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612 Skidder

Narrow and compact for selective felling in high value timber stands. SPECS BENEFITS DEALER

612 Skidder

Narrow and compact for selective felling in high value timber stands. SPECS BENEFITS DEALER Skiddersmore_horiz Skiddersmore_horiz

Highlights
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POWER
WEIGHT
WIDTH
155 kW
208 hp
18 645 kg
41,020 lb
2,85 m
9 ft 4 in
engine icon
POWER
155 kW
208 hp
weight icon
WEIGHT
18 645 kg
41,020 lb

WIDTH
2,85 m
9 ft 4 in

Overview

The 612 is a compact grapple skidder suited to high value timber extraction in selective felling applications. With an oscillating centre section, the machine is narrow and extremely agile. Stage V engine for European emissions compliance.

220 Turnaround

 Blade tongs add versatility

Blade tongs

 Centre section of a 612 skidder

Centre Joint Oscillation

220 Turnaround

Blade tongs

 Blade tongs add versatility

Centre Joint Oscillation

 Centre section of a 612 skidder

220 Turnaround

Lock and release the 220 degree rotating seat in any position with the touch of a button. Full machine controls are always at your fingertips.

Small details like a climate-controlled cup holder and a place to hang your hat make long days feel shorter.

The 4-point harness makes extreme terrain feel a little tamer.

The durable interior finish is easy to clean.

Blade tongs

Heavy-duty blade tongs for additional versatility when extracting, manoeuvring and sorting timber.

Blade tongs are standard equipped on the 612 dual winch skidder and optional on the 612 grapple skidder.

 Blade tongs add versatility

Centre Joint Oscillation

The unique oscillating centre section coupled with a fixed front axle allows for a narrower overall machine width, without sacrificing lateral stability in tough terrain or operator comfort.

 Centre section of a 612 skidder

Product Specifications

Metric
Imperial

Dimensions

LENGTH 7770 mm
WHEELBASE 4 240 m
WIDTH 2 850 mm
HEIGHT 3 150 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 540 mm
WEIGHT 18 645 kg

Power

ENGINE Stage V Mackolines Machines & Hire FPT N67 155 kW
(208 hp) @ 2,200 rpm (rated)
AIR FILTRATION 2-stage engine air cleaner with heavy duty rain cap inlet, optional pre-cleaner
TOP SPEED 19 km/h
COOLING Side-by-side aluminum radiator, oil cooler, charge air cooler and A/C condenser
FAN Fixed pitch, blower
Optional Flexxaire® variable pitch, reversing
FUEL CAPACITY 315 L
DEF CAPACITY 46 L

Power Train

TRANSMISSION Single-speed mechanical
Variable speed hydrostatic
(2) Variable displacement motors
AXLE front Mackolines Machines & Hire IB15, inboard planetary, barrel differential
Fixed
AXLE rear Mackolines Machines & Hire IB17, inboard planetary, barrel differential
Fixed
DIFFERENTIAL LOCKS Independent front and rear
CENTRE JOINT OSCILLATION +/-12.5°

Hydraulic System

PUMP, DRIVE Piston
PUMP, MAIN 1 Piston for all machine functions
PUMP, MAIN 2 Gear for cooling
FILTRATION (4) Spin-on, 7 micron full-flow
CYLINDERS, ARCH (4) 100 mm (4 in) bore (dual function)
CYLINDERS, STEER (2) 83 mm (3.25 in) bore
CYLINDERS, BLADE (2) 89 mm (3.5 in) bore
RESERVOIR 126 L

Brakes

DYNAMIC BRAKING Hydrostatic
SECONDARY BRAKES Enclosed, oil cooled
PARK BRAKE Inline
Spring applied/hydraulic release

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BROCHURE

Turnaround

With Turnaround, the operator drives blade-forward or grapple-forward with full control of all functions. The full speed range and maximum tractive effort are available in both directions. Used to its full potential, Turnaround expands the capabilities of the skidder. Imagine what Turnaround can do for you.


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Onsite Access with LogOn

Onsite access to production and service information. Using a mobile device and a secure WiFi hotspot, users can easily access detailed machine data and diagnostic tools at the worksite with LogOn.


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RemoteLog Telematics

Off site access to telematics. Be connected to your forestry operation from almost anywhere – all you need is RemoteLog, and a device with internet connectivity.


LEARN MORE Image of a laptop with the RemoteLog home screen displayed

Key Benefits

Turnaround 220° rotating seat. Locks in any position with full access to all machine functions and drive controls
Fixed front axle combined with centre joint oscillation for narrow overall width
Electronic controlled hydrostatic drive. Fuel efficient and easy to operate
Maximum tractive effort always available. High breakout performance, minimized wheel spin
Excellent component layout, clear engine access, painless maintenance routines
Long-life centre section constructed with thick steel plate, large diameter pins and tapered roller bearings
Turnaround 220° rotating seat. Locks in any position with full access to all machine functions and drive controls
Maximum tractive effort always available. High breakout performance, minimized wheel spin
Fixed front axle combined with centre joint oscillation for narrow overall width
Excellent component layout, clear engine access, painless maintenance routines
Electronic controlled hydrostatic drive. Fuel efficient and easy to operate
Long-life centre section constructed with thick steel plate, large diameter pins and tapered roller bearings
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Resources

New Niche Skidder


Introducing the 612 dual winch skidder. It is specially designed to operate in selective harvesting applications, extracting high value timber in steep or sensitive terrain conditions.


Rebuilding Notre-Dame


It is not often that one can draw a clear line from the forest to the construction site. When it happens, it demonstrates the importance of trees and the timber industry, not just from an economic or engineering perspective but also from the lens of culture.


Beautiful image of Notre Dame

Moving Timber in France


Using the 610 platform, Mackolines Machines & Hire and Clohse Group help a diverse group of French loggers fulfill a wide variety of skidding requirements, while providing excellent after sale support.


Nicolas Gombert recently took delivery of his fi rst brand new machine, a crane equipped DW610E skidder.