Komatsu Forest’s New Harvesting Head
Komatsu Forest has developed a new harvester head, the Valmet 370E, built
primarily
for
use on standard tracked machines. The head has five customer-designed debarking
knives and has effective hydraulics that adapt to the host machine’s hydraulic
system. It has a powerful feed to handle heavy trees and with two steel feed
rollers, the feed is fast without substantial damage to timber. The head also
has room for a second cutting unit, a top saw, to further speed the cutting
process. With the Komatsu Forest’s installation kit, the Valmet 370E can be
fitted quickly to the Komatsu PC210. To find out more, log on to
www.komatsuforest.com.
Two New Products for Madill
Madill has come out with the 800 Harvester and the 800 Heel boom Log Loader.
The 800 Harvester comes equipped with a Cummins QSB 5.9 Litre engine, 185 hp at
2,220 rpm. It has a swing speed of 11 rpm, a swing torque of 60,000 ft. lb.,
tailswing of 10’2" and a boom reach of 28’6". Its gross lift capacities range
from 15’ - 23,000 lbs. to 25’ - 11,000 lbs. It has a 28" clearance and its track
dimensions are 10’10" W x 14’3" L. Harvester is a Waratah HTH 622 or customer’s
choice. The 800 Heel boom Log Loader has the same engine, swing speed and swing
torque as the 800 Harvester. It has a 34’4" reach, and the following gross lift
capacities: 15’ - 31,300 lbs., 25’- 15,600 lbs., and 35’ - 9,300 lbs.
Undercarriage is 14’3" L x 10’10" W with 26" grouser shoes. It operates at two
speeds to 3.4 mph. The cab is sloped for better visibility and eye level is
13’3". For more information log on to
www.madillequiopment.com.
Denis Cimaf Introduces DAF-080 Brushcutter-
Chipper DENIS
CIMAF has introduced the DAF-080, a new front-mounted brushcutter-chipper for
skid steers. After the huge response to the larger DAF-180, the company
developed a lighter version for skid steers 65 hp and up. The front-mounted
DAF-080 brushcutter-chipper uses a 72" wide cutting rotor consisting of 25 fixed
knives with bolted-on blades and features a height-adjustable attachment system.
It requires continuous hydraulic flow between 25- 30 gal./min., an operating
pressure of 3000 psi, and a rotating speed of 2,300 rpm. Used blades can be
sharpened on-site with a grinder, and worn-out blades quickly unbolted and
replaced with new ones. For more details visit
www.deniscimaf.com.
Tigercat Modifies Forwarder Line
Tigercat has modified the current forwarder line and plans to expand the product
offering in the coming months. The new line-up will consist of models 1055, 1065
and
1075
ranging in capacity from 14 to 20 tons. The Tigercat 1014 model launched early
in 2004 has been relabeled the 1065. It is the mid-range model of the
three-machine line-up. The 1065 is an 18-ton capacity machine capable of
operating in challenging terrain. Using various bunk and crane configurations,
the 1065 can be optioned to handle single 16-foot logs or customized to double
bunk 3-meter log lengths. The 1018 series forwarder will be replaced by the
Tigercat 1075. The 1065 and 1075 are both powered by the Mercedes 906 engine
rated at 228 and 241 hp respectively. Differences between the two models include
larger bunk options, 20-ton rated bogies and a stronger driveline for the 1075.
The newest model, scheduled to launch in mid-2005, is the 1055 forwarder. This
14-ton capacity machine will be equipped with 14-ton bogies and smaller,
narrower bunk options for selective thinning and some clear fell applications.
The 1055 will retain many of the design characteristics of the larger machines.
Find out more at www.tigercat.com.
Morgan SX-706 SB Grapple Skidder
Morgan Forestry Products has introduced the SX-706 SB grapple skidder. The
SX-706
SB
boasts superior traction — 73 percent traveling downhill, 48 percent traveling
uphill and 36 percent horizontally. It has a seamless speed range and direction
to approximately 18 kph. With a swing of 140 degrees, a lift height of
approximately 12’ and 15’ of reach, decking of the load on the fly can be
achieved easily without drawing over the deck, resulting in reduced cycle times
and high productivity. It features a Cummins 6cTA8.3L, and has a rated power of
260 hp at 2200 rpm. The grapple capacity is 15 square feet with an opening of
120". It has a Syncrotrack“ Hydrostatic Drive — a four-pump system driving four
hydraulic wheel motors and providing 100 percent power to all wheels when
needed. It weights approximately 39,000 pounds. Log on to
www.morganforestry.com for
more details.
New Rotary Disk Mulcher
Cut and mulch brush and trees in one pass with the new model Rotary Disc Mulcher
RDM9030SS
from Advanced Forest Equipment (www.advancedforest.com).
This new model is designed specifically for skid steers and multi-terrain
loaders with 18 GPM or more of hydraulic flow. The 9030SS attaches with ease to
the universal quick change and works off of the existing controls of the
carrier. Using the NEW PRODUCTS same patent pending technology and rugged
construction as the original line Rotary Disc Mulchers for excavators, the
9030SS can turn dense brush and trees into mulch in minutes.
2400 Track Bandit
The new 24" capacity Model 2400 Track Bandit is the largest selfpropelled,
hydraulic
feed,
disc style whole tree chipper available. The unique five-wheel hydraulic feed
system consists of two horizontal and two vertical wheels with an added top
wheel set on a diagonal. The extra top wheel nearly doubles the feed wheel
surface contacting the wood. The Caterpillar 645 hp diesel provides plenty of
power to chip 24" diameter whole trees. An 80’ tree is reduced in under a
minute, producing in excess of 100 tons of chips per hour. A 220° hydraulic
swivel discharge spout allows the operator to aim chips in virtually any
direction, and it features a 325L Cat undercarriage with two-speed hydraulic
drive and a 5 1/2’ track-type infeed conveyor. Further details at
www.banditchippers.com.
for
use on standard tracked machines. The head has five customer-designed debarking
knives and has effective hydraulics that adapt to the host machine’s hydraulic
system. It has a powerful feed to handle heavy trees and with two steel feed
rollers, the feed is fast without substantial damage to timber. The head also
has room for a second cutting unit, a top saw, to further speed the cutting
process. With the Komatsu Forest’s installation kit, the Valmet 370E can be
fitted quickly to the Komatsu PC210. To find out more, log on to
DENIS
CIMAF has introduced the DAF-080, a new front-mounted brushcutter-chipper for
skid steers. After the huge response to the larger DAF-180, the company
developed a lighter version for skid steers 65 hp and up. The front-mounted
DAF-080 brushcutter-chipper uses a 72" wide cutting rotor consisting of 25 fixed
knives with bolted-on blades and features a height-adjustable attachment system.
It requires continuous hydraulic flow between 25- 30 gal./min., an operating
pressure of 3000 psi, and a rotating speed of 2,300 rpm. Used blades can be
sharpened on-site with a grinder, and worn-out blades quickly unbolted and
replaced with new ones. For more details visit
1075
ranging in capacity from 14 to 20 tons. The Tigercat 1014 model launched early
in 2004 has been relabeled the 1065. It is the mid-range model of the
three-machine line-up. The 1065 is an 18-ton capacity machine capable of
operating in challenging terrain. Using various bunk and crane configurations,
the 1065 can be optioned to handle single 16-foot logs or customized to double
bunk 3-meter log lengths. The 1018 series forwarder will be replaced by the
Tigercat 1075. The 1065 and 1075 are both powered by the Mercedes 906 engine
rated at 228 and 241 hp respectively. Differences between the two models include
larger bunk options, 20-ton rated bogies and a stronger driveline for the 1075.
The newest model, scheduled to launch in mid-2005, is the 1055 forwarder. This
14-ton capacity machine will be equipped with 14-ton bogies and smaller,
narrower bunk options for selective thinning and some clear fell applications.
The 1055 will retain many of the design characteristics of the larger machines.
Find out more at 
SB
boasts superior traction — 73 percent traveling downhill, 48 percent traveling
uphill and 36 percent horizontally. It has a seamless speed range and direction
to approximately 18 kph. With a swing of 140 degrees, a lift height of
approximately 12’ and 15’ of reach, decking of the load on the fly can be
achieved easily without drawing over the deck, resulting in reduced cycle times
and high productivity. It features a Cummins 6cTA8.3L, and has a rated power of
260 hp at 2200 rpm. The grapple capacity is 15 square feet with an opening of
120". It has a Syncrotrack“ Hydrostatic Drive — a four-pump system driving four
hydraulic wheel motors and providing 100 percent power to all wheels when
needed. It weights approximately 39,000 pounds. Log on to
RDM9030SS
from Advanced Forest Equipment (
feed,
disc style whole tree chipper available. The unique five-wheel hydraulic feed
system consists of two horizontal and two vertical wheels with an added top
wheel set on a diagonal. The extra top wheel nearly doubles the feed wheel
surface contacting the wood. The Caterpillar 645 hp diesel provides plenty of
power to chip 24" diameter whole trees. An 80’ tree is reduced in under a
minute, producing in excess of 100 tons of chips per hour. A 220° hydraulic
swivel discharge spout allows the operator to aim chips in virtually any
direction, and it features a 325L Cat undercarriage with two-speed hydraulic
drive and a 5 1/2’ track-type infeed conveyor. Further details at
