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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John Deere 748L Skidder
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2017 John Deere 748L Skidder

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$89,700 USD
GRAPPLE SKIDDER,
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage7,886 Hours
Stock NumberEQ0108172
MLS Number12575849
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/28/2024
Location
Bemidji, MN, US
Sold By

Ziegler CAT

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2019 John Deere 848L II Skidder
8 0

2019 John Deere 848L II Skidder

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$89,500 USD
Cab w/ AC , Heavy Duty Axles , Limb Risers , Dual Function Grapple , Stacking Blade , Winch , 35.5x32 Tires.
ConditionUsed
MLS Number13223850
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/24/2024
Location
Alexandria, LA, US
Sold By

Skyline Equipment Co.

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Caterpillar 525D Skidder
12 0

2014 Caterpillar 525D Skidder

$85,616.44 USD
Arch - Dual Function, Blade, Lighting, Product Link, Radio - AM FM Radio, ROPS - Enclosed, TIER 4 - FINAL, Tire Chains, Winch,
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage8,042 Hours
Stock NumberMC051050
MLS Number12637001
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/11/2024
Location
Orillia, ON, Canada
Sold By

Toromont CAT

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

$55,000 USD
2005 John Deere 648G3 Grapple Skidder , Young 170 Swing Boom with 110" Grapple, 17k frame hours,New Engine in the last 500 hours, 24.5X32 Tires, Nice machine for it's age,$55,000 Located in...
ConditionUsed
Attachment TypeGrapple
Attachment MakeYoung
MLS Number13035016
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/29/2024
Location
Spokane, WA, US
Sold By

Great Northern Equipment

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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 Updated11/11/2024
Location
Batavia, NY, US
Sold By

Milton CAT

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John Deere 648L Skidder
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2019 John Deere 648L Skidder

$229,000 USD
AC CAB, Blade,
ConditionUsed
Usage3,000 Hours
Stock NumberKM05387
MLS Number12765281
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/11/2024
Location
Willits, CA, US
Sold By

Peterson Cat

2015 John Deere 640L Skidder
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2015 John Deere 640L Skidder

Newly Listed
$89,900 USD
2015 John Deere 640L Cable Skidder , 5800 hours , Good rubber , Tracks on fronts , Heat , AC , Runs and operates good ,
ConditionUsed
MLS Number13263355
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/29/2024
Location
Midwest, US
Sold By

Carolina Used Machinery

2015 Caterpillar 545D Skidder
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2015 Caterpillar 545D Skidder

Newly Listed
$57,077.63 USD
2015 CAT 545D FORESTRY SKIDDER (unit #01787) Located in Smithers, BC. Shipping and Financing Available. FEATURES:, ➡ 9,669 hr*, ➡ CAT 250 HP Engine, ➡ 35.5 Tires, ➡ Dozer Blade, ➡ AC...
ConditionUsed
Usage9,669 Hours
Horse Power250 HP
Engine ModelCaterpillar
Stock Number01787
MLS Number13262593
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/28/2024
Location
Smithers, BC, Canada
Sold By

WeConsign Equip Ltd.

Weiler S240 Skidder
18 0

2022 Weiler S240 Skidder

Newly Listed
$210,000 USD
Blade, Lighting, Radio - AM FM Radio, ROPS - Enclosed, Tongs, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel, Wheeled,
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage3,528 Hours
Stock Number5039610T0
MLS Number13262386
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/28/2024
Location
South Hill, VA, US
Sold By

Carter Machinery

John Deere 648L Skidder
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2018 John Deere 648L Skidder

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$82,000 USD
D/A, winch, 30.5 tires,
ConditionUsed
Usage7,105 Hours
Horse Power237 HP
Engine ModelJohn Deere PowerTech PVX 6068
Weight39340.0 lbs
Stock NumberC000691
MLS Number12519039
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/28/2024
Location
Lexington, SC, US
Sold By

Forestry First

1995 Caterpillar 525 Skidder
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1995 Caterpillar 525 Skidder

Newly Listed
At auction Dec. 31
1995 Caterpillar 525 skidder, Hours: 10,019 on meter, Serial: 1DN00396, Engine, Caterpillar 3304, Serial: 07Z32094, Cylinders: 4, Fuel type: Diesel, Transmission, Powershift, 4F - 3R,...
ConditionUsed
Usage10,019 Hours
Stock NumberDV0043
MLS Number13260624
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/28/2024
Location
Tekamah, NE, US
Listed By

Purple Wave Auction

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 Dec. 6
2013 Jarraff 4 Wheel Drive Articulating Rubber Tired Tree Saw, s/n 0000000WH654J0994, diesel, Hydrostatic, with push blade, rear winch, (Runs Moves) (Door Hatch Removed, Missing Saw Head,...
ConditionUsed
Usage9,522 Hours
Stock NumberWT446
MLS Number13259367
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/27/2024
Location
Waxahachie, TX, US
Listed By

JJ Kane Auctions

2000 Caterpillar 525 Skidder
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2000 Caterpillar 525 Skidder

Newly Listed
$43,900 USD
2000 Caterpillar 525 Skidder , Dual arch , Winch , Heat , AC , 600 hours on new engine and rebuilt tranny , Runs and operates great ,
ConditionUsed
MLS Number13259249
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/27/2024
Location
North, US
Sold By

Carolina Used Machinery

2018 Tigercat 630E Skidder
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2018 Tigercat 630E Skidder

Newly Listed
$81,000 USD
Machine current location: Williamston, NC Financing Available Grapple skidder with 21 sqft grapple
ConditionUsed
Usage11,689 Hours
Stock Number89220794
MLS Number13257426
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/27/2024
Location
CLEARWATER, FL, US
Sold By

UCG Underground Supplies LLC

Caterpillar 518G Skidder
25 0

1990 Caterpillar 518G Skidder

Newly Listed
At auction Dec. 18
Location: Washougal WA ***End-User Consignment*** S/N: 95U02905 Engine: Caterpillar 3304 Diesel Grapple, winch, 84" push blade, sweeps, OROPS, 23.1-26 tires. Hours: 5,910 Indicated
Lot NumberTEMP3000
ConditionUsed
Engine ModelCaterpillar 3304
Stock Number70951
MLS Number13256746
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/28/2024
Location
Washougal, WA, US
Listed By

J Stout Auctions

John Deere 903M Skidder
6 0

2015 John Deere 903M Skidder

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$75,271.12 USD
Lighting,
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage17,043 Hours
Stock NumberMT33258A
MLS Number12595427
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/26/2024
Location
Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Sold By

Toromont CAT

John Deere 748H Skidder
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2008 John Deere 748H Skidder Being Dismantled (Parts Available)

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John Deere 748H Skidder being dismantled (*Parts machine only* -- please contact us for parts availability)
ConditionDismantled
MLS Number11059728
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/29/2024
Location
Maplesville, AL, US
Sold By

Heart of Dixie Parts & Equipment

1993 Caterpillar 518C Skidder - Grapple
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1993 Caterpillar 518C Skidder - Grapple

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$36,000 USD
1993 Caterpillar 518C Grapple Skidder, 13000 hours, 30.5 x32 Tires at 90% Enclosed Cab with Heat, Center Section is Good, Good Chains New Belts and Batteries, Ready for the Woods. Operating...
ConditionUsed
Usage13,000 Hours
Attachment TypeGrapple
L x W18.25 x 11
Weight26,510 lb
Enclosed CabYes
Stock NumberS93C518CRIBB
MLS Number12637977
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/25/2024
Location
Cranston, RI, US
Sold By

NEF Equipment

Caterpillar D112 Skidder
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2021 Caterpillar D112 Skidder

Recently Updated
$119,800 USD
Air Conditioner, Air Suspension Seat, Anti-theft System, Auxiliary Hydraulics Pressure - High Pressure, Blade Shake, Blade Tilt - Dual Tilt, Customer Value Agreement (CVA) 24month/1000hour...
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage873 Hours
Stock NumberUT16463
MLS Number13001857
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/24/2024
Location
Mcdonough, GA, US
Sold By

Yancey Bros Co.

John Deere 848L Wheeled Grapple Skidder
8 0

2021 John Deere 848L Wheeled Grapple Skidder

$231,877.85 USD
ConditionUsed
Usage4,700 Hours
MLS Number13251255
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/22/2024
Location
Revelstoke, BC, Canada
Sold By

Finning Canada

2003 John Deere 748G III Skidder
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2003 John Deere 748G III Skidder

$42,736.87 USD
Has not been Worked hard as it’s from Alberta , Only has done Right of Way in B.C. , Good Reliable Machine ,
ConditionUsed
Usage16,150 Hours
Stock Number72793
MLS Number13250469
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/22/2024
Location
Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Sold By

Conquest Equipment

Caterpillar 535D Wheeled Grapple Skidder
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2017 Caterpillar 535D Wheeled Grapple Skidder

$129,500 USD
S/N MTP 00422, Dual Arch, Winch, 35.5 x 32 Tires ( 2 New on the Rear ), ONLY 6100 Hours, Tight and Dry, Job Ready
ConditionUsed
Usage6,100 Hours
Enclosed CabYes
MLS Number13250486
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/22/2024
Location
Florence, AL, US
Sold By

Oakley Equipment

1997 Caterpillar 527 Skidder - Swing Grapple
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1997 Caterpillar 527 Skidder - Swing Grapple

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Swing boom, Bunching grapples, 8 roller track frame, New transmission and torque 50 hours ago, New motor 4,000 hours ago
ConditionUsed
Attachment TypeSwing Grapple
Engine ModelCaterpillar
DrivetrainTrack
Enclosed CabYes
MLS Number13250249
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/22/2024
Location
Eugene, OR, US
Sold By

Crowley Equipment, Inc.

2020 Caterpillar 545D Skidder - Grapple
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2020 Caterpillar 545D Skidder - Grapple

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Cat 545D with 3,342 hours. Bunching Grapples, Joystick Controls, Turn Around Seat. New Tires.
ConditionUsed
Usage3,342 Hours
Attachment TypeGrapple
MLS Number13207587
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/21/2024
Location
Eugene, OR, US
Sold By

Crowley Equipment, Inc.

2015 John Deere 648H Skidder
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2015 John Deere 648H Skidder

$125,000 USD
2015 John Deere 648H, -4480 Original Hours, -Winch, -35.5 tires, -Sweda axles, -Dual function grapple, -Tight and dry,
ConditionUsed
Usage4,480 Hours
MLS Number13248645
CategorySkidders
Last Updated11/22/2024
Location
South Central USA, US
Sold By

Carolina Used Machinery

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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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