The CRC for Forestry has carried out research that assessed harvesting residues from Australian logging sites.
New logging research has quantified the effect that experienced operators have on single grip harvesters.
Researchers in New Zealand examined machine stability related factors for steep slope harvesting.
FPInnovations has carried out research into the fuel efficiency of a Class 8 log truck with automated transmission, and also examined the use of wide-base truck tyres for off-road applications.
New Zealand researchers set out to determine the optimal number of log assortments.
Ground-based logging systems are continually being used on steeper slopes. Australian researcher’s investigated one of these logging machines.
A drum chipper was fed with stems and tops to determine machine performance.
This Australian research quantified the amount of biomass residue that could be available for bioenergy use.
New research has quantified the productivity and fuel consumption of various machines operating in Pinus radiata.
Researchers carried out 172 trials involving 67 operators, in order to predict chipper productivity.