Any info on TJ 1210 forwarder

[mbennett184]

Hey guys I'm new on here and never owned a forwarder. Found what I think is a good deal on a 1995 timberjack 1210. Any info someone has on this model would be really appreciated. Thanks

[bushmechanic]

 I would stay away from that model of forwarder if I were you unless your a super wiz with electrical and hydraulic systems. That machine is overly complex in it's systems. A buddie of mine bought one cause he "got a good deal" on it. It sits in his yard now and he said it's only good for loading wood. Does the one your looking at have a 6 cylinder Perkins engine? I told him he should swap the transmission and transfer case and then it would be a good machine.

[mbennett184]

Well thanks for the info but I already bought it unfortunately. I drove up to the u.p. and ran 4 different models and for the price the 1210 is what I ended up with.  Didn't want to spend to much on one because we're not sure how much a forwarder will benefit us here in indiana as no one that I know of uses them around here.  However if you have anymore details on what exactly your friend had problems with i would appreciate it and maybe I can at least study up and be half way ready for a breakdown.

[thecfarm]

mbennett184,welcome to the forum. By the way, we like pictures.  ;D

[BargeMonkey]

 Which dealer did it come out of ?? Pats ?

[mbennett184]

Cfarm, I'll try to post some while I'm laying on the couch after stuffing myself today. Bargemonkey, we actually got it from Delich.

[logger444]

How is the forwarder going. How much was it and how many hours. I'm looking for one.