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LOGGING & BIOMASS NEWS
John Deere introduces extended boom option for 800MH-
Series tracked harvesters
John Deere has announced a new
extended stick boom option for the
800MH-Series tracked harvesters.
With a design based on customer
feedback, the new extended boom
stick offers a longer reach option,
enabling operators to minimize the
number of cut trails.
“With the addition of the
extended stick boom option, we
are able to meet the needs of
customers who require a longer
reach, helping them to be more
efficient in the woods while
meeting local regulations,” said
Jim O’Halloran, product marketing
manager for John Deere Tracked
Harvesters and Feller Bunchers.
“With the extended boom,
operators are able to harvest larger
areas, reducing the frequency
of required movement of the
machine. This not only benefits
the surrounding terrain, but also
improves the efficiency of the
machine.”
Designed for use with smaller
attachments, the new extended
stick boom option reaches 32.5
feet (9.9 meters). Additionally, the
extended option features a narrow
boom tip, allowing the operator
to reach past standing timber in
thinning applications. This also
helps operators minimize damage
to the trees being harvested.
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