Just Forest 1 2013 English

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INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE FROM KOMATSU FOREST NO 01/2013

The new Komatsu 845 is small, gentle, but tough.

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News galore C93 and C144 – two new effective heads

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Ergonomics is about adapting the work and the workplace to the person – not the other way JUST FOREST NO 1• 2013 round. We present some of the improvements we’ve made to the work environment.

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CONTENTS

Many new products Throughout the spring, we've seen many positive indications that the market is beginning to recover in many parts of the world. Paper pulp prices are on the rise and timber stores at sawmills are starting to shrink. I'm sure that activity in the forest industry will pick up the pace by fall this year.

Despite the economic stagnation we've seen for the past eighteen months, we've invested more in research and development in order to produce new products.

In this issue of Just Forest, you'll get to know more about the Komatsu 895, which went into serial production in March, as well as a sneak preview of the new Komatsu 845. Together with the other new forwarders – the Komatsu 855 and the Komatsu 865 – we've now presented no fewer than four new forwarders in the space of a year!

All our new forwarders feature the new revolutionary cab with the optional Comfort Ride cab suspension system.

Ergonomics are important and Komatsu Comfort Ride provides a more comfortable ride than ever before.

Some companies have trouble retaining young, competent operators, and in many cases the operators decide which machines are purchased. We continue our work to improve machine ergonomics, and the new forwarders are good examples of these efforts.

Naturally, all the new forwarders have engines with green Tier 3B technology. We were the first manufacturer to bring transition models with Tier 3B/ Tier 4 status to market, and we've used this technology in the Komatsu 911.5 and Komatsu 931.1 harvesters since

the beginning of 2011. These engines have proven to deliver exceptionally low fuel consumption. Other manufacturers are now adopting this engine technology. However, with a good two years' experience of serial production, we're a few steps ahead of the competition and have further honed our expertise in the field.

We're also industry leaders in ICT (Information and Communications Technology). MaxiFleet, the world's first web-based system for fleet management, has been introduced in important markets. This is a superior tool for service, a powerful reporting system, and a perfect solution for visualizing work on massive plantations in Brazil. The system is designed to be used in a preventative service and maintenance program, to help our customers use additional preventative maintenance to keep their machines running and increase their productivity.

Preventative service and maintenance are particularly important in expansive and remote areas where rapid service is difficult to offer.

I expect our sales in Russia to show further growth over the coming years, and Russia is also an important market for used machines. In the forest industry, used equipment must continually be transferred from countries with a high level of mechanization to countries where mechanization is still under way, such as Russia. This benefits everyone. Large stocks of used machines in mechanized countries are bad for manufacturers and contractors alike, as used machine prices fall when trade is slow.

16 24 26 Small, gentle, but tough.................................... 4 MaxiXplorer simply superb............................... 8 MaxiFleet a must-have.................................... 10 New LED lighting.............................................. 12 Broadest product range ever......................... 13 Black Lake knows its limitations................... 16 Faster, stronger, more reliable....................... 18 New standard – new opportunities................ 20 Used machines drive mechanization............ 22 "A true 20-tonner"............................................ 24 A little bigger – a lot better.............................. 26 Improving the work environment................... 28 News................................................................... 30

JUST FOREST INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE Publisher: Roland Lundqvist, roland.lundqvist@komatsuforest.com Editor: Gunnar Andersson, gunnar@dynamopress.se Address: Just Forest, Komatsu Forest AB, Box 7124, SE-907 04 Umeå, Sweden Contact: Telephone +46 90 70 93 00, fax +46 90 12 04 60 Internet: www.komatsuforest.com Production: Dynamo Press AB

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Corporate Headquarters, Umeå, Sweden Phone: +46 90 70 93 00 E-mail: info@komatsuforest.com Mailing address: Komatsu Forest, Box 7124, SE-907 04 Umeå, Sweden

PRESENTATION: Komatsu 845 The Komatsu 845 is a completely new forwarder designed to meet the tough demands expected of smaller forwarders – nimble, compact, gentle, yet productive. With a new chassis, a new engine, a new crane, and a new bunk, the Komatsu 845 is a new versatile forwarder that handles thinning work exceptionally well.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT • Komatsu's new spacious forwarder cab with improved visibility and exclusive interior • Low noise level due to, for instance, effective shielding of engine compartment, cab isolation with thicker floor plate, sound-absorbing interior, and variable fan control • New smart radio with Bluetooth and handsfree functionality • New driver's seat, with continuously variable lockable swivel, and large work area • Generous storage solutions and spaces • Well equipped with lighting, new work lights with LED technology • Comfort Ride cab suspension with full 8" (200 mm) of suspension travel

ENGINE TECHNOLOGY • Compact 4-cylinder turbo-charged diesel engine with high output and torque • E3 Power, engine technology that combines high performance, low fuel consumption, and low emissions of NOx gases and particulate matter (soot) • First machine to comply with Euromot Stage IV/EPA Tier 4 Final, without the need for CEGR equipment • Most efficient at low engine speeds, which optimizes fuel consumption • Integrated DEF tank behind cab • Large cooling capacity

CONTROL SYSTEM • New ergonomic hand controls with more functions • New control system, MaxiXplorer 3.1 • Economy mode, function to help the operator reduce fuel consumption • Rapid adjustment of crane speed from hand controls

Small, gentle, but tough The new frame has a split design

with a self-bearing axle and a new frameaxle interface. The underside of the frame is designed to facilitate mobility in difficult terrain. Together with the 26.5" wheels, ground clearance is high and ground pressure is low.

A new hydrostatic transmission system optimizes power usage effectively.

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changes depending on the terrain, obstacles, inclines, and crane loads.

The good interaction between the crane functions and the transmission enables the machine to operate without disruptive drops in hydraulic capacity.

The Komatsu 845 has a new four-cylinder 4.9-liter engine with high torque at low engine speeds.

The new engine complies with the

tough environmental requirements of Euromot Stage IV/EPA Tier 4 Final that come into effect in 2014.

The new crane has a long reach, up to 33 feet (10 m), and a combi outer boom with a ProTec link, internal hose routing that protects hosing and hydraulics when thinning in dense stands. High working pressure makes for efficient operation.

BUNK • New gate, FlexGate, with better visibility. Patented design (suspension) that flexes away when in contact with crane.

• Horizontally maneuverable gate separated from first bunk • FlexBunk. New bunk system optimized for thinning with hydraulic supports and width-adjustable bunks.

• Great flexibility for different loads of different densities and lengths. Large maximum cross-sectional area for thinner, lighter thinned timber.

CRANE • New crane 105f. Optimized design for Komatsu 845.

• New pillar for low total weight and good lifting height • New weight-optimized boom system with new combi outer boom featuring, for example, individually adjustable hose tensioning and easily adjusted sliders • Perfect parking position • 4-point link with good movement geometry over entire area • ProTec as standard

WHEELS • New large 26.5" wheels • Higher ground clearance • Larger contact area between tires and rims to allow greater traction • New tire pattern, F2, well suited to bogie tracks • More space between wheels for low ground pressure and chains between wheels

Chassis • New robust chassis • Nimble handling. Tracks well.

Good obstacle clearance.

• Narrow minimum machine width • Sturdy articulated joint with steering joint before rotation joint for good stability.

• Available with bogie lift

Moreover, the high flow and larger capacity hydraulic lines on the crane ensure the speed is there when needed. Crane performance is further enhanced by the outer boom's 4-point link.

Together, the MaxiXplorer 3.1 control system and the effective hydraulics ensure a highly productive crane. MaxiXplorer allows the operator to quickly adjust crane performance characteristics to

Power train • New transmission with high traction adapts handling characteristics to load, slope, and obstacles • Low ground pressure. Option to use wide tracks.

• New axle and portal bogie system with Comfort Bogie functionality • 26.5" wheels for good obstacle clearance, comfort, traction, and low ground pressure

match working conditions.

The cab interior offers more space in all directions. The cab features greatly improved visibility upward and all around.

The cab environment is very quiet. Better cab isolation blocks open channels for noise and a noise shield between the engine and the cab prevents engine noise from entering the cab. The cab has an ergonomically designed seat

SERVICE • ORFS couplings to minimize the potential of leaks • Metal toolbox under hood • External control cylinders that are easier to replace • Centralized lubrication system • Engine hood doubles as service platform • New fuse box with LEDs for blown fuses • Ladders and platforms for good service access

developed specially for forest machines.

Another new feature is the flexible gate, FlexGate, which moves up and down if the crane strikes it.

This provides better visibility and better protection.

The load area has height and widthadjustable bunks, which can be adapted to strip road width and the length and density of the timber.

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PRESENTATION: Komatsu 845

New flexible transmission The Komatsu 845 has a new

transmission system that automatically adapts to the load, any inclines, and all obstacles in the forest. This enables the forwarder to maneuver through the forest faster, regardless of the terrain.

The transmission system automatically adapts the traction and delivers high torque at low engine speeds. The operator can adjust the continuously variable speed range for both high and low gear and the system automatically adjusts to changes in the load due to terrain, obstacles, inclines, and crane loads.

Driving performance can also be set to different driving modes depending on the operator's preferences.

There is a new feature, Economy mode, that helps the operator optimize fuel consumption. In order to better utilize the diesel engine's performance and to improve the new forwarder's handling in steep terrain, the transmission can further increase traction when the going gets tough and speed drops.

Smart and fast crane The crane has a long reach and internal hose routing to protect the hosing and hydraulics.

The pillar has been redesigned to optimize its weight for use as a thinning forwarder, and provides good geometry and lifting height.

The crane also features balanced geometry, long reach, a perfect and secure parking position, and generous lifting height.

The new combi outer boom features im-

provements such as individual tensioning of hoses, easily adjusted sliders, and larger diameter hydraulic lines for lower back pressure.

The parked crane has a low profile, and as such a low transport height.

The high working pressure makes it fast and efficient. The performance is aided by the optimized outer boom link, which provides more even power and speed throughout the entire working range.

Preliminary Technical Data Max. reach: Lifting torque, gross: Slewing torque, gross:

32.8 feet (10 m) 39.1 tonf-ft (106 kNm) 10.6 tonf-ft (28.7 kNm)

New feature overview

New work lights Well integrated and protected LED lights with high lighting quality, low energy consumption, and long service life.

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Komatsu Comfort Ride The optional dampened cab suspension ensures fewer jolts and vibrations, providing improved comfort for the operator.

New hand controls The arm rests are ergonomically designed and the hand controls have several new buttons placed for easy access.

Comfort with class The new Komatsu 845 has a cab that combines space, visibility, and low noise levels.

The operator has more space in all directions. The interior volume of the cab has been increased by 21 percent when compared to the preceding model.

And there are a number of other improvements. The new cab design has greatly improved visibility. All windows throughout the cab are larger, which improves visibility in all directions. Side visibility has been improved by, for example, repositioning the side supports farther back and refining their design.

As the cab is taller and the design has been refined, even upward visibility has been improved considerably.

The cab environment of the Komatsu 845 is really quiet. One reason is that openings into the cab, such as for cables, are fitted with seals to prevent open channels for noise. Another is the noise shield between the engine and the cab to prevent engine noise from entering the cab. The new engine is also very quiet and a fan controller automatically regulates the speed of the oil

The engine It's important to have an engine that combines good fuel economy with high performance. The engine in the 845 does this.

High torque at low engine speeds, effective Stage 4 technology, and good interaction between the crane and the transmission are a few examples.

cooling fan as needed.

The cab has an ergonomically designed seat developed specially for forest machines. The seat can be locked at any angle between 0-220 degrees.

To increase comfort even further, the cab now has improved, and increased, storage spaces with thoughtful placement and improved utilization.

A new smart radio with Bluetooth and handsfree functionality is a comfort requested by operators.

Now it's easy to wirelessly connect a smartphone to the radio in order, for example, to stream music or audio books.

New frame design The new frame is split in two, is strong and durable, and offers good obstacle clearance. The underside of the frame is boat-shaped and the bogie is integrated with the frame.

Improved visibility The cab has large windows all around.

The side supports are positioned farther back and upward visibility is considerably better.

Komatsu 845 Engine: 49 AWI-4V, 6-cylinder diesel

engine with turbo and charge air cooler.

EPA Tier 4 and EU Stage 4.

Stroke volume: 400 cu in (6.6 l).

Power, max.: 188 hp (140 kW DIN) at 1,900 rpm.

Torque: 612 lbf-ft (830 Nm) at 1,200-1,500 rpm.

Flexible bunks The flexible bunks can be widened by a foot (300 mm) on each side.

Refined bogie New bogie design with high ground clearance and Komatsu Comfort Bogie functionality for a gentle ride and no risk of the bogie rising.

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Norway: MaxiXplorer

”MaxiXplorer is simply superb” André Bråtsveen and the 840.4 forwarder on the way to the landing.

Bjørn Vegard Lierhagen uses the computer caliper to check that the harvester's advanced crosscutting system has 'done its job'.

On January 24, 20-year-old Bjørn Vegard Lierhagen from Brumunddal in Norway became something of a national celebrity on Norwegian TV. In conjunction with the Norwegian Forest Owners Association's centenary, modern forestry was showcased at prime time on the TV news. One of the reports was about Bjørn Vegard and the 911.4 harvester.

Bjørn Vegard, with the help of the

911.4, showed how to thin a spruce stand and TV viewers got to see just how efficient a modern harvester can be. Bjørn Vegard's 911.4 is equipped with MaxiXplorer and GPS. MaxiXplorer is a complete system for machine and head control, crosscutting, and administration. With this system, the operator can achieve optimum productivity, flexibility, and functionality. The result – complete control over all harvesting assignments in great detail, down to individual logs. And all the harvesting data is transferred in a flash to the client, in this case Mjösen Skog BA, one of Norway's largest forest owner cooperatives.

"The system is simply superb.

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MaxiN software, which shows boundaries and overviews of stands, biotopes, and terrain. It's also a great help in achieving high productivity and for moving through the forest with as little impact as possible. Color marking and stump processing are also parts of the Maxi suite," says Bjørn Vegard.

We met Bjørn Vegard and his colleague André Bråtsveen when they were working in a forest in Ringsaker, their home municipality. The assignment comprised 21,200 cubic feet (600 m3) of an 80-year-old spruce stand in a well grown forest. In the space of a few hours, Bjørn Vegard and the 911.4 harvester with a 350.1 head produced 7,420 cubic feet (210 m3) of timber in the shape of 17-foot (5.2 m) long logs, together with sawtimber (12–16 feet / 3.74–4.90 m) and pulpwood.

"Easily processed, quality wood with

no knots. About 60 percent for harvesting at 2½ trees per cubic meter," Bjørn Vegard comments while colleague André Bråtsveen fills the forwarder with yet another load. The forwarder is equipped with LoadFlex, which means the bunk can be widened. This provides a low center of gravity and stable maneuvering in rugged terrain.

Anders Flugsrud, Mjösen Skog BA, is Bjørn Vegard's client and contact.

"We receive control files from every forest. This enables us to check that the harvester is crosscutting the timber in the most financially favorable manner. We use this process with all the contractors we engage, so that we can guarantee that the harvesters are correctly calibrated and the owners receive the best possible financial return from their forests," says forestry manager

With GPS and good software (MaxiN), Bjørn Vegard has full control over boundaries, forest stands, and his exact location.

Anders Flugsrud, who also appreciates the environmental advantages of the advanced MaxiXplorer system.

"From Bjørn Vegard, I receive the map I sent him with a superimposed 'track log'.

The map is marked with areas of environmental and cultural importance. If the machine operator finds others not included, they are added with their exact GPS coordinates. These maps then provide a basis for ground preparation and planting work.

Protected trees are marked with their GPS coordinates and left standing. Any ground damage caused by the vehicle is marked on the map so that the excavator can find it," says Anders.

Even as a child, Bjørn Vegard Lierhagen spent time in the forest and some of his teenage years were spent in the driver's

seat of his father Roar Lierhagen's harvester. However, it wasn't until 2010 that he 'really' started working in the forest, as an apprentice at his father's company, Lierhagens Skogsdrift AS, which was founded in 2005. Bjørn Vegard's older brother, Stig Roar, also works at the company, which recently moved into newly built premises with 6,500 square feet (600 m2) of space housing a workshop and a smaller office area with conference facilities.

"Dad advised me not to get into forestry.

But kids don't always listen to their parents, so I did it anyway. And I really enjoy the work," says Bjørn Vegard, who completed a two-year course for agricultural mechanics before joining his father's company. In June, Bjørn Vegard will sit his professional exam to become a certified forest machine operator.

Lierhagen Skogsdrift AS Lierhagen Skogsdrift AS, Brumunddal (Ringsaker Municipality, Hedmark County, Norway's largest forest county), near Mjösa (Norway's largest lake), 90 miles (140 km) north of Oslo.

The company was founded in 2005, has 12 employees, and harvests almost 3.9 million cubic feet (about 110,000 m3) annually. They also chip about 1.9 million cubic feet (55,000 m3) of round timber/logging residue per year.

Eight forest machines, four of which are 'red': 931, 911.4, 901TXs, 840.4

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GERMANY

Just as if he was in the machine: Service engineer Holger Ludwig examines the computer system of a 901TX while sitting at his desk.

MaxiFleet on the requirements list For more than a year, MaxiFleet has been part of an extensive machine fleet trial in Germany. Contractor Maik Wiche is among those who have used the system. Now he's convinced MaxiFleet will be on the requirements specification next time he needs to replace a machine.

Maik Wiche works where others vaca-

tion. He's often seen operating his 901TX harvester on the German island resort of Usedom. When sales advisor Martin Keitel told him about Komatsu's new system for managing their fleet, the young entrepreneur took an immediate interest in the new technology. Alongside the software, the system includes a modem and a GPS antenna for the necessary communication link. The web-based system offers several functions.

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tenance and performance and production reports, machine diagnosis is also possible.

During remote maintenance, Komatsu's engineers have direct access to the forest machine's computer system once the operator provides approval. For safety reasons, the operator must provide approval on every occasion, with a simple mouse click.

"It's a really neat function as the engineers are often hundreds of miles away, but they can still connect to the system in just a few minutes," says Maik.

This means costly unplanned downtime

can often be avoided. In practice, it can also mean that timely maintenance is conducted.

As an example, a machine was making errors when crosscutting. Following a brief call to Komatsu Forest, an engineer logged into the machine. He quickly found the problem.

One of the two diameter sensors was faulty.

The defective sensor was temporarily deactivated with a mouse click. This meant processing went slower, but the machine could continue working without much downtime.

The operator can see on his screen exactly which machine settings the engineer changes.

Maik Wiche and Martin Keitel like the new MaxiFleet system for handling their fleet.

The service that was actually planned for the next week was simply moved forward. This meant the sensor could be replaced in conjunction with the regular maintenance work with no additional call-out fee.

"At first, I was skeptical about the benefits of a fleet management system, as I only use the machine for single shifts. However, my doubts soon proved to be unfounded," says Maik. "Previously, my production data had to be downloaded to a USB memory stick or printed from the machine, but now

I can access this data from the comfort of my office."

An Internet connection is of course required, but no additional software installation is necessary.

"I'm especially surprised at the versatility of the new system. I get an accurate overview of important parameters such as fuel consumption and processing and maintenance times, providing me with all the facts."

An additional function was introduced in April. When requested, the system will

create the reports of your choice at regular intervals and automatically send them via e-mail to the specified e-mail address. This means, for example, that the client always has access to the current processing status.

The system also includes an iPhone app that delivers important machine and production information right to your cell phone.

Maik hasn't yet decided which machine will replace his Valmet 820. "But MaxiFleet will most certainly be on the shortlist," says Maik.

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New technology provides light in the dark Modern technology has now found its way into headlights.

LEDs, or light emitting diodes, are the next generation lighting technology that is now replacing xenon.

LED headlights are ideal for forest

machines as LED technology is particularly suited to professional use. These headlights provide rapid and strong lighting with low energy consumption. The color temperature of the lights is a full 5700 Kelvin, which is perceived as a great deal more powerful than xenon. What's more, despite the low energy consumption of just 43 watts they achieve a luminous flux of 3000 lumen.

LED technology is also considered highly reliable, which means LED headlights have a very long service life.

The LED lighting uses diodes that are especially tolerant of vibrations and are

LED advantages • High lighting effect • Low power consumption • Maintenance-free • Extremely long service life • Multivolt • 100 percent water and dust proof • High vibration tolerance • Low temperature headlight glass

HALOGEN

enclosed in a sturdy casing.

The headlight glass is made from a special polymer material with greater durability than standard glass while also exhibiting good heat dispersion properties.

The lights feature integrated thermal

New simulators provide better realism with Oryx Simulations, Komatsu Forest has developed three new simulators for harvesters, forwarders, and forestry excavators. The new simulators provide more lifelike operation with improved graphics and more realistic physics.

Simulators are often used for gaining extensive experience before starting to operate real machines and, as such, operating a simulator must be as close to operating the real thing as possible.

The training program in the simulator takes the operator through basic training to full operation in the forest. Different exercises train precision in crane operation in preparation for operating a real machine in the forest. In order to make things easier for the instructor, a student system is now included to keep track of users and their use of the simulators. The instructor can easily follow a student's development from a separate workstation.

In the new simulators, the machines behave exactly as they do in the forest. The physics are more realistic, affecting, for example, how the harvesting head behaves when coming into contact with trees and Together

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LED

controls to protect against overheating, as well as voltage surge and reverse polarity protection.

LED lighting is an option on all new forwarders as of March 1 and on all new harvesters as of September 1.

Many new features for popular head The Komatsu 365 was launched

The new simulators provide a more realistic experience.

how logs move when being forwarded. The graphic appearance has also been refined to provide greater realism.

The new harvester simulator now has three 55-inch displays creating a 120-degree panorama from the simulator seat.

This makes the experience more lifelike and facilitates methodology training. The forwarder simulator has a 47-inch display.

back in 2009 and has since become a popular harvesting head in many parts of the world. The Komatsu 365.1 is an updated version that now features even better feeding, measuring, and delimbing.

The feed rollers have a new ingenious design that ensures the trunk is centered and carried better than before.

The new feed rollers even save fuel as the head can be operated with lower clamping pressure compared to previous roller models.

The head also has a feed roller in the head's feed path, above the frame roller. This provides more points of contact between the trunk and the head, which means a stronger feed. The design of the delimbing knives also contributes to better lifting capacity and trunk handling. The knives are cast for better durability. The cast measuring wheel arm is not only more durable, it also contributes to increased measurement accuracy.

Broadest product range ever

Komatsu flexes its muscles This year, at the world’s largest forest machine convention, Komatsu Forest will present a broader product range than ever before.

Knowledge, products, and people all gathered in one place. Turn the page to see the breadth of our offering.

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Exhibitions 2013: extra broad product range

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Komatsu 830.3

Komatsu 840TX

Komatsu 845

Weight: 11.6 tons (10,500 kg) Load capacity: 9.9 tons (9,000 kg)

Weight: 16.3 tons (14,800 kg) Load capacity: 13.2 tons (12,000 kg)

Weight: 18.2 tons (16,550 kg) Load capacity: 13.2 tons (12,000 kg)

Products for all assignments

Komatsu 911.5

Lifting torque, gross: 64.2 tonf-ft (174 kNm) Engine power: 204 HP (150 kW) at 1,900 RPM

Lifting torque, gross: 68.6 tonf-ft (186 kNm) Engine power: 228 HP (170 kW) at 1,700 RPM

HARVESTING HEADS

Komatsu 350.1

C93

Feed rollers: 3 Feed opening: 20.5” (520 mm) Weight: 2,116 lb (960 kg)

Feed rollers: 3 Feed opening: 21.7” (550 mm) Weight: 2,315 lb (1050 kg)

Komatsu 360.2

Komatsu 365.1

Feed rollers: 3 Feed opening: 21.7” (550 mm) Weight: 2,745lb (1,245 kg)

Feed rollers: 3 Feed opening: 25.6” (650 mm) Weight: 2,646 lb (1,200 kg)

Komatsu 340 Feed rollers: 3 Feed opening: 16.5” (420 mm) Weight: 1,676 lb (760 kg)

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Komatsu 865

Komatsu 895

Weight: 6 WD: 17.5 tons (15,900 kg), 8 WD: 19.5 tons (17,700 kg) Load capacity: 14.3 tons (13,000 kg)

Weight: 6 WD: 18.8 tons (17,100 kg), 8 WD: 20.8 tons (18,900 kg) Load capacity: 16.5 tons (15,000 kg)

Weight: 26.2 tons (23,800 kg) Load capacity: 22 tons (20,000 kg)

Forwarders, harvesters, harvesting heads, tracked harvesters, and feller-bunchers.

Komatsu Forest has a broad product range for a global forest industry. There’s always a product to fit the job.

Komatsu 931.1

Komatsu 941.1

Lifting torque, gross: 80 tonf-ft (217 kNm) Engine power: 259 HP (193 kW) at 1,900 RPM

Lifting torque, gross: 100.7 tonf-ft (273 kNm) Engine power: 285 HP (210 kW) at 1,600 RPM

Komatsu 378

C144

Feed rollers: 3 Feed opening: 23.6” (600 mm) Weight: 3,241 lb (1,470 kg)

Feed rollers: 3 Feed opening: 25.6” (650 mm) Weight: 4,299 lb (1,950 kg)

Feed rollers: 4 Feed opening: 27.6” (700 mm) Weight: 3,351 lb (1,520 kg)

Komatsu 370E

Komatsu 378E

Komatsu 398

Feed rollers: 3 Feed opening: 23.6” (600 mm) Weight: 3,527 lb (1,600 kg)

Feed rollers: 3 Feed opening: 25.4” (645 mm) Weight: 4,079 lb (1,850 kg)

Feed rollers: 3 Feed opening: 29.5” (750 mm) Weight: 6,338 lb (2,875 kg)

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USA

Bruce Valentine, Owner of Black Lake Timber Inc

Knowing the Limits

– Black Lake Timber Bruce Valentine, 59, owner of Black Lake Timber Inc of Olympia, Washington, USA, operates in the rugged Grays Harbor coastal area situated in the Olympic Peninsula; a lush temperate rain forest that is worldrenowned for its high growth rates.

Bruce has been logging for more than

40 years. As a young man, he started out as a hand cutter and enjoyed the physical and mental challenge of hard work—these traits have earned Bruce respect among his peers and serve him well as owner of Black Lake Timber.

For the past 28 years, Bruce and his wife, Linda, have grown a successful contract cutting business, which now serves the area’s large mill customers. Black Lake Timber began as a hand cutting operation and late in the1980s it joined the industry trend 16 JUST FOREST NO 1 • 2013

to mechanized cutting allowing the company to remain competitive, lower costs and improve efficiency.

Bruce says, “Over the years we have evolved into a specialized contract cutting company. Last year, we cut 148 million board feet of timber. Our experience in cutting allows us to setup jobs that maximize the capabilities of our equipment.”

“It is important to know the limits of our machines and recognize that efficiency and product life decrease in oversized wood.

We have great operators that know when

to leave trees so they don’t overextend machine capability. We employ a hand cutting crew to clean-up the trees left behind by the buncher. That crew also handles the steeper ground where it isn’t practical to run our machines. Knowing where each method works best saves a lot of wear and tear on our machines.”

The payoff is evident by the longevity Bruce gets from his equipment. The company doesn’t employ a mechanic or have a shop. Each feller buncher operator takes care of regular maintenance and minor re-

XT450 Feller Buncher with custom 24-inch hot saw

pairs. Bruce’s local Komatsu dealer, Modern Machinery, provides parts and handles more complicated service needs. This strong relationship allows Bruce to focus on what his company does best.

Black Lake Timber operates four Timbco/ Valmet and Komatsu branded feller bunchers. These include a 475FX and cab-leveling 475FXL, 450FXL and XT450-L models. The company runs three machines continuously.

Bruce fills in as needed Bruce says, “Over the year’s we’ve owned quite a few Timbco, Valmet and now,

the newer Komatsu machines. We’re finding the 450 model is sized for our current jobs and will be ideal in the future. We will add another XT450-L later this year.”

The XT450-L is now Komatsu’s largest purpose-built feller buncher. Customers like the independent closed-loop track drives, which provide superior multi-function performance. This allows an operator to travel, reach, cut and swing simultaneously without compromising machine performance. The XT450-L also features massive leveling system components and has additional carbody

structure for strength, stability and longevity.

Black Lake Timber fits its buncher lineup with customized 24-inch hot saws that have full head rotation. Bruce believes his head setup is perfectly matched to each of his machines boom and hydraulic capacity. The 24-inch cutting capability also handles the majority of the tree diameters found in their cut settings.

Bruce concludes, “Along with my crew, I believe our XT450s will position Black Lake Timber to be very productive and competitive in the years to come.”

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PRESENTATION: C93 and C144

Fast, strong, an C93 and C144. Those are the designations of two completely new heads with effective feeds, extra large tilt angles, stable cutting control, and simple service needs.

The two new heads are refined versions of a well-proven design that has resulted in high reliability and effective production.

The feed is an important factor regardless of the head. Both heads have refined feeds. On the C93, the frame roller is centered and set higher up, which means the head traces the trunk closely. As such, the C93 handles crooked trees very well.

The C144 offers an optional fourth feed roller set in the head's feed path, above the frame roller, linked by a drive segment.

The advantage is that this provides more points of contact between the trunk and the head, which means a stronger feed. This is most noticeable with broad diameter trees and crowns that are difficult to delimb. The feed system provides not only a fast feed, but also good lifting capacity.

Another new feature is that the felling link now has a tilt angle of 40 degrees. This provides a fast feed start. What's more, the paint tanks have been moved from the felling link to improve visibility.

Both heads feature new saw units, saw motors, and bar mounts. The saw unit has been refined when it comes to attachment

Facts: C93

The C93 is equipped with three hydraulically maneuverable delimbing knives and two fixed knives. On both heads, the two forward knives have a unique design.

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Feed rollers: 3 Feed roller opening: 21.7" (550 mm) Feed force: 5688 lbf (25.3 kN) Feed speed: 16.4 ft/s (5 m/s) Knife opening, forward: 23.6" (600 mm) Knife opening, rear: 28" (710 mm) Tilt angle: 40 degrees Cutting diameter: 23.6" (600 mm) Bar length: 29.5" (750 mm) Weight: 2315 lbs (1050 kg)

nd reliable to both the chassis and the saw bar. The result is high reliability.

The new saw motor means, just like the bar mount, high reliability and improved productivity, mostly through stable cutting.

The saw motor provides consistent cutting speed for the chain because the feed speed is automatically adjusted to the chain's felling capacity, continuously throughout the cutting process. The saw unit keeps consistent speed, an optimized 130 feet per second (40 m/s), throughout the entire cutting cycle.

To attain a more consistent cutting speed, the hydraulics that guide and control the cutting process have been moved from the valve assembly to the saw motor. This also simplifies and reduces maintenance of the valve assembly.

The C93 has three hydraulically maneuverable delimbing knives and two fixed knives while the C144 has four hydraulically controlled delimbing knives.

On both heads, the two forward knives feature a design that means the knives remove the limbs in a different order, which provides better delimbing, especially on

tree species that are difficult to delimb.

Length measurements are made with a well-proven system that enables the measuring wheel to closely follow the trunk.

The signal from the measuring wheel to the

pulse sensor is transferred without any mechanics, so there are few moving mechanical parts.

Centralized lubrication points make daily service fast, simple, and safe.

Facts: C144 Feed rollers: 4 Feed roller opening: 27.6" (700 mm) Feed force: 7306 lbf (32.5 kN) Feed speed: 16.4 ft/s (5 m/s) Knife opening, forward: 26" (660 mm) Knife opening, rear: 28" (710 mm) Tilt angle: 40 degrees Cutting diameter: 28" (710 mm) Bar length: 32.5" (825 mm) Weight: 3350 lbs (1520 kg)

The C144 offers, among other things, a fourth feed roller set in the head's feed path, above the frame roller, linked by a drive segment.

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New standard provides new opportunities The industry needs to control and follow up forest machine timber production that is later processed into sawn wood products, paper pulp, and energy. Komatsu's Maxi control system is an indispensable tool to this end.

Most data flows to, from, and between

Komatsu's forest machines comply with StanForD, the forest industry's standard that supports production control (crosscutting), production reporting, quality assurance, and operational monitoring.

StanForD is a global standard for cut-tolength machines and enables the machines and office systems to understand and use the information they exchange. The first version of StanForD was released in 1987, and 2011 saw the first extensive overhaul of the

standard, which is now designated StanForD 2010.

StanForD 2010 is more compatible with modern IT solutions and information needs.

StanForD 2010 uses the open and well established XML file format, which makes life easier for systems developers and reduces the need for conversion when data is to be processed by different computer systems.

MaxiXplorer 3.1 is largely compliant with StanForD 2010. Production reports and operational monitoring, as well as control of the harvester's crosscutting, are implemented.

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StanForD 2010 includes a number of messages to control harvester and forwarder production via instructions sent to the machine from an office computer or a business system. StanForD 2010 separates the different types of control data from each other so that only a small part of the full instructions needs to be re-sent if production conditions change during a logging assignment. Objects, tree species, and products (assortments), for example, are defined in separate files. This makes the system more flexible than the older system in which completely new crosscutting instructions have to be sent out if a change is to be made concerning, for example, the products to be produced.

Production reporting from the harvester is per log, which provides great opportunities to present and analyze production based on very specific contractor or client preferences. This structure also opens the way for future reporting of every stem online. The detailed harvester information also provides a basis for forecasting forest fuel availability and calculating product properties such as density, heartwood content, and knot structure. StanForD 2010 also introduces a message for reporting back geographic information. In the case of forwarders, every single or partial load is reported.

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Facts: StanForD StanForD 2010 is the forest industry standard for managing data sent to and from forest machines. The standard is global. StanForD 2010 is the updated version of the StanForD standard that has been in use since the end of the 1980s. The name is taken from the development work, as one of the objectives was to complete the new standard by 2010.

Source: Skogforsk

3. Quality assurance and calibration In order to ensure that the harvester and forwarder measure length, diameter, and weight correctly, StanForD 2010 includes procedures for quality assurance. In the case of harvesters, the operator measures a number of randomly selected logs and compares the results with the machine's measurements. An independent auditor who regularly conducts checks can be linked to the system. In the case of forwarders, the operator checks the equipment that weighs each load. Messages concerning the quality assurance of the measurement systems of harvesters and forwarders also include data for calibrating those systems.

4. Operational monitoring In StanForD 2010, operational monitoring separates the operator and the machine and is independent of the current logging assignment. One advantage of not tying operational monitoring in with individual assignments is that this avoids breaks in time series data when the machine is switched from one assignment to another and then back again. This enables the calculation of relevant key figures and the comparison of machine systems and machine groups by analyzing production and downtime during different time series.

MaxiXplorer 3.1 full of features MaxiXplorer 3.1 is the new software suite for forwarders and harvesters. It features new functions that provide major added value in terms of productivity, fuel economy, crosscutting, and reporting.

MaxiXplorer 3.1 is the complete sys-

tem for machine and head control, crosscutting, and managing Komatsu Forest harvesters and stand-alone heads.

The MaxiXplorer 3.1 control system also includes a number of new features concerning, for example, crosscutting, reporting, fuel-efficient operation, crane control, and head control.

Two new functions are Economy mode and Power mode, which enable the operator to set the machine's handling characteristics for maximum fuel economy or maximum performance with the push of a button. The operator can also configure how Economy mode works.

MaxiXplorer 3.1 boasts a new system for creating crosscutting instructions in the harvester. The new function for creating crosscutting instructions is more user-friendly and has a number of additional features, such as displaying all matrices in the same view and removing fields that are seldom used to make the crosscutting instructions easier to comprehend.

Another new function is FlexCut, which makes it possible to combine value-opti-

mized and length-optimized crosscutting in the same crosscutting instructions.

MaxiXplorer 3.1 has new head control functions for certain head models. A few examples are improved braking before cutting and dampened end positions for the forward knives, both of which contribute to lengthening the head's service life.

Another smart function is extra clamping when the feed starts, which can replace pulse opening for certain diameters and provide better trunk grip. What's more, MaxiXplorer 3.1 has a number of new smart functions for multi-tree accumulation.

When it comes to crane control, there is, for instance, a new function to rapidly adjust crane speed on forwarders and harvesters.

This makes is easier to adapt the speed of the crane to the situation at hand.

MaxiXplorer 3.1 offers a new type of report that forest companies and clients can use to gather reports from machine operators. This is a report that includes, for example, environmental considerations, the condition of roads and landings, or the use of consumables such as diesel and oil, in a standardized yet flexible manner.

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Used machines

Facts: Russia’s forests Russia has enormous forestlands, covering more than 2.6 million square miles (677 million hectares). Logging volumes, on the other hand, are not as large relative to the size of the forestlands. In 2010, 6110 million cubic feet (173 million m3) of solid volume timber was logged, indicating a logging potential many times greater.

Valentin Voronovich from the company ODO Autoritat LLC in Belarus takes a closer look at a used Valmet 911.3 together with Markku Tuomikoski, Market Manager at Komatsu Forest in Russia

Used machines drive mechanization Russia is an enormous growth market for forest machines and mechanization is spreading rapidly. This leads to great demand for both new and used forest machines.

“Delivering used forest machines in a growth market is a real challenge,” says Jari Alahuthala, CEO of Komatsu Forest in Russia.

In markets such as, for example,

Sweden and Finland, demand for used forest machines is limited. In growth markets, on the other hand, a used machine can be the first step on the path to mechanization.

“In most growth markets, initially there’s a need for used forwarders,” Jari Alahuthala explains. “This has also been the case in Russia, but now increasing numbers are discovering that harvesters are highly competitive compared to hand cutting with chainsaws.”

When it comes to used machines in Russia, most are imported from Sweden, Finland, and Germany.

The machines are sold via dealers in different parts of Russia. The dealers are also responsible for service, maintenance, and spare parts.

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Russia that you can’t always be near a service provider when you enter new areas,” says Jari. “We can also help customers and dealers import the machines they themselves find in Europe into Russia.”

In Russia, all logging is final logging. This means a primary interest in medium and large sized machines. Great distances also mean high load-capacity forwarders are an advantage.

“The Komatsu 890 is in great demand, and the 941 is also a popular machine in Russia,” says Jari.

Used machines are even sold to growth markets other than Russia. The Baltic States and other East European countries are markets with demand for used machines.

“Delivering used machines to growth markets is not only good for mechanization, it’s also good for contractors in mature markets as used machine prices are kept high,” says Jari.

New used machine website for Russia There is a new website for used machines in Russia: http://www.lesmachines.ru/

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Large Used Machine Center in Germany Komatsu Forest in Germany has a

central gathering point for used machines from all of Europe. The Used Machine Cen-

ter, or UMC, is strategically located outside of Chemnitz, Germany. A location that offers excellent connections to buyers in neighbor-

ing countries. What’s more, Leipzig Airport is just a few miles away. The UMC also offers individual forwarder and harvester training.

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Sweden: Komatsu 895

The new transmission, the cost of ownership, and the uptime, these are just some of the things Jonas Skyttmo, left, appreciates.

"You can tell it's a tru Ground preparation is some of the toughest work you can subject a forwarder to. Swedish forest machine contractor Jonas Skyttmo has bought a new Komatsu 895 to be used for both forwarding and ground preparation.

Jonas Skyttmo runs the company Skyttmos Skogsentreprend in Ă–stersund, at the edge of the Swedish alpine region. He started his business back in 1986, and it has slowly expanded since then. Today, he has 13 employees and eight red machines.

"We work with final logging during the winter season and even ground preparation during the summer season," he explains.

As a base machine for ground preparation, he's been using an 890 ever since 1997.

"Ground preparation is some of the toughest work you can subject a forwarder to, and over the years the Komatsu 890 has met the challenge," says Jonas.

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He took delivery of his new Komatsu 895 in January, but hasn't yet done any final logging.

"It's a truly large forwarder that has fulfilled all my expectations so far," he says.

The new Komatsu 895 is really a completely new 20-ton forwarder, even if it's based on well-proven technology. One example is the new sturdy chassis design and power train. The shape of the frame, the high-tensile steel of the underside of the rear frame, and the bogie's portal design provide very good ground clearance and cope well with obstacles.

Another example is the new transmission system, which adapts to the load, slopes,

and any obstacles. This means that the system automatically adjusts the traction and provides high torque at low engine speeds.

The operator can adjust the continuously variable speed range for both high and low gear without stopping the machine.

"The new transmission is a major change. Mobility is really good and there's no tendency for the bogie to rise," Jonas explains.

Another important reason why Jonas invested in a new Komatsu 895 is the low cost of ownership.

"My experience from the earlier Komatsu 890 is that it's very fuel efficient and I believe the new 895 can reduce fuel costs to an even lower level," says Jonas.

High reliability also contributes to the low running costs.

"I know that the design is durable and it's easy to service and maintain," says Jonas.

The Komatsu 895 is incredibly

Good visibility and a large cab are characteristic of the Komatsu 895.

ue 20-tonner" powerful. With 28.7 tonf (255 kN) of traction and 60.8 tonf-ft (165 kNm) of gross lifting torque for the crane, it's a giant among comparable forwarders. The new crane on the Komatsu 895 is large, reliable, and delivers high lifting and slewing torque. It also has a new, durable slewing motor with a highly reliable pillar solution.

"I find that the new crane performs really well, and it certainly doesn't limit operation in any way," says Jonas.

The cab environment is another important aspect. The Komatsu 895 has a brand new cab, which is more spacious in all directions. What's more, both side and upward visibility have been improved.

"It feels like a more comfortable cab with considerably better visibility," says Jonas.

"This cab reinforces all the advantages of a fixed rather than a rotating cab."

Visibility is also favored by the new gate, FlexGate, which flexes away if in contact

with the crane, protecting both the gate and the crane. This has enabled a gate design that offers much better visibility from the cab to the bunk.

"The new flexible gate is just great. Visibility is better and we'll have less downtime due to the gate getting damaged," Jonas explains.

Skyttmos Skogsentreprenad AB Location: Ă–stersund, Sweden Owner: Jonas Skyttmo Number of employees: 13 Machines: Eight, only Komatsu and Valmet Clients: Final logging for Persson Invest and Primaskog. Ground preparation for the forest company SCA.

Jonas Skyttmo appreciates FlexiGate, which provides better visibility and less downtime.

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Finland: Komatsu 911.5 and Komatsu 865

A little bigger – a lot better Koneurakointi A. Ahola Ky operates in northern Finland in the vicinity of Oulu. This past winter the company replaced its 901.3 harvester with a new Komatsu 911.5. Some colleagues were surprised, as logging assignments in the area comprise thin stands, often with poor ground conditions due to wetlands. So it's more usual to switch to a smaller machine, motivated by the soft ground and thin stands. At the same time, the company acquired a Komatsu 865, as a complement to the new 911.5.

The entire investment was, however, carefully considered for a long time.

Contractor Antti Ahola is 43 years old and has worked as a machine contractor in this area for half his life. Collaboration with Metsähallitus, which manages the Finnish state-owned forests, has made it easier for him to decide to invest. As Metsähallitus is 26 JUST FOREST NO 1 • 2013

a state enterprise, unlike many private forest companies it enters long-term contracts. A contract usually lasts for four years.

"This provides more stable grounds for investments. During that period, the machines can be operated for 12,000–15,000 hours. After that, it's time to consider the next tendering process and whether to sub-

mit a bid with the same equipment and a lower rate, or to choose to invest in new machines and tender a higher rate," Antti explains.

According to Antti, once again it was about choosing the most practical allround machine, one that is effective with low ground impact.

In the area where Metsähallitus' team for Central Ostrobothnia works, a machine must be effective at final logging trees larger than 17.5 cubic feet (0.5 m3) and equally effective at harvesting pulpwood from trees measuring 1.75 cubic feet (0.05 m3). The stands marked for felling are widespread, pushing the decision toward a larger harvester. Antti has good reasons for his choice.

"We thin with 65 feet (20 m) between strip roads. This means the crane's reach of 36 feet (11 m) provides greater efficiency

Quality improvement is without a doubt the theme when Antti Ahola comes by to look at machines. Here he is talking with operator Tuomo Pernu about measurement precision.

and reduces ground damage. The crane's last 3 feet (1 m) of reach – the most expensive – is seldom needed. The machine's mobility and ground clearance, combined with the crane's movement geometry and exceptional maneuverability, result in increased production."

Antti often returns to the easily maneuvered crane on the new Komatsu 911.5 – he even calls the machine operators to be sure he's got things right.

"Yes, it's true. They also mention the rotating cab, the best visibility, and then the automation that allows the operator to focus on the important matter of tree selection when thinning. The automation offers the operator mini breaks and, what's more, it speeds the work."

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chine set-up to fell trees used for biomass energy. For this work, they cooperate with L&T Biowatti Oy. The machine used for biomass, the Valmet 840 S2, is a legendary forwarder for soft ground and complements the Komatsu 865 when the ground starts to thaw.

Antti's contracting company works with, among other things, road construction, logging, and clearing. In practice, this means he seldom has the opportunity to climb into the cab of a forest machine. When he is in the forest, he uses the time to train his organization, which is always about improving quality. Antti believes that the operators' professional expertise is the company's most important asset next to the machines and cost efficiency. He believes that measurement and crosscutting work well due to the easy-to-use calipers supplied with the new machine. Antti has extensive experience of

the Komatsu 350 harvesting head – this one is his third.

"It has many application areas. At our latitude, the machine can be used for everything from initial thinning to final logging.

What's more, it measures accurately and is tough. It's the best one so far," Antti assures us.

The stands marked for felling, with mostly small diameter trees, tipped the balance in favor of the 911.5.

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Good work environment checklist Ergonomics is about adapting the work and the workplace to the person – not the other way round.

Komatsu's machines are at the absolute forefront when it comes to delivering high-performance work environments. Our harvesters have two unique features that separate them from the competition.

On the one hand, crane placement next to the full-circle slewing cab to ensure the operator always has the best visibility. And on the other hand, leveling of both cab and crane so that you are always working from a level plane,

regardless of any machine lean.

Komatsu's forwarders are world leaders when it comes to combining productivity, safety, and ergonomic advantages. An important underlying explanation is the quiet cab environment with its superb air quality and generous workspace and legroom. Other important explanations are the renowned good crane geometry and the Komatsu Comfort Ride cab suspension.

Note: m applies to harvesters and v applies to forwarders. All other items apply to both machine types.

Aids

Noise

• Lowered lubrication points and centralized lubrication for the crane's bearings mean that the operator need not climb on the machine.

• Electronic cab tilt with two-handed activation for convenient and safe tilting of the cab.

• Easy-to-use and powerful PC environment. Large PC display with easy access USB port on the side for copying production and operation reports.

• Sequential control for relaxed operation of head functions. m • Extra PC display to avoid head twisting. v

• Large air blower for lower noise level. m • SCR after-treatment equipment that dampens engine noise.

• Larger cooling fan and improved fan casing to reduce noise level.

• Variable fan controller for optimal fan speed with minimal noise.

• Extra sound isolation between engine and cab. v • Thick floor plate in cab. v • Sealed openings into cab structure. v • Sound-absorbing materials in the interior. v

Climate • Air ventilation fan that cools the cab to a comfortable temperature and clears moisture.

• Seat heater heats a cold seat to a comfortable temperature and dries any moisture.

• ACC that regulates temperature and supply air flow to automatically achieve the desired cab temperature.

• Generously sized air conditioning unit with large air channels and blower to ensure a high turnover of cab air.

• Air filter that filters out very small particles and provides very clean intake air.

• Well directed blowers to reduce the risk of drafts.

• Pre-filter on air intake to cab for healthy cab environment. m

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Visibility/Lighting • Latest light technology, LED lighting, with bright lamps for improved work lighting.

• Sun blinds on all windows that seal very tightly with minimal need to use tape in bright sunlight. Extra slatted blind at front for terrain transport back to landing.

• Good visibility in work area with relaxed sitting position, large windows, high top window edges, narrow cab supports, midsupports moved as far forward as possible for maximum side visibility, and low bottom window edges. v • Good visibility in bunk area with FlexGate. v • Well-equipped work lighting: Up to 12 lamps on cab, 2 on articulated joint, crane lights, and chassis lights front and rear provide abundant lighting for a relaxed work environment even when working in darkness. v • Well-equipped internal lighting: 1 lamp, 4 powerful spotlights, floor lighting, and a map reading lamp cover all lighting needs during hours of darkness. v

Working position – Service

Safety • Service ladder and service platforms on the tank provide good access to service points such as tank connectors. m • Safety switch in door and confirm button with which the operator confirms they are sitting in the cab before the harvesting head can function. If the door is opened, all machine functions stop immediately.

• Impact-tested cab with high impact test weights to protect the machine in case it rolls over or objects strike the cab.

• Emergency exit that is easy to access with simple and intuitive actions to open.

• Large, electrically-controlled platform for exiting cab. m • Unique stabilizer system that enables work at long reaches without the machine tipping. m • Centralized lubrication points. v • Auto-release for chain replacement. m • Safe chain speeds determined, such as max. 40 m/s for C93 and C144 heads. m • Rearview camera with low viewpoint m • Cab footboard with sturdy, wide ladder with level steps, automatic control, and nonslip surfaces.

• Cab footboard with sturdy handrail and broad platform, nonslip surface. v • Service handles, long and sturdy, on outside of every cab support to grip when servicing. v • Service platforms on slewing motor cylinders. v • Superb machine stability. Articulated joint concept with steering joint in front of rotation joint for very good stability, especially when turning on slopes. v • Stabilizer function that is automatically connected to transmission. Locks rear and forward sections of stationary machine, which adds considerably to stability of the rear section. v • Rearview cameras at both ends of the machine.

Large, clear color display that automatically switches camera depending on direction of travel. v • Comfort Ride, unique hydraulic cab suspension with good vibration dampening characteristics. v

• Convenient filter access under the engine hood ensures a good working position during service.

• Integrated suction pumps and connectors for diesel and hydraulic oil that can be reached from ground level.

• Removable grille in front of radiator for easy cleaning.

• Spring-loaded/electrically controlled engine hood. Requires little/no effort to open and close.

• Integrated service lamps under hydraulics and engine hood.

• External control cylinders for easy service access. v

Working position • One of the market's most ergonomic forest machine seats as an option.

• Seat with sturdy side supports for thighs and back.

• Seat with extended back support and comfortable neck support.

• Seat with electric controls and many settings for optimal seat adjustment.

• Good legroom for varied sitting positions forward-backward with fullcircle swivel.

• Large cab volume provides feeling of space.

• Full standing room for a person of average height in front of the seat, enables short breaks in the cab.

• Generous lengthwise space allows lengthwise seat adjustment. m • Molded arm rests with many joints and adjustments to provide relaxed arm positions. Sideways supports as well that can be adjusted to suit the operator.

• Hand controls with molded hand supports to support hands and wrists and enable relaxed crane operation.

• Sturdy transport handles that can be held when navigating uneven terrain.

• Hand controls with good transport handles to grip when navigating smaller irregularities in the terrain.

• Hand controls with buttons that have molded reliefs, guides, and backlights to find the right button more easily.

• Terrain steering integrated with crane joystick that can be used with a comfortable hand position.

• Hand controls with buttons that can be switched via the control system to achieve better ergonomics for the most commonly used buttons.

Most buttons can be reached via the hand controls, even most of the buttons that used to be on the instrument panel.

• Wireless keyboard/mouse function with ergonomic design that can be used from a comfortable working position.

• Upright floor pedal with comfortable footrest.

• Large cab width, room to stretch arms. v • Seat can be locked at any angle up to 220 degrees, allowing the operator to position the seat facing the work area. This provides a more relaxed working position. v • Door requires little effort to open or close. v • Steering wheel – a feature that enables variation in the working position when maneuvering or transporting the machine. Collapsible. v

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News

Komatsu Forest invests in local community in Brazil Komatsu Forest, together with the Brazilian forest company Fibria, has invested in training for almost 80 people in southern Bahia, Brazil, as part of efforts to improve the opportunities for the local community to gain work in the forest industry.

The initiative comprises two different training projects covering

New training center in Russia Komatsu Forest has opened a new training center for forest machine operators in Divnogorsk, in the Krasnoyarsk Territory of central Russia. In collaboration with Divnogorsk Forestry College, modern operator training is now offered in the region. Certified operator training is available for both harvesters and forwarders. The course combines theory and practice in the operation of modern Komatsu machines and simulators. Komatsu Forest also contributes with skills development and technical equipment.

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theory and practice, and the participants receive wages and benefits such as insurance, health insurance, food, and national driving permits, as well as free transport between their homes and the training center. Komatsu Forest has contributed with educational grants and, together with Fibria, has sponsored the course.

4350 mile (7000 km) rally

Our own YouTube channel

Komatsu Forest in Germany supports a charity organization that aims to integrate people with and without disabilities in joint projects. The Lebenshilfe MSC Rottenburg rally team participated in a rally from Munich to Amman, Jordan. The rally team comprised three disabled men and six support staff, one of whom is Catrin Gehring, a Komatsu Forest employee.

From the left: Marion Linder, Gerd Numberger, Catrin Gehring, Klaus Dieter Hausser, Bernd Rauser, and Simon Wuetz.

Soon 700,000 views on YouTube. If you haven't already found Komatsu Forest's YouTube channel, then it's time. There you can watch films about the new Komatsu 895, Komatsu 865, Komatsu 855 forwarders, as well as the new cab suspension and engine technology. All in all, there are more than 100 films to choose from. Scan the QR code and take a look!

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are two-dimensional barcodes that quickly link you to more information.

With a smart phone, you can easily scan a QR code with your phone's built-in camera and be linked, for example, to a website, a video, or some other media format on the Internet.

An app is required for the phone to be able to read QR codes.

QR/barcode reader apps are available for or pre-installed on most smartphones.

This is how easy it is: 1. Download a QR/barcode reader from App Store if you have an iPhone or Market if you have an Android phone. There are free apps and they only take a short while to install.

2. When you open the app, you'll soon see what the camera can see. Aim it at the QR code and the app will take care of the rest.

3. You are now automatically rerouted to the additional information available on our website.

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Komatsu America Corp Phone: +1 423 267 1066 www.komatsuforest.us

Distribution Centers, Sales Centers and dealers EUROPE AUSTRIA Komatsu Forest GmbH Zweigniederlassung Österreich www.komatsuforest.at Phone: +43 2769 84571 CROATIA PMT, Poljoopskrba Medunarodna Trgovina www.pmt.hr/hr/ Phone: +385 1 2335 166 CZECH REPUBLIC Komatsu Forest GmbH www.komatsuforest.cz Phone: +420 2 7270 1438 DENMARK Helms TMT Centret AS www.helmstmt.com Phone: +45 9928 2930 ESTONIA Zeigo Service OÜ www.valmet.ee Phone + 372 504 4964 FINLAND Komatsu Forest Oy www.komatsuforest.fi Phone: +358 20 770 1300 FRANCE Pialleport SA www.camox.fr Phone: +33 4 74 20 18 00 Carrère Espace Materiéls www.carrere-materiel.com Phone: +33 555 930 222

GERMANY Komatsu Forest GmbH www.komatsuforest.de Phone: +49 74549 6020 HUNGARY Kuhn Kft. www.kuhn.hu Phone: +36 128 980 80 LATVIA SIA Valtek www.valtek.lv Phone +371 6 3084570 LITHUANIA Lifore Technika Ltd. www.komatsuforest.com Phone +370 5 260 2059 NETHERLANDS W. van den Brink www.lmbbrink.nl Phone: +31 3184 56 228 NORWAY Komatsu Forest A/S www.komatsuforest.no Phone: +47 62 57 8800 POLAND Arcon Serwis SP.ZO.O. www.arconserwis.pl Phone +48 22 648 08 10 PORTUGAL Cimertex, S.A. www.cimertex.pt Phone: +351 22 091 26 00

ROMANIA ALSER Forest SRL www.alser-forest.com Phone +40 744 995450 SLOVAKIA Komatsu Forest www.komatsuforest.cz Phone: +420 2 7270 1438 SPAIN Hitraf S.A. www.hitraf.com Phone: + 34 986 59 29 10 SWEDEN Komatsu Forest Sweden www.komatsuforest.se Phone: +46 90 17 22 00 SWITZERLAND W Mahler AG www.wmahler.ch Phone: +41 44 763 5090 UKRAINE Forstmaschinengesellschaft Forest Ukraine www.forestukraine.com Phone +38 067 342 22 43 UNITED KINGDOM Komatsu Forest Ltd www.komatsuforest.com Phone: +44 1228 792 018

Russia, cis Komatsu Forest Russia www.komatsuforest.ru Phone +7 812 44999 07 North America UNITED STATES AND CANADA Komatsu America Corp.

Forest Machine Business Department Chattanooga, TN Phone: +1 423 267 1066 To find your local dealer/sales representative. www.komatsuforest.us www.komatsuforest.ca SOUTH AMERICA BRAZIL, ARGENTINA, Komatsu Forest Ltda. www.komatsuforest.br Phone: +55 41 2102 2828

URUGUAY Roman S.A. www.roman.com.uy Phone: +598 233 68865

CHILE Komatsu Chile S.A. www.komatsu.cl Phone: +56 419 25301

oceania AUSTRALIA Komatsu Forest Pty Ltd www.komatsuforest.com.au Phone: +61 2 9647 3600

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NEW ZEALAND Komatsu NZ www.komatsuforest.com.au Phone: +64 9 277 8300

Other markets indonesia PT Komatsu Marketing Support Indonesia www.komatsu.co.id Phone: +62 21 460 4290

PT United Tractor Tbk www.unitedtractors.com Phone: +62 21 460 5959

South Africa Komatsu Southern Africa Ltd Phone: +27 11 923 1110

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WORLd cLASS ORIgInAL PROdUcTS

FORESTRY QUALITY cOnSUmAbLES No (saw) chain is stronger than its weakest link. That’s why Komatsu never compromises with its range of lubricants, oils and other fluids. It’s a question of a very careful selection of quality products that are optimally suited to Komatsu forestry machines.

For your equipment this means increased performance, productivity and lifespan. Exactly what modern forestry demands.

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