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Skidders
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Published on 02/21/2007
 
Designed with a tough, dependable drive train to deliver smooth power, steady pull and efficient maneuvering on soft ground or steep slopes, the Prentice 490 is a rugged, dependable and productive machine.

Skidders
Designed with a tough, dependable drive train to deliver smooth power, steady pull and efficient maneuvering on soft ground or steep slopes, the Prentice 490 is a rugged, dependable and productive machine. Utilizing a torque-converter transmission, rugged planetary axles and comfortable, no-nonsense cab design, the 490 is designed with ease of maintenance in mind. And it comes with the industry-leading support behind the Prentice name.

• 173hp Cummins 6BTA

• Quick, responsive hydraulics with dedicated cooling pump

• Rugged single arch with delimbing grate

• Choice of bunching or sorting head grapples

• Robust center section

• 90 degree articulation

• Smooth operating torque converter transmission with six forward and three reverse gears

• Proven outboard planetary axles; optional axles for duals and floatation tires

• Spacious cab with AC/heat, sliding side windows and knee-bend air suspension seat

• Hydraulic tilt cab



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