Applications range from 2nd thinning to harvesting individual trunks and final felling.
This is a completely new design with Neuson’s tried and tested parallel crane technology. The main goal of this development was to increase power density and comfort along with consistently implementing customer requests from all 6 continents. Ergonomics and maintainability have also been improved.
Inside the 264 HVT is a sleeper 6-cylinder John Deere diesel engine with a displacement of 9,000 cm³. The maximum power of the machine is 227 kW (309 hp) at a net weight of about 26.5t. The crane is one of the strongest parallel cranes on the market enabling harvester heads of over 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). The crane is available with three different reaches: 9 m (30ft), 10 m (33 ft) and 13.5m (44 ft).
The crane can optionally be equipped with a variety of heads and control systems. The goal when developing this machine was the ability to process trunks up to 95 cm (3.1 ft) in diameter. The machine uses a slope compensator of +25° at the front and +/- 15° on each side. Unlike its predecessor, this machine now also features an automatic slope compensator. The 2.95m (9.7 ft) width, the tight tail swing and the low centre of gravity all enable working in extremely small spaces and guarantee the stability Neuson machines are known for.
The hydraulic swivel service platform, engine covers that open to the sides as well as the hydraulic swivel cabin all ensure the best possible serviceability. The standard reversible fan reduces the amount of time required for daily service. Notable improvements when it comes to comfort and ergonomics are the reduced sound level and the new cabin design. The machine further comes standard with the sensitive xCrane control system by Technion. Key new options are Auto Leveling and the STH system. Source