This Thunderbird TY-90 is a used yarder — a machine designed to extract felled timber from the cutting area by means of cables and a powered drum system, moving logs from the forest floor to a landing where they can be processed and loaded. Sometimes referred to as a log yarder or cable yarder, this type of equipment is a cornerstone of cable logging operations, particularly in steep or otherwise difficult terrain where ground-based skidders cannot work effectively. Thunderbird Forest Equipment is a well-established manufacturer based in the Pacific Northwest, known for building yarders, loaders, and related logging machinery for the forestry industry.
This machine is described as recently off a job, indicating it has been in active commercial service and is available as a ready-to-work used unit. It is located in Oregon, USA, placing it in the heart of Pacific Northwest timber country.
The listing includes a Boman Z7900 Sky Car, which is a significant added component — a sky car being the carriage that travels along the mainline cable and is used to lift and transport logs during yarding operations. The inclusion of this sky car represents meaningful added value for a buyer outfitting or expanding a cable logging setup.
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