New Komatsu timber harvester set to ‘fell’ all in its path

McHale Plant Gross sales, the Irish distributor of Komatsu gear, has launched the Komatsu 931 harvester at this 12 months’s Nationwide Ploughing Championships.

The distributor defined that the harvester is the primary in its class with a Stage IV / Ultimate engine; rated at 251hp.

Apparently, it could perform the heaviest of duties whereas minimising emissions. This new engine know-how is claimed to enhance gas financial system and scale back noise, because of its “clever” variable fan management.

The brand new 931 harvester has an “extraordinarily high-performance” operator atmosphere; the bigger cab and sensible display screen placement is claimed to enhance visibility.

The machine has a 3-pump hydraulic system – cut up into twin circuits with separate stress ranges. The system is power-regulated. A “distinctive” stress and movement optimisation mechanism supposedly allows the operator to work sooner with out dropping hydraulic energy.

The machine can function a number of crane and head capabilities on the identical time. These capabilities embrace: slewing the crane; feeding a log; and manoeuvring the machine.

The crane’s “intelligent” placement, along with the large-work space, afford the Komatsu 931 “unequalled” situations for top manufacturing, says the distributor.

The harvester sits on vast floatation tires, with ‘band-tracks’ out there as an non-obligatory additional.

Based on the corporate’s spokesperson, its “easy design” offers “market-leading” visibility and efficiency – the coupling between the cab’s tilt cylinders and the stabiliser cylinders mounted on the rear axle offers “world-class stability”.

Stability can be mentioned to be improved by the sheer weight of the machine (19.6t) and by the central positioning of the crane.

The self-levelling cab can rotate a full 360°, which permits for a bigger work space.

With regards to servicing, improved entry to filters and separate hatches for refilling diesel and hydraulic oil permit the duty to be carried out with “ease”.

The crane is residence to the C144 head, weighing 1.4t. This, says the distributor, is designed for demanding and tough harvesting situations.

The top is provided with a constant-cut mechanism, which is designed to make sure “optimum velocity all through the chopping cycle” – growing productiveness and minimising the danger of splitting noticed logs.

McHale Plant Gross sales – already the Irish distributor for Komatsu’s building equipment – has solely just lately expanded its actions by way of its appointment to symbolize Komatsu’s forestry gear.

The appointment covers the entire island of Eire – north and south.

Efficient from mid-October, it is going to see McHale assume duty for all facets of Komatsu’s forestry equipment gross sales and after-sales service.