Norwegian cable yarder manufacturer, Owren, have released the new Owren 350. 2013/Owren 350 running skyline cable yarder.JPG)
The Owren 350 has a fixed tower and is built on a Prinoth Panther tracked carrier. It is operated using a wireless remote control system. Two joysticks are used to control the entire system. The hydrostatic drive system provides for variations in speed and pulling power, and can have line speeds of up to 8 m (26 ft) per second. The key information is included below:
The drum capacities are as follows:
The Owren 350 has a fixed tower and is built on a Prinoth Panther tracked carrier. It is operated using a wireless remote control system. Two joysticks are used to control the entire system. The hydrostatic drive system provides for variations in speed and pulling power, and can have line speeds of up to 8 m (26 ft) per second. The key information is included below:
The drum capacities are as follows:
- Engine: Cat C7 producing 168 kW (225 hp) of power.
- Winch drive: Hydrostatic interlock system for power transfer.
- Operational reach: 350 m (1,150 ft) when used as a running skyline system.
- Pulling capacity: A load capacity of 6,000 kg (13,230 lb).
- Tower: Hydraulic telescopic tip tower with a total height of 15 m (49 ft).
- Carriage: A three-section drum type carriage when used as a running skyline. It has a 35 m (115 ft) hoist line.
| Cable | Length | Diameter | Construction |
| Main line | 400 m (1,300 ft) | 13 mm (0.51 in) | Steel wire rope |
| Haulback line | 800 m (2,600 ft) | 14 mm (0.55 in) | Steel wire rope |
| Slackpulling line | 400 m (1,300 ft) | 13 mm (0.51 in) | Steel wire rope |
| Mounting line | 800 m (2,600 ft) | 8 mm (0.31 in) | Fibre rope |
| Straw line | 800 m (2,600 ft) | 4 mm (0.16 in) | Fibre rope |
| Guy line winches (5) | 75 m (250 ft) | 18 mm (0.71 in) | Fibre rope |
Source: http://www.owren.no/index.php/egen-produksjon/owren-350.html#!P1020928