The head is called the Komatsu S162E, where the E stands for eucalypts.
20 years ago, the company launched the first harvester head adapted for eucalypts, the 370E, which was equipped with a more robust frame construction and a felling link dimensioned for the power of an excavator. The popular head has over the years gained two companions in eucalypt plantations, the V132E and C202E. However, all these heads are modified and originally designed for softwood, i.e. pine and spruce.
The new Komatsu S162E is specially designed for fast and efficient felling in eucalypt stands. With sustainability and longevity in focus, the head has been designed to withstand the tough stresses it is subjected to. The fact that the components of the head are well-proven ensures efficient felling in challenging conditions.
The S162E is optimised for delimbing and debarking eucalypt trees with a diameter of between 20 to 26 cm (7.9 to 10.2 in). To optimise the debarking process, the head has angled feed roller arms, and the frame has a support roller in the middle to minimise friction. The head is also equipped with four hydraulically manoeuvrable delimbing knives and a fixed top knife, which further improves the debarking process.
To reduce the environmental impact caused by oil leakage, the hoses of the head are equipped with ORFS couplings. The head will primarily be mounted on excavators but is also available for rubber wheel machines, such as the Komatsu 951 harvester. Source