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CONFERENCES
New & Noted at the Oregon Logging Conference
The Oregon Logging Conference held in February was an opportunity for loggers to take a look at what dealers and manufacturers have in terms of new iron and associated support equipment. Logging and Sawmilling Journal reviews some of the new equipment that was unveiled at the OLC.
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on these products.
CATERPILLAR
Caterpillar introduced the 330C Forest Machine at the Oregon Logging
Conference. The 330C is available in four arrangements that will work
productively and cost
effectively
in a variety of forest applications. The Standard General Forestry
arrangement is designed for delimbing and processing on roads or cleared
landings. The High-Wide General Forestry model is a good match for
off-road applications and road building. Two Log Loading configurations
are available—one with a Cat cab and riser, the other designed for use
with Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturer (AEM) cabs. The new model delivers
12 per cent more horsepower than the B series machine it replaces.
Hydraulic flow has been increased by 17 per cent and swing torque is five
per cent higher. The company says these enhancements will boost
performance, reduce cycle time and improve productivity. Improvements to
the undercarriage and other new features extend reliability and durability
in severe applications. A Cat C9 engine provides power for the 330C FM.
Rated at 247 net horsepower, the engine features a trademarked Hydraulic
Electronic Unit Injection (HEUI) fuel system for reduced fuel consumption
and emissions. Reader Service Card #670
EAGLE CARRIAGE & MACHINE
Eagle Carriage & Machine introduced the new Eagle VI at the OLC. The
carriage is equipped with a 28.5-hp diesel engine and has a load capacity
of 25,000 pounds. It weighs in at 2,650 pounds. Line capacity ranges from
7/8” to 1 3/8” on skyline and 9/16” to 7/8” on skid line. It has a low
line speed of 350 ft/min and high line speed of 500 ft/min. Line pull is
2,800 pounds. It passes supports and extension shackles up to 1 3/8”. The
Eagle VI carriage features a hydrostatic slack pulled drive. It drops the
line down on the way out, and drops the turn down on the way in at the
landing. Reader Service Card #671
BLOUNT
Blount debuted the new Prentice 490 dual arch grapple skidder with
outstanding
visibility.
Also on display were the Hydro-Ax 721 hydrostatic rubber-tired brush
cutter, the small and nimble Fabtek 153 harvester with 6' extendo boom and
Fabtek FT-240 dangle head. The Prentice 620 FB highlighted the massive
four-way leveling system, high torque forestry duty track system and cool
hydraulics. The strong lift and long reach is at home swinging second
growth fir or clinging to a 50 percent slope. Prentice, first because they
last. Reader Service Card #672
ACME MANUFACTURING
ACME Manufacturing, Inc., the original developer of the modern motorized
hydraulic slack pulling carriage, manufactures several carriage models
from 8 to 28 hp. weighing as little as 700 lb. The carriages are built
tough and are designed to minimize down time, increase productivity and
maximize profits. ACME carriages outperform the competition. They travel
over intermediate supports and flush shackles. ACME also offers their
patented Pear Rings and Toggles for yarders and skidders. For more
information call today or visit their web site at
www.acmecarriages.com.
Reader Service Card #673
DENIS CIMAF
Denis CIMAF Inc was exhibiting for the first time at the Eugene show this
year. It was an interesting comeback since Equipments Denis Inc. (now
known as Denharco Inc.) The product displayed at the exhibition was the
DAH-150 heavy-duty brushcutter. This equipment was specifically designed
for excavators in order to give an outstanding performance on 20-and
22-ton class excavators, without the adding of a powerpack. This
brushcutter/chipper is also available in a smaller version, the DAH-100 (1
meter of cutting width). Reader Service Card #674
HAKMET/FORESTRY EQUIPMENT
Less than 24 hours after the OLC ended, the new Keto 800 PHD dedicated
processor
that was on display at the Forestry Equipment/Hakmet exhibit area was
processing wood for Thomsen Timber out of Olympia, Wash. Keto's first
dedicated processor was designed and built to process heavy west coast
wood up to 30" in diameter. The dual track feed system gives the head
enough traction and delimbing force to delimb and process the toughest,
limbiest wood. Thomsen Timber has since purchased a second Keto 800 PHD.
Reader Service Card #675
LOGMAX
LogMax revealed the upcoming release of the 12000 at the 2003 OLC . This
7500-
lb
head will complement the LogMax line up, 3000, 5000, 7000, and 9000, on
display at the show. The updated 5000 III Heavy-Duty incorporates 18
improvements which enhance durability, serviceability, performance and
reliability. The new and improved 7000 replaces the popular 750 introduced
in 1977. The 7000 improvements include increased guarding and protection
as well as a wider/heavier frame. Reader Service Card #676
PARTEK/MODERN MACHINERY
Partek Forest, Timbco, Valmet and Komatsu machines were on display
together for the first time. Modern Machinery has nine Pacific Northwest
locations and also had an extremely successful show. On display were
Komatsu log loaders, a Komatsu carrier with a Pierce stroker, a new Timbco
475E steep slope feller buncher available in both leveler and flat bottom
configuration, a Timbco 445 buncher, a Valmet 860 forwarder, a Valmet
C-T-L simulator and a Valmet feller buncher simulator plus a large
selection of Valmet "Heavy-Weights" harvester/processor heads. Reader
Service Card #677
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