Build for the best
Watch Rosewarne Logging hauling logs to the skid for processing.
The crew was keen to get the new Madill 124 working and quickly were clearing the felled logs in the valley below the skid site.
Location: Dargaville; North Island, New Zealand
Madill 124 overview
Find out why the Madill 124 is arguably known as the best swing yarder in the world
Made with the job in mind
Operator Friendly
Reliability when you need it most
Service with ease
Dedicated technical support
Your partnership doesn't stop with Madill after you purchase a 124. That's when it starts. Technical support, training and service are all included.
Enable versatility without compromise
No two forestry blocks are the same. And the 124 you can be reassured you have a range of rope configuration options to ensure your operations remains profitable.
Designed with everyone in mind
Comfort, control & clear visibility
Spending the majority of your day in a cab demands a lot from the cab. From climate control, comfort and visibility - all are essential to provide the best environment or the best operators.
The programmable control system enables the operator to have the button configuration set on their terms.
Production, payoff and a valuable asset
With a Madill 124, you're investing in a future-proofed asset.
With a name that is renown with retaining value, known for reliability and approved by operators as the benchmark standard you reduce the risks of not having the right piece of the equipment for the block, fast depreciation and the inability to find skilled operators.
Accessible, intuitive and simple
With a little more consideration during the design phase of the product manufacturing means, you can save time working on the Madill 124.
We also provide wrap-around support to approved service providers to ensure the machines remain operational and productive.
Balance block management without compromise
Harvesting blocks shouldn't be at the expense of the environment or the bottom line. The Madill 124 enables contractors to have options when it comes to effectively and efficiently harvesting including ZMA's or environmentally sensitive areas.
Madill customers are your customers
When you partner with Madill you access a community of Madill customers who support a product that supports them.
Build a strong relationship with your customers though providing sales, service & support.
One yarder. Many settings.
With a range of rope configurations, rope sizes, carriage configurations and set ups made possible with the Madill 124, we'll let you be the judge of it being the most powerful piece of cable logging equipment in the world.
Make: |
Volvo |
Model: |
TAD1373VE 13 liter, Tier 4 |
Horsepower: |
469 HP (350 kW) @ 1900 RPM |
Misc: |
(Available in Tier 3, where applicable) |
Make: |
Allison |
Model: |
4500 OFS – 5 speed forward / 1 speed reverse |
Type: |
Fully automatic (2nd to 5th) with lockup torque converter |
Controls: |
Powershift capability – buttons on joystick shift up / down |
Dimensions: |
17’ 6” x 11’ 8” |
5334 mm x 3556 mm |
Pitch: |
8.5” pitch excavator rail |
21.6mm pitch excavator rail |
Track Roller Count: |
11 per side |
11 per side |
Track Shoes: |
52 per side, 28.0 ̋ wide |
52 per side, |
| 28.0 ̋ wide | 711 mm wide |
Gearbox: |
Twin multi-stage planetary swing drives |
• Twin multi-stage planetary swing drives |
Bearing Size: |
Ø75.6” bearing |
• Ø1920 mm bearing |
Brake: |
Dual 37” x 4” band |
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Front/Main |
Drums |
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Haulback |
Drum |
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Strawline |
Drum |
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Capacity: |
2,550 ft. of Ø7/8” rope with grooved drum |
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Capacity: |
4,660 ft. of Ø7/8” rope with grooved drum |
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Capacity: |
5,440 ft. of Ø3/8” rope |
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Maximum Pull: |
92,380 lbs |
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Maximum Pull: |
92,380 lbs |
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Maximum Pull: |
16,000 lbs |
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Maximum Speed: |
2,880 fpm |
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Maximum Speed: |
3,630 fpm |
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Maximum Speed: |
8,100 fpm |
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Pulling Clutch: |
Madill 26” x 5” |
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Pulling Clutch: |
Madill 26” x 5” |
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Clutch: |
Witchita 216 |
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Slip Clutch: |
Eaton 124 |
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Slip Clutch: |
Eaton 224 Hi-Co |
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Brake: |
40” disc with caliper |
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Brake: |
37” x 4” band w/maximum |
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Brake: |
Dual 37” x 4” band |
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Piston Pump: |
In-line piston pump with load sensing and horse power compensation |
Valves: |
Travel, Swing, Boom Hoist, and Guylines |
Gear pump with valves for: |
Pilot Controls & pull clutches |
Misc: |
Axial piston pump for hydraulic cooling fan drive |
Entry: |
Rear entry |
Climate Control: |
Yes |
Cab Angle: |
High-visibility forward slope cab design |
Yarding Controls: |
Electric over air/hydraulic |
Windows: |
High-visibility, highly abrasion resistant polycarbonate |
Breakdown: |
Hydraulic tilting riser cab for transportation |
In-cab controls:: |
Touch-screen display with engine, transmission and winch gauges |
• 60 ft. yarding boom • 1 – 23” x 4” swiveling haulback fairlead • Boom mounted cab guard |
• 18.3 m yarding boom |
• 2 – 18” x 6” swiveling main fairleads |
• 2 457 mm x 152 mm swiveling main fairleads |
• 1 – 23” x 4” swiveling haulback fairlead |
• 1 584 mm x 102 mm swiveling haulback fairlead |
• Boom mounted cab guard |
• Boom mounted cab guard |
• Capacity: 450 ft. of Ø3/4” rope • Maximum Speed: 165 fpm • Drive: Hydraulic motor • Brake: Spring set, automatic hydraulic release disc brake caliper and spring set, air release dog |
• Capacity: 137m of Ø19 mm rope |
• Maximum Pull: 8,500 lbs |
• Maximum Pull: 37.8 kN |
• Maximum Speed: 165 fpm |
• Maximum Speed: 50 m/min |
• Drive: Hydraulic motor |
• Drive: Hydraulic motor |
• Brake: Spring set, automatic hydraulic release disc brake caliper and spring set, air release dog |
• Brake: Spring set, automatic hydraulic release disc brake caliper and spring set, air release dog |
• 40 ft. high complete with walk over guyline fairlead |
• 12.2 m high complete with walk over guyline fairlead |
• Capacity: 225 ft. of Ø1-1/8” single part |
• Capacity: 69 m of Ø28.5 mm single part |
• Max Pull: 8,500 lbs / Max Speed: 165 fpm |
• Max Pull: 37.8 kN / Max Speed: 50 m/min |
• Spring set air release dog |
• Spring set air release dog |
125,000 lbs. approximate, including 100 gallons of fuel and without lines |
56.7 metric tonnes approximate, including 380 litres of fuel and without lines |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Most of our distributors can provide a range of payment options for their own products or a third parties product’s offering, including outright purchase to leasing. Please discuss with your nearest distributor to find the payment terms that suit you best.
Most of our distributors can provide a range of payment options for their own products or a third parties product’s offering, including outright purchase to leasing. Please discuss with your nearest distributor to find the payment terms that suit you best.
Madill 124 Swing Yarders come with a XX months/XXX hours warranty.
Yes, we offer lease-to-own and finance options. For detailed information, please consult your sales representative.
Absolutely, comprehensive training will be provided during the commissioning of the machine. Additional specific training can also be arranged upon request. We ensure you're fully confident in operating the Madill 124 Swing Yarder before completing the training.
Sales of new Madill machines are conducted through the authorized distributor network. Please see our Distributor network here.
Yes, all necessary parts and components for theMadill 124 Swing Yarder are stocked and available through DC Equipment approved distributors.
We have dedicated service team members across the country, complemented by technical support to ensure your operations run smoothly without stress.
Our global service network includes well-trained service technicians supported by a technical team in New Zealand, ensuring effective technical assistance for your operations worldwide.