NZ Logger Magazine | February 2023
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The stretch limo of log skidders

     Story and photos: Tim Benseman

At 9.5 metres long and 285 horsepower, the Tigercat 635H is one big mother of a skidder. And big is what Tainui Logging owner, Phil Hemopo, was looking for when he planned this new machine purchase a bit over a year ago. 

“You know you are on to a good thing when a machine is out of stock and you need to order it a year in advance,” says Phil. 

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