ARDCO Model K-6x6
Tree Length Forwarder

Reduce job costs and increase productivity when working in wet, soft areas with this six-wheel drive logging truck that's built simple and tough like a skidder on ten 43-inch wide high flotation tires.


STANDARD FEATURES, TLF TRACTOR:

PAYLOAD: 50,000 lbs.

GROUND SPEED: 0-18 MPH

AXLES: Rockwell 671 Series with No-Spin front and rear on tractor; Dana axles on trailer.

BRAKES: Foot-operated, six-wheel hydraulic disc caliper brakes. Hand-operated, four-wheel air/drum brakes on trailer. Hand operated parking brake on rear of transmission drop box.

STEERING: Articulated center pivot steering actuated by twin 4-inch hydraulic cylinders giving up to plus or minus 35 degrees articulation.

OSCILLATION: Plus or minus 15 degrees between front and rear frame.

ENGINE: Cummins 6CTA8.3 diesel engine rated @ 234 HP.

GEAR TRAIN: Funk 2000 six speeds forward, three speeds reverse powershift transmission with extra-heavy-duty driveline system.

INSTRUMENTS: Voltmeter, high temperature and low oil pressure safety shut down system gauges; electric tachometer/hourmeter.

CAB/BRUSHGUARD: Enclosed forestry protected, one-man cab with 2-inch wire mesh protective screening; two doors, seat belts and certified Roll-Over-Protection System.

TIRES: 66 x 43.00 x 25 12-ply, steel reinforced, deep tread Firestone flotation 23, mounted on heavy duty bead lock rims with extra locking system to protect against tire failure.

FUEL TANK: 61.5-Gallon.

SEAT BELTS: Standard equipment.

PAINT: Customer choice of one color; ARDCO yellow standard.

 

STANDARD FEATURES, LOGGING TRAILER:

LOAD CAPACITY: 50,000 lb. (20,000 on front bolster, 30,000 on rear bolster).

FIFTH WHEEL: Connection built to match with ARDCO Model K-6X6 Tree-Length Forwarder Tractor.

FRAME: Extra heavy duty tubular steel frame, telescoping poles adjustable from 20' to 45' length; supported by Dana 30,000 lb. capacity axles, hubs, spindles, and ARDCO 72" walking beams with rubber bushings.

BOLSTERS AND STAKES: Front and rear bolster 9' wide from outside to outside, with fixed 24" bolster stakes and 40" removable pipe extensions.

BRAKES: Air-actuated, drum-type brakes at four (4) wheels (fail-safe, spring-actuated for low air pressure or emergency stopping).

TIRES: Equipped with four (4) 66X43-25, 12-ply flotation logging tires (steel shield), mounted on heavy-duty, bead-lock steel rims.

AIR LINE: All hoses and air quick-connect couplings required for complete brake system. Air lines for trailer brakes will run through the telescoping pipe of the trailer for protection.

NOTE: No lights or mud flaps provided.

 


 DIMENSIONAL DATA


   TRACTOR  TRAILER
Empty
Weight 30,000 lbs. 15,000 lbs.
Length 25 ft. 17 ft., 8 in.
 Width 11 ft., 10 in. 11 ft., 10"
 Height 11 ft., 7 in. 9 ft., 4 in.
Total Assembled (At Minimum Length)
 Weight 45,000 lbs.  
 Width 11 ft., 10 in.  
 Height 11 ft., 7 in.  
 Length 42 ft., 8 in.  




TRACTOR TRAILER
Empty
Weight 29,000 lbs. 14,200 lbs.
Length 27 ft., 9 in. 12 ft.
 Width 11 ft., 10 in. 11 ft., 10"
 Height 11 ft., 7 in. 9 ft., 4 in.
 Pole    
 Weight 1,800 lbs.  
 Length 34 ft.  
Width  7 ft.  
Total Assembled (At Minimum Length)
 Weight 45,000 lbs.  
 Width 11 ft., 10 in.  
 Height 11 ft., 7 in.  
 Length 39 ft., 9 in.