Those 217D's mostly went to Bislig Bay on Mindanao, Philippines. Some were imported back, like this one. I have been trailing Google maps for remaining yarders, or Hayes trucks, in Bislig Bay without successLarry Ramsey's yard in Chehalis WA as of June 2020; has 3 or 4 208s, one 217D, one 218 and 1-3 trailer mount units if I am remembering correctly.
217D with V1710 Cummins motor, "The Beast"
Camp 18 near Elsie, OR home to the last Allied (Washington) Tree Harvester, or ATH 28. Unless one is hiding somewhere, my understanding is the remaining dozen or so have all been scrapped. Ken Fallon / Fallon Logging of Tillamook OR acquired all of the remaining units but got the torch.
The one at Camp 18 is the last one made and only has 1300 hours on the meter. Machine is actually in really nice shape, I don't think it got much use. It is pictured elsewhere in the forum next to a Thunderbird swinger before it was donated.
Lots of pictures for those who may not be able to make it to Camp 18 easily. This machine is what got me into HEF like 6 years ago, never thought I would see one in person. View attachment 219793
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I don't know, but this is tropical rainforest. Probably 180' to 200' tall heavy hardwood,How large was the wood in the Philippines for a 217?
I know VanWell Timber has one also.
Last of the ATH 28 photos, service plates and logo.
I have a few more, but you get the idea.
Was the propane tank used for in cab
heating?
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Looks like an "88". Disk brakes, haul back gears on left side... Whoever is building that should put a band brake on the haul back drum. The disks have a hard time holding the rigging up when you give drop line to the crew if your outa ways. They should put a real brake on the slack puller, and an independent clutch on the slack puller. Just a few things that would make the 88's more user friendly. Good yarders though.