FRANKLIN

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• FRANKLIN
• S2 CABLE
• SKIDDERS

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170 S2 Cable Skidder
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Model 170 S2174 HP Cummins Engine
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185 S2 Cable Skidder
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Model 185 S2185 HP Cummins Engine
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OPS, ROPS FOPS Certified Cab
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Headliner with Radio and Light Switches built in
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FH-40 Winch40,000 Line Pull
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Shock Mounted Engine Radiator
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FRANKLIN CABLE SKIDDERS

• Purpose Built as Cable Skidders
• Highly Maneuverable
• Easy Access for Service
• Excellent Visibility Front and Rear
• Multiple Models
• Safe and Comfortable

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Heavy Duty, High Lift Blade
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4 Inch Blade Cylinders
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Sealed Spherical Bushings with Slack Adjuster
Pins extend through Frame Replaceable Bushing
Carriers
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Sealed Spherical Bushings with Slack Adjuster
Pins extend through Frame Replaceable Bushing
Carriers
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Large Front Rear Windshields
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Heavy Duty A Frame FairleadAdjustable
Fairlead RollerHeavy Duty Fenders Butt Plate
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Two Stage Air Cleaner
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Deluxe Suspension Seat
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Seat mounted ControlsBump Shift, Blade Winch
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Tilt Telescopic Steering Wheel
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P4-385 Power-Shift Transmission Bump Shift with
Park Position
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Purpose Built Cable Skidders

• 42 Degree Steering with piston system
• Good Steps for Easy entry/exit
• Lock-in/Lock-out Front and Rear Axles
• Wheelbase options for different applications

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Center Section - 42 degree ArticulationTapered
Roller Bearing DesignCentered Steel Rubber
Steering StopsGround level accessible/wear
adjustable
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Center Section - 42 degree ArticulationTapered
Roller Bearing DesignGround level
accessible/wear adjustable
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Full Steps for easy entry/exit of Cab
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170 S2 Cable SkidderF-240 Axles
StandardLock-in/Lock-out Front Rear
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185 S2 Cable SkidderF-320 Axles
StandardLock-in/Lock-out Front Rear
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170 S2 Wheelbase 128 Inches Standard121 Inches
Optional
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185 S2 Wheelbase 140 Inches Standard131 Inches
Optional
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EASY ACCESS

• Hinged upper hood sides and snap out hood panels
• Hinged front belly pan and bomb bay doors
• Central grease and pressure check points
• Ground level access fuel tank,hydraulic tank
• Swing Out Grill Swing Down Cooler
• Four Door cab with swing out seat and seat mount

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Hinged Top Hood-sideSnap-out Hood Panels
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Hinged Front Belly Pan and Bomb Bay Doors
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Central Grease and Pressure Check Points
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Swing Out Grill
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Swing Down Oil Cooler
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Heavy Duty RadiatorShock mounted Easy Clean
Flues
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Easy Access Batteries
Battery Cover
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Easy access Power-Shift Filters Electrical
Disconnect
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Side Mounted Fuel TankGround Level Access170 S2
50 Gallon/185 S2 70 Gallon
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All Hoses ½ Inch and above 4 Wire Design
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Hydraulic Tank 38 GallonService from Ground
Level
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Modular Quad Cab
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Flip-out Seat-mount for easy access
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FRANKLIN CABLE SKIDDERS
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FRANKLIN CABLE SKIDDERS

• APPLICATION ENGINEERED
• PURPOSE BUILT
• DESIGNED FOR ONE THING-
• PRODUCTION, AND LOTS OF IT!

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• FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY
• PO BOX 697
• FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA 23851
• PHONE [phone]
• www.franklin-treefarmer.com