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    yarder comparison

    Hi Joe, I've worked a fair bit with both the Washington 78A and Madill 122. Washington is an old machine and you will need to have a parts supply and a good mechanic, that being said it can be a good little swing yarder and we were logging 0.3m3/tree timber in the Merritt area for years with...
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    Cypress Equipment Co. Ltd, Delta, B.C.

    Cypress 6280 Does anyone have a copy of the sales brochure for a Cypress 6280? I'm looking for the weight of the machine for lowbedding purposes. Thanks.
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    Madill 124

    Any plans on building any Madill 120 machines?
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    S. Madill, Blacksmith, Founded in 1911 in Nanaimo BC

    Madill 120 Question Can someone shed some light on how one can rig up a Madill 120 to run a standing skyline with a motorized carriage? I've seen it done, but I'm not clear on whether there needs to be modifications made to the machine to do it. The machine in question is one of the last...
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    Northern Oregon Logging Contacts

    I'm work for a logging company in the BC interior and we are heading to Oregon to look at some forestry equipment. I was wondering if anyone on here might have some contacts in Northern Oregon (Portland north) that would be interesting in showing us there logging shows? We are looking to see...
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    Thunderbird Yarders, Loaders, and Etc from the Murray's in Eugene Oregon

    I'm looking for some info and specs on TSY 155 swing yarders - in particular S5142, a 1994 Model that was originally sold to Gall Logging. What would a comparable Madill machine be? Any info would be much appreciated.
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    S. Madill, Blacksmith, Founded in 1911 in Nanaimo BC

    A bit more info to add to the 120 database.... 120-11 - sold in 2011 to maybe to Vancouver Island? 120-27 - now owned by Stamer Logging 120-29, 120-12 or 120-06 is or was for sale.... I'm pretty sure DR Moore only has 2 now and maybe soon 1.
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    S. Madill, Blacksmith, Founded in 1911 in Nanaimo BC

    A couple of Madill yarders spotted during a recent tour around Nakusp. Madill 122, originally owned by Schiller Contracting - I believe this may be 122/123 hybrid with the drumset and boom from a 123. Madill 071 plugging away
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    S. Madill, Blacksmith, Founded in 1911 in Nanaimo BC

    Got some pics of a stripped down 122 in town - early road restrictions due to mild weather is causing some chaos in bush at the moment...
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    Madill 071 Productivity

    Wondering if anyone out there has a some decent production numbers for a Madill 071? Looking at stems per 8hr shift or cubic metres per shift. Running manual chokers, dropline carriage in hand fell wood... I know there are lots of factors that will effect production but I'm looking for a...
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    Purchasing a wheeled excavator - options?

    I'm looking at purchasing a wheeled excavator for road maintenance work in the bush. I've been looking at a Cat W316D size machine. Also looked at a similar sized Hyundia. Anyone have any experience with either of these or any other brands that are especially good in this type of machine...
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    Hayes trucks in the logging industry

    A 1973 Hayes working in the interior of BC this winter. Impressive to see a truck of this vintage out there working with 7 and 8 axle trucks that are the standard of today... There are very few still hauling logs in the this part of the province.
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    Loaders, Limbers and Roadbuilders.

    Couple of hard working forestry graders. A 14H with dozer and wing. A 14M with 6 way dozer and roll over wing.
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    Loaders, Limbers and Roadbuilders.

    Cat 325FM and older Cat 322. Both machine are working around Salmo BC. The 322 has the US style riser cab - pretty unusual around here... The 325FM has a powerclam with a stabilizer for long log loading.
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    Thunderbird Yarders, Loaders, and Etc from the Murray's in Eugene Oregon

    A couple of Thunderbird yarders in Salmo BC. The TY40 is used frequently, the other one not so much....
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