.aspx this is the web site. They are located in wolf lake il. They have always done me right on parts. They do have 225 parts.

Hans 1 · January 01, 2009, 09:49:03 AM

Thanks semologger i will call them tomarrow. Have a great new year.

capt n cutz · January 19, 2009, 10:07:55 PM

Quote from: missouri_logger on December 28, 2008, 02:22:13 AM
23 inch tires and 10000 is starting price 8)

So, do you own it yet? Seems to be a good deal!

missouri_logger · January 20, 2009, 08:44:53 AM

yep i won it and it runs perfect

Ironman · January 21, 2009, 02:38:29 PM

Missouri Logger,

You are near where I was born, in Springfield (actually in Brighton). My last name is Sewell. My dad was born in KC MO and growing up some of the locals used to call the farmland near Brighton where we lived 'Sewell County'.

I actually met a guy here in Columbia and when I told him my name he said, "You must be from Springfield MO."

I hope all is well there.

timberjackpa · February 09, 2009, 09:38:31 AM

If that TJ is In good shape i feel its worth 20000 usd I think you have the best set-up 4-53 detroit gear-a-matic 19. its a fuel sipper!!

missouri_logger · February 09, 2009, 09:43:15 PM

yes its in really good shape i have been using it 6 weeks strait trying to get redy for the rainy season and its never let me down yet knok on wood alls its used is fuel but it sure does work good