Prototype Information
The "McGiffert" represents loggers ingenuity. This loader was manufactured by the Clyde Iron Works of Duluth, a company founded by C.A. Luster in 1899 under the name of Northwestern Manufacturing Company. The name "Clyde Iron Works" was adopted in 1901.
The "McGiffert" was an instant success, and the company could scarcely keep up with demand. More than 1,000 units were erected. Self powered, chain drives move the loader to the loading site at a blistering 5 mph. On site, the wheel sets are cranked up, settling the loader onto skids. Once the wheel sets are stowed, empty log cars move beneath the machine and spotted for loading logs by the main boom.
In the 1920's efforts were made to power skidders, yarders and loaders by Direct Current (DC) power. This was an effort to make forestry safer by elimination of fire danger.
Modeling Information
McGiffert Loader by Overland Models, Inc.
McCloud River Lumber Company McGiffert Loaders
CLYDE SKIDDERS AND MCGIFFERT LOG LOADERS
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