Neuson Forest has released its largest purpose-built tracked levelling harvester the Neuson 264 HVT with applications ranging from second thinning to harvesting individual trunks and final felling. Source: Timberbiz
This is a completely new design with Neuson’s tried and tested parallel crane technology. The main goal of this development was to increase power density and comfort along with consistently implementing customer requests. Ergonomics and maintainability have also been improved.
Inside the 264 HVT is a 6-cylinder John Deere diesel engine with a displacement of 9000cm³. The maximum power of the machine is 227 kW (309 hp) at a net weight of about 26.5t.
The crane is one of the strongest parallel cranes on the market enabling harvester heads of over 2000kg.
The crane is available with three different reaches: 9m, 10m and 13.5m.
The crane can be equipped with a variety of heads and control systems.
The goal when developing this machine was the ability to process trunks up to 95cm in diameter. The machine uses a slope compensator of +25° at the front and +/- 15° on each side. Unlike its predecessor, this machine now also features an automatic slope compensator.
The 2.95m width, the tight tail swing and the low centre of gravity all enable working in extremely small spaces and guarantee stability.
The hydraulic swivel service platform, engine covers that open to the sides as well as the hydraulic swivel cabin all ensure the best possible serviceability. The standard reversible fan reduces the amount of time required for daily service.
Notable improvements when it comes to comfort and ergonomics are the reduced sound level and the new cabin design. The machine further comes standard with the sensitive xCrane control system by Technion. Key new options are Auto Leveling and the STH system.
