The 2160 loader forwarder has a 27-ton payload and will interest users due to its multiple applications
Tigercat’s 2160 loader forwarder is suited to mill yard applications and number of tough duty off-road industrial applications. It has a 27-tonne payload capacity and is equipped with Tigercat’s WideRange® drive system and Tigercat-designed and built bogie axles for good tractive effort, quick travel speeds and mechanical reliability.
The upper assembly has a 9 m (30 ft) knuckleboom loader style boom system with powerful lift capacity and heavy-duty construction. The machine is designed to be extremely stable. Tigercat’s unique centre section design provides good stability and reduces reliance on the oscillation lock, allowing the machine to lift large loads without the use of stabilizers. The loader forwarder has a 360-degree continuous rotation closed loop swing system combined with a quick and smooth boom. This provides high productivity and efficiency when loading, stacking and sorting logs or other materials.
The WideRange® drive transmission provides good tractive effort, fast working speeds, and good fuel efficiency without the need to shift gears. When this is combined with low ground pressure and the performance capabilities of the Tigercat designed bogie axles, the performance is impressive. The Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 4f engine, rated at 212 kW (285 hp), allows all of these functions to run simultaneously and provide high productivity. Source
Read MoreIt simplifies data collection from cut-to-length logging machines
The new TimberOffice™ Data Transfer (TODT) app is a free smartphone application available for iOS or Android devices to simplify data transfer from logging machines to the office. The app, now available for Cut-to-Length forestry machines, allows the user to secure production and work statistics, even when used in a working environment with weak or non-existent mobile service. TimberOffice Data Transfer turns a smartphone into a temporary storage device that automatically transfers the data when cellular connectivity is re-established.
Use of the TODT app simply requires users to plug a TODT Wi-Fi device into their TimberMatic™ measuring and control system, creating a connection between the app and the machine. Once the connection is established, data is transferred to the mobile device with a single touch. When a mobile network is available, the TODT app automatically sends selected data to pre-assigned emails or production management systems, without requiring the user to go back into the app.
The app, which can collect data from multiple machines, enables faster data utilization to help customers improve machine productivity. TODT utilization also results in increased production awareness and efficiency from the jobsite by sharing data on potentially more frequent intervals than ever before. Source
Read MoreThe new investment will total approximately EUR 70 million in its factory in Nokia over the following three years
50 new people will be employed to produce heavy tyres. Nokian indicates that the international heavy tyres market has improved, and Nokians sales have been increasing. Nokian plans to meet this increased demand by increasing their production capacity in their current factory in Nokia, Finland. Nokia is an ideal location due to its skilled personnel and capabilities to produce high quality products in the modernised factory.
The aim is to increase the maximum capacity for heavy tyre production from approximately 20 million kg to 32 million kg. Nokian Heavy Tyres Ltd has also signed an agreement with the local labour union for increasing competitiveness through flexibility. The agreement motivates the personnel to develop multiple skills. This agreement remains in force until the end of 2020.
Nokian Heavy Tyres’ product development is derived from 80 years of expertise in the field of winter tyres and a good understanding of extreme conditions. Nokian Heavy Tyres is the global market leader in forestry tyres, and its experience with the changing seasons, the harsh northern environment and long-term product development efforts focusing on carefully selected product segments have made Nokian Heavy Tyres one of the world-leading special tyre manufacturers. Nokian Tyres products are known for their extremely high quality that guarantees a long service life and reliable functionality for a variety of uses and conditions. Source
Read MoreIt provides sufficient power for all in-cab functions while also reducing the risk of standstill due to discharged batteries
The new battery system has two separate battery sets - one for starting the engine, and the other for all other in-cab electrical equipment. The starter battery's only function is to crank the engine and is not affected by power consumption in the rest of the truck. All other functions such as the parking heater, parking cooler, refrigerator, media system and personal equipment including laptops, mobile phones and tablets, are powered by separate gel batteries.
By using gel technology, the new battery solution can meet the increasingly high energy requirements required by many customers today. Compared to conventional lead-acid batteries, gel technology can maintain high concentrations of energy for extended periods of time. These benefits can be seen primarily in long-distance transport assignments and in hot or cold climates. Even on winter nights, the driver can enjoy a good night's rest without having to get up and start the engine to recharge the batteries.
Fewer engine starts also means lower fuel consumption and reduced environmental impact. A parked truck with an idling engine consumes about three litres of fuel per hour. The new gel batteries offer a far longer service lifetime than conventional lead-acid batteries, as well as more charging cycles. During tough cycles, the gel batteries will last at least 10 to 15 times longer.
The batteries are now available as an option on the new Volvo FH and Volvo FM trucks in European markets. They feature two battery sets with separate circuits. Electrically powered comfort systems and accessories are supplied by 210 Ah gel batteries. The starter battery system consists of conventional lead-acid batteries, 800 A CCA. The gel batteries can either be installed at the rear with the starter batteries on the left hand side, or in a combined battery box with the starter batteries on the left hand side. Source
Read MoreImprove your management skills for harvesting and roading operations
The courses are presented by CMO and Forme Consulting. They are aimed at enabling managers, supervisors, and planners to plan and supervise forest engineering activities such as the management of harvesting operations and roads. Forest supervisors, managers and planners increasingly need to have the skills to holistically manage their operations. Forest growers and contractors are more aware of costs now than ever before. Having a well-rounded skill set is important for managers, contractors, supervisors or planners responsible for optimising costs and productivity in forestry operations, while ensuring that operations are of acceptable quality and remain safe.
Forest roads provide the access for management of forest resources. Properly constructed and maintained roads are vital to ensure forest management activities such as timber transport, harvesting, fire protection, recreation and other activities are effectively managed, and unnecessary expenses are avoided.
Harvesting operations need to be managed holistically to consider safety, productivity, environmental, quality and social aspects. Harvesting unit rates are a significant factor in stumpage returns. Harvesting rates that are too high can negatively affect the return of investment to the forest grower. Harvesting rates that are too low can put a logging contractor out of business and in some cases, can compromise safety. Sustainable and fair rates provide long term viability for forest growers and harvesting contractors. Understanding cost and productivity factors that impact on unit rates requires insight into the economics and operation of the harvesting operation.
FORME Consulting Group and CMO have developed courses to provide road maintenance and operations management training that is practical and focused on the challenges facing modern harvesting and silviculture managers and supervisors. This is a 5-day course that participants can attend fully or alternatively attend just the specific components that add value. For further details on both components please access the Forme website. The New Zealand course is being presented from 7 to 11 May 2018 and the Australian courses from 14 to 18 May 2018. Source
Read MorePonsse UK Ltd, a subsidiary of Ponsse Plc, has opened its new facility in Annan, Scotland
The new premises are specifically designed for servicing forestry equipment, and will enable good customer service and growth in the future as well. In the new premises, four machines can be serviced at the same time. As well as spare part sales and warehousing, the service centre has training facilities for customer, driver and staff training. Ponsse UK’s machine fleet has been growing in recent years, making new facilities necessary. Source
Logset Oy appoints a new Vice President of Production
Mike Oinas joins Logset from Wärtsilä, where he has been responsible for the product group electrical generators for power plants. Over the past 19 years, he has acquired a broad experience within industrial design, purchasing, production and quality, in both large and medium-sized companies in Finland and abroad. He will play a central role in expanding Logset’s production capacity, both internally and in their supply chain, as well as improving the quality of the entire supply chain. Source
John Deere completes the global rollout of their new website design
The site design is mobile responsive and works on a variety of screen sizes, from smart phones and tablets to traditional desktop computers. It is designed to contain concise product information and easy-to-use navigation. It has more useful tools for those who shop for and own Deere products and services. It contains spec-to-spec comparisons across John Deere and competitive models. The global launch included 33 John Deere sites in 16 languages and approximately 2,300 product pages. Source
JCB celebrates the production of their 500,000th engine
Four-cylinder diesel engines first began rolling off the line at JCB Power Systems in Derbyshire in November 2004 when the company employed just 64 people and in the first year of production less than 10,000 engines were produced. The Foston-based business has grown dramatically since then and the workforce now stands at almost 400. If all half million engines were laid out end-to-end, they would stretch from London to Paris. Source
Case adds the 650M dozer to its M Series product line
A new 54 kW (74 hp) Tier 4 Final dozer replaces the previous model (the 650L). It has increased drawbar pull, improved undercarriage design with improved track frame, idler, sprockets, rollers and extended-life SALT HD tracks, as well as a reinforced mainframe, and other standard features of the M Series dozer line. Source
Read More“Windrowing and fuel-chip quality of residual forest biomasses in northern Sweden”
Published in the International Journal of Forest Engineering, Vol. 28(3) 2017. Authors: R Fernandez-Lacruz and D Bergström. Source
“Optimization of operational level transportation planning in forestry: a review”
Published in the International Journal of Forest Engineering, Vol. 28(3) 2017. Authors: R Fernandez-Lacruz and D Bergström. Source
“Central Tire Inflation System for timber transport in Germany”
Published in the International Journal of Forest Engineering, Vol. 28(3) 2017. Author: H Brokmeier. Source
“Assessing work order information quality in harvesting”
Published in Silva Fennica, Vol. 51(4) 2017. Author: Å Gustafsson. Source
“Pre-feasibility study of supply systems based on artificial drying of delimbed stem forest chips”
Published in Silva Fennica, Vol. 51(4) 2017. Author: Juha Laitila, Anssi Ahtikoski, Jaakko Repola, Johanna Routa. Source
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