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Remorques JMS Inc/Bailey’s Inc
The new woodlot road trailer and grapple systems from Remorques JMS Inc
join the company’s line of ATV trailers and accessories. The complete road
grapple loader packages include road trailers suitable
for both paved and
unpaved roads with capacities ranging from 2.5 to 10 tons. Complete with
wired electric lights, brakes and nylon tie downs, the trailers can be
matched with grapple loaders and a power unit to make a mobile,
self-loading machine. The grapple loaders have a 360° boom rotation and
hydraulic telescopic stabilizers.
Farma model 60D and 65D loaders have
telescopic arms for extended reach. Crane lengths range from 10’6” to
21’4”, while maximum grapple openings range from 29” to 46”. Lift
capacities vary from 1,500 lbs to 3,000 lbs. Honda pull-start hydraulic
power units, with horsepower ranging from 5.5 to 11 hp, are also
available. The 900TR hydraulic logging loader has a 3,500-lb capacity, a
29” grapple opening, a crane height of 48” with telescopic outriggers, log
bed dimensions of 26”x96” and a 5.5-hp Honda engine. The 468-lb 1003T
tandem log and dump trailer has a dump bed of 49”x77”x14” and a capacity
of 1,500 lbs. With a capacity of 2,000 lbs, the 200-lb 2001RT mini-skidder
on wheels features a manual winch. An electric winch with remote control
is optional. Reader Service Card #150
Norwood Industries
The ATV MultiMate L-1500 from Norwood Industries Inc is a multi-utility
attachment that transforms any all-terrain vehicle (ATV) into a log
skidder, forklift, hydraulic excavator, tractor, hauler or dump
truck. The
ATV MultiMate lifts up to 1,500 lbs and can exert up to 400 lbs of down
pressure. Its steel frame mounts to the underside of any ATV and the
manually adjustable masts and carriage are positioned in the rear.
Once
fitted, an operator can install and remove the MultiMate in less than one
minute, the company says, with two quick-connect pins. Each accessory
slides onto two horizontal steel tubes mounted on the vertical carriage
masts. Standard masts lift loads up to 26” off the ground.
Extended masts
lift to 36”. The log skidder comes standard with a chain, slip-hook and
probe and has teeth and tines to keep the ATV from rolling when using the
optional winch. A removable trailer hitch fits onto the skid plate for trailering without removing the skid plate. Powered by a 5-hp Honda engine
that mounts to the front rack, the hydraulic excavator/backhoe has a
standard 10” bucket, with a 16” bucket optional, and can dig holes up to
5’ deep and reach more than 7’ horizontally through 180°. It comes with
four adjustable outriggers and a standard control platform with two valves
and eight positions.
Other quick-attach accessories include 42” standard
forks, a grader blade with a 12-position swivel plate, a 30” dump bucket
with a capacity of two cubic feet, a dump box, 24” folding forks and a
three-point hitch. Reader Service Card #151
Enterprises F4-Dion
The F4-Dion hydraulic loader and trailer unit from Enterprises F4-Dion Inc
features a 100” main boom, a 60” stick boom, an overall loader length of
369”, overall loader height of 130” and an overall loader width, with
stabilizers, of 106”. The booms offer 390° rotation, while the grapple has
a rotation of 230°, with continuous rotation optional. The maximum grapple
opening is 60”. The 2,650-lb loader has a lift capacity of 3,000 lbs at
five feet from the vehicle and 1,200 lbs at 13 feet. The 9,300-lb trailer
has a load capacity of two cords and a ground pressure, when loaded, of
6.4 psi. Powered by a 78-hp Deutz F4L-912 four-cylinder, air-cooled diesel
engine, the F4-Dion has a five-speed transmission, two Rockwell
differentials, pivot steering, articulated frame, dual hydraulic cylinders
and 10,000-lb capacity tandem arm suspension. It has a climbing ability of
65 to 80 per cent and a side-hilling ability of 40 per cent, the company
says. Reader Service Card #152
Cam-Trac Chicoutimi
A versatile combination for mechanized thinning, selective harvesting and
silviculture work is offered by Cam-Trac Chicoutimi. It features a
mini-feller multifunction Kubota harvester with an adapted telescopic boom
and is the smallest of its kind, the company says. The 200-cm wide
processor is matched with a 175-cm wide Vimek 606D mini-forwarder and can
process trees up to 15” and 18” in diameter in 8’, 12’ and 16’ lengths.
The Vimek 606D has a hauling capacity of three to 3.5 cubic metres, a load capacity of 3,000 kg and a load length capacity of 16’. The combination has a fuel consumption of 6.5 litres per hour. The Vimek forwarder is powered by a 20-hp Kubota diesel engine and has a remote control winch and a reversible driver seat with controls in both directions. With low ground disturbance and little damage to surrounding trees, the Kubota can also be equipped with a Patu 400SH head and a boom able to reach 25 feet from the centre of the machine. The Patu multifunction head has a capacity of 4.1 tons in hard or softwood and can delimb branches up to 5” in diameter. The Kubota carrier or mini-feller can also be fitted with the SMC400 brush cutting head for eliminating undesirable species. Cam-Trac also offers the articulated Waltra/Valmet Forest Tractor 115, with a multifunction Logmas 928 head, a parallelogram boom and panoramic cab, and the Mini Master 101 mini-forwarder with a load capacity of two cubic metres (2,000 kg) and a loading length of 16’. Reader Service Card #153
RCS Manufacturing
The T mini-skidder from RCS Manufacturing allows skidding of logs
virtually anywhere, the company says. With the weight of the log on
the T
skidder, the full weight of the tractor front is on its front wheels for
better control and traction. Designed for small-scale timber management,
the T skidder can be operated by one person and is limited only by the
capabilities of the tractor, the company says. A 20- to 35-hp tractor is
recommended, preferably a four-wheel drive.
Powered by a deep cycle
rechargeable battery, the RCS 35-36 uses a 3,500-lb Warn winch for
movement of logs up to 32” in diameter. Its frame is made of tubular steel
and a safety cage is incorporated along the front of the arch for
protection. The T mini skidder has two grooved implement tires to minimize
soil disturbance. The ATV mini skidder offers many features of the RCS
35-36 and comes in two models, the RCS 25-24 and the RCS 35-24. The RCS
25-24 uses a 2,500-lb Warn winch, allowing for longer battery life and
skidding of logs up to 14” in diameter. The RCS 35-24 uses a 3,500-lb Warn
winch for movement of logs up to 20” in diameter. Reader Service Card #154
NovaJack
NovaJack products and accessories are designed for use by one operator and
can be used to haul wood with an ATV. The complete trailer kit is an
on-road/off-road combination of logging and road units that can be used to
transport an ATV to the woods and converts to a forwarding trailer by
removing the metal box. With a removable dump box, the three-in-one
trailer is equipped for loading, hauling and unloading logs from 4’ to 16’
long, moving goods on the highway and dumping. The package comes with a
metal frame, a metal box measuring 88”x51 1/2”, four curved log posts, a
complete loading mast with a 2,300-lb capacity hand winch with brake, a
25’ double-braided polyester cable, a 5/16” grab hook and an 8’ V-chain.
It also includes a boom extension for the dump box and a 2,000-lb capacity
heavy-duty trailer jack.
The skidding cone kit enables the use of an ATV
to skid logs. With a 20” opening, the cone can move large logs or bunches
of logs, allowing them to move more easily through other trees and
protecting the logs from damage. The skidding kit comes with a gas-
powered capstan winch and has a 2,000-lb pulling capacity, while the
logging arch kit is pivoting and self-loading and lifts logs up to 24” in
diameter off the ground behind an ATV. Reader Service Card #155
Davco Manufacturing Ltd/Barda Equipment
The BC705SS and the BC604SS brush cutters from Davco Manufacturing Ltd are
loader-mounted, with quick attach, to most skid steers with adequate
hydraulic requirements of between 22 and 30 gpm (3,000 psi). Rated for a
4” cutting capacity, they have a 60” or 70” overall cutting width, four
reversible cutting knives and direct drive. The BC705 and BC604 brush
cutters are similar to the SS models but the quick-attach mount is
designed for Posi-Track crawler tractors.
The loader-mounted BC503 brush cutter has
a recommended cutting capacity of 3”, with a cutting width of 58” and a
recommended hydraulic flow of 14 to 20 gpm (3,000 psi). Available with a
blade or pick disc, the EBC604 excavator brush cutter is boom mounted on
12- to 20-ton excavators, rated for a 4” cut, with an overall cutting
width of 60”. The QC1200 accumulating feller buncher is quick-attach
mounted on larger skid steers. It features a high-speed disc saw and cuts
trees up to 14” in diameter. The economical and portable DL18 delimber is
free standing or anchors to trees. It features universal quick attach for
easy moving and handles trees up to 22”. No engine or hydraulics are
required. Reader Service Card #156
Majaco
Log loaders from Majaco can be powered by horse or ATV and are equipped
with high-quality hydraulic valves and overpressure valves in order to
protect the various parts. Made of high strength steel, the M-140 has a
lifting capacity of 1,300 lbs at 14’ and 2,500 lbs at 7’. Other features
include a reach capacity of 14’, 360° continuous rotation and a maximum
opening diameter of 48”. The M-180 log loader has a lift capacity of 900
lbs at 18’, while the M-160 has a lifting capacity of 1,150 lbs at 16’. Of
the smaller machines, the M-120 allows for manoeuvrability in difficult
conditions, while the M-105 is suitable for use with smaller tractors. The
loaders are mounted on the R-Flex series of Majaco trailers, including the
R-Flex 410, 512, 612 and 612 HD. The R-Flex 612 HD is an extra-strength
version of the 612 and has a thicker frame, reinforced tandems, a stronger
protector shield and an articulated draw bar driven by two hydraulic
cylinders. The trailers offer load capacities from 12,000 lbs to 30,000
lbs. Reader Service Card #157
Hakmet Ltd
A number of machines are available for the woodlot owner from Hakmet Ltd.
Nokka grapple loaders offer many mounting alternatives, a wide range of
accessories and versatile operating features. Suited to various loading
and lifting tasks with many kinds of base machines, the three-point
mounted Nokka loaders can be equipped with either traditional fold
down-type or telescopic stabilizer legs.
The manoeuvrable Nokka one-beam
trailer is easy to pull and works best with small- and medium-size
tractors and grapple loaders. The length of load space is easily
adjustable by moving the bogie along the frame beam. Nokka’s two-beam
forest trailers with hydraulic drive serve as a base for grapple loaders.
Several mounting positions for front grill and support poles make them
adaptable to various timber lengths. The Nokka 3266, 3966 and 3970 loader
models are suited to the 92 and 92 4WD trailers, while the Nokka 4469 and
4475 loaders are the best choice for the heavy duty Nokka 122 and 122 4WD
trailers, the company says. The HK 5468 and HK 5484 grapple loaders can be
mounted on either the 122S and 122S 4WD or the MV122S or MV122S 4WD.
The
versatile, modular Meri Crusher, manufactured by Suokone Oy, is available
in seven models and can be used for clearing, crushing stumps and debris,
maintaining forest roads and preparing land for silvicultural purposes.
With a crushing depth of up to 10” below ground level, depending on the
model, the machine has a low power demand compared to crushing capacity,
the company says.
Pete small wood chippers from Junkkari are suitable for
wood chipping and composting and make uniform-sized chips for fuel. The
three available models are manually fed, three-point-hitch mounted and
have outputs ranging from two to 20 cubic metres per hour. The Arbro-Stroke
harvester fells, delimbs and cuts trees to length and can be installed on
a standard log loader.
Powered by the hydraulics of most farm tractors, it
features a Volvo saw motor, a 14” or 16” cutter bar and eight pre-selected
lengths. The Hakki Pilke 2X machine cross cuts logs up to 12” in diameter
into short lengths and splits the lengths into firewood, all within a
fully guarded area. All operations are hydraulically driven. Reader
Service Card #158
Berfor
The FORCAT 2000 from Berfor is a
small tracked skidder designed for selective logging and is equipped with
an 8,000-lb capacity winch.
Its hydrostatic drive gives excellent
manoeuvrability, the company says, with a zero degree turn radius. The FORCAT 2000 features a very low 2.3-psi ground pressure, making it
suitable for working in swamps and on sensitive ground. The low impact
working method allows the operator to harvest high-value and mature trees
without damaging the smaller trees.
Equipped with a front pile up blade, a rear back plate and a ROPS/FOPS approved cab, the FORCAT 2000 is powered by a 24-hp, air-cooled Onan engine and has hydraulic couplers to operate a hydraulic log loader or other equipment. The variable flow hydrostatic transmission operates two hydraulic motors that drive the 10” wide tracks and there is direct coupling to the gas engine. The skidder has a ground clearance of 12.5” and a weight of 2,770 lbs. Berfor is a Division of RAD Technologies Inc. Reader Service Card #159
Hardy Equipment
The loader model 850ST from Hardy Equipment is designed for use with small
tractors or ATVs. Transportable and compact, it is ideal for smaller
forestry work in confined areas, the company says. The 850ST can be
mounted as a three-point hitch and features a single-lever control system,
grapple rotation up to 400°, two individually-activated hydraulic
stabilizers, a centre mast installed on the bearing, mast rotation of
350°, a maximum boom reach of 8’6” and a lift capacity of 550 lbs at 8’.
Optional is an independent hydraulic unit that includes a four-hp engine,
2.2-gallon reservoir, in-tank strainer, relief valve, engine supports for
ATV installation and a hydraulic filter.
Other options are available
including a forearm with trenching bucket for mini-excavation. Five larger
models of grapple loaders are also available, with boom reaches ranging
from 11’6” to 17’ and with lift capacities ranging from 1,075 lbs to 2,178
lbs at 8’. Hardy’s log grapples are equipped with heavy-duty “scissor”
clamps for grappling wood as small as 5” in diameter. The large, 13.5”
frame clamps enable the grapple to grip with extreme force, the company
says. Hardy’s tandem trailers feature a mono-beam system for
manoeuvrability and lighter weight.
With an adjustable tandem system to
suit the length of the load and adjustable load poles, the trailers
feature pivoting side poles to minimize breaks, a front protection rail
and jack support. Available in five models, the trailers have load
capacities ranging from 1.5 tons to 8.5 tons. Reader Service Card #160
Josa/Jonsered
Jonsered’s Iron Horse
Standard tracked skidder features a differential lock, counterweight and a
5.5-hp engine. Available with either a 5.5-hp or 9-hp engine, the Iron
Horse Pro has load protection for safer
transport, a hand-operated winch,
protective bars around the engine, a chain saw holder and storage box.
Both machines can be equipped with composite double-wheel bogies on sealed
ball bearing axles and a fold-back steering arm. A motorized winch, with a
pulling force of up 2,200 lbs, is also available. The rugged bogie wheel
design and wide rubber tracks make the machines easy to manoeuvre, the
company says. Reader Service Card #161
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