Kootenay Tractor (Kootrac) products

Because of the forward mounting of the power train, and the skidder’s ability to carry the log load well forward on the machine, the combined weight of the vehicle and its payload is spread over the entire length of the tracks.

Because of the forward mounting of the power train, and the machine’s ability to carry the load or mount an attachment well forward on the machine, the combined weight of the vehicle and its payload is spread over the entire length of the tracks.

The hydraulically operated arch with integrated, four roller fairlead is a versatile logging tool. The arch extends hydraulically toward the load, then retracts as the load is winched in, lifting the butts up onto the rear deck of the machine for optimal distribution.

This high performance logging grapple quickly picks up the load for a rapid haul.

12’ of reach, 140° swivel.  This machine adds added versatility by allowing the operator to move the boom sideways to grab out of reach timber, maneuver it around obstacles, or to shift the weight of the machine when on soft/wet ground and steep slopes. This machine is more suited for steep slopes and felled wood then the conventional arch grapple.

The machine is designed to assist in all types of Forest Fire applications from initial attack to mop-up.. This unit goes where other conventional machinery cannot and allows the operator to extinguish spot fires while traveling, makes for a very effective Fire Fighting Unit. Complete with a foam application system to give the machine far more impact when working in the field.