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    Berger Manufacturing- Logging Equipment Built in Seattle

    I am not sure if it ever logged again. Tacks had several yarders over the years. I don’t know what order they used them. They sold their equipment after one of the brothers passed away years ago. I have logged with Jimmy since I was in high school. He retired last year but still helps out if we...
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    S. Madill, Blacksmith, Founded in 1911 in Nanaimo BC

    Shared a couple pictures of Tacks Berger in the Berger thread about how they enjoyed adding some shine to their machines. They added chrome visors and spotlights to all their equipment and rigs. You can see both on the 009 and the LinkBelt. Also the Pepsi logo.
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    Berger Manufacturing- Logging Equipment Built in Seattle

    The Pepsi logo was actually on their 009. Will put some pictures up on that thread!
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    Berger Manufacturing- Logging Equipment Built in Seattle

    How about the style Tack Logging was bringing to the job. Sun Visor, Spot Lights, and Train Horns. They were put on everything they ran! Most of the visors they fabricated themselves and sent off to be chromed. The top of the tube also carried the Tack Logo as well as a giant Pepsi logo( working...
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    Skagit Iron and Steel Works, Sedro Wooley, Washington

    If anyone is interested in Friction blocks for a BU-84 shoot me a message. Not sure that’s what they are called but I spent a few hours chatting with a guy who is retiring last week and that’s what he called them. He told me that his wore out he found a spare set before the new ones arrived...
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    Looking to buy a log champ yarder, is this engine exportable?

    awesome! Hope it comes together. I was told the RORO shipping might pick back up in the spring from NZ. Just sucks to wait for that. I am headed up in the morning to check out the machine you told me about. Thanks again!
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    Cable Yarding Manual

    These manuals are great. Haved spent many hours over the years reading them and printed out lots of copies for my crews. Have used the info for some cool projects. Rope multi stump tail hold anchors and used my cell phone and a hammer as a makeshift tension monitor from the formulas. Great stuff...
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    Looking to buy a log champ yarder, is this engine exportable?

    I am interested. Would like to know more.i will shoot you a message with my contact info so we don’t have to clog up the forum.
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    Looking to buy a log champ yarder, is this engine exportable?

    He doesn’t have the machine. I have been talking to Carey about the details of moving and transport. It’s the 80 that went down there from the factory. The landowner I work for wants a taller tube to tackle some big holes but doesn’t have a great road system. We currently have a couple 70s so...
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    Looking to buy a log champ yarder, is this engine exportable?

    The 124 with the 60 series in NZ on Trade Me looked like a tidy machine. I think he is asking 1.9 Nz. With the exchange and some talks you might get a good deal. I am currently talking to Shaws about doing some work on a machine down there and sending it this way. Shipping is looking to be...
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    Looking to buy a log champ yarder, is this engine exportable?

    What are you thinking now? 124 or maybe a 355? Or try fighting this and maybe get the 550
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    Looking to buy a log champ yarder, is this engine exportable?

    There was a lot of companies that had a transition period they were given exemption from the new regs called TPEM. Might take some digging but if that CAT engine was part of the program in 2017 in the US you might be able to bring one in.
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    Looking to buy a log champ yarder, is this engine exportable?

    When did DEF start showing up. I dont remember when our first showed up but had to be 6-8 years ago right?
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    Looking to buy a log champ yarder, is this engine exportable?

    Also curious on this import question. There is enough red tape bull around this EPA crap. I was under the impression that any equipment using an engine installed before an emission law was implemented did not have to worry about it but does that also apply if your importing that equipment? Or...
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    Thunderbird band brake

    So in our tmy70s we run an adjustable pop off valve for air. Seems like 135-155psi is good for holding the skyline up in tight line situations. As soon as the air pressure drops below around 145psi the pop off kicks the compressor back in. It auto shuts off with the adjustable regulator on the...
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    The Toy Shop - Show off your Homemade toy machines

    Hey guys! My wife and sister are creating a Logging themed Christmas tree for a local scholarship auction. They want to have an entire operation around the base of the tree. I have a few models (the ones that come with whatever Machine you buy) but between me and my boys growing up they are not...
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    thunderbird clutch conversion

    Thats a great looking machine! I see the cab and dog box was set back to make room for the clutches. I also like the looks of that cab. Without getting too far off topic, does the 124 cab still accommodate the steering wheel for road travel? There are similar cab conversions I have seen locally...
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    thunderbird clutch conversion

    Thanks Hallback, this must be to add more potential to the 70s for a grapple carriage? Seems like the Boman has to be within kissing distance of the tube to get it up snug at all! They got better once they went back to pneumatic and the 6170 improved it even more with the larger clutch. But the...
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    thunderbird clutch conversion

    Just made it on here and came across this. Does anyone know where I could get more information? I am located in Oregon and have not come across a 70 that has been converted yet.
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