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@@GeremiasAlvez hey, if the motor is loose, you will need to tighten the four bolts that hold it to the rotator housing. If you don’t it might cause damage to the gears or housing

@@tyleroldnorthstate1685 it’s not my first pick but it does a good job. I dont think i have lost any production do to not having a dual arch. Plus less maintenance. Half the cylinders and half the pins and bushings. lol

@@GBLogging just purchased one recently a 2002 model, hoping it’s a good long term investment

@@tyleroldnorthstate1685 is it a B model? I’m sure you will like it. Tigercat makes some good machines!

@@jaredhorton2976 hey, I would rather run the Tigercat than the Deere. Tigercat is hydrostatic with turn around seat and joystick steering. It also pulls better because it is quite a bit heavier than the Deere. The Deere is very good on fuel and very productive just not as comfortable as the Tigercat . I don’t think one is better than the other when it comes to reliability. That is for the H model Deere and D model Tigercat.

@@GBLogging thanks man

What model is it? Super T, Ultra T or Ultra C? The Super T didn’t run as high of pressure the Ultra machines. I personally run around 250 psi In my ultra c. I think 160 is on the low side. I would say at least 200 to 225 on the super t and even higher on the ultra. Are you running a 3/4 bar and chain or 404?

@@GBLogging it is a TF120B, and he runs a 404 chain. I’m not sure where this machine came from, but now it’s in Western Kentucky

Are you sure you are getting oil from the valves?

@@GBLogging yes. I cracked the hose at the rotator and fluid comes out either way . The hoses from the valve all the way to it are all new as well

@@jacobdavis1752 you should check the pressure coming from the valve bank. I don’t know the numbers right off but could get them for you. Or does seem to have plenty of pressure

@@GBLogging the hoses are jumping when I send fluid I know that’s not a gauge but .I will keep trying

@@GBLogging the hoses are jumping when I send fluid I know that’s not a gauge but .I will keep trying

It takes a bit to learn how to run them and for sure how to use them to their full potential. But once you do, you will love it!

@@GBLogging I’m not giving up yet. Hopefully one day I’ll be as good as you 👍🏻

F11-019-SB-CS-K-000-MUML-BO

That’s is the number on a new,old style saw motor.

Thank you so much

I think the actual track frame is bell but the components such as rollers, idlers,chains and pads are Cat. I think you would need to find a track frame from a salvage track machine. If you found one I think it would be fairly easy to mount it under a tire machine.

This machine is an Ultra C which is Cummins powered from new!

@@GBLogging oh sweet, super cool.

Not that I know of. Generally if a rakers broke itl lock up the chain

@@GBLogging never had mine lock up but that chatter I could hear is what mine does every time it has a broke tooth or raker. Hard to keep the chain tight when it's like that lol

@@allenmccall5021 yeah the 3/4 chain chatters a little more than the 404. And yeah I built a tensioner to keep the chain tight and it helps a lot.

@@GBLogging mine never does it unless it got a bad or broken tooth. Its a 3/4 also. It will a little if I get too much hook ground in it. You mean a tensioner for when you put it on or something that keeps tension on it all the time?

Got any vids of this mate? I’m in Australia and are currently doing a ground up restoration of a tracked bell there won’t be anything on ours untouched when done so always looking to see other projects for inspiration

@@jeffbussell4001 I can post some soon. I cut 2 trees down with it today. My rotator and sawbar motor are both leaking so that’s next to do.

Hey, thanks for the comment! It sounds like you have been busy with your bell project. Is it a wheel machine or track? I’m glad the videos have been helpful to you. Does your rotator look like the one on my machine or is it the old style?

@@jeffbussell4001 hey,are you working on the same machine as Harry Castles? I think he was in Australia too?

@@GBLogging mine is a rubber tire. Not sure on the year. Late 80s early 90s. The rotation is first gen. It only has 4 allens and I will make a wrench to unscrew it. Apparently there is an obsolete seal in the bottom so I’m going to take it apart tomorrow. I’ve been working on hose the last 2 weeks and have everything from the valve body to the head new. Saw motor is leaking bad out the bottom as well. Henry @ Zambezee has given me guidance twice now on setting bar speed and tank pressure. Thank you for all the info and video it’s very helpful. This head does have tilt on it. The one I ran in the 90s didn’t. You kinda swung it out grabbed and slid down to make a cut. I plan on upgrading and going 3/4

Call The Logger Shop 336-973-4242 and ask for Randy. I don’t think the big motor would really help the 404, but Randy could tell you more about it. And I highly recommend the 3/4 setup over the 404. Chains don’t jump off as much and stay sharp longer. And the bars last a lot longer.

I just push my head all the way out with the skid link and turn the head sideways and set it down. Sometimes it’s A little tricky to keep it there with out it slowly leaking to the side

Do you like the bells with the tracks better? I got a bell super t love mine

@@jaredhorton2976 if I’m cutting hilly / rolling terrain and select cut hardwood and topping/ limbing I like the track machine. It’s slower at moving around but I will run over tops and pretty much any hill you come to. But clear cutting or just felling rolling and flat terrain the wheel machine is the way to go. Both track and wheel machines are awesome!

Gblogging1992@gmail.com send me your phone number and I’ll give you a call.

I don’t know the part numbers right off. I can try to get them for you when I have time to take my cover off my saw motor. But I think you would Be better off calling the Logger Shop and talking to Randy about it. He has the correct sprocket and also has a ring specially made for the different motor to set in the pilot correctly.

Perfect thank you

No sir, a lot of those trees were cut by my saw hand.

What’s your phone number? I’ll give you a call.

Lol there junk

We aren’t in the bottoms anymore but yeah if your setup to buy logs by the truck load we will sell them to anyone that pays the most.

Have you tried Zambesi?

Yes but Julie said takes 8 weeks to get she is out of them right now

@@koreysosalla1942 Peter Rayton might be able to help you. 413-586-9350

I have only used the grade 5 on there

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This is an Ultra C and they are Cummins powered. The Ultra T and Super T were deutz powered. And yes the fan is loud!

@GBLogging thank you for letting me know.. 4bt I guess! I like that loud fan sound..

@@samb4668 yessir 4bt 👍🏼

lol yeah in our area we call it a hillside but I’m sure it doesn’t compare to what y’all worked on 👍🏼