MOROOKA MST-800VDL CRAWLER CARRIER

Morooka’s product lineup began with the MST-300VDL, which has a payload capacity of 2.8 metric tons, and has since been expanded in stages; the current lineup features the 7-metric-ton MST-1500VDL and the 11-metric-ton MST-2200VDL as its flagship models. Especially in the forwarder configuration, this “MST-800VDL” is a standout model with the highest payload capacity of “5 metric tons” in the under-2.5-meter-wide class (the engine is manufactured by CAT, not Kubota)! While the grapple-equipped version is also popular, we’ve received the standard model this time. It hasn’t been used much, so I thought it might be a “as-is” sale, but since it’s for forestry use, we’ll be overhauling any oil leaks and rusted parts with the expectation that it will continue to see heavy use (so please overlook minor damage like holes in the seat…). A forwarder that runs strong even when fully loaded is what you want, right?