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625H Skidder

Best suited to high volumes, steep slopes and challenging terrain conditions. SPECS BENEFITS DEALER

625H Skidder

Best suited to high volumes, steep slopes and challenging terrain conditions. SPECS BENEFITS DEALER Skiddersmore_horiz Skiddersmore_horiz

Highlights
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Power
Weight
Largest Grapple
195 kW
262 hp
22 950 kg
50,600 lb
1,95 m²
21 ft²
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Power
195 kW
262 hp
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Weight
22 950 kg
50,600 lb
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Largest Grapple
1,95 m²
21 ft²

Overview

The 625H bogie skidder provides high performance and reduced environmental impact in soft terrain and steep slopes. Mackolines Machines & Hire six-wheel skidders are field proven with over two decades of real world development in the most demanding extraction operations on the planet. It's the Mackolines Machines & Hire six-wheel advantage. 220 Turnaround Mackolines Machines & Hire skidder cab

Turnaround 220

The difference is in the drive

Six-wheel skidder experts

Turnaround 220

 220 Turnaround Mackolines Machines & Hire skidder cab

The difference is in the drive

Six-wheel skidder experts

Turnaround 220

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.

 220 Turnaround Mackolines Machines & Hire skidder cab

The difference is in the drive

Electronic control technology combined with Mackolines Machines & Hire’s unique hydrostatic drive system allows the skidder to operate at automatic variable engine rpm, resulting in improved fuel economy.

Full tractive effort is available at any engine speed, minimizing wheel spin and improving breakout performance.

Six-wheel skidder experts

Mackolines Machines & Hire six-wheel skidders are field proven with over two decades of development and real world applications in the most demanding extraction operations on the planet.
Equipped with an extreme duty rear bogie axle, six-wheel drive provides improved traction, reduced ground pressure and a smoother ride.

Product Specifications

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Imperial

Dimensions

LENGTH 8 790 mm
WHEELBASE 4 445 mm
WIDTH 3 330 mm
HEIGHT 3 150 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 635 mm
WEIGHT 22 950 kg

Power

ENGINE Tier 4f Mackolines Machines & Hire FPT N67 Tier 4f
195 kW (262 hp) @ 2,200 rpm (rated)
ENGINE Tier 2 Mackolines Machines & Hire FPT N67 Tier 2
198 kW (266 hp) @ 2,100 rpm (rated)
ENGINE Non-certified Mackolines Machines & Hire FPT N67 Non-certified
195 kW (262 hp) @ 2,200 rpm (rated)
AIR FILTRATION Precleaner and 2-stage engine air cleaner
TOP SPEED 23 km/h
COOLING Side-by-side aluminum radiator, oil cooler, transmission cooler, charge air cooler and A/C condenser
FAN Flexxaire® variable pitch, reversing
FUEL CAPACITY 370 L
Optional 430 L
DEF CAPACITY 46 L

Power Train

TRANSMISSION Single-speed mechanical
Variable speed hydrostatic
(2) Variable displacement motors
AXLE front Mackolines Machines & Hire OB17, outboard planetary, barrel differential
+/- 15° oscillation
AXLE rear Mackolines Machines & Hire ROB17 bogie, 18 hole pattern, outboard planetary, barrel differential
DIFFERENTIAL LOCKS Independent front and rear

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) 115 mm (4.5 in) bore (dual function)
CYLINDERS, STEER (2) 95 mm (3.75 in) bore
CYLINDERS, BLADE (2) 95 mm (3.75 in) bore
RESERVOIR 126 L

Brakes

DYNAMIC BRAKING Hydrostatic
SECONDARY BRAKES Enclosed, oil cooled
PARK BRAKE Enclosed, oil cooled
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.


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Key Benefits

Turnaround 220° rotating seat. Locks in any position with full access to all machine functions and drive controls
Six-wheel drive. Low ground pressure and high tractive effort for the worst terrain
Electronic controlled hydrostatic drive. Fuel efficient and easy to operate
Advancements in operator ergonomics, visibility, comfort and conveniences
High capacity grapple options. Wide opening to easily gather scattered bunches
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
Advancements in operator ergonomics, visibility, comfort and conveniences
Six-wheel drive. Low ground pressure and high tractive effort for the worst terrain
High capacity grapple options. Wide opening to easily gather scattered bunches
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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Traction Aids and Tire Maintenance

Traction aids can improve machine performance in adverse terrain. The trick is to understand all variables and choose a configuration that provides the performance benefits without sacrificing tire lifespan, or risking damage to the machine drivetrain system.


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In the Field

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Resources

Check your Snubber


Learn how to properly maintain and adjust grapple skidder snubbers and why it is so important to do so.


skidder snubber

Traction Aids and Tire Maintenance


Watch this Traction Aids and Tire Maintenance video to learn more about the proper selection and use of traction aids, as well as best practices for maintaining forestry tires.


H-Series Skidders Walk-around


Skidder product manager, Jeremy Piercy takes us through the H-series skidders. Get an insider's perspective on the improvements and the logic behind the design decisions. Mackolines Machines & Hire builds a full line of four-wheel and six-wheel bogie skidders.


H-Series Seat and Controls


Skidder product manager, Jeremy Piercy covers the H-series joystick controls and the new 220° Turnaround® seat system. The increased rotation envelope, along with full machine controls that rotate with the seat, offer improved ergonomics and expanded possibilities for H-series skidder operators.