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Highest capacity bogie skidder for high volume and long distance transporting.

635H Skidder

635H Skidder

Highest capacity bogie skidder for high volume and long distance transporting. SPECS DEALER BENEFITS Skidders SPECS BENEFITS DEALER

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Power

Weight

Largest Grapple

212 kW
285 hp

25 130 kg
55,400 lb

2,32 m²
25 ft²

Power

Weight

Largest Grapple

212 kW
285 hp

25 130 kg
55,400 lb

2,32 m²
25 ft²

220 Turnaround Tigercat skidder cab

Turnaround 220

The difference is in the drive

Six-wheel skidder experts

Turnaround 220

The difference is in the drive

Six-wheel skidder experts

220 Turnaround Tigercat skidder cab

Overview

Tigercat's highest capacity skidder excels in extreme volume demand applications and cable assisted steep slope logging. The 635H bogie skidder is field proven with over two decades of real world development in the most demanding extraction operations on the planet. It's the Tigercat six-wheel advantage.

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.

Six-wheel skidder experts

Tigercat six-wheel skidders are field proven with over two decades of development and real world applications in the most demanding extraction operations on the planet.
Equipped with an extreme duty rear bogie axle, six-wheel drive provides improved traction, reduced ground pressure and a smoother ride.

Product Specifications

Metric
Imperial
LENGTH 9 525 mm
WHEELBASE 5 230 mm
WIDTH 3 580 mm
HEIGHT 3 225 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 710 mm
WEIGHT 25 130 kg
ENGINE Tier 4f Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 4f
212 kW (285 hp) @ 2,200 rpm (rated)
ENGINE Tier 2 Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 2
220 kW (295 hp) @ 2,100 rpm (rated)
ENGINE Non-certified Tigercat FPT N67 Non-certified
212 kW (285 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 Flexxaire® variable pitch, reversing
FUEL CAPACITY 355 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 WOB17 wide-spread bogie, outboard planetary, barrel differential
Optional Tigercat HOB17 high-clearance bogie, outboard planetary, barrel differential
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, STEER (2) 95 mm (3.75 in) bore
CYLINDERS, BLADE (2) 95 mm (3.75 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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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
Advancements in operator ergonomics, visibility, comfort and conveniences
Six-wheel drive. Low ground pressure and high tractive effort for the worst terrain
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
Six-wheel drive. Low ground pressure and high tractive effort for the worst terrain
Electronic controlled hydrostatic drive. Fuel efficient and easy to operate
Advancements in operator ergonomics, visibility, comfort and conveniences
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

Traction Aids and Tire Maintenance

Traction aids can improve machine performance in adverse terrain. The trick is to understand all variables and choose a configuration that provides the performance benefits without sacrificing tire lifespan, or risking damage to the machine drivetrain system.


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635H Skidder First Impressions

Forestiers R.B.E. Lasalle is a logging company owned by Richard Lasalle and his sons Eric and Benoit. Based out of Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Quebec, the company purchased the very first 635H skidder in March 2020. Once the machine clocked over 2,500 hours, it was a great time to catch up with Eric to get his impressions.


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635H bogie skidder in mixed forest

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In the Field

Resources

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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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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 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.


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.