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MACHINES-SUPPLIES-TECHNOLOGY ASTEC Drum Chipper
made from AR400, for long life and accurate chip sizing. The 4310B is also available as a Highwalker giving extra ground clearance for landclearing operations. More torque creates superior fuel efficiency. Longer knife life reduces downtime from replacing wear parts frequently and the Adaptive Feed speeds reduce engine load and increase fuel efficiency. Visit astecindustries.com.
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ASTEC Industries Peterson’s 4300 and 6300 series drum chippers are available in double or triple grouser tracked options. Powered by a Caterpillar engine, Peterson drum chippers boast high torque for high volume production. Chip accelerators enable faster load times with more chips in each truck. The 4300B drum chipper can easily handle material from logs up to 26" (61 cm) in diameter, to brush and small feedstock. The chipper utilizes a 36" diameter by 40" wide (91 by 102 cm) drum with wear resistant AR450 wear surfaces on the drum pockets and shell. A sloped feed deck makes feeding the chipper easier. The optional material sizing grate and chip accelerator ensures tight chip packing and fully loaded chip vans. All models come standard with an end-load spout; the 4310B and 6310B are available with an optional top-load spout. The discharge system can either add load density or propel chips significantly farther from the machine for in-woods and clearing operations. The grate system provides ultra-consistent chip sizing; twigs and small stems are easily fractured through an innovative system. Easy access knives on all drum chipper models have a patented safety latch system which prevents the drum from moving during knife changes. Anvils are
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The Tigercat LX830E is a powerful and stable leveling feller-buncher with a compact tail swing and a high performance closed loop track drive system, well suited to steep slope thinning and final felling applications. The updated Eseries cab includes a new parallel action air ride seat with integrated heating and cooling. The reclining seat is fully adjustable with seat angle and seat extension adjustment. The wider seat cushion and lumbar support provide operator comfort all day long. HVAC controls feature a new infinitely variable fan speed control, adjusted on the control panel or the machine control system touchscreen, adding to operator comfort. Multiple convenient storage locations with nets
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