10 Vintage Skidders That Still Work Like New Today

Before computers and GPS, these machines dominated the forests—and many still do. From the groundbreaking Timberjack 200 Skidder to the legendary Caterpillar 518 Skidder and the innovative Tigercat 630 Skidder, these vintage skidders were built to last decades, not years. They hauled timber through brutal terrain and refused to die. Even today, many are still working in the woods. This is the story of the toughest logging machines ever built—and why modern equipment still hasn’t fully replaced them. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER Forestry Giants does not fully own the material compiled in this video. It belongs to individuals or organizations that deserve respect. We use under Copyright Disclaimer, Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. "Fair Use" is permitted for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, and teaching. scholarships and research. For any commercial/general/copyright inquiries Contact : [email protected]