Isodiametric Tractors, North America?

[MossRoad]

 

[MossRoad]

 

[RayIN]

Ground clearance on articulated machines is not such a big issue.
Mine only has about 9 inches of clearance and I've only been stuck once in over 20 years, and that was because I drove off of a hidden log on a downhill slope. The ground was level with the top of the log on the uphill side, I couldn't see it, and over a foot down on the downhill side. So the front wheels dropped off over the log and I was high centered. I had the brush cutter on the front that has its own wheels, so I couldn't use it for lift or leverage as it just rolled. Had I had my bucket, I could have got myself off of the log easily.

These are not articulated, they have ordinary front wheel steering.

 

[mikester]

I love shakey-cam video. Every time I fast forward to find an image of the tractor all I see is leaves and branches on the ground. Very artistic.

 

[MossRoad]

These are not articulated, they have ordinary front wheel steering.

Articulated Tractor Tony 10900 SR | Antonio Carraro

The Tony 10900 SR (98 hp – Kubota engine – 4cyl. turbo) is an isodiametric articulated tractor with reverse drive, that guarantees superb operator comfort thanks to the hydrostatic transmission that significantly simplifies the job of the operator.

www.antoniocarraro.it

 

[MossRoad]

Antonio Carraro articulated tractors - Damcon tree nursery equipment

The very compact Antonio Carraro tractors are provided with power sources of 20 – 85 hp.

www.damcon.com

 

[MossRoad]

A majority of their machines are articulated.

Tractors antonio carraro

Antonio Carraro produces a complete range of specialized, multifunctional, reversible tractors, suitable to be used in any type of crop and soil, even the most inaccessible.

www.antoniocarraro.it

 

[Orahov]

I've spent some time just looking around U.S.A. dealers, of which there are many.
These are high HP tractors for the weight/size and made for steep terrain.
Still haven't found out it they have a 3-pt hitch or what they have. Found it, it's an option.
Ground clearance max. 9".
Haven't found any mention of a price.
For the use you propose, and the maximum 9" ground clearance, I would not think it would work on rocky terrain or get over downed limbs at an acceptable rate.
It's a fascinating tractor.

Thanks for this info, 9-10 inch ground clearance is a tough dealbreaker (my compact tractor is 14-15"). Likely will get caught up on downed limbs/rocks underneath. From what Ive seen on Youtube they're quite zippy tractors on the road like race-car lol.

 

[Orahov]

They look like they would be useful for small log skidding. But the U.S. commercial logging industry has moved from skidders and chainsaws to mechanized harvester systems like feller-bunchers and forwarders-processors. Part of this is the need for more economic harvesting and the other reason is safety concerns to satisfy workman’s compensation insurance. I’m guessing that’s why they are uncommon in the U.S.

Thats a good point, however these Italian tractors are mainly used for orchards/vineyards. Skidders on the other hand are still manufactured by companies like Tigercat, CAT, Deere, and some others (popularity has dropped as you mentioned). Smallest I've seen/heard of is Awassos MD80 log skidder from Quebec, but still very large (compared to a conventional compact tractor).

 

[Runner]

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