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630E Skidder
The 630E is a high production four-wheel drive grapple skidder suited to the toughest jobs, the most demanding terrain, heavy loads and around-the-clock operations.
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Tigercat builds the most advanced, efficient and refined skidders. The 630E is a powerful grapple skidder with ergonomic controls and clear operator sightless to all four wheel and the load. Tigercat’s exclusive EHS technology provides high tractive effort and quick travel speeds where the travelling blade-forward or grapple forward.
Tigercat power. Tigercat support.
The 630E skidder is Tigercat FPT Tier 2 or Tier 4f powered. The Tier 4f engine conforms to the latest emissions standards in North America and Europe.
With the Tier 2 engine option, Tigercat brings the benefits of Tigercat power and support to harvesting professionals around the world.
The difference is in the drive…
Hydrostatic drive offers many advantages. Performance in tough terrain is excellent because full tractive effort is available at any engine speed, minimizing wheel spin and improving breakout performance. The operator appreciates simplified drive control with no gear shifting.
Electronic control technology combined with Tigercat’s unique hydrostatic drive system allows the skidder to operate at variable engine rpm, automatically increasing engine speed when additional horsepower is demanded. The result is improved fuel economy.
Key Benefits
- Tigercat FPT N67 engine with Tier 2 or Tier 4f emissions compliance – clean, powerful and efficient; fully supported by Tigercat
- Turnaround® equipped – the unique two-position rotating seat with full rear facing machine control
- Optional EHS® drive system – extremely fuel efficient and capable of higher speeds in forward and reverse
- Electronic controlled hydrostatic drive – depress the pedal and go
- Smooth, precise, responsive command of machine functions with advanced, robust electronic control system
- Maximum tractive effort is always available, regardless of engine speed; high breakout performance with minimal wheel spin
- Automatic variable engine speed contributes to excellent fuel economy
- Super-durable, long-life centre section is constructed with thick steel plate, large diameter pins and tapered roller bearings
- Advanced ergonomics – grapple, arch and steer functions are all controlled with armrest mounted joysticks
- High performance, excellent traction and minimal wheel spin in adverse terrain
- High capacity Tigercat dual cylinder grapple options with wide tip-to-tip opening to easily gather scattered bunches
- Excellent visibility in every direction and clear sightline to all tires
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Innovations
As an engineering focused company, Tigercat is continually innovating in an effort to increase efficiency and productivity. Find out more about Tigercat innovations and key technologies.
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EHS: Efficient High Speed Drive
EHS or efficient high speed drive automatically provides extremely high tractive effort or very quick travel speeds depending on load and terrain conditions, while operating with maximum efficiency.
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RemoteLog: Off site Access to Telematics
Be connected to your forestry operation from almost anywhere – all you need is RemoteLog, a tablet or computer, and the Internet.
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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 is available in both directions.
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News & Articles
Related News
E-series skidders go global
Published on: Tuesday 8th March 2016
The Tigercat E-series skidders get an option for the Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 2 engine bringing the benefits of Tigercat power to more harvesting professionals worldwide.
Related Articles
BTB 46: CAPTURING VALUE IN THE ADIRONDACKS
Published on: Friday 4th August 2017
Fourth generation logger, Larry Richards talks about his operations in the Adirondacks and leveraging the knowledge and expertise of the team to capture more value – for the company and the landowners.
BTB 45: DRIVEN
Published on: Friday 31st March 2017
Two brothers with a lifetime of experience and a penchant for hard work have a drive to succeed and are proving it just two years in.
BTB 44: RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB
Published on: Monday 21st November 2016
BTB visited Castalia, North Carolina to speak with Joedy Cahoon about his family operations, preferred equipment and prime harvesting methods.
BTB 43: 630B CONSTRUCTION TRACTOR
Published on: Sunday 31st July 2016
A 2000 model 630B skidder spent fourteen years operating in extreme Canadian winter conditions before undergoing a substantial transformation.
BTB 38: Fuel Efficient 630E Skidder
Published on: Saturday 1st November 2014
BTB recently visited a Tier 4i 630E skidder near Hinton, Alberta owned by Seth Dickinson (Dickinson Logging).
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| LENGTH | 7 620 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 4 320 mm |
| WIDTH | 3 330 mm |
| WIDTH narrow offset | 3 020 mm |
| HEIGHT | 3 150 mm |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 635 mm |
| WEIGHT | 20 638 kg |
| ENGINE Tier 4f | Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 4f 195 kW (262 hp) @ 2200 rpm (rated) 201 kW (270 hp) @ 2000 rpm (peak) |
| ENGINE Tier 2 | Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 2 198 kW (266 hp) @ 2100 rpm (rated) 201 kW (270 hp) @ 2000 rpm (peak) |
| AIR FILTRATION | Precleaner and 2-stage engine air cleaner |
| TOP SPEED | 19 km/h |
| COOLING | Side-by-side aluminum radiator, oil cooler, charge air cooler and A/C condenser |
| FAN | Flexxaire® variable pitch, reversing |
| FUEL CAPACITY | 305 L |
| Optional | 430 L |
| DEF CAPACITY Tier 4f | 43 L |
| TRANSMISSION | Single-speed mechanical Variable speed hydrostatic (2) variable displacement motors |
| TRANSMISSION Optional | EHS® (efficient high speed) drive 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 | (2) spin-on, 7 micron full-flow |
| CYLINDERS, ARCH | (2) 100 mm (4 in) bore (single function) (4) 100 mm (4 in) bore (dual function) |
| CYLINDERS, STEER | (2) 85 mm (3.25 in) bore |
| CYLINDERS, BLADE | (2) 90 mm (3.5 in) bore |
| RESERVOIR | 105 L |
| DYNAMIC BRAKING | Hydrostatic |
| SECONDARY BRAKES | Enclosed, oil cooled |
| PARK BRAKE | Caliper Spring applied, hydraulic release |
| STANDARD | 30.5Lx32,26 |
| OPTIONAL | 35.5x32,24 73x44-32,16 |
| STANDARD | Single function, continuous rotate |
| OPTIONAL | Dual function, continuous rotate |
| STANDARD | Tigercat 1,58 m² (17 ft²) 2-cylinder, plate or box tong |
| MAXIMUM OPENING | 3 630 mm |
| OPTIONAL | Tigercat 1,76 m² (19 ft²) 2-cylinder, plate or box tong |
| MAXIMUM OPENING | 3 710 mm |
| WIDTH | 2 285 mm |
| With optional blade extensions | 2 920 mm |
| BATTERY | (2) 12 v |
| ALTERNATOR | 80 amp, 24 v |
| SYSTEM VOLTAGE | 24 v |
| CAB | Insulated, pressurized and isolation mounted Air conditioner/heater/defroster (2) doors with slide side windows and hinged screens Forward sloping windshield Machine monitoring system with LCD display AM/FM digital stereo CD |
| SEAT | Extreme duty Turnaround®, air ride Fully adjustable height, seat back recline, lumbar support and armrests 2-position mechanical lock, 100° rotating for rear-facing drive, heated and cooled |
| OPERATOR CONTROLS | Electronic, joystick for arch/grapple/blade/steering Electronic, foot pedal, front and rear with forward/reverse selector switch for drive Electronic control system with colour display screen interface for machine monitoring and function adjustment |
| STANDARD | Alarm for reverse drive Fuel suction strainer Fire extinguisher Pressurized water system |
| OPTIONAL | Hydraulic winch LED lighting package High output LED lighting package Cold weather kit Fenders CB radio RemoteLog™ telematics system |
| 30.5Lx32 (narrow) | Overall width: 3 020 mm Turn radius: 6 450 mm |
| 30.5Lx32 (wide) | Overall width: 3 330 mm Turn radius: 6 600 mm |
| 35.5Lx32 (narrow) | Overall width: 3 280 mm Turn radius: 6 500 mm |
| 35.5Lx32 (wide) | Overall width: 3 580 mm Turn radius: 6 650 mm |
| 73x44-32 (narrow) | Overall width: 3 610 mm Turn radius: 6 580 mm |
| 73x44-32 (wide) | Overall width: 3 940 mm Turn radius: 6 760 mm |