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A versatile all-arounder for a variety of thinning and final felling operations.

620H Skidder

620H Skidder

A versatile all-arounder for a variety of thinning and final felling operations. SPECS DEALER BENEFITS Skidders SPECS BENEFITS DEALER

Highlights

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Power

Weight

Largest Grapple

195 kW
262 hp

19 600 kg
43,200 lb

1,76 m²
19 ft²

Power

Weight

Largest Grapple

195 kW
262 hp

19 600 kg
43,200 lb

1,76 m²
19 ft²

220 Turnaround Tigercat skidder cab

Turnaround 220

Tigercat skidder drive system

The difference is in the drive

Tigercat skidder service access

Stress-free Serviceability

Turnaround 220

The difference is in the drive

Stress-free Serviceability

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Overview

The 620H provides versatility for a variety of thinning and final felling operations in favourable terrain conditions. Like all H-series machines, the 620H is equipped with Turnaround 220, providing the best sightlines, comfort and ergonomics for operators.

Turnaround 220

Lock and release the 220 degree rotating seat in any position with the touch of a button. Full machine controls are always at your fingertips.

Small details like a climate-controlled cup holder and a place to hang your hat make long days feel shorter.

The 4-point harness makes extreme terrain feel a little tamer.

The durable interior finish is easy to clean.

220 Turnaround Tigercat skidder cab

The difference is in the drive

Electronic control technology combined with Tigercat’s unique hydrostatic drive system allows the skidder to operate at automatic variable engine rpm, resulting in improved fuel economy.

Full tractive effort is available at any engine speed, minimizing wheel spin and improving breakout performance.

Tigercat skidder drive system

Stress-free Serviceability

Convenient access to daily service points and all major components.

The belly doors are equipped with pivot bolts for easy and safe swing-open access.

Neat and clean routing for hoses and wiring.

Tigercat skidder service access

Product Specifications

Metric
Imperial
LENGTH 7 415 mm
WHEELBASE 4 065 mm
WIDTH 3 330 mm
WIDTH narrow offset 3 020 mm
HEIGHT 3 150 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 635 mm
WEIGHT 19 595 kg
ENGINE Tier 4f Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 4f
195 kW (262 hp) @ 2,200 rpm (rated)
ENGINE Tier 2 Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 2
198 kW (266 hp) @ 2,100 rpm (rated)
ENGINE Non-certified Tigercat FPT N67 Non-certified
195 kW (262 hp) @ 2,200 rpm (rated)
AIR FILTRATION Precleaner and 2-stage engine air cleaner
TOP SPEED 23 km/h
COOLING Side-by-side aluminum radiator, oil cooler, transmission cooler, charge air cooler and A/C condenser
FAN Fixed pitch
Optional Flexxaire® variable pitch, reversing
FUEL CAPACITY 305 L
Optional 430 L
DEF CAPACITY 46 L
TRANSMISSION Single-speed mechanical
Variable speed hydrostatic
(2) Variable displacement motors
AXLE front Tigercat OB17, outboard planetary, barrel differential
+/-15° oscillation
AXLE rear Tigercat OB17, outboard planetary, barrel differential
Fixed
DIFFERENTIAL LOCKS Independent front and rear
PUMP, DRIVE Piston
PUMP, MAIN 1 Piston for all machine functions
PUMP, MAIN 2 Gear for cooling
FILTRATION (4) Spin-on, 7 micron full flow
CYLINDERS, ARCH (4) 115 mm (4.5 in) bore (dual function)
CYLINDERS, STEER (2) 83 mm (3.25 in) bore
CYLINDERS, BLADE (2) 89 mm (3.5 in) bore
RESERVOIR 126 L
DYNAMIC BRAKING Hydrostatic
SECONDARY BRAKES Enclosed, oil cooled
PARK BRAKE Enclosed, oil cooled
Spring applied, hydraulic release

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Six-Way Blade

Tigercat H-series skidders are available with an optional six-way blade for added versatility in the forest. In addition to standard skidder duties, expand the use of your machine with the ability to build and grade roads, clean out ditches, plow snow and move materials and debris off to the side and out of the way with less machine movement.


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6-way skidder blade

Turnaround

With Turnaround, the operator drives blade-forward or grapple-forward with full control of all functions. The full speed range and maximum tractive effort are available in both directions. Used to its full potential, Turnaround expands the capabilities of the skidder. Imagine what Turnaround can do for you.


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Onsite Access with LogOn

Onsite access to production and service information. Using a mobile device and a secure WiFi hotspot, users can easily access detailed machine data and diagnostic tools at the worksite with LogOn.


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RemoteLog Telematics

Off site access to telematics. Be connected to your forestry operation from almost anywhere – all you need is RemoteLog, and a device with internet connectivity.


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Key Benefits

Turnaround 220° rotating seat. Locks in any position with full access to all machine functions and drive controls
Maximum tractive effort always available. High breakout performance, minimized wheel spin
Advancements in operator ergonomics, visibility, comfort and conveniences
High capacity grapple options. Wide opening to easily gather scattered bunches
Electronic controlled hydrostatic drive. Fuel efficient and easy to operate
Long-life centre section constructed with thick steel plate, large diameter pins and tapered roller bearings
Turnaround 220° rotating seat. Locks in any position with full access to all machine functions and drive controls
Advancements in operator ergonomics, visibility, comfort and conveniences
Electronic controlled hydrostatic drive. Fuel efficient and easy to operate
Maximum tractive effort always available. High breakout performance, minimized wheel spin
High capacity grapple options. Wide opening to easily gather scattered bunches
Long-life centre section constructed with thick steel plate, large diameter pins and tapered roller bearings

Check your Snubber

Learn how to properly maintain and adjust grapple skidder snubbers and why it is so important to do so.


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skidder snubber

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In the Field

Resources

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H-Series Skidders Walk-around


Skidder product manager, Jeremy Piercy takes us through the H-series skidders. Get an insider's perspective on the improvements and the logic behind the design decisions. Tigercat builds a full line of four-wheel and six-wheel bogie skidders.


Tigercat Seat Adjustments


With the exception of forwarders and harvesters, all current 2025 Tigercat models are equipped with a common operator’s seat. In this video, to help you get the best performance from the seat, we are going to take you through the adjustments and point out some differences specific to certain machine models.


H-Series Seat and Controls


Skidder product manager, Jeremy Piercy covers the H-series joystick controls and the new 220° Turnaround® seat system. The increased rotation envelope, along with full machine controls that rotate with the seat, offer improved ergonomics and expanded possibilities for H-series skidder operators.