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Steep slope forestry harvester (fell, bunch n shovel log)

NZ Engineer

NZ Engineer

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We build these machines for ClimbMax Equipment - they are purpose built and approved to work on slopes up to 45 degrees (or 100% if you prefer).
The base machine roll in, gets dismantled and chopped, fully rebuilt, and pimped for the rigors of steep slope felling and bunching...

I'm sure all you engineers out there in particular will appreciate the work gone into this beast - certainly the "pride of our fleet" and a world first.

We have 3 working in New Zealand, 1 in Canada, and another one under way in the workshop

If anybody is interested I am happy to post up some more pics, perhaps some workshop pics of it being built as well...

Latest machine...
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pic courtesy of the Loggers Mag (NZ)
 
Mobiltech

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Looks good. Do you make any with a self leveling car body. We used to see a few here like that. They had four cylinders between the cab and undercarriage to level out.
 
NZ Engineer

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We tried that - didn't work for various reasons... unstable on the real steeper stuff one of them

Cheers
 
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boardbysled

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Any word on how the one in BC is working out? I imagine they would have a hard time here in the PNW because of all the Old Growth Stumps.

Would take some serious balls to run it on 100% slopes.

Glad to see some new ideas in the forestry industry.
 
Mike L

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On slopes that steep, do you have any trouble with the engines starving for oil? What is the engine?
 
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fsmech

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Awesome looking machines, do you just build or provide a full aftersales and services? Most of your builds start with Hitachi?
 
big ben

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Wow very cool. Keep the pictures flowing if you have more and love to here the specs or what work is done to customize these machines

Thanks
 
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72hayes

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I have heard rumours that Tolko bought one and has it working near Barriere B.C.
anyone in that area know if its true?
Doug
 
NZ Engineer

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Boardbysled - not my dept sorry but I'm hearing good things

Deertracks - the black one pictured at work here is a Hitachi 330, we also have built one on a Hyundai R320

Paul L - Yes, Kelly Logging purchased the machine pictured. Blade is there for additional braking - if ever required (Safety feature)
 
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