AFM-Forest Ltd
The AFM 60 L is an effective larger head for wheeled-base machines. It is a
reliable choice
for
tough work with a maximum grapple opening of 650 mm, felling diameter of 700 mm
and cutting diameter of 600 mm. The AFM 60 L provides good capacity and power
for bigger final clear cuttings. Because of compact design, it is light enough
to be movable inside later thinning. The head is equipped with one pair of
delimbing knives and non-sliding three-roller feeding, which provides a high
quality output and ease of handling with even the worst quality trees. As a
carrier, 12-17 ton forest machines are recommended.
www.afm-forest.fi
Denharco
The DHT650 Series II processor is suited to all operating conditions: hardwood
or softwood,
tree
length or cut-to-length. The DHT650 Series II offers power and performance
without sacrificing productivity or precision. It offers the best combination
for high productivity and low cost per hour and is 50 percent faster than the
average of any other unit on the market, says the manufacturer, with an
impressive feed speed of 20 ft/sec. The processor features heavy-duty structure,
the choice of rubber or steel feed rollers, high quality "Poclain" motors
available in two displacements, high-speed trimming and butting saws with
automatic lubrication and chain tensioning system. The new Dasa 4 measuring and
control system offers accuracy, a user-friendly environment and dollar value
optimization in tree length, long logs or short wood production. The DHT650
Series II offers fast positioning in felling or processing mode, synchronized
delimbing arms and feed rollers with proportional pressure, a grab arm and feed
roll concept, a fixed frontal knife, interchangeable and heavy-duty saws, a
topping saw adapted to crosscutting forked limbs and automatic chain tensioning.
The selfcleaning measuring wheel configuration is adapted to tree species and
offers constant pressure and better contact with the stem. Other features
include faster, simpler saw blade changes with Jet Fit bars, and heavy-duty,
bolt-on guarding for easy access to butting saw.
www.denharco.com
Fabtek
Fabtek Corp. (a Blount Company) builds both fixed and dangle-style heads. The
fixed style FT18R four-roller design suits loggers harvesting in a range of
operational styles from select
cut
hardwood to multiple-stem, first thinning of pine plantations. This head has a
24" cutting capacity. Features include multiple encoder measurement sensors, a
standard auto chain tensioning system and simplified piston oiler, as well as an
optional high-speed saw system that allows the fixed heads to reduce cutting
cycle times down to equivalent dangle head speeds. The dangle-style FT180 has a
22" cutting capacity, while the FT240 has a 26" cutting capacity. Both heads
perform well in both hard and softwood applications. The 3/4 pitch high-speed
bar and chain design on the units, as well as on the fixed head, have helped
bring reduced maintenance and high reliability into the tough harvesting
conditions seen in many logging areas.
www.fabtek.com
Hahn Machinery
The
Hahn HSG140 and HSG160 undergo continuous product improvement, including a new
encoderless length measuring system with sealed sensors, a new diameter
measuring system, stronger frames, new controls and other improvements that make
the heads more productive and reliable. The HSG series of singlegrip harvester
heads are readily adaptable to most small excavators or rubber-tired machines in
the 18,000- to 25,000-lb range, or 65- to 85-hp range. The economical,
full-featured harvester heads are available in both new and rebuilt models.
www.hahnmachinery.com
Log Max
Log Max the manufacturer of harvesting and processing heads in North America
recently
introduced the new Log Max IT computer control system. This system uses
state-of-the-art six-wire Can bus technology and new log optimization software.
At the 2005 Oregon Logging Conference, Log Max introduced the 12000 head
designed for big wood applications. The 12000 has all the traditional Log Max
design benefits which include; low flow requirements, strong frame design,
proven rubber roller technology and industry leading pulling force for the
ultimate coastal and hardwood processing head. Log-Max now offers six models of
harvesting and processing heads, all having the Log Max patented knife
positioning system to minimize friction losses while maximizing pulling force.
The 7000 and 9000 heads have variable displacement feed roller motors that
automatically provide the best combination of speed and pulling power as needed.
Cast delimbing knives with standard bottom knife provide improved tree control
and high quality delimbing. The 9000 weighs 3,980 lbs with cutting diameter for
28.5" and feed force of 9,350 lbs. The 7000 weights 3,710 lbs with cutting
diameter of 25". The 5000 weighs 1,881 lbs. with 22" cutting diameter. The 3000
weights in at 1,155lbs with a cutting diameter of 20".
www.logmax.us
KESLA OYj
KESLA manufactures eight different models of roller heads under the trademark
Foresteri. The Foresteri model line up includes the 30RH,
the
30RHS, the 25RH, the 22RH, 20RH, 20RHS, 18RH and the 18RHS. All of them offer
delimbing speeds of up to five meters / second (17 ft/second) with force ranging
from 14kN ( 3500lbs) to 30kN (6800lbs). The maximum sawing diameter ranges from
450 mm (18") to 750 mm (30") . The machines weigh between 430kg and 1,400 kg.
The control systems of the units use state-of-the-art components for maximum
efficiency and ease of use. KESLA manufactures two different models of stroke
heads under the trademark Patu. The two stroke heads include the 1,060-lb. Patu
410SH and the 1,760-lb. 560SH, with sawing diameters of 18" and 25"
respectively. Delimbing force is 9000 lbs. for the 410SH and 14000 lbs. for the
560SH. The stem is processed with strong double jaws for a firm but gentle grip
on the stem. Both can be used as processors, processing wood from a pile, and
the heads are controlled by push buttons on the crane control levers.
www.kesla.com
Keto/Hakmet
Keto is one of the oldest harvester/processor manufacturers with over 3,000
heads made. The Keto
family
consists of nine different groups: K51, K100, K150, K500, K525TS, K604PHD,
K800TS, K804PHD and K1000TS. The traditional models have two moving knives while
the LD4 and HD4 models have four knives/arms. TS models have a top saw, and the
PHD is a dedicated on-landing processor. All Keto heads feature track feeds,
which offers a long, firm and very powerful yet gentle grip around logs. The
track feed in turn provides an excellent base for dual length measuring, which
is second to none in the industry today. More important Keto features: built-in
rotator, simplest hydraulic system, excellent weight/capacity ratio, and
dependable computer system.
www.hakmet.com
Komatsu Forest—Valmet
Valmet Komatsu Forest has manufactured nearly 4,000 harvesting/ processing heads
globally,
and
offers a full line of engineered harvesting heads in all sizes. For North
America, this includes the new, stronger 360.1 and 370.1 models, the heavyduty
380-Maxi and 385-Maxi models (powered by the Valmet's MaxiHead control system),
and the massive 395 harvesting/processing head. Valmet heads handle
largediameter stems and tough-limbed mixed stands. These heads deliver superior
clamping and delimbing capabilities, fast feed and cutting, working speeds,
chain options, and component-coordinated proven design. The MaxiHead control
system maximizes productivity and reduces operating costs. It provides accurate
measuring and allows operators to adjust harvesting preferences and perform
trouble-shooting functions from the comfort of the cab. Timbco - Valmet also
offers a proven, lightweight, durable and compact design bar-saw felling head,
with fast cycling and big tree directional felling. This head is capable of
making up to 33" diameter cuts.
www.partekforest.com or
www.komatsuforest.com
Pierce Pacific
Manufacturing
The superior design of the PTH 20XL and PTH 24XL tree harvesters allow for easy
harvesting
at
the stump or processing from a log deck. An independent measuring wheel circuit
and superior pulse signal resolution offer unprecedented accuracy and maximum
log utilization. And with power exceeding 12,000 pounds of feed force, Pierce
harvesters offer the highest output in their class, says the manufacturer. At
the stump, the harvester heads’ heavy-duty hanging bracket, 3/4" pitch butt saw
system and 340 rotation capability make felling faster and more efficient.
Export quality delimbing knives, powerful feed rollers and the 404-pitch top saw
make final delimbing and bucking simpler, too. Processing from a log deck is
just as easy. Bi-directional delimbing knives are extended at the tips to make
for easy picking from any log deck.
www.piercepacific.com
Ponsse
Ponsse harvesting heads offer durability, reliability, easy servicing and
accurate measurements.
Six
different models in three classes cover everything from thinning to final
felling. The H60 is a midsized head and can be fitted with two to four
hydraulically- operated delimbing knives and one stationary knife, while the
H60e and H60BW have three to five hydraulically operated delimbing knives and
one stationary knife. HW60 comes equipped with four hydraulically-operated
knives. The H60 head features the Ponsse Opti information system, has force feed
of 26 kN and range from 850 to 1,000 kg. The H73 is designed for
large-dimensioned trees with one to two stationary and four hydraulically
movable knives. The 1,150 kg head has a maximum opening of 700 mm and a saw bar
length of 750 to 825 mm. The H53 is a multi-purpose head for smaller trees, with
a 640 mm saw bar. www.ponsse.com
Quadco Equipment
Quadco's
harvester/processor head line-up includes the Controlled-fall Series and the
L-Series Processors. The controlled fall Series, formerly known as Ultimate, is
available in 22" cut (5600) and 24" cut (5660). That series fits 22t class
excavators or bigger or purpose-built feller bunchers. The accumulator arms, and
solid mount are designed for CTL/TL harvesting as well as for roadside
processing. The new 5660 swing saw, the same as that used on the 2400
intermittent felling head, puts out 147 hp at the saw, a 63% increase over the
5600 saw. www.quadco.com
Risley Equipment
The newest addition to Risley Equipment's line of attachments is the Premio
LSeries of Dangle
Processor/Harvester
Heads. The unique feed roll geometry ensures fast gripping and good support of
softwood stems in all weather conditions, resulting in superior log quality
while maintaining high productivity. The Premio L550 is a versatile all around
head for thinning and final felling, suited for carriers in the 13-20 ton range.
The L750 is a powerful head for clear felling and processing. The L750 is best
utilized on a 20 to 25 ton carrier. The biggest in the L-Series is the L950,
designed for clear felling and tree length operations. A 30 ton carrier and the
L950 handle the big wood. All models are available in either two or four-wheel
drive. The Rolly II controlled head single grip harvester is ideal for sensitive
harvesting applications. The Rolly II is available with a bar saw or RotoSaw
butt saw with a 24" cut capacity. Measuring is a DASA system combined with a
Risley trail wheel. Options allow configurations to suit specific applications.
The Cobra and Sidewinder processors feature a Hultdins bar saw top and bottom
for fast precise cuts. Coupled with a DASA measuring system and steel drive feed
rolls or rubber chain back rolls for fast, accurate processing, the Cobra and
Sidewinder processors have controlled mounting bracket assemblies with 290
degrees of rotation and full float capability for accurate long log processing.
www.RisleyEquipment.com
Rotobec
The Rotobec RSG-250B singlegrip harvesting head has a felling and delimbing
capacity of 25".
Component
locations have been chosen to facilitate maintenance and minimize hose movement.
Components, including hoses and wires, are tidy and well protected. The RSG-250B
is the only harvesting head in its class to offer a continuous rotator—the
R-6500—that con-siderably reduces potential damage to hose and wires and related
downtime, the company says. Installation of the RSG-250B requires only three
hydraulic lines and a fourwire electrical cable on the boom. All valves are
located directly on the harvesting head. Chain saw oil is used to lubricate the
blade and chain. Asmall oil reservoir is located on the head. The RSG-250B comes
with the Motomit computer and offers length, diameter and volume measuring. It
can be installed on nearly any track or wheel carrier with a minimum of 130 hp.
www.rotobec.com
Waratah
Waratah’s HTH hydraulic tree harvesters handle all types of harvesting
applications and are
available
in the 600, 400 and 200 series. The 600 series heads have either a 0.404"
SuperCut saw unit—featuring automatic chain tensioning with an electric pulse
oiler for greater bar and chain life—or a durable 3/4" pitch 11H chain on the
larger heads. A saw home detector stops feed rollers during cutting and the bar
saver indicator light lets the operator know where the saw is at all times. The
heads feature the Waratah’s Logrite and T10 measuring and control systems. The
HTH622B for 20 to 25 ton carrier classes offers improvements over the earlier
HTH622. Weighing 4673 lbs., the 622B is 600 lbs. lighter than the previous
model. The modified main sawbox configuration allows for a lower stump height,
up to a 35.5" bar and a Hultdins S100 saw unit is faster and has no external
hose routing. In addition, grab arms open 3-1/2" wider to allow the head to
easily process up to 24" stems. HTH 260 features a 25.6" cutting capacity. With
a maximum cutting capacity of 25.6", the HTH 470 has the feeding power of
constant fourwheel drive and two moving and two fixed hydraulically
serial-connected feed rollers. The HTH 450—with a maximum cut capacity of 22"—is
a lightweight all purpose head for thinning and regeneration harvesting.
Waratah’s FS series includes high accumulation, disc saw felling heads for
swing-to-tree feller bunchers. It has a cut capacity of 22" and an enlarged
accumulator pocket, while the FS22 has a front discharge system. With a 24" cut
capacity, the FS24 has an accumulating capacity of 4.8 sq ft.
www.waratah.net
Felling Heads
Caterpillar The
purpose-built Caterpillardesigned felling heads are well matched to their
respective machines, resulting in maximum saw speed recovery and productivity,
the company says. By matching the hydraulic system to the cutting attachment,
the saw heads are designed for optimum saw recovery and tree control.
Caterpillar offers three models of high-speed disc saws for tracked feller
bunchers. The HF181, the HF201 and the HF221 are available with either 40-degree
or 220-degree wrist rotation. Heads for wheeled feller bunchers are available in
single and dual-post configurations and include the HF221 and the HF222 as well
as the HS20 shear head for pulpwood felling.
www.forestpro.com
Davco Manu./Barda
Equipment The
Davco QC1400 hot saw feller buncher model from Barda Equipment, a division of
Davco Manufacturing Ltd, features an all new patent-pending, multi-tree cutting
layout that decreases cycle times compared to single tree cutting systems.
Designed for use with various carriers, the QC1400 has a cutting capacity of
from 6" to 16" and has a 42" diameter saw disc. Overall attachment dimensions
are 48" wide by 78" tall. It requires a hydraulic flow of 30 to 38 gpm and 3,300
psi. The high-speed disc saw has a 1-5/8" kerf. Other features include rotatable
square teeth and a universal quick attach mount. Davco Manufacturing also offers
the 1,100-lb Davco QC 1200 (quick cut) feller buncher, with a 36" diameter saw,
rotatable square teeth, a universal quick attach mount and a cutting capacity of
up to 14". www.bardaequipment.com
GN Roy
Two
circular saw head models are available from GN Roy, the 2456-B and the 2252-C.
The 2456-B has a greater cut depth of 24" through a 40" opening, a greater
holding capacity of 5.06 square ft and 280 degree tilt (with planetary gear).
The planetary gear is built with a holding bearing that is completely separate
from the planetary and supports the head’s weight. With an operating pressure of
2,800 lbs, the 6,400-lb head has a saw blade 56" in diameter. The 2252-C offers
great access to the saw motor, easy access to arms, accumulator cylinders and
the hydraulic system, a 22" cut depth and a holding capacity of 4.28 square
feet. The clamp design makes classification of wood easier. Seals are made of
polymyte and are resistant to heat, cold and high pressure.
www.gnroy.zip411.net/en/
Gilbert
Gilbert
3000 series Felling Heads are high performance units and are the most productive
on the market. They are built without compromise in order to help increase the
profitability of operations. They are available with a patented high rotation
wrist, in either 40 degrees or 220 degrees rotation. The felling abilities and
accumulation capacity are unequalled in multiple tree gathering. They control
the stems for an impeccable grouping without any crossing. The sturdiness of the
units allows the same felling head to shine equally in the harvesting of hard
wood and in the harvesting of the huge trees on the West Coast. Gilbert Felling
Heads are designed in such a way that there is no compromise necessary between
performance, safety, reliability, ease of maintenance and low operating costs.
It has cutting capacities of 22", 24" or 28".
www.gilbert-tech.com
Hultdins Hultdins’
versatile, continuous rotation SuperFell 851 can fell, pile, crosscut, trim,
top, load and shovel. Mounted on a shovel logger, excavator or feller buncher,
the high-capacity, 3,410-lb directional felling head is capable of felling trees
up to 33.5" in diameter in a single cut and is ideal for large-diameter timber,
selective cutting of valuable species, salvaging blow-down and clearing
rights-of-way. The SuperFell 851 offers highgripping force grapple arms, a
hydraulic snubber for sideto- side control, cushioned cylinders and the patented
Hultdins SuperCut 300 saw unit with 11H 3/4" pitch saw chain. Automatic chain
tensioning is standard. Designed for maximum hose protection, the unique upper
boom link system simplifies mounting. With a rotator rated at 101,165 lbf, the
SuperFell 851 is able to withstand loads in any direction and requires a 53- to
58-gpm (200 to 220 l/min) oil flow.
www.hultdins.com
Loewen Forestry Equipment
In
addition to the Loewen felling head, Loewen Forestry Equipment offers the 2-
gearbox 350° rotate mount. It converts the existing sawhead, is simple to
install — just unbolt the old and bolt on the new — and there are no extra
hydraulics. With the high rotation wrist you will experience more versatility
and productivity and do more than you ever thought possible, says the company.
It allows the operator to cut standing trees, and wind fell trees, and place
them in bigger bunches at any angle with a lot less movement of the carrier,
increasing skidder efficiency — resulting in higher profits.
www.loewenforestry.com
Madill
Madill incorporates a number of unique features into its new 25" cutting
diameter hot saw. This
head
is specifically matched to Madill feller bunchers, but can also be purchased
separately. The fully enclosed, 365-degree wrist employs two hydraulic motors
coupled to planetary gearboxes for the extremely high torque needed with tall
and heavy West Coast wood. Madill’s felling head has two grab arms and two
accumulating arms, and internally mounted valves in order to reduce hose
connections from nine to four. With boom adapter, it weighs in at 8,000 lbs.
Madill has also included a number of safety improvements into the head,
including front discharge, a sawblade brake and rotate and wrist "float"
ability, if the operator wants the bunched stems fall under their own weight.
www.madillequipment.com
Quadco
Quadco’s B-Series high speed saw heads, available in 20, 22 and 24 inch, work
best in large timber. The patented "Arms Down" feature, specially designed to
increase leverage, makes it easier to handle tall timber. Two cylinders per set
of arms, instead of one cylinder with linkage, contribute to greater holding
power, better tree alignment and reduced butt friction. The C-Series high speed
saw heads, available in 20, 21, 22 and 24 inch are of the "Arms-up" style, for
use with driveto- tree or boom-to-tree carriers. The 21SC is a 21-inch "Super
Capacity" model, specially designed for small timber where high accumulation
capacity and fast cycles are required. All have one cylinder and timing bar per
set of arms. The Intermittent Series, available in 22, 24, 28 and 29 inch, work
on a principle of stop-and-go. By stopping and retracting the ring saw, the head
can perform effectively in special applications such as selective cutting,
blowdown, right-of-way, steep-slope and shovel-logging. Relatively lighter than
a hot saw, it is your ideal "Big Tree Solution". Quadco also produces the
Bunching Series best suited for drive-to-tree carriers as well as two models of
Shears with 21 inch cut capacity, available as center-post or twin-post design.
All Quadco felling heads can be equipped with an optional 40-degree wrist, a
360-Standard-Hi-Torque or a 360VI "Vancouver Island Special" Extreme Duty
Hi-Torque with dual pinion, well suited to Coastal timber applications.
www.quadco.com
Risley Equipment
Risley Equipment offers three High Speed and three VSaw series saw heads. The
High Speed models, H1920B, H1922B and H2222B, use a unique belt drive system
providing a 2:1 drive multiplier resulting in fast saw blade recovery and a
clean powerful cut. The V-Saw series is comprised of the V1923L, V1923B and
V2229B High Speed Intermittent saws, based on the RotoSaw intermittent design
with the addition of new intelligent hydraulics for a fast, clean cut. The V-Saw
is the most environmentally friendly and fuel efficient saw available today.
V-Saws are available with 24" and 30" cut capacity. Saws have a choice of side
rotation of 15 degrees or 45 degrees per side.
www.RisleyEquipment.com
Tigercat
The new 5702 felling saw from Tigercat Industries Inc is available for
drive-to-tree and track
feller
bunchers. The single-post saw head features an asymmetrical butt plate and horn
design that enables it to center and control largediameter trees and bunch
smaller stems in parallel alignment. Built for extreme duty and offering a
cutting capacity of 23", the 5702 has arm pivot pins that are 2.5" in diameter
with threaded ends. The Tigercat-built cylinders are cushioned at both ends for
extended life. The Tigercat 5400 felling saw head for track feller bunchers is
also a singlepost felling saw with asymmetrical geometry and an offset pocket,
resulting in better stem alignment in small-diameter wood and versatility for
varying timber sizes. Twin grab arms offer improved collecting, sorting and
control of large trees, while the single accumulating arm provides increased
bunching efficiency. The 5702 and the 5400 are available with three wrist
options (30°, 110° and 140°). All wrists use annular ball bearings and
heavy-duty construction. With a 21.5" cut capacity, the 5400 is designed and
constructed for long life with large-diameter pins and bushings and cushioned
cylinders. Tigercat's 650 harvesting head for wheeled and tracked harvesters
offers efficient hydraulics for optimal fuel efficiency and a cut capacity of
26". The DASA computer system provides tight measuring tolerances and excellent
control. Angled rollers provide improved feed force and reduced friction on the
knives and rollers. www.tigercat.com
for
tough work with a maximum grapple opening of 650 mm, felling diameter of 700 mm
and cutting diameter of 600 mm. The AFM 60 L provides good capacity and power
for bigger final clear cuttings. Because of compact design, it is light enough
to be movable inside later thinning. The head is equipped with one pair of
delimbing knives and non-sliding three-roller feeding, which provides a high
quality output and ease of handling with even the worst quality trees. As a
carrier, 12-17 ton forest machines are recommended.
tree
length or cut-to-length. The DHT650 Series II offers power and performance
without sacrificing productivity or precision. It offers the best combination
for high productivity and low cost per hour and is 50 percent faster than the
average of any other unit on the market, says the manufacturer, with an
impressive feed speed of 20 ft/sec. The processor features heavy-duty structure,
the choice of rubber or steel feed rollers, high quality "Poclain" motors
available in two displacements, high-speed trimming and butting saws with
automatic lubrication and chain tensioning system. The new Dasa 4 measuring and
control system offers accuracy, a user-friendly environment and dollar value
optimization in tree length, long logs or short wood production. The DHT650
Series II offers fast positioning in felling or processing mode, synchronized
delimbing arms and feed rollers with proportional pressure, a grab arm and feed
roll concept, a fixed frontal knife, interchangeable and heavy-duty saws, a
topping saw adapted to crosscutting forked limbs and automatic chain tensioning.
The selfcleaning measuring wheel configuration is adapted to tree species and
offers constant pressure and better contact with the stem. Other features
include faster, simpler saw blade changes with Jet Fit bars, and heavy-duty,
bolt-on guarding for easy access to butting saw.
cut
hardwood to multiple-stem, first thinning of pine plantations. This head has a
24" cutting capacity. Features include multiple encoder measurement sensors, a
standard auto chain tensioning system and simplified piston oiler, as well as an
optional high-speed saw system that allows the fixed heads to reduce cutting
cycle times down to equivalent dangle head speeds. The dangle-style FT180 has a
22" cutting capacity, while the FT240 has a 26" cutting capacity. Both heads
perform well in both hard and softwood applications. The 3/4 pitch high-speed
bar and chain design on the units, as well as on the fixed head, have helped
bring reduced maintenance and high reliability into the tough harvesting
conditions seen in many logging areas. 
The
Hahn HSG140 and HSG160 undergo continuous product improvement, including a new
encoderless length measuring system with sealed sensors, a new diameter
measuring system, stronger frames, new controls and other improvements that make
the heads more productive and reliable. The HSG series of singlegrip harvester
heads are readily adaptable to most small excavators or rubber-tired machines in
the 18,000- to 25,000-lb range, or 65- to 85-hp range. The economical,
full-featured harvester heads are available in both new and rebuilt models.
recently
introduced the new Log Max IT computer control system. This system uses
state-of-the-art six-wire Can bus technology and new log optimization software.
At the 2005 Oregon Logging Conference, Log Max introduced the 12000 head
designed for big wood applications. The 12000 has all the traditional Log Max
design benefits which include; low flow requirements, strong frame design,
proven rubber roller technology and industry leading pulling force for the
ultimate coastal and hardwood processing head. Log-Max now offers six models of
harvesting and processing heads, all having the Log Max patented knife
positioning system to minimize friction losses while maximizing pulling force.
The 7000 and 9000 heads have variable displacement feed roller motors that
automatically provide the best combination of speed and pulling power as needed.
Cast delimbing knives with standard bottom knife provide improved tree control
and high quality delimbing. The 9000 weighs 3,980 lbs with cutting diameter for
28.5" and feed force of 9,350 lbs. The 7000 weights 3,710 lbs with cutting
diameter of 25". The 5000 weighs 1,881 lbs. with 22" cutting diameter. The 3000
weights in at 1,155lbs with a cutting diameter of 20".
the
30RHS, the 25RH, the 22RH, 20RH, 20RHS, 18RH and the 18RHS. All of them offer
delimbing speeds of up to five meters / second (17 ft/second) with force ranging
from 14kN ( 3500lbs) to 30kN (6800lbs). The maximum sawing diameter ranges from
450 mm (18") to 750 mm (30") . The machines weigh between 430kg and 1,400 kg.
The control systems of the units use state-of-the-art components for maximum
efficiency and ease of use. KESLA manufactures two different models of stroke
heads under the trademark Patu. The two stroke heads include the 1,060-lb. Patu
410SH and the 1,760-lb. 560SH, with sawing diameters of 18" and 25"
respectively. Delimbing force is 9000 lbs. for the 410SH and 14000 lbs. for the
560SH. The stem is processed with strong double jaws for a firm but gentle grip
on the stem. Both can be used as processors, processing wood from a pile, and
the heads are controlled by push buttons on the crane control levers.
family
consists of nine different groups: K51, K100, K150, K500, K525TS, K604PHD,
K800TS, K804PHD and K1000TS. The traditional models have two moving knives while
the LD4 and HD4 models have four knives/arms. TS models have a top saw, and the
PHD is a dedicated on-landing processor. All Keto heads feature track feeds,
which offers a long, firm and very powerful yet gentle grip around logs. The
track feed in turn provides an excellent base for dual length measuring, which
is second to none in the industry today. More important Keto features: built-in
rotator, simplest hydraulic system, excellent weight/capacity ratio, and
dependable computer system. 
and
offers a full line of engineered harvesting heads in all sizes. For North
America, this includes the new, stronger 360.1 and 370.1 models, the heavyduty
380-Maxi and 385-Maxi models (powered by the Valmet's MaxiHead control system),
and the massive 395 harvesting/processing head. Valmet heads handle
largediameter stems and tough-limbed mixed stands. These heads deliver superior
clamping and delimbing capabilities, fast feed and cutting, working speeds,
chain options, and component-coordinated proven design. The MaxiHead control
system maximizes productivity and reduces operating costs. It provides accurate
measuring and allows operators to adjust harvesting preferences and perform
trouble-shooting functions from the comfort of the cab. Timbco - Valmet also
offers a proven, lightweight, durable and compact design bar-saw felling head,
with fast cycling and big tree directional felling. This head is capable of
making up to 33" diameter cuts. 
at
the stump or processing from a log deck. An independent measuring wheel circuit
and superior pulse signal resolution offer unprecedented accuracy and maximum
log utilization. And with power exceeding 12,000 pounds of feed force, Pierce
harvesters offer the highest output in their class, says the manufacturer. At
the stump, the harvester heads’ heavy-duty hanging bracket, 3/4" pitch butt saw
system and 340 rotation capability make felling faster and more efficient.
Export quality delimbing knives, powerful feed rollers and the 404-pitch top saw
make final delimbing and bucking simpler, too. Processing from a log deck is
just as easy. Bi-directional delimbing knives are extended at the tips to make
for easy picking from any log deck.
Six
different models in three classes cover everything from thinning to final
felling. The H60 is a midsized head and can be fitted with two to four
hydraulically- operated delimbing knives and one stationary knife, while the
H60e and H60BW have three to five hydraulically operated delimbing knives and
one stationary knife. HW60 comes equipped with four hydraulically-operated
knives. The H60 head features the Ponsse Opti information system, has force feed
of 26 kN and range from 850 to 1,000 kg. The H73 is designed for
large-dimensioned trees with one to two stationary and four hydraulically
movable knives. The 1,150 kg head has a maximum opening of 700 mm and a saw bar
length of 750 to 825 mm. The H53 is a multi-purpose head for smaller trees, with
a 640 mm saw bar. 
Quadco's
harvester/processor head line-up includes the Controlled-fall Series and the
L-Series Processors. The controlled fall Series, formerly known as Ultimate, is
available in 22" cut (5600) and 24" cut (5660). That series fits 22t class
excavators or bigger or purpose-built feller bunchers. The accumulator arms, and
solid mount are designed for CTL/TL harvesting as well as for roadside
processing. The new 5660 swing saw, the same as that used on the 2400
intermittent felling head, puts out 147 hp at the saw, a 63% increase over the
5600 saw. 
Processor/Harvester
Heads. The unique feed roll geometry ensures fast gripping and good support of
softwood stems in all weather conditions, resulting in superior log quality
while maintaining high productivity. The Premio L550 is a versatile all around
head for thinning and final felling, suited for carriers in the 13-20 ton range.
The L750 is a powerful head for clear felling and processing. The L750 is best
utilized on a 20 to 25 ton carrier. The biggest in the L-Series is the L950,
designed for clear felling and tree length operations. A 30 ton carrier and the
L950 handle the big wood. All models are available in either two or four-wheel
drive. The Rolly II controlled head single grip harvester is ideal for sensitive
harvesting applications. The Rolly II is available with a bar saw or RotoSaw
butt saw with a 24" cut capacity. Measuring is a DASA system combined with a
Risley trail wheel. Options allow configurations to suit specific applications.
The Cobra and Sidewinder processors feature a Hultdins bar saw top and bottom
for fast precise cuts. Coupled with a DASA measuring system and steel drive feed
rolls or rubber chain back rolls for fast, accurate processing, the Cobra and
Sidewinder processors have controlled mounting bracket assemblies with 290
degrees of rotation and full float capability for accurate long log processing.
Component
locations have been chosen to facilitate maintenance and minimize hose movement.
Components, including hoses and wires, are tidy and well protected. The RSG-250B
is the only harvesting head in its class to offer a continuous rotator—the
R-6500—that con-siderably reduces potential damage to hose and wires and related
downtime, the company says. Installation of the RSG-250B requires only three
hydraulic lines and a fourwire electrical cable on the boom. All valves are
located directly on the harvesting head. Chain saw oil is used to lubricate the
blade and chain. Asmall oil reservoir is located on the head. The RSG-250B comes
with the Motomit computer and offers length, diameter and volume measuring. It
can be installed on nearly any track or wheel carrier with a minimum of 130 hp.
available
in the 600, 400 and 200 series. The 600 series heads have either a 0.404"
SuperCut saw unit—featuring automatic chain tensioning with an electric pulse
oiler for greater bar and chain life—or a durable 3/4" pitch 11H chain on the
larger heads. A saw home detector stops feed rollers during cutting and the bar
saver indicator light lets the operator know where the saw is at all times. The
heads feature the Waratah’s Logrite and T10 measuring and control systems. The
HTH622B for 20 to 25 ton carrier classes offers improvements over the earlier
HTH622. Weighing 4673 lbs., the 622B is 600 lbs. lighter than the previous
model. The modified main sawbox configuration allows for a lower stump height,
up to a 35.5" bar and a Hultdins S100 saw unit is faster and has no external
hose routing. In addition, grab arms open 3-1/2" wider to allow the head to
easily process up to 24" stems. HTH 260 features a 25.6" cutting capacity. With
a maximum cutting capacity of 25.6", the HTH 470 has the feeding power of
constant fourwheel drive and two moving and two fixed hydraulically
serial-connected feed rollers. The HTH 450—with a maximum cut capacity of 22"—is
a lightweight all purpose head for thinning and regeneration harvesting.
Waratah’s FS series includes high accumulation, disc saw felling heads for
swing-to-tree feller bunchers. It has a cut capacity of 22" and an enlarged
accumulator pocket, while the FS22 has a front discharge system. With a 24" cut
capacity, the FS24 has an accumulating capacity of 4.8 sq ft.
The
purpose-built Caterpillardesigned felling heads are well matched to their
respective machines, resulting in maximum saw speed recovery and productivity,
the company says. By matching the hydraulic system to the cutting attachment,
the saw heads are designed for optimum saw recovery and tree control.
Caterpillar offers three models of high-speed disc saws for tracked feller
bunchers. The HF181, the HF201 and the HF221 are available with either 40-degree
or 220-degree wrist rotation. Heads for wheeled feller bunchers are available in
single and dual-post configurations and include the HF221 and the HF222 as well
as the HS20 shear head for pulpwood felling.
The
Davco QC1400 hot saw feller buncher model from Barda Equipment, a division of
Davco Manufacturing Ltd, features an all new patent-pending, multi-tree cutting
layout that decreases cycle times compared to single tree cutting systems.
Designed for use with various carriers, the QC1400 has a cutting capacity of
from 6" to 16" and has a 42" diameter saw disc. Overall attachment dimensions
are 48" wide by 78" tall. It requires a hydraulic flow of 30 to 38 gpm and 3,300
psi. The high-speed disc saw has a 1-5/8" kerf. Other features include rotatable
square teeth and a universal quick attach mount. Davco Manufacturing also offers
the 1,100-lb Davco QC 1200 (quick cut) feller buncher, with a 36" diameter saw,
rotatable square teeth, a universal quick attach mount and a cutting capacity of
up to 14". 
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circular saw head models are available from GN Roy, the 2456-B and the 2252-C.
The 2456-B has a greater cut depth of 24" through a 40" opening, a greater
holding capacity of 5.06 square ft and 280 degree tilt (with planetary gear).
The planetary gear is built with a holding bearing that is completely separate
from the planetary and supports the head’s weight. With an operating pressure of
2,800 lbs, the 6,400-lb head has a saw blade 56" in diameter. The 2252-C offers
great access to the saw motor, easy access to arms, accumulator cylinders and
the hydraulic system, a 22" cut depth and a holding capacity of 4.28 square
feet. The clamp design makes classification of wood easier. Seals are made of
polymyte and are resistant to heat, cold and high pressure.
ilbert
3000 series Felling Heads are high performance units and are the most productive
on the market. They are built without compromise in order to help increase the
profitability of operations. They are available with a patented high rotation
wrist, in either 40 degrees or 220 degrees rotation. The felling abilities and
accumulation capacity are unequalled in multiple tree gathering. They control
the stems for an impeccable grouping without any crossing. The sturdiness of the
units allows the same felling head to shine equally in the harvesting of hard
wood and in the harvesting of the huge trees on the West Coast. Gilbert Felling
Heads are designed in such a way that there is no compromise necessary between
performance, safety, reliability, ease of maintenance and low operating costs.
It has cutting capacities of 22", 24" or 28".
Hultdins’
versatile, continuous rotation SuperFell 851 can fell, pile, crosscut, trim,
top, load and shovel. Mounted on a shovel logger, excavator or feller buncher,
the high-capacity, 3,410-lb directional felling head is capable of felling trees
up to 33.5" in diameter in a single cut and is ideal for large-diameter timber,
selective cutting of valuable species, salvaging blow-down and clearing
rights-of-way. The SuperFell 851 offers highgripping force grapple arms, a
hydraulic snubber for sideto- side control, cushioned cylinders and the patented
Hultdins SuperCut 300 saw unit with 11H 3/4" pitch saw chain. Automatic chain
tensioning is standard. Designed for maximum hose protection, the unique upper
boom link system simplifies mounting. With a rotator rated at 101,165 lbf, the
SuperFell 851 is able to withstand loads in any direction and requires a 53- to
58-gpm (200 to 220 l/min) oil flow. 
In
addition to the Loewen felling head, Loewen Forestry Equipment offers the 2-
gearbox 350° rotate mount. It converts the existing sawhead, is simple to
install — just unbolt the old and bolt on the new — and there are no extra
hydraulics. With the high rotation wrist you will experience more versatility
and productivity and do more than you ever thought possible, says the company.
It allows the operator to cut standing trees, and wind fell trees, and place
them in bigger bunches at any angle with a lot less movement of the carrier,
increasing skidder efficiency — resulting in higher profits.
head
is specifically matched to Madill feller bunchers, but can also be purchased
separately. The fully enclosed, 365-degree wrist employs two hydraulic motors
coupled to planetary gearboxes for the extremely high torque needed with tall
and heavy West Coast wood. Madill’s felling head has two grab arms and two
accumulating arms, and internally mounted valves in order to reduce hose
connections from nine to four. With boom adapter, it weighs in at 8,000 lbs.
Madill has also included a number of safety improvements into the head,
including front discharge, a sawblade brake and rotate and wrist "float"
ability, if the operator wants the bunched stems fall under their own weight.
feller
bunchers. The single-post saw head features an asymmetrical butt plate and horn
design that enables it to center and control largediameter trees and bunch
smaller stems in parallel alignment. Built for extreme duty and offering a
cutting capacity of 23", the 5702 has arm pivot pins that are 2.5" in diameter
with threaded ends. The Tigercat-built cylinders are cushioned at both ends for
extended life. The Tigercat 5400 felling saw head for track feller bunchers is
also a singlepost felling saw with asymmetrical geometry and an offset pocket,
resulting in better stem alignment in small-diameter wood and versatility for
varying timber sizes. Twin grab arms offer improved collecting, sorting and
control of large trees, while the single accumulating arm provides increased
bunching efficiency. The 5702 and the 5400 are available with three wrist
options (30°, 110° and 140°). All wrists use annular ball bearings and
heavy-duty construction. With a 21.5" cut capacity, the 5400 is designed and
constructed for long life with large-diameter pins and bushings and cushioned
cylinders. Tigercat's 650 harvesting head for wheeled and tracked harvesters
offers efficient hydraulics for optimal fuel efficiency and a cut capacity of
26". The DASA computer system provides tight measuring tolerances and excellent
control. Angled rollers provide improved feed force and reduced friction on the
knives and rollers. 