"Watching the cable skidder work in Maine was truly impressive! Transporting pine and fir logs through difficult terrain requires great skill and precision. The technology and capabilities of this machine represent a great advancement in the forestry industry. A challenging and adventurous job!"
I logged for 15 years Loved it A young man’s game Ended when Clinton became president Had 3 and 4 foot diameter trees Yes sometimes I miss trees and other loggers
I have never claimed the title of logger, but I have cleared a few lots over the past 30 years. You don't leave much hinge wood, you obviously know what you are doing. Nicely recorded, very well edited. A+
Hard work cuttin spruce! You do a good job cutting the trees down. Also those deeres turn a lot better than the timberjacks lol. Stay safe and Merry Christmas
What an amazing video. Please continue sharing your logging experience with us. Nothing beats a great video with chainsaws and a skidder. Thanks for sharing Stay safe Your neighbour to the north from Montreal
Growing up in Northern Minnesota and spending a fair amount of my time hunting, trapping, and fishing I was for some reason thrilled to see a skidder while in the woods especially in operation. They have been replaced now by timber harvesters which are cook to see too but I still think skidders are more interesting and retro. Cool video.
Great content! Use to cut firewood with my father for extra $. I got to drive the skidder which was a ton of fun as a teenager. Timberjack. I also was the choker runner.
Its a great job if you enjoy problem solving and a challenge, mentally and physically. Theres quite a few of the 440's around up here, trouble is most people are attached to them. Thanks.
Nice short video..... Back in early 80 In mid coast ME I drove JD 540 grapple skidder and sometimes in mid winter the mill needed wood so I go in at 4am grab some pre-cut twitches to get ready for rest of crew to show up, it was great, the best low paying job I ever had.... I remember at times it was like 20° below couple nights so we left skidders running all night, then when I got to wood lot at 4am the skidder was already warmed up, these two skidders had cabs with heaters so it was nice going through the woods while dark and lights hitting the snow on the ground, just grab the wood and go for a ride, on the ultimate 4-wheel drive..... Do you have any white cedar for sale, to sell in mid-coast ME?
Mainers are tough! Wish I had a skidder, do my logging by snowmobile in the winter. Built my house with a chainsaw mill in Maine! and we have the dopest weed. Claiming it!
So much souvenirs for me i was 12 years old and driving the same machine and lumbering with my dad in the bas-St-Laurent Québec on our farmland it was very cool :) happy holydays!
I hope that was a cheap knock off go pro for the last shot. Nice compilations of felling. I remember my Dad buying fir studs back in the early 1970's since then its all gone to spruce. Some of that fir looked in good shape no rot on the butt that I could see.
The Fir in the county generally seems higher quality than further south. The landowner on this lot has done a fantastic job at maintaining this his stand and it shows!
440B? I couldn't see her markings? I ran a 440B in northern Vermont for a couple of summers, but chain chokers, not cable. It was like a billiards game in reverse when I set up my hitches!! Turning the steering while while you crank the engine will give you a faster spin in cold weather, FYI. Might not need the dragons breath if you do that. The power shift transmission was a $10k option in 1970 something when the one I ran was new, but boy what an option that was!!!
@@feenerproductions Not sure how low of temps you get there or how much you run it in very cold weather, but there's something else we did that I never knew anyone else do to pre-heat the engine on the 440B and the 450D crawler. I won't bother with the details unless you are interested. Tony
@@feenerproductions My people own several wood lost in Dover-Foxcroft that were once harvested with horses. We still have all the gear to use horses and before I die we will be back on the lots using animal power, low impact, selective cutting.
@ I don’t know what it is, but both my old skidders were part of the family. For quite a few years my wife drove them for me. Keep up the good work bud. Merry Christmas from western New Brunswick
You forgot to check the oil in the skidder before you started it. Been logging on my own for 30 years. I check oil first thing before starting anything. 3 time in 30 years of checking oil it saved me a motor . Injection pump was bad and leaked fuel in oil over night. If I didn’t check it wood of cost me 3 motors. I love logging and my equipment. Stay safe and keep your finger in it. There’s no feelin like tree killin
@@feenerproductions I grew up in the county. if you're in the woods up there then it's a good chance that you know some of my family. not too many people cutting wood that haven't heard of the Lanes.
I am cutting on some one’s private woodlot, it’s been in the teens most mornings here. I suspect the SF will be used for dimensional lumber and the popple for pulp.
@@feenerproductions i thank you very much for your reply, few are so kind. i see things and i wonder whats taking place or happening. may this find you and your family having a good day. paul
Having a rough afternoon, and logging with ambient music is really helping me right this minute.
"Watching the cable skidder work in Maine was truly impressive! Transporting pine and fir logs through difficult terrain requires great skill and precision. The technology and capabilities of this machine represent a great advancement in the forestry industry. A challenging and adventurous job!"
It certainly is, thank you.
I logged for 15 years Loved it A young man’s game Ended when Clinton became president Had 3 and 4 foot diameter trees Yes sometimes I miss trees and other loggers
The technique is flawless! Can’t stop watching!
Thanks.
I drove a 440 in CT , four 6years!! What a great work horse!!! Those days of throwing chains , go back in a heat beat!!
Good times I'm sure
I have never claimed the title of logger, but I have cleared a few lots over the past 30 years. You don't leave much hinge wood, you obviously know what you are doing. Nicely recorded, very well edited. A+
There's so much to know in the education of the woods, I to have a lot to learn. Thank you for the comment.
Awsome!!! I'm glad to see you back in the game, brother!! Very nice 440 👍
Thanks Erik, I miss my 207 but am more thrilled to be back in the woods regardless of the color. Good to hear from you.
It's a great machine. They both have their advantages.
I have been skidding with my 540A grapple skidder. Guys slow paying, so its staying parked till he pays.
A cut forest is a healthy forest period for all 👍🌲🇺🇸🌲👍thanks to sharing Good Stuff mr 👍
Like allways that Vermonter
Thank you
Looks like you are being very mindful of the forest you are working in. Good work opening the canopy for the next generation of trees.
Thank you, I'm trying to do just that.
Did this for many years. One man operation. Work steady, work safe
Yes thank you, your words ring true "Work steady" You cant be in a rush.
Should be 2 men. Safer
Hard work cuttin spruce! You do a good job cutting the trees down. Also those deeres turn a lot better than the timberjacks lol. Stay safe and Merry Christmas
They really do, is it because of the open diff? My TJ didn't have that, thanks for the comment and you as well sir.
@ yes, the older jacks are locked in full time and steer like a boat lol.
Nice 440👍🏽
I love mine , great little machines
Yes they are, thank you.
What an amazing video. Please continue sharing your logging experience with us. Nothing beats a great video with chainsaws and a skidder.
Thanks for sharing
Stay safe
Your neighbour to the north from Montreal
Your welcome, I will continue as much as I can, however I still need to be productive at the same time. Thank you.
@@feenerproductions well said, productivity is important.
Great footage and cinematography. You've got skills, Man!!!! Be safe. Merry Christmas. 👊🏼👍🏼🤙🏼
Thanks Shane, watch your top knot. Merry Christmas
Nice video. Good to watch someone who knows what they’re doing and not a lot of jabbering
Thank you Michael
Growing up in Northern Minnesota and spending a fair amount of my time hunting, trapping, and fishing I was for some reason thrilled to see a skidder while in the woods especially in operation. They have been replaced now by timber harvesters which are cook to see too but I still think skidders are more interesting and retro. Cool video.
I was the same, was very fond of watching the hand crew guys work. Perhaps why I do today? Thanks.
That JD skidder is mint!!!! Nice machine!!!!!!!
Thank you, its got its quirks, I'm very happy with it.
Dont trust the brakes if it dies on you.
Amazing video, we feel the passion and respect of the forest
Good, thank you for your comment Michel.
Really nice little 440 johndeere, super cool.
Thank you, it can do a lot for its size.
@feenerproductions all I ever had for johndeere skidders was 548D grapple 1990 vintage:)
I bet that’ll pull!
Great content! Use to cut firewood with my father for extra $. I got to drive the skidder which was a ton of fun as a teenager. Timberjack. I also was the choker runner.
Good memories, thanks!
Nice to see logging in Maine. Wish I had a skidder like that!
Its a great job if you enjoy problem solving and a challenge, mentally and physically. Theres quite a few of the 440's around up here, trouble is most people are attached to them. Thanks.
Really great video!! Keep warm and safe
Thank you, and I'll try.
Permission to come aboard your channel you have a good channel. I like this I like them John Deere skitters and I like the editing.❤
Yes sir, thanks for the support.
Very cool I just subscribed; I liked the straight forward approach to this video. No made-up drama just working in the woods. JeffinMaine
Great feedback, that’s what I’m going for, thanks Jeff and Merry Christmas.
Great video my man. First time watcher
Thank ye kindly!
Gr8 video - 5 Stars! Big John still gitin ur done!
Thank you Mark!
Right on bro good to see the northeast getting air time new england has lots of one man operation s stay safe
Yessah.
Nice short video.....
Back in early 80 In mid coast ME I drove JD 540 grapple skidder and sometimes in mid winter the mill needed wood so I go in at 4am grab some pre-cut twitches to get ready for rest of crew to show up, it was great, the best low paying job I ever had....
I remember at times it was like 20° below couple nights so we left skidders running all night, then when I got to wood lot at 4am the skidder was already warmed up, these two skidders had cabs with heaters so it was nice going through the woods while dark and lights hitting the snow on the ground, just grab the wood and go for a ride, on the ultimate 4-wheel drive.....
Do you have any white cedar for sale, to sell in mid-coast ME?
I don't have any cedar for sale. Thanks for sharing your story, good times.
Wow, what a beautifully done video. It's been 41 years of doing the same for me.
Thank you, I'm sure you have some stories after 41 years in the woods.
Great video. Reminds of my days back at Paul Smiths👍🏻
first time logging? you'll get the hang of it soon
That is some nice-looking spruce for Maine.
Yup, some of it has gone by a little.
Mainers are tough! Wish I had a skidder, do my logging by snowmobile in the winter. Built my house with a chainsaw mill in Maine! and we have the dopest weed. Claiming it!
Depending on what you have for a sled and conditions that can be a decent way to go.
So much souvenirs for me i was 12 years old and driving the same machine and lumbering with my dad in the bas-St-Laurent Québec on our farmland it was very cool :) happy holydays!
I was hoping this video would bring back some memories for folks, thanks for the comment.
Really love the content!!
Awesome, thank you.
Definitely one of the best videos of the old JD skidders & cutting.
👀 at that lil baby skidder it just so cute😂
She still gets the job done just more trips
What yr is that JD…1978???
"Go light go often" Close, I think its a 76'. 440B
Very nice 440
Thank you, I'm very happy with it.
@feenerproductions first skidder i ever run was a 440 sinker shift.. I was 10 years old.. we've had several 550's over the year's
Some nice fir!
There are some specimens on that lot.
Nice video.!
Thank you Larry.
nice work
Thanks
Surgeon with the saw and skidder. Need you at my place in PA!
Thanks Steve, Merry Christmas
Very good ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you.
logged for years with a 440 chain chockers hard and softwood in the adirondacks of ny gas job great machine 3 slides on mainline firm
They certainly seem well made.
JD had features in the 70s CAT didnt have until the 90s.
I hope that was a cheap knock off go pro for the last shot. Nice compilations of felling. I remember my Dad buying fir studs back in the early 1970's since then its all gone to spruce. Some of that fir looked in good shape no rot on the butt that I could see.
The Fir in the county generally seems higher quality than further south. The landowner on this lot has done a fantastic job at maintaining this his stand and it shows!
440B? I couldn't see her markings? I ran a 440B in northern Vermont for a couple of summers, but chain chokers, not cable. It was like a billiards game in reverse when I set up my hitches!!
Turning the steering while while you crank the engine will give you a faster spin in cold weather, FYI. Might not need the dragons breath if you do that. The power shift transmission was a $10k option in 1970 something when the one I ran was new, but boy what an option that was!!!
I'll try that, good advice. Thanks
@@feenerproductions Not sure how low of temps you get there or how much you run it in very cold weather, but there's something else we did that I never knew anyone else do to pre-heat the engine on the 440B and the 450D crawler. I won't bother with the details unless you are interested. Tony
Impressive to see a one man operation hauling a twitch out in cold temps, not something you see anymore.
Thanks, the hardest part is dressing to work hard, then sit and let the wind and snow hammer you all the way to the yard.
@@feenerproductions My people own several wood lost in Dover-Foxcroft that were once harvested with horses. We still have all the gear to use horses and before I die we will be back on the lots using animal power, low impact, selective cutting.
Awesome video… makes me wish I never sold my 440
Thanks Brian, what is it about a skidder? We get so attached to them...
@ I don’t know what it is, but both my old skidders were part of the family. For quite a few years my wife drove them for me. Keep up the good work bud. Merry Christmas from western New Brunswick
You forgot to check the oil in the skidder before you started it. Been logging on my own for 30 years. I check oil first thing before starting anything. 3 time in 30 years of checking oil it saved me a motor . Injection pump was bad and leaked fuel in oil over night. If I didn’t check it wood of cost me 3 motors. I love logging and my equipment. Stay safe and keep your finger in it. There’s no feelin like tree killin
Sound wisdom, thanks
Good stuff, I subd..............
Thank you!
Great video
Thanks!
Nice well made video
Thank you
I’m impressed how easy that started in the cold.
Much of a market for the fir over there?
Me to! The market isn’t great right now, I’ve heard rumors in might be improving come January.
Awesome
Personally I think the cable skidder does less damage to the forest than The graffle skidder and using the feller.
I agree as well, both systems have an application. Thanks for watching.
Bucking where they fall damages less trees.
These videos make me miss working in the woods. What part of Maine are you in?
Northern Aroostook. Thanks Jimmy
@@feenerproductions I grew up in the county. if you're in the woods up there then it's a good chance that you know some of my family. not too many people cutting wood that haven't heard of the Lanes.
as always, great. what are the logs made into, and how cold was it, are you cutting on your land? thanks again .
I am cutting on some one’s private woodlot, it’s been in the teens most mornings here. I suspect the SF will be used for dimensional lumber and the popple for pulp.
@@feenerproductions i thank you very much for your reply, few are so kind. i see things and i wonder whats taking place or happening. may this find you and your family having a good day. paul
I appreciate the video. Looks like you're doing right by the forest. Good work.
I actually operated one of those! Well. Drove it across the lot which consisted of letting out the clutch hahaha but i did lol
That counts in my book!
Swedish cut, you always know where your hinge is .
Control.
I work 30 years in north maine Wood and I live at 25 minutes of fort kent
That's a Peener if I've ever seen one haha He's not Peening a Poundation though Ayah!
Haha! Got to have some variety.
Is that maude❤❤❤❤
WTH is that stressful music!???.....We want the chainsaw noise bud!!!!!
Anyone operating a machine without a cab and heat in 2024 has a few screws loose.
Haha
Or owns the machine outright and makes money with it
And that is the case with me. Thanks
Quiet down city slicker
RUN WHAT YOU GOT.