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Started by MICKEY108, September 30, 2011, 02:25:36 AM

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MICKEY108

September 30, 2011, 02:25:36 AM
it is late 80s model i would like to know pro and cons of it looking at one to buy

Ohio_Bill

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September 30, 2011, 07:34:38 AM
Welcome, I had asked a similar question. I have been looking at one also. Look at post 1978 Cat 518
Bill
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mad murdock

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September 30, 2011, 09:05:57 AM
welcome to the Forestry Forum Mickey108.  I have never run a Cat skidder, but there are a lot of them around, and still working.
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Bobus2003

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October 01, 2011, 01:58:00 AM
I run a '91 at work, and that beast likes to drink the fuel.

logloper

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October 02, 2011, 03:49:52 PM
Had two, sold the cable skidder and kept the grapple skidder.Have ran Tmberjack and Deere, prefer the Cat. They all break, and Cat will have you parts next day.The fuel they drink is made up in production. Check the center pins and oscillating hitch. These are expensive and labor intensive to repair. Air brake system is not good, you learn to deal with it. Not haveing a clutch is great, overall tough machines.Just finished putting a reconditioned Gearomatic 119 from Schaeffer Enterprises on it Friday. Should outlast the skidder. I hope.
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