The FT100 forestry tractor is built for optimal performance and efficiency
The FT100 with mulcher attachment gives contractors a powerful tool for completing landclearing jobs
Jeff Bradley , Vermeer features built in specifically for the forestry application . For larger projects , having the productivity of a dedicated machine will often times prove to be more efficient in the long run .
Vermeer offers two forestry tractors that are tough , effective solutions to land-clearing needs . The FT100 forestry tractor is built for optimal performance and efficiency . Equipped with a 120 hp ( 90 kW ) Tier 4 Final engine and an above-ground mulcher attachment , operators have the features and control needed for small- and large-scale land-clearing operations .
The FT100 has a ringed rotor design on the above-ground mulcher , helping manage the material being processed more efficiently . While mulching large material , the operator is able to maintain rotor speed for minimal stalling and maximum production . The rings control bite size achieving smaller , more consistentsized chips when compared to non-ringed rotors . Equipped with interchangeable rotor tips , operators can optimize the cutting performance to fit the different conditions that are present while not having to rebalance the drum each time . The push bar provides a reach of 7 in ( 17.8 cm ) below grade with the head at ground level , giving the operator better control when directing material to the rotor .
“ The FT100 with mulcher attachment gives contractors a
powerful tool for completing landclearing jobs ,” Bradley said . “ It ’ s great for residential work as well as for underground construction contractors clearing vegetation before installing utilities .”
“ When it comes to the demands of your large land-clearing and forestry management jobsite – from pipeline preparation to utility work , wildfire mitigation and more – the 300 hp ( 224 kW ) FT300 forestry tractor with mulcher head from Vermeer can meet your needs .”
The unit is built with operator ease , reliability and serviceability top of mind , operators can get to work on the job at hand . The robust hydraulic system is designed to operate below its rated capacity for extended life of hydraulic components , while a patentpending self-positioning thrown object deflector helps direct thrown material at a consistent discharge angle , regardless of head position . “ Land-clearing work is the first step in timely and expensive projects , such as land development and pipeline installations ,” Bradley said . “ The power and features of the FT300 forestry tractor with mulcher head , along with innovations like the selfpositioning deflector , help increase productivity so contractors can more easily meet the stringent deadlines they ’ re given .
In the competitive land-clearing market , the FT300 forestry tractor with mulcher head offers the features , reliability and support contractors need .
“ With the demands faced by these contractors , they are looking for an equipment supplier that stands behind its products and provides machines that are up to the job ,” Bradley said . “ We know of no competitor in the marketplace that can match the reliability and the quality of service of Vermeer and its independent dealers .”
The SEPPI M Superforst hyd is equipped with a universal interface , and is suitable for any hydraulic mower with available hydraulic flow between 290-720 l / minute
52 International Forest Industries | OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2017