Skidder ID and info?

[SawLogger]

We are looking at this skidder on Craigslist it is a pretty interesting looking rig. We will be putting it back to work as a skidder. It was used for duck hunting and just hauled people around. They took the winch and arch off and maybe a box for people to ride. Can someone tell me what model it is? He says it is a pettibone but don't know the model.

It has a blown 4-53 in it and I'm having a hard time locating on around here but we have a good 4-71. Do you think the 4-71 will fit?

One last thing. What transmission should this thing have in it? Would it have a separate lever for forward and reverse?

Thanks

[tj240]

we all will need a picture or 200, and where are you located? Welcome to the forum.

[SawLogger]

Lol.... yeah the picture thing is kicking my but at the moment.  Central Oklahoma

[SawLogger]

Here's a link to it on Craigslist.
https://texarkana.craigslist.org/hvo/5713028639.html

[thecfarm]

Like the color scheme.  Tires look to be worth that much.

[Brleclaire]

Looks like a Pettibone master 5. If you do a web search you can find some pics of what they look like with the winch and arch on it

[SawLogger]

I thought the master 5 would of had a 3-53?

[coxy]

it should have a 353 in it don't see how they stuffed a 453 in there   just watch pettibone is vary vary hard to find parts for I got rid of the 501 I had for that reason  good luck with it

[SawLogger]

Thanks for the info. Do you think a 4 cylinder perkins would run it good?

[North River Energy]

I'd opt for the Perkins, assuming it has enough HP.

[Spartan]

Well I would not try to put a 4-71 in that.  I would think you would not have much left of your drive train after it shredded it.

[SawLogger]

How much hp would be suitable for this machine? The perkins should be around 65-70 hp.

[danbuendgen]

I think a 4-53 is 120-130 HP. Not positive though. But I'm very sure its over 100 HP.

[Ed_K]

 I was told that mine was at 136 hp, if you have the turbo it's at 160 hp.