The Skogger is a unique cross between a skidder and a logger.
Developed to be a flexible and cost-effective timber handling solution for mechanised timber operations, the four-wheel drive (4WD) Skogger design concept has versatility at its core. While developed with primarily an extraction application in mind, the boom and grapple configuration lends itself perfectly to the accumulation of timber infield for extraction, sorting, stacking, and loading timber. There is also an option to install a felling kit, which utilises a felling head where tree size, terrain, or underfoot conditions necessitate a heavier 4WD carrier.
To promote good performance the Skogger utilises a simple and efficient hydrostatic-mechanical drivetrain with good ground clearance and a low centre of gravity. Its comfortable and ergonomic rubber-mounted operator cab is air-conditioned and boasts a 180° swivelling operator seat and excellent all-around visibility.
As with all Bell machines, the Skogger is fitted with components supplied by the world’s leading OEM suppliers to provide users with a high-quality product that delivers unrivalled value to timber operations where cost-per-tonne is the number one priority. The Skogger offers the following versatility:
- Extract: As a versatile and cost-effective extraction timber handler, the Skogger can transport logs from the forest to designated landing areas in a timely and efficient manner. It’s powerful engine and advanced traction control enable the Skogger to navigate difficult terrains and ensure smooth, trouble-free timber extraction operations.
- Accumulate: The Bell Skogger can help loggers save time and effort thanks to its ability to gather and accumulate logs quickly, thereby accelerating timber accumulation operations. In addition, the Skogger can handle and accumulate timber of varying sizes and shapes, which ensures efficient operations and maximises productivity.
- Sort: Organising and categorising logs based on quality, size and intended use is simple and effective with the Skogger and promotes optimal resource management and higher profitability.
- Stack: Powerful hydraulics and precise controls enable the Bell Skogger to stack logs quickly and easily, with precision and efficiency, to help customers increase productivity.
- Load: The boom and grapple configuration makes its easy to load logs of different sizes, even in challenging terrain, while the Skogger’s powerful hydraulics and precise controls enable the efficient loading of logs for higher productivity.
- Fell: The Skogger, with its excellent manoeuvrability and stability, fitted with the MT50FH dangle felling head, packed with enough power to efficiently handle even the largest trees, is the perfect solution for felling and extracting timber in difficult terrain
The Bell Skogger, powered by the JCB Diesel Max 444 T2 Turbo engine, delivers 74 kW (101 hp) of power at 2 200rpm, ensuring good performance for timber extraction operations. Source