FELLING HEADS

Felling Heads high for impressive wear protection of the saw housing and can easily The FD55 Felling Head hold up to 15 six-inch trees. The FD45 Felling Head is equipped to handle thinning applications at increased performance levels. With the deepest accumulation capacity of the three John Deere drive-to-tree felling heads, the FD45 has the ability to thin small trees and give operators more visibility due to the twin-post design. A versatile solution for harvesting jobs including thinning and clearcutting, the FD55

Felling Head can handle a wide range of tree diameters. Its large accumulation area helps loggers take care of small-diameter thinning to large single stems up to 584 mm (23 in). Similar to the FD45

Head, the FD55 has a twin-post design. Additionally, the fast saw recovery jump-starts the wood flow The FD22B has a larger The FR50 configuration reliability, improved flow capability, positioning bunches in both increased hydraulic hose size and plantation and thinning conditions routing, and updated ring gear due to the increased rotation. and frame welds. Compatible with “I always try to work more select M-Series Tracked Feller efficient, smarter, more precise. Bunchers, the newer FR22B and Nothing else on the market holds FR24B models increase durability the timber that this one holds,” Built for speed and extend the life of the wrist and head. Compatible with the 800M- said Thomas. “My production has [gone] up using this bunching head.” and 900M-Series Tracked Additionally, the FS50 and FR50

Felling heads continue to incorporate features to their Feller Bunchers, the FR50 and Felling Heads provide excellent design that make cutting, releasing and moving on a more FS50 models offer increased visibility to the cutting area and efficient process accumulating capacities, improved superior wear protection of saw clamping force for more stable tree range of motion, and excellent housing. A full-coverage option is control, and “workhorse” gathering visibility. The FS50 model features available for both models, and for arms. This felling head was the 30° swing-to-tree wrist the FR50 model, sealed bushings designed to take on final harvests configuration, while the FR50 in all clamp arm pivot joints are

The John Deere felling head line-up and large trees. The FD22B pairs model offers 310° rotation. These available. provides reliability and efficiency well with the 843L-II for hills or felling heads help to make the for loggers, tackling everything muddy ground and the 643L-II for hardest tasks easier and more from small stems to big timber, flatter ground. efficient for customers. The FS50 softwood to hardwood, or level to sloped ground. When a John Swing-to-Tree and FR50 models have a cutting capacity of 20 inches and an

Deere L-Series II Wheeled Feller For Swing-to-Tree applications, accumulation capacity of 6.9 ft2.

Buncher or M-Series Tracked Feller John Deere offers felling heads “The high accumulation FR50

Buncher is combined with the right compatible with the John Deere felling head on [the 853M Tracked felling head, loggers can “power M-Series Tracked Feller Bunchers. Feller Buncher] has made a big through any job, regardless of the conditions”, according to the manufacturer. Two different attachment rotation options, meant for specific felling applications, are available as well. difference,” said Thomas Johnson of Thomas Johnson Logging. The felling heads provide a The high accumulation FR50 felling head on

Drive-to-Tree Compatible with the L-Series II When there is no specific alignment of the tree to the ground, the standard wrist FS models are ideal. taller horn that works together with the pocket and arms to collect larger, tighter bunches. The horn [the 853M Tracked Feller Buncher] has

Wheeled Feller Bunchers, the John The high rotation wrist FR models delivers excellent handling of tall made a big difference

Deere felling heads are ideal for permit closer cuts with limited trees, which improves skidder drive-to-tree operations. With the travel to fallen timber. productivity during tree removal. Thomas Johnson,

Quick Dump feature on the L-Series The John Deere FR22B and Both FS50 and FR50 models also Thomas Johnson Logging

II machines, loggers can swiftly FR24B Felling Heads were include arm cylinders mounted release trees. upgraded to deliver superb

going to the landing and provides Efficiency meets precision with the all-new FR50 felling head from John Deere. superior accumulation. A large accumulation area, taller horn, and high-rotation wrist combine to help you maximizes versatility when accumulation capacity, strong cut more wood in less time.

Waratah Forestry Equipment

has released a new large felling head model, the FL100. The large directional felling head, designed for 30-plus metric ton carriers, improves productivity, increases durability and extends uptime for steep slope, shovelling and traditional felling applications.

“The high-capacity Waratah FL100 gives our customers the benefit of added productivity in a very capable head,” said Brent Fisher, Product Marketing Manager for Waratah.

“It has high-capacity grapple arms engineered for improving operational picking and holding force of logs – this provides exceptional operational capabilities in traditional felling and steep slope shovelling applications. It also includes a valve-in-head design and our new TimberRite X-20 control system, simplifying installation.”

Maximized productivity

New features on the FL100 that contribute toward maximum productivity include continuous rotation and dual rotate motors that enable high rotation power requirements. As a large class of directional felling head with a 1m (39.3 in) cut capacity, the FL100 also features extra-long, continuously curved opposing arms for enhanced grapple capacity and picking capability and a 1,470 mm (57.8 in) opening and 0.78 m2 (8.4 ft2) payload capacity.

The FL100’s forward placed saw unit allows for easier cutting of larger timber. For power in small or large capacity loads, the FL100 has one cylinder per arm plus a synchronizing link for maximum grapple holding force and control.

This new head also leverages Waratah’s TimberRite measuring and control system. The TimberRite X-20 stand-alone controller provides configurable settings for improved head performance, productivity and measuring accuracy. Features include a stem counter, sawcut/home indication, production reports and individual operator settings. Together, the new features allow enhanced flexibility in operation that improve overall productivity by allowing operators more capabilities to properly position timber. In addition to maximized productivity, the FL100 has a robust and sturdy design for increased durability. Its one-piece, welded, high-strength steel frame is coupled with large pin diameters and a grapple geometry with an arm profile designed to handle various sizes of timber.

As an added bonus, the FL100’s grapple force remains high even with its arms at capacity. For simplified integration, the FL100 has a valve in-head design. Its fixed saw box design also contributes toward increased durability in a variety of applications.

Extended uptime

The FL100 uses proven Waratah saw system components, some rotate components and electrical and oiler systems while providing extended uptime with a variety of new features. For improved serviceability, the chain oil capacity is 35 litre (9.2 US liquid gallons), and a large chain oil reservoir minimizes frequent top ups.

The new machine also can adapt to any carrier and provides efficient pump control, hydraulic system protection and required safety/service lock-outs for added uptime and efficient serviceability.

“We are always looking for opportunities that improve our customers’ productivity,” Fisher said. “The FL100 does exactly that. We’re excited for our customers to enjoy the benefits of this new machine.”

The Waratah FL100 is available to customers in the United States, Canada, Australia, Latin America and New Zealand.

The high-capacity Waratah FL100 gives our customers the benefit of added productivity in a very capable head

Brent Fisher, Waratah

The Tigercat 5702-26 felling head is best matched to the X870D and LX870D feller bunchers

Tigercat builds a full line of innovative felling attachments designed to match the high performance and productivity of Tigercat carriers. The product range includes disc saw and shear felling heads, fixed wrist and directional bar saw felling heads, and a growing line of harvesting heads.

Tigercat felling attachments are used around the world and can be matched to virtually any type of mechanized felling application from small diameter pulpwood and biomass clear fell applications to selective felling of oversized, highvalue hardwood.

2000 bunching shear

The original Tigercat bunching shears were designed in the mid-1990s for North American pine thinning operations. Over the years, the evolution of the 2000 series shear has made into what is considered the premium plantation eucalyptus felling head for the blue gum applications in highly abrasive soil conditions and rocky terrain. With fast shear cycles, the 2000 has proven to be highly productive, and extremely reliable. Compared with a disc saw, maintenance requirements are less and bushfire risk is minimized.

The shear arm pivot bearing design is extremely strong and reliable. The chassis is constructed with hardened steel, with bronze alloy bushings installed in the grab and accumulator arms. The shear blades are the toughest on the market and replaceable hardened steel wear strips are available for very sandy soil conditions.

The massive 0.62 m2 accumulation pocket allows for larger bunches, subsequently boosting skidder production and reducing fuel consumption as the skidder can more quickly accumulate a load. The shear improves the flow of the entire harvesting system.

5300 Bunching saw

The Tigercat 5300 bunching saw boosts feller buncher productivity in smaller diameter plantation wood under 405 mm (16 in). It has greater accumulating capacity than the 5000 bunching saw but the added weight of the additional trees and extra steel in the structure means that the 5300 is only suited to the full-sized Tigercat 870 series track carriers.

Feller buncher productivity and efficiency improves because more trees are cut per cycle, reducing unnecessary machine travel. Skidder productivity and efficiency improves because the bunches are large, well aligned and easy to pick up.

5702-26 felling saw

Tigercat’s 5702 felling saw has been a highly successful workhorse on Tigercat tracked and wheeled feller bunchers for almost two decades and now Tigercat has introduced an important evolution – the 5702-26 for tracked bunchers. The 5702-26 shares the same arms, horn, wrist and asymmetric geometry of the 5702 with a larger saw housing and blade to increase single-cut capacity, throat width and accumulation area. Tigercat 5300

The 5702-26 features a 1,625 mm (64 in) diameter blade with 20 teeth spun at up to 1,050 rpm (max rated speed) delivering up to 30% more blade energy than the regular 5702. The single-cut capacity is 660 mm (26 in) for the 5702-26 compared to 580 mm (23 in) for the 5702.

As with all Tigercat felling heads, the 5702-26 is designed for durability, long life and easy maintenance. It features durable, well-guarded, cushioned cylinders and strength-to-weight optimized frames. Hardened wear plates and replaceable liners are installed in critical areas. Heavy duty spindle and bearings in saw drive system can take the punishment from harsh forestry conditions.

The 5702-26 is best matched to Tigercat 870 series feller bunchers.

5185 fixed felling saw and 5195 directional felling saw

Tigercat’s 5185 and 5195 felling saws are steadily increasing in popularity globally in large timber and steep slope operations.

Contractors in native hardwood and other oversize timber applications are seeing benefits from the 5195 coupled with the LS855E shovel logger due to the excellent shovelling performance on steep slopes. This significantly decreases the amount of side cut skidder trails required to access the timber which is a big advantage in forests with strict regulations and stringent oversight.

The 5195 can efficiently top the trees within the cut block. With continuous rotation, the head is quickly and easily repositioned and double cuts on steep slopes are performed quickly without moving the carrier. This makes the head versatile for oversized timber over one metre in diameter.

The 5195 has full 360° rotate with through-the-link central hosing for enhanced hose protection and extended hose life. Oversized twin grapple cylinders deliver high performance and control when felling cutting and shovelling. The fully fabricated chassis and grapple arms design provide strength and added longevity.

The 5185 shares the saw performance and strength and longevity characteristics of the 5195. Where the 5185 excels is in its ability to control fell and place high value trees, avoiding breakage. In timber stands with average diameters that are approaching or beyond the limitations of a disc saw, contractors are seeing excellent productivity with the 5185.

An added benefits is the ability to top and cross-cut as well as shovel the timber uphill within reach of the skidders and prebunch for skidders or yarders.

Quadco Shear model Q212 Quadco focuses on reliability, low maintenance costs, and maximum productivity when it comes to engineering innovative products for loggers. Nowadays, the needs of the forest industry are much diversified. Felling equipment and technology have to cover a wide range of applications like biomass harvesting, thinning, scheduled cutting of short cycle tree plantations, final felling of mature Quadco Shear head model 7320 felling Eucalyptus in Australia

stands, exfoliated insects ridden or burnt forests, etc.

Quadco has released its latest developments focused on its specialty – developed over the past 31 years the felling heads sector – high-speed disk saw heads, shear heads, intermittent disk saw heads and bar saw heads.

Traditional logging in North and South America, Europe, Russia and Australia will make good use of the extended line of Quadco disk saw heads starting with the 18C at 450 mm cutting capacity which can be mounted on 20 t-plus excavators, to the largest 27B capable of cutting up to 710 mm requiring the largest feller buncher carriers. Available models: 18C, 20B, 20SC, 22B, 22C, 22SC, 22CP, 24B, 24C, 24CP, 27B, 27SC.

The B-Series is designed for bigger stem diameters. Four arms are each activated by a cushioned cylinder for better handling C-Series is designed for ease of accumulation. Four arms located higher in the head frame are activated with only two cylinders

of heavy and tall timber. The

The QB4400 can cut up to 47” (1200 mm) when equipped with a 55” saw bar. With the large, customized slew bearing, three heavy-duty slew motors and 255 degrees of saw bar rotation the well-proven QB4400 is the right choice for controlled felling applications

and heavy-duty timing bars for faster accumulation and shorter cycles. CP models come with front-end mounts for rubber-tyred carriers.

The 7000 series heads are designed for the operations where high accumulating capacity is the name of the game. From Eucalyptus plantations in Brazil and Blue Gum stands of Australia and Asia, to energy-wood short-cycle plantations in Europe, the fast cutting and bunching felling heads allow high productivity and lower operating cost per cubic meter.

The 7000 series comes in four main models: 7224 and 7224D (D denotes front-end mount on articulated rubber-tyred carrier) are cutting with a disk saw whereas the 7320 and 7320D shears are destined for areas where the use of saws is limited because of fire hazards (dry lands) or difficult ground conditions (rocky terrain) or very abrasive sandy soils. All these 7000 series heads are equipped with the patented multijunction accumulator arm to allow the optimal use of the tree accumulation area.

For lighter carriers (12-15 t excavator), Quadco offers the 212-shear head, best suited for pulp and biomass harvesting. This head has a max cutting capacity of 305 mm and can accumulate up to four smaller trees. The 235° side rotation is a standard feature in the head. All boom-mounted heads feature either a 40° or 360° lateral tilt allowing bigger tree piles to be made without compromising productivity.

For larger diameter timber, Quadco 24B high speed disk saw head

Quadco intermittent disk saw heads (QU2400 and QU2900) and bar saw heads QB3200 offer selective cutting versatility, extra safety in confined places, some slashing alternatives and shovel logging operations. The bar saw head series of Quadco felling heads for large timber is completed by the QB2500, QB3500 and QB4400 fixed grapples for the toughest felling applications. These large purpose-built felling grapples are designed for a better controlled felling with minimal stem breakage.

The QB4400 can cut up to 47 in (1,200 mm) when equipped with a 55 in saw bar. With the large, customized slew bearing, three heavy-duty slew motors and 255° of saw bar rotation the well-proven QB4400 is a good choice for controlled felling applications.

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