new skidder

treefarmer87 · March 26, 2012, 09:47:36 PM

well i finally get my new skidder. I found a immaculate c6. It is in perfect condition. It has a 453 turbo with 28lx26 tires and a can car 20 winch. I cant wait to post pics

barbender · March 27, 2012, 01:48:14 AM

I can't wait for you to post pics either ;D

Norm · March 27, 2012, 08:37:07 AM

Tease! :D

lumberjack48 · March 27, 2012, 11:13:03 AM

I'm glad you got what you've been looking for. That 453 will Raddle the woods.

treefarmer87 · March 27, 2012, 05:18:54 PM

it has the power and size that i have been wanting.

rfm7fxfox · March 28, 2012, 10:07:42 PM

Congratulations on the C6!! Too bad it has a can car winch... most horrible winch ive ever used, Our c5 has one on it, i hate it, rebuilt entire insides and still free spools like crap but pulls like a bear!! GOOD LUCK WITH THE NEW MACHINE TREEFARMER!

treefarmer87 · March 28, 2012, 10:42:55 PM

thanks do you like the gearmatic 19 better than the cancar 20? Is the cancar 20 sealed like a gearmatic 19 or unsealed like a 119

Meadows Miller · March 28, 2012, 11:17:49 PM

Gday

Congrats on the New Skidder ;) ;D 8) You have earned it Mate ;)

Regards Chris

treefarmer87 · March 29, 2012, 01:46:24 AM

thanks

dodgerd6b · March 29, 2012, 09:50:40 AM

I've got an old C6CD (1969) It used to have a Perkins 6-354 but I replaced it with a cummins 5.9, much quieter. Mine has a Carco model 100 for the winch. Seems like Treefarmer had all sorts of engine and winch combinations on their skidders, they are simple to work on and seem to last. If you subscibe to the Sawlog Bulletin I made the cover of the February 15 issue for its Old Iron section.

lumberjack48 · March 29, 2012, 02:09:16 PM

I used the 9, 19, 20 and the 119 gearmatic winch. I basically didn't see any difference in them, they ether pulled out hard or they free spooled. I liked it when it free spooled, easy on the back, shoulders and arms.

The Allen screw on top of the winch is supposed to control the free spool. For some reason it seems to be to short, put a longer bolt in place of the allen screw, should slow free spool down. You can change adjustments on the brake band all so, but once i got mine to free spool i wanted to leave good enough alone.
I rented a C6 one winter to help out. It had the Perkins 6 cylinder with a Allison, it was really different to run. The throttle pedal was on the left hand
side, the brake on the right, this worked good for decking, you could use the blade, brake and throttle all the same time. [that was a mouth full]

My S8 had the brake on the left side, throttle on right hand side, So if you've been running one or the other for awhile it got confusing. [Think about this]

treefarmer87 · March 29, 2012, 04:32:52 PM

its is set up like my c5 clutch on the left and the throttle and brake on the left

Woodhauler · March 29, 2012, 04:34:12 PM

Show us some pictures! We are waiting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! eh eh

lumberjack48 · March 29, 2012, 06:08:19 PM

treefarmer87 your saying its a straight stick ! I want to drive it, so i can see how bigg-a tree i can push over. :D

treefarmer87 · March 29, 2012, 11:20:00 PM

Yea i bet it has power. When i tried it out i pushed a big gum top no problem. I will post pics by this upcoming wed. I cant wait to get it. I am going to take it slow from now on, no need to rush. Ill take easily make 2 or 3 a day

semologger · March 31, 2012, 10:40:56 AM

were are the pics? come on we are waiting.

treefarmer87 · March 31, 2012, 01:24:23 PM

heres one from my phone. its kinda blurry

lumberjack48 · March 31, 2012, 02:55:18 PM

NICE!!!! One mean looking Machine, now pull the same loads that you were trying to pull with the C5. When i could pull 8, i took 6 for trouble free skidding.