Vimek expands the use of the 404 DUO combination machine by producing a biofuel harvesting package.
Vimek specializes in compact forestry machines. They currently have an increased interest in mechanized forest management and where bio-energy assortments in many areas can make a significant contribution to the forest management that enables higher returns in thinning operations. With the new configuration, the machine owner will have a specialized machine for harvesting and shredding tree parts, in other words a machine for bio-fuel extraction from the forest.
As the forest or tree conditions vary, the machine can be adapted to allow the most cost-effective method to be employed. If the stems are very small, the stems can be quickly cleared with the Vimek C12 clearing head. To obtain biofuel from this biomass, the Vimek Bio-Duo package with multi-tree gripping saw can then be used. A trolley is attached, and the wood can be extracted without changing tools.
Is there is an existing roadway, one can have the trolley connected all the time. Then the machine becomes a driver instead of a combination machine. It is possible to attach a harvesting head for harvesting CTL timber before switching to a grip and attaching the trolley for extracting.
Vimek's hydraulic struts enable compression of bulky tree parts which increases load capacity. Switching from a standard CTL harvester unit to a gripping saw takes a few minutes and then one is ready to cut down tree parts. In a few minutes one can install the driven trolley with compressive struts and can eject the material. In some cases, one can also let the trolley follow the harvesting stage and place the tree parts directly on the trolley. Source