Timothy Maikshilo Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Here is the only Kenworth skidder that I have ever seen or heard of. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Never even heard of them Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/#findComment-99864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvam Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Wow that is pretty cool. The same Kenworth as the truck maker? Never knew that one. Thanks for posting Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/#findComment-99865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Any info on it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/#findComment-99866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 This Kenworth skidder was made by KW, same as the trucks but I don't know any more about it. Maybe the only one in existence and this one is in Invercargill, NZ at Bill Richardsons museum. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/#findComment-99868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I wonder what engine? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/#findComment-99904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Sure wont be a Kenworth engine lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/#findComment-99905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I have a brochure on a KW Skidder. They were short lived and of course mainly in the northwestern US. Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/#findComment-99938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks Doug,That answers some questions. KW looked like a rugged machine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/#findComment-100008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveigou Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I have a brochure on a KW Skidder. They were short lived and of course mainly in the northwestern US.Well scan it and post it!!! Quote See my Flickr photostream page http://www.flickr.com/photos/96692978@N05/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/#findComment-100016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Well thas a new one of me! Never heard of such,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/#findComment-100541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I have a brochure on a KW Skidder. They were short lived and of course mainly in the northwestern US.WOW! I live in NW U.S. and my family has been in the logging business for 4 generations now and I have never heard of such a thing. Cool find. Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/#findComment-100858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Well scan it and post it!!!If Doug can post a copy of the brochure, that would be awesome. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/#findComment-100866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Well thas a new one of me! Never heard of such,,,randypMe either Randy & i thought i had keys to most brands of machines & either been around & operated or herd of most brands of logging ,farm or construction equipment.BUT This is a new 1 on me. INTERESTING .Please scan the brochure . would like to see it also . wonder if it had a screamin jimmy in like a Timber Jack or Tree Farmer Skidder ?here is a slide show on a KW Skidder i found on Youtube check it out yall Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/#findComment-101727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I found a copy of the brochure, scanned it but can't seem to get it from my work computer to the home computer. I'm not giving up, I'll get it! Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/#findComment-101733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 That's get Doug, It will be very interesting to see. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22904-kenworth-skidder/#findComment-101745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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