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1989 - Iron Mule 5510 Forwarder
()- Listing No
- 1098487
- Year
- 1989
- Manufacturer
- Iron Mule
- Model
- 5510
- Condition
- Used
- Location
- USA
- Price
- $28,500
- Description
-
Ford Dsl., 8 spd. hi/lo trans. with 4 reverse gears, single bunk, Gafner Hydra-Loader with non continuous rotation butt grapple, enclosed cab, 6' blade, 23.1-26 rubber, hours unverifiable
About this machine
This Iron Mule 5510 is a forestry forwarder — sometimes referred to as a timber forwarder — a purpose-built machine used to collect and haul cut logs from the felling site to a roadside landing, keeping loads suspended off the ground to minimise soil disturbance.
Dating to 1989, this used unit is located in Wisconsin, USA, and is offered at $28,500. Power comes from a Ford diesel engine, and drive is managed through an eight-speed high/low transmission that also provides four reverse gears, giving the operator a wide range of travel speeds to suit varying terrain and load conditions.
The machine is equipped with a Gafner Hydra-Loader, a purpose-built loader unit fitted with a non-continuous rotation butt grapple for picking up and placing logs. Non-continuous rotation means the grapple turns within a defined arc rather than spinning freely through 360 degrees, which is a common and proven configuration for timber handling work. The bunk arrangement is single, suited to carrying a consolidated load of logs between the felling area and the landing.
An enclosed cab provides the operator with weather protection during operation. A 6-foot blade is fitted at the front, useful for clearing debris or light trail-making in the cut area. Ground contact is via 23.1-26 rubber tyres, a large-footprint size appropriate for soft forest floor conditions. The seller notes that engine hours are unverifiable, which prospective buyers should factor into any assessment of the machine's service history.
This description was generated automatically from the listing details and may not reflect every specification. Please confirm with the seller before purchase.
