2018 International Forest Industries IFI June July 2018 Digital

Service points under the hood are easily accessible. ComfortRide improves access further Ground clearance Komatsu forwarders all have high ground clearance, which facilitates mobility on uneven terrain. An example of a solution that improves ground clearance on forwarders is the hidden last gear steps, which are inside the wheel rims instead of sticking out under the machine. This creates better ground clearance, which leads to fewer shocks and injuries. Ergonomics and cabin comfort A sustainable operator environment, in the cab, is important for making every day productive. Komatsu Forest can offer a wide range of extra equipment to make the cab, even more comfortable and high- functioning. Examples include: KCC Advanced hand controls with five extra programmable buttons; blinds on all windows and/or sun blinds, front; radio with Bluetooth and hands-free support; air- ventilated seat; lunch box heater; cooler box; side wipers and allergy filter 3 μ (mu). ComfortRide is the hydraulic cab suspension that has been developed in close cooperation with Komatsu Forests customers. The design with optimized geometry, four-point suspension and well-protected cylinders (with long stroke) effectively counteracts shocks, sway and vibrations. This improves comfort and reduces fatigue for the operator. Service points The daily service of the machine has to run smoothly and easy for operator convenience and comfort. With the service points easily accessible on the forwarder, much of the daily service can be conducted from the cab or the ground. There is a removable ladder for those service points that cannot be reached from the ground. All forwarders have an electric hood opener that makes it easy to access Good visibility in all directions in all cabins will set a good working environment 62 International Forest Industries | JUNE / JULY 2018 the service platform for filter and control points. High ground clearance makes it easier to access the eight service hatches in the front and rear frame. With ComfortRide, the service accessibility is even better, since there is good accessibility to all key components, including brakes, gearbox, accumulators and thermostats. Starting early June, TimberPro began releasing its newly refreshed line-up of rubber-tired forwarders. The new D-series is powered by the Cummins High Performance L9 Stage V engine. This new engine comes standard with 338 hp and an optional 350 hp is also offered. TimberPro chose the stage V engine over Tier 4 because of its simplified aftertreatment system, which uses a single canister SCR. The new L9 engine is also more fuel efficient than its predecessor, while reducing maintenance cost with 1,000-hour oil change intervals. The D-series continues using TimberPro’s revolutionary continuous swing, which allows the operator to work 360° around the machine. D-series forwarders are offered in two variants; the TF830 20 t and the TF840 24 t. The new TF800 D-series is configurable as a forwarder, clam bunk skidder and as a combo machine. With this combination of reliability, strength and versatility it’s easy to see why the TF series rubber-tired equipment is the machine of choice for many operators.

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