The initial launch includes a log loader and a road builder, with more models to be announced in the upcoming months.
The new lineup features enhanced safety features, heavy-duty components and easy serviceability to help logging companies move more timber and build access roads to the harvesting and log loading areas. The -7 Series log loaders and road builders are ready to take on high-demand tasks. They have increased horsepower, faster cycle times and more lifting capacity to complete timber harvesting and log loading faster.
Increased swing torque helps the machines swing heavy loads more efficiently, even when moving the load uphill. The fine swing function reduces the amount of shaking when lifting heavy objects, resulting in greater control, more accuracy and safer operation.
When higher lifting capacity is needed, operators can use a convenient one-touch power boost button on the right-hand joystick to provide a momentary hydraulic boost. Operators can also choose from four selectable power modes to best match the application they’re working in to increase efficiency and minimize fuel consumption.
The machines feature heavy-duty side doors, with guards over the hydraulic pump and cooling system door, along with quarter-inch side panels. A robust front guard protects components against debris and obstacles. A fully guarded, heavy-duty, high and wide undercarriage helps improve ground clearance over stumps and other debris on logging sites.
The log loader cab is designed with a 4-foot riser and robust front and top guards, providing protection without sacrificing operator visibility. The log loader cab also features hydraulic 90-degree tilting for ease of transport on a trailer.
All log loaders and road builders feature a large, all-weather steel cab that has good comfort, operator visibility, low noise levels and more room to work. The heated air-suspension seat adjusts to operators’ height and weight and features adjustable headrests and armrests and an optional 4-point seat belt. Joystick controls move up and down with the seat for more ergonomic operation to reduce operator fatigue. Front and rear LED lights enhance operator visibility, especially during low-light situations in early morning and at night.
A multi-function colour LCD monitor shows a variety of machine diagnostic information. It also displays video from the standard rearview or side-mounted camera. Operators can use the hybrid screen mode to see machine information and the camera at the same time. The optional around view monitor (AVM) camera system is equipped with its own dedicated display monitor, which shows a full view of the machine’s surroundings. The AVM system is available for new -7 Series road builders. It gives operators greater confidence when operating or positioning the machine in tight areas.
Optional on -7 Series log loaders and road builders is a side-entry forestry cab certified for Oregon OSHA and British Columbia WCB standards. The forestry cab is built with guarded polycarbonate front, side and rear windows, as well as a rear secondary exit. For added protection, optional 32 mm (1.3 in) polycarbonate glass is available. Source