A Tigercat LH822E harvester, Log Max 7000XT harvesting head and 1075C forwarder combination in a pine cut-to-length system.
Local forestry harvesting specialists realise that harvesting operations must consider utilising purpose-built equipment that is up to operating in harsh environments. This same equipment also needs to produce the highest quality of stable output as efficiently and productively as possible.
Two of AfrEquip’s leading brands, Log Max and Tigercat, offer a variety of equipment perfectly suited to deal with the demands of CTL harvesting operations. Tigercat is the Canadian producer of forest harvesting systems, and Log Max is the Swedish specialist in harvesting heads. The systems fell, delimb, and cut a tree stem into desired lengths.
Log Max harvesting head
At the sharp end of the system, Log Max’s extremely durable harvesting heads withstand the harshest conditions.
Log Max heads feature the unique patented Active Friction Control (AFC) that feeds the stem through the head with little friction. Minimal friction leads to better fuel economy and less wear on the frame of the head, which lowers operating costs and reduces damage to the wood. Log Max has specific heads uniquely designed to operate within pine and eucalyptus CTL operations. However, several South African companies run the heads in both species with excellent results.
Tigercat LH822E harvester felling pine with a Log Max 7000XT harvesting head.
Tigercat harvester
Excellent heads need superb carriers. AfrEquip is the proud supplier of factory-ready, efficient, high-performance Tigercat tracked levelling harvesters. These purpose-built machines offer superior durability and performance over terrain ranging from flat to steep.
The pairing of a Tigercat harvester with a Log Max harvesting head results in significantly higher productivity. The increased uptime and incredible fuel efficiency lower operating costs resulting in the lowest cost per tonne of processed logs.
Tigercat 1075C Forwarder loading Eucalyptus stacks.
Tigercat forwarder
Tigercat forwarders take care of the transporting applications in CTL systems. With heavy-duty cranes, strong frames, oversize pins and high-quality cylinders, Tigercat forwarders are purpose-built with the unique low-wide bunk system for demanding applications, long-term durability and maximum uptime.
The low-wide bunk allows more effortless crane operation and decreases the loading and unloading cycle times. The increased loading efficiency and the forwarder’s powerful yet frugal engines produce a fuel-efficient and robust machine capable of high-volume jobs in extreme terrain.
Ultimate CTL systems
AfrEquip has over 16 years of experience supplying and supporting the world’s ultimate CTL systems. We have the largest fleet of forestry specialised mobile technicians operating from our headquarters in Pietermaritzburg and branches in Nelspruit, Mkhondo, Richards Bay and Ugie.
Enquiries:
Ryan Neumann
072 708 9091
ryann@afrequip.co.za
