AFM Forest has released its new AFM 75 processing head which according to the company is a tough processing head with high feeding power and excellent geometry for the most demanding logging operations worldwide. Source: Timberbiz
AFM-Forest Ltd is a Finnish company manufacturing high-quality single-grip harvester, processor, combi and energy wood heads for demanding forest operations.
The AFM 75’s new HD frame and pins are made from SSAB RUUKKI Scandinavian quality steel and its nylon bushings can fit on different tracked base machines.
A wide tilt angle and the geometry of the front knifes will guarantee an efficient and ergonomic way to pick up logs in steep slopes.
The new design of the AFM 75 offers easy access for daily maintenance and hydraulic hose changes, thus maximizing production.
Optional feeding motors and rollers make the new AFM 75 a perfect tool for harvesting and debarking operations in the most difficult species of plantation grown eucalyptus by offering good debarking results during the first feed.
AFM-Forest proportional saw system and saw control offers fast and efficient sawing in all tree species. With its modern geometry and optional top saw, the Supercut saw system with its 360 rotation can fell, feed, crosscut and measure with precision in road side processing or in stump-to stump operations.
Key features:
– Optimal tree diameter: 30-50cm
– Felling diameter max: 860mm
– Feeding speed: 0-5,5m/s
– Feeding power: 35kn
– Weight without rotator 2800 kg
– Adjustable/Floating front knife
– JIC hydraulic hoses
Options:
– Top saw (20cc saw motor, automatic saw chain tensioner)
– Supercut 150 for 404
– 2, 3 or 4 moving knifes (2 knifes for roadside processing)
– 360 rotator option available (Rotobec RT503)
– Laser find end
– Eucalyptus quick change debarking rollers
– Stump treatment
– Colour marking
