Herzog Grizzly 400-Cable yarder
This excavator-based yarder has now entered serial production and will be manufactured in Switzerland. See the photograph to see what it looks like. Source: www.herzog-forsttechnik.ch
Komatsu Forest – Direct support for control systems
Fortrax, a remote support service for the control systems used in all Valmet forest machines, has been launched. The intention is to reduce the amount of downtime associated with waiting for support of onboard computer related issues, by allowing the operator to quickly get help in the computer. Source: www.komatsuforest.com
New Volvo FMX construction truck
The new FMX has been specifically designed for the rough conditions faced in quarries and road construction sites. Some of the improvements include a new front, steel fuel tank, lights and air intake. Source: www.volvotrucks.com
Forestry roads construction courses in New Zealand and Australia
Forme consulting, in collaboration with Forestry Solutions, will be hosting road construction courses in Brisbane, Melbourne, Albany, Nelson and Rotorua in September.
See www.forme.co.nz for more information.
Baumer OADM 250 – New laser sensor for distances of up to four metres (13 ft)
The sensor can operate regardless of colour or surface properties. The increased range that the sensor offers can make it suitable for round log inventory and sales. If the sensor cannot interpret the data due to a log being too soiled, an alarm will sound. Source: www.baumer.com
JCB – New crusher buckets for JCB excavators
There are three base models of crusher buckets. The largest can crush up to 40 m3 of material in an hour. These crusher buckets have an application in forestry where course, rocky material needs to be broken up on the road construction site or in the quarry. Source: www.jcb.com
BPW Eco Disk – The disk break for the trailer
This disk break has been purpose designed for truck trailers. It has a compact design where there is no need for an interface between the brake anchor plate and the brake frame. Because of this, it has a weight saving of 13 kg (28.7 lb) per axle. Source: www.bpw.co.uk