InnovationWay Tigercat Shovel Logger Tigercat has raised the bar with the introduction of the LSX870D shovel logger. Based on the popular LX870D series track carrier platform, the machine is designed for extreme duty steep slope logging. With the choice of attachments including the new Tigercat BG13 grapple with a live heel boom or the SC08 shovel clam grapple, the LSX870D is suited to pre-bunching and shovel logging in challenging terrain. The addition of the LSX870D to the Tigercat lineup provides a higher power, closed loop drive alternative to the LS855E. Where the LS855E provides higher swing speed and lower ground pressure, the LSX870D allows for improved multifunctioning ability and quicker, more responsive travel speed. The Tigercat FPT C87 engine supplies 330 HP, which combined with the dedicated attachment pump provides plenty of multi-functioning power. Lift and reach capa-
bilities for the LS855E and the LSX870D are identical. Tigercat’s leveling track machines use innovative technologies and systems optimized for a wide range of steep slope applications including shovel logging, felling and harvesting. Tigercat’s super-duty leveling undercarriage is longer and wider, providing exceptional stability on steep slopes. The patented leveling design uses two massive hydraulic cylinders and heavy steel sections for a solution that is simple, robust and reliable. The Tigercat leveling system leans into the hill when leveling to the side which further improves machine stability and operator comfort. Visit tigercat.com
Bandit Track Grinder Bandit Industries’ new Model 1425 track is a highly productive and compact horizontal grinder. It is equipped with many of the same features as the tow-behind version and by adding tracks it substantially increases the capabilities of this unit. By making it available with tracks, it can now travel over a variety of landscapes with the durable Caterpillar steel track undercarriage. The 1425 track is equipped with a 7' long x 24" wide steel or rubber belt infeed conveyor and a stationary discharge with a stacking height of 7'. To further enhance the machine’s capabilities, a grinder head or chipper drum can be ordered, giving it the ability to produce mulch or a dimensional chip.
When ordered with a grinder head, there are 14 cutterbodies with teeth, creating an aggressive, yet smooth grinding action. While the chipper drum features 4 chipper knives that will produce a chip ranging from ¼" all the way up to 1". Like our larger horizontal grinders, the 1425 track is offered with a variety of tooth and screen options. Customers can now order this machine with a Caterpillar C4.4, 174 HP Tier 4 final.” Visit banditchippers. com
Deere Smooth Boom Further enhancing the machine operation in demanding forestry applications, John Deere adds its Smooth Boom Control technology to its M-Series tracked feller-bunchers and MH-Series tracked harvesters. Developed in global collaboration between the John Deere wheeled cutto-length and full-tree forestry teams, 30
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