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thoughts on a tree farmer c5d

Started by rick f, February 18, 2011, 12:25:43 PM

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rick f

Buddy has found a c5d. This machine has sat for 16 years, not moved an inch.  It has 4 brand new tires( nubs still on the tread), looks like nothing has been robbed from it. hour meter says 1635 hours. it has sat so lond a 5' birch has grown up between the blade and nose of it.
The owner said it ran great when he parked it, but he thinks it will need a new moter now because it has sat so long. He thinks that the center pin is a little sloppy.

My buddy wants it to work on as a project and an extra skidder for us.

What is it worth and what kind of work is he looking at.

Thank you for your ideas.

I'd like to go get some pictures of it soon.
664 clark skidder
1- 562 husky
1- 254xp husky
1 - 268xp husky
1250 JD farm tractor with skid winch
5040 kubota farm tractor

Mark K

You never know motor might be all right if not seized. Tires might not be as good as you think if they have been sitting on dirt. Probably have to replace about every hose on it too. If it could be bought reasonable, might be a good project. What engine does it have Detriot or Duetz? 
Husky 372's-385's,576, 2100
Treefarmer C7D
Franklin 405
Belsaw m-14 sawmill

rick f

We don't know but think a 3-53. 3' of snow to wade through to get to it so we couldn't get around it to well.
664 clark skidder
1- 562 husky
1- 254xp husky
1 - 268xp husky
1250 JD farm tractor with skid winch
5040 kubota farm tractor

mad murdock

if got for the right price, definately would be a working machine!!
Turbosawmill M6 (now M8) Warrior Ultra liteweight, Granberg Alaskan III, lots of saws-gas powered and human powered :D

treefarmer87

im sure you can fix her up :) like mark k said the motor might be alright :)
1994 Ford L9000
2004 Tigercat 718
1998 Barko 225
1999 John Deere 748G
FEC 1550 slasher
CTR 314 Delimber
Sthil 461
Sthil 250

huskyxp

All about price ;) make sure you get her cheap enough that if she is toast you can scrap it and still get your money back  :) keep in mind you can likely find a good workin one for 8-12 thousand so dont over pay!(dont take long to burn up 15 000 when your buyin tires,hoses,motors etc)  good luck

Maine372

if you decide against it, PM me with its location!

thecfarm

16 years is a long time,might even be more like 20 years.The only thing I know is I would watch out for mice nests before cranking it over.I too feel the tires and really any thing rubber would be shot.Might sit there and idle fine,but a half cord of wood behind it will be a stain on things.I would suspect the fluids have leaked out of it too.It's all about the price.  ;D
Model 6020-20hp Manual Thomas bandsaw,TC40A 4wd 40 hp New Holland tractor, 450 Norse Winch, Heatmor 400 OWB,YCC 1978-79

saltydog

bought a pettibone with a mobark shear head. had sat at least 10 yrs. 10 gal of feul 20 gal hyd fluid a new battery .drove it out of the woods. if their forestry tires  and holding air there fine.watch the radiator hoses they rot quick. i would buy it if price is right.
Proud to be a self employed logger.just me my Treefarmer forwader Ford f600 truck 2186 Jonsereds 385 and 390 husky and several 372s a couple 2171s one 2156  one stihl 066  Hudson bandmill Farquhar 56"cat powered mill.and five kids one wife.

rick f

Thanks guys for the replys. The snow has settled some so maybe we can get in and get a few photo's of it and have a better look at it.
664 clark skidder
1- 562 husky
1- 254xp husky
1 - 268xp husky
1250 JD farm tractor with skid winch
5040 kubota farm tractor

muellerlogging

something to think about is if it sat that long it is 16 yrs newer than it really is. alot of wear and tear can go on a machine in that amount of time. i wouldnt be scared of it, hell its probaly better than one thats working cause it probaly not that wore out. i have a 240d timberjack havent used it much in the last 10 yrs the only thing that was wrong with that is it got some rust in the winch and wont quit pulling. ive been told it needs a good cleaning. my machine has brand new tires in excellent shape even though it wasnt used. im asking 12000 for mine.but it runs like a new one. good luck ;D

Stephen Alford

  Hey Rick how did you make out with the c5d.  Is getting a clean bill of sale a problem ? I suppose if you get it running the price would go up.   :-\
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rick f

Sorry but I haven't had a chance to get back in and get any pictures. The owner said to call back in a week  so my buddy will call him soon. If my buddy doesn't take it I might try to get ti and sell it, we'll see. :D
664 clark skidder
1- 562 husky
1- 254xp husky
1 - 268xp husky
1250 JD farm tractor with skid winch
5040 kubota farm tractor

Stephen Alford

  Sounds like a plan, we are all selling something to someone.   ;D
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treefarmer87

when i was working today, a man stopped and told me i had a nice skidder today... he said he had a good deal on a 89' franklin 170 grapple- brand new 453 turbo motor and 2 new tires, he said he doesnt need it anymore sounds like a decent deal for $6000
1994 Ford L9000
2004 Tigercat 718
1998 Barko 225
1999 John Deere 748G
FEC 1550 slasher
CTR 314 Delimber
Sthil 461
Sthil 250

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