Skidders

A good skidder replaces the regular bucket that comes with excavator tractors, thus making it into the ideal machine for moving loose material and cleaning up construction sites. The wide array of skidders and optional attachments makes them very flexible, and they are extremely durable machines.

For log skidding applications, Caterpillar offers an entire line of track skidders and wheel skidders. No matter what kind of terrain you are working with, there is a Cat skidder to meet your needs. Some excellent features of Cat skidders are their heavy-duty torque converter, turbocharged diesel engine and strong engine mounting. You also get a fluid coupling that lets the engine run more smoothly, as well as a three-speed power transmission that can go both forward and in reverse.

An effective skidder also has a sturdy undercarriage for top reliability. This undercarriage may come with a heavy-duty track roller frame instead of wheels for superior balance. It may have several rollers that set the rear idlers directly underneath loads, improving performance. With optional attachments or modifications to your supported undercarriage, stress loads will be lighter and your skidder will have a longer system life.

For more information related to skidders, feel free to browse through our Web site. Our free guides to different types and brands of heavy equipment will help you decide if a skidder is right for you. While skidders are wonderful, they are not the only option available to you. Look at our other pages for information on alternatives to skidder machines.