Genuine Parts

When it comes to feeding, a steady grip with good trunk-positioning and good traction are the most important factors for optimised logging. The feed rollers constitute the part that is in direct contact with the trunk; therefore, the choice of feed roller is of great significance for productivity. The feed rollers in our range are uniquely adapted to the differing geometries of the various heads, which provides considerable advantages when it comes to trunk-positioning, grip and the centering of the trunk in the head.

A feed roller that is not adapted to the head or to the type of forest, or that is just very worn, will significantly reduce productivity and jeopardise the extent to which the technology is utilised. There is a huge difference in the gripping performance of different feed rollers. With the most appropriate feed roller, the properties of the head are improved by 10-15 %.

For a forwarder operator, an efficient grapple design is key to ensuring high productivity in a demanding environment. Komatsu’s new grapple program are optimised to quickly and forcefully collect, roll in and grip the stems. With a total of 10 models to choose from, there is a grapple for every forwarding assignment.

The most striking difference with the new grapple program is that the opening width is noticeably larger, which enables the grapple to penetrate the wood pile more quickly and easily. The logs roll into the grapple more readily as well, saving precious time. They have also been refined when it comes to gathering and straightening the timber.

The grapples range in size from 0.26 m² to a full 0.50 m² and, in addition to standard grapples, include specially designed bioenergy and heavy-duty models. They are also compatible with the most common forwarders make as well as with most types of truck cranes and other vehicles that handle timber.