Kesla has also published a new cooperation with Malwa Forest AB.
Kesla has launched a completely new harvester crane, the Kesla 875H. The first serial-manufactured harvester equipped with this new crane is the all-new Malwa 980 harvester, which was presented at Elmia Wood exhibition.
The 875H is a parallel-acting crane dedicated for harvester use. Gross lifting torque of 72 kNm and reach of 7,6 m (25 ft) make the crane ideal for thinning harvesters in around 10 tons weight class. Maximum lifting capacity of 770 kg (1,700 lb) at full boom reach enables the crane to be paired with the KESLA 18RH-II or the all-new 19RH-III thinning heads, resulting a well-balanced powerhouse for thinning.
The 875H crane can be equipped with a fixed base or with 4-direction tilt. The outer boom is equipped with 1200 mm (47 in) telescope. These features enable that the optimal geometry can be achieved in all conditions and any kind of base machines.
The design of the new crane has progressed not only together with the customers but also hand in hand with the renewal of Kesla’s manufacturing technology, and evolving automation has been taken into account in the design from the very beginning. The prototypes of the crane have been tested in long-term field tests for maximized reliability and durability.
Kesla has introduced Malwa Forest AB as one of their partners. Cooperation started already in the development stage, and discussion between the R&D departments had been very fruitful during the whole process. Source