HARVESTING
JOHN DEERE UNVEILS ITS POWERFUL, PURPOSE-BUILT 768L-II BOGIE SKIDDER
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ohn Deere expands its skidder lineup with the new 768L-II Bogie Skidder, a purpose-built machine designed to navigate wet and steep slope conditions. The 768L-II features heavy-duty bogie axles, outstanding tractive ability and floatation, increasing durability and performance in challenging
conditions. Additionally, a new arch design expands visibility while a long wheelbase and improved boom-arch envelope increase dexterity and manoeuvrability in the woods, significantly boosting productivity and performance. The bogie skidder incorporates the customer-favourite features
found in the L-II machines, including a comfort-boosting cab, redesigned electrical and hydraulic systems, and industryexclusive Continuously Variable Transmission. “Profitability and productivity are critical in the woods, and as loggers take to new areas for
TIGER CAT EXPANDS HARVESTING HEAD PRODUCT LINE
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igercat continues to expand its range of harvesting heads with the new 568, a robust, productive four-wheel drive harvesting head for roadside processing. The new 568 head offers excellent productivity and
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reliability. Optimized harvester head hydraulics maximize performance and efficiency, while robust, high quality components provide long term reliability. Large diameter hoses and large capacity valves provide ample strength to match the greater hydraulic flow
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and power of Tigercat carriers. Timed knife arms and triangulated wheel arms allow the operator to pick quickly from the pile and to maintain positive tree contact when feeding. The floating front knife and fixed back knife ensure
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