Falstone Skidder Parts and Instruction Book

Date Added: 31 May 2012 Contributor: Norman Davidson Year of Photo: 1970 Picture No: 1123

The parts and instruction book owned by Colin Smith, Huntly was scanned by Norman Davidson.

Colin never owned this machine and does not know its manufacturing history. The cover has been printed by the Forestry Commission, the rollers, blades and linkage to winch are all from the firm JHB Implements Thetford and the winch has initially been supplied by James Jones (see PDF above for inside view of book).

It is possible that this machine may have been designed and a prototype built by the Forestry Commission which was subsequently taken on in partnership with JHB Implements. The base machine is a 75hp Ford County 4 wheel drive kitted out with Igland? 4000/2 model double drum winch, safety cab and log roller blade.

Can anyone provide a more complete history of the origin of this skidder design and manufacture? Stories by drivers of the machine would also be welcome.

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7 Comments

I believe that my dad, Tony Jack Jones (the J in JHB) designed it - he designed and built many things for the Forestry Commission back in those days. His factory was located at The Old Rectory, Ickburgh, Mundford, Nr. Thetford Norfolk - the factory building is still there. I'll have to look for some pictures to send Comment left on 21 May 2015 at 23:02 by Melissa Jones

Hi Melissa
I deleted your email address by mistake but if you have any images of the factory with Falstone Tractors in production please let me know and we can arrange to have them placed on the web site.

email address below Comment left on 22 May 2015 at 08:39 by Norman Davidson

I own and still work today a falstone skidder,
Will send in some photos. Comment left on 08 April 2016 at 08:39 by Dave ebdon

Could anyone give me any information on my 4000 county I have a serial number from just jhb of M2E 08 it's ex Forestry Commission any information greatly received in the process of restoration Comment left on 25 June 2017 at 20:59 by Malcolm Hobbs

I owned a 654 falstone skidded still have pictures of it working, It is a earlier model than one pictured, it had plate for mudguards with support stays, The second one I owned was a 754 same as pictures Comment left on 27 August 2018 at 14:12 by Paul stevens

Would interested to know if anyone has any more info on the JHB skidders.

Melissa, would be interested to know more about JHB if you have any info. Comment left on 15 August 2023 at 22:15 by Andrew Gates

Posting my email again Sissa.jones@yahoo.com Comment left on 13 August 2024 at 22:08 by Melissa jones

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