Skidders For Sale

If you’re looking to manage a cold deck or move a tree, skidders excel at this area of forestry. Read MoreSkidder logging is an efficient way to extract fallen wood from the forest floor to the landing where it can be later processed into consumer goods and biofuel. Skidders usually pick up logs and trees with a large grapple –skidders also sometimes less commonly use a winch cable. Skidders with a single or double arch design offer full-range horizontal and vertical grapple control while a logging skidder with a boom controls more like a traditional backhoe. Whether you need a small log skidder for selective cutting or something larger for more ambitious clear cut harvesting, forestry skidders of all varieties can be found here. Read Less

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Caterpillar 545D Skidder
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2017 Caterpillar 545D Skidder

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$95,000 USD
ARCH BOOM GRAP, DF, BLADE, WIDE, CAB, W/ JSTK CARM, CLEAN EMISSIONS MODULE, Engine, FRAME, DF REAR GRAP, LIGHTS, LED WORKING, Online Owner's Manual, SCREENS, READY ONLY, TIRES, 35.5L-32,...
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage7,886 Hours
Stock Number5020260
MLS Number13054563
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/31/2024
Location
Princeton, WV, US
Sold By

Carter Machinery

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2005 John Deere 648G III Skidder - Young Grapple
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2005 John Deere 648G III Skidder - Young Grapple

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$60,000 USD
2005 John Deere 648G3 Grapple Skidder , Young 170 Swing Boom with 110" Grapple, 17k frame hours, New Engine in the last 500 hrs, 24.5X32 Tires, Nice machine for it's age, Located in...
ConditionUsed
Attachment TypeGrapple
Attachment MakeYoung
MLS Number13035016
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/31/2024
Location
Spokane, WA, US
Sold By

Great Northern Equipment

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2012 John Deere 648H Skidder
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2012 John Deere 648H Skidder

$65,000 USD
2012 John Deere Grapple Skidder 11,300 hrs,Recent engine, New 30.5X32 tires, New windows, $65,000. Located in Spokane, Call 509-535-4427
ConditionUsed
MLS Number13072414
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/31/2024
Location
Spokane, WA, US
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Great Northern Equipment

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Caterpillar 545C RBLD Skidder
32 0

2013 Caterpillar 545C RBLD Skidder

$260,000 USD
ARCH, DUAL FUNCTION WITH WINCH, BLADE, EXTENDED DECKING, CAB, ENCLOSED ROPS, GRAPPLE, CAT PRODUCT LINK 321SR, CONVERTER, 24VOLT TO 12 VOLT, Engine, FRAME, REAR, NO FENDERS, GRAPPLE,...
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage13,672 Hours
Stock Number5029290T0
MLS Number13054831
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/16/2024
Location
Richmond, VA, US
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Carter Machinery

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Caterpillar 555D Skidder
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2018 Caterpillar 555D Skidder

$71,049.23 USD
Online Owner's Manual,
ConditionUsed
Usage8,850 Hours
MLS Number13043167
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/11/2024
Location
Kamloops, BC, Canada
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Finning Canada

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Caterpillar 535D Wheeled Grapple Skidder
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2015 Caterpillar 535D Wheeled Grapple Skidder

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Arch - Dual Function, Blade, Emissions Level - EU - IV, Emissions Level - Japan - STEP 4 FINAL, Lighting, Online Owner's Manual, Product Link, Radio - AM FM Radio, Regulatory Marking,...
ConditionUsed
Usage2,015 Hours
Stock NumberEQ297335
MLS Number13155139
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/7/2024
Location
Londonderry, NY, US
Sold By

Milton CAT

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John Deere 903M Skidder
6 0

2015 John Deere 903M Skidder

$75,714.08 USD
Lighting,
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage17,043 Hours
Stock NumberMT33258A
MLS Number12595427
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/7/2024
Location
Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
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Toromont CAT

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2005 Caterpillar 535B Skidder
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2005 Caterpillar 535B Skidder

$11,841.54 USD
2005 Caterpillar 535B Skidder Has Transmission Issues, Rear Diff Rebuilt June 2021, Line Boring Center Hitch May 2020 . Front Diff Rebuilt January 2020 $16,500
ConditionUsed
MLS Number11729576
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/24/2024
Location
100 Mile House, BC, Canada
Sold By

Wyatt's Used Equipment Sales

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2004 John Deere 748G III Skidder
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2004 John Deere 748G III Skidder

$55,000 USD
2004 JD 748G111 Skidder 30.5x32 tires, back tires 95 percent, front tires 65 percent. Winch, brush rake. 60 hrs on rebuilt motor. AC blows cold, heater and radio works great. $55,000 Also...
ConditionUsed
Usage15,886 Hours
Enclosed CabYes
WinchYes
MLS Number13104771
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/8/2024
Location
Elgin, OR, US
Sold By

Private Party - TB

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Caterpillar 525D Skidder
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2018 Caterpillar 525D Skidder

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Arch - Single Function, Blade, CE Plate, Emissions Level - EPA - EPA TIER 4f, Emissions Level - EU - IV, Emissions Level - Japan - STEP 4 FINAL, Online Owner's Manual, Radio - AM FM CD...
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage5,040 Hours
Stock NumberEQ276354
MLS Number12559294
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/7/2024
Location
Batavia, NY, US
Sold By

Milton CAT

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1983 John Deere 640 Skidder
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1983 John Deere 640 Skidder

$15,429.88 USD
1983 John Deere 640 Line Skidder, Comes With 4 Chains, ,Spair Tire on Rim, $21,500
ConditionUsed
MLS Number10665435
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/24/2024
Location
100 Mile House, BC, Canada
Sold By

Wyatt's Used Equipment Sales

2017 Caterpillar 545D Skidder - Grapple
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2017 Caterpillar 545D Skidder - Grapple

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Cat 545D Skidder, Dual function boom with Bunching Grapples.
ConditionUsed
Usage6,400 Hours
Attachment TypeGrapple
MLS Number13207586
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/31/2024
Location
Eugene, OR, US
Sold By

Crowley Equipment, Inc.

2018 Tigercat 632E Skidder
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2018 Tigercat 632E Skidder

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$130,000 USD
2018 Tigercat 632E, -8093 hours, -Tight and dry, -Winch, Ready to work
ConditionUsed
Usage8,093 Hours
MLS Number12543939
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/31/2024
Location
South, US
Sold By

Carolina Used Machinery

2017 Tigercat 635G Skidder
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2017 Tigercat 635G Skidder

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$160,000 USD
2017 Tigercat 635G, -9878 hours, -Winch, -New walking beam, -Tight and dry, -Tires insides-35.5 outsides-30.5, -Floaters 66x32, Ready to work, PRICE REDUCED!!!!!!
ConditionUsed
Usage9,878 Hours
MLS Number12564212
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/31/2024
Location
Mid Atlantic, US
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Carolina Used Machinery

John Deere 648H Wheeled Grapple Skidder
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2015 John Deere 648H Wheeled Grapple Skidder

Recently Updated
$80,000 USD
2015 John Deere 648H Skidder, dual arch with winch, been through the shop, 35.5s with SWEDAS,
ConditionUsed
Horse Power185 HP
Engine ModelJohn Deere 6.8L Tier 3 PowerTech Plus
Weight32624.0 lbs
Enclosed CabYes
MLS Number13191252
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/31/2024
Location
Maplesville, AL, US
Sold By

Heart of Dixie Parts & Equipment

Tigercat 630E Grapple Skidder
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2016 Tigercat 630E Grapple Skidder

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$93,296.97 USD
12666 Hours, 265 HP, Grapple Skidder, 4 Chains
ConditionUsed
Usage12,666 Hours
Horse Power265 HP
Engine ModelTigercat FPT N67
Weight45500.0 lbs
Stock Number0U304433
MLS Number11083670
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/31/2024
Location
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Sold By

Brandt

Jarraff 75 ft. Telescopic Insulated Tree Saw
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Jarraff 75 ft. Telescopic Insulated Tree Saw

Newly Listed
At auction Nov. 13
Jarraff 75 ft. Telescopic Insulated Tree Saw, s/n WH706J1053, Cummins diesel, Hydrostatic, with push blade, rear winch, hyd tilting cab EROPS, (Not Running, Will Not Start) (Hyd. Leak At...
ConditionUsed
Usage8,553 Hours
Stock NumberX7284
MLS Number13205549
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/30/2024
Location
Plain City, OH, US
Listed By

JJ Kane Auctions

SkyTrim 75G2
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2015 SkyTrim 75G2

Newly Listed
At auction Nov. 13
SkyTrim 75G2, Insulated Tree Trimmer Saw with 75 ft. telescopic boom, mounted on 2015 Kershaw Articulating Rubber Tired Log Skidder, Cat diesel, Hydrostatic, with push blade, rear winch ...
ConditionUsed
Stock NumberL199
MLS Number13205111
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/30/2024
Location
Louisville, OH, US
Listed By

JJ Kane Auctions

2013 Jarraff 4 Wheel Drive Articulating Rubber Tired Tree Saw
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2013 Jarraff 4 Wheel Drive Articulating Rubber Tired Tree Saw

Newly Listed
At auction Nov. 6
2013 Jarraff 4 Wheel Drive Articulating Rubber Tired Tree Saw, s/n 0000000WH663J1003, Cummins diesel, Hydrostatic, with push blade, rear winch, (Not Running, Condition Unknown, Parts Removed...
ConditionUsed
Stock NumberHP025
MLS Number13204526
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/30/2024
Location
Hawk Point, MO, US
Listed By

JJ Kane Auctions

Prentice 2764 Skidder
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2006 Prentice 2764 Skidder

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At auction Nov. 6
2006 Prentice 2764 Articulating Site Preparation Machine, s/n HA19258, diesel, Hydrostatic, with Fecon mulching head s/n:BH230010109, rear winch, (Not Running, Condition Unknown) (Reads...
ConditionUsed
Usage6,805 Hours
Stock NumberWT632
MLS Number13192233
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/30/2024
Location
Waxahachie, TX, US
Listed By

JJ Kane Auctions

2022 John Deere 948L II Skidder
10 0

2022 John Deere 948L II Skidder

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$300,000 USD
2022 John Deere 948L2, -4612 hours, -Winch, -Work ready
ConditionUsed
Usage4,612 Hours
MLS Number12026360
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/30/2024
Location
Mid Atlantic, US
Sold By

Carolina Used Machinery

2022 John Deere 948LII Skidder
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2022 John Deere 948LII Skidder

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$375,000 USD
2022 John Deere 948L2, -1300 hours, -Factory warranty left, -Winch, -Turn key skidder
ConditionUsed
Usage1,300 Hours
MLS Number12728388
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/30/2024
Location
Mid Atlantic, US
Sold By

Carolina Used Machinery

John Deere 540E Skidder
9 0

John Deere 540E Skidder

Newly Listed
$25,000 USD
Single Arch, Winch, New JD Long Block, Nice Skidder
ConditionUsed
MLS Number13204127
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/30/2024
Location
Great Lakes, US
Sold By

Carolina Used Machinery

Caterpillar 525D Skidder
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2018 Caterpillar 525D Skidder

Newly Listed
$84,000 USD
ARCH BOOM GRAP, DF, BLADE, WIDE, CAB, W/JYSTIK CARM, CLEAN EMISSIONS MODULE TR4FINAL, Engine, FRAME, DF REAR GRAP, LIGHTS, LED WORKING, Online Owner's Manual, PUMP, ELECTRIC HYD, RETRIEVAL...
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage6,534 Hours
Stock Number5039070T0
MLS Number13203684
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/31/2024
Location
South Hill, VA, US
Sold By

Carter Machinery

Tigercat 630E Grapple Skidder
2 0

2019 Tigercat 630E Grapple Skidder

Recently Updated
$135,000 USD
35.5 tires, winch, dual arch,
ConditionUsed
Usage10,389 Hours
Horse Power265 HP
Engine ModelTigercat FPT N67
Weight45500.0 lbs
Stock NumberC000763
MLS Number13127129
CategorySkidders
Last Updated10/30/2024
Location
Lexington, SC, US
Sold By

Forestry First

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Skidders for Extracting Logs

Skidders typically work in conjunction with forestry harvesters to transport fallen trees, and certain kinds of skidders can even help push trees over as well. There are many different types of skidders to choose from, each with their own unique systems for pulling logs away to be harvested. Some are designed for speed while others are designed for especially steep slopes that require additional maneuverability. Choosing the right type of skidder will impact the productivity of your logging operation.

My Little Salesman has a wide variety of new and used skidders for sale that are designed to extract logs through short paths or across long distances using a variety of efficient methods.

Choosing the Right Skidder

Skidders can be classified into three different types:

  • Grapple Skidders - Grapple skidders have jaws that open from the bottom to grab a load of logs. The operator does not need to get out of the machine to estimate turns with this design, which considerably increases productivity. This is the most popular type of skidder.
  • Cable Skidders - Cable skidders have a winch cable and a choker set for gathering logs into place. The operator can use the winch to pull trees that are not accessible to other skidders. Cable skidders can handle steep inclines well.
  • Clambunk Skidders - These skidders work the same as grapple skidders, except the jaws open from the top instead of the bottom. This design allows for clambunk skidders to transport larger loads than grapple skidders. Although they can carry a lot, clambunk skidders have lower maneuverability levels in general.

What is the Difference Between Skidders and Forwarders?

Both skidders and forwarders can transport fallen logs to a nearby clearing. However, a forwarder completely lifts logs off the ground, while a skidder drags them. This means that forwarders have a smaller footprint than skidders, but they are not able to carry as many logs at once.

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