2017 International Forest Industries Magazines February March 2017 | Page 46

A Tigercat LH855D performing roadside processing in Utah , US
Tigercat builds a full range of harvesting solutions including track harvesters , wheeled harvesters , harvesting / processing heads and control software . There is a Tigercat solution for most of the world ’ s ‘ atthe-stump ’ harvesting and roadside processing applications .
“ Tigercat is constantly innovating to deliver new models and improved productivity – such as the H820D series limited tail-swing track harvester , the updated 880D logger and the 570 harvesting head ,” the company said .
H820D limited tailswing track harvester Building on the highly successful 822D / LX830D platform , Tigercat
has introduced the new H820D harvester . It is powerful and capable , yet compact and nimble – with a long reach boom and limited tail-swing , minimizing ground disturbance and residual stand damage in thinning operations . The hydraulic system is optimized for maximum performance and fuel efficiency in harvesting applications .
The LH820D features Tigercat ’ s patented forest-duty levelling undercarriage , providing exceptional stability on steep slopes . It uses two massive hydraulic cylinders and heavy steel sections for a solution that is simple , robust and reliable . The H820D shares the ergonomic cab design with the 822D and LX830D feller bunchers . Narrower front posts and larger
side windows enhance visibility with excellent sight lines to both the right and left sides of the cab .
The skylight has been replaced by a camera system providing the operator with a much wider field of view and eliminating visibility inhibiting elements like snow and debris for year-round capability . The cab interior is quiet and instrumentation has been thoughtfully placed to optimize ergonomics . The electronic control system interface uses a highresolution , 180 mm touch screen colour monitor . There are multiple mounting points for additional electronic devices .
The engine compartment is easily accessed via the independent , power-operated side platform and roof enclosures . Access to components and daily
service points is excellent with available ground level fuelling and easy access to the hydraulic filters , hydraulic oil fill pump , swing gearbox remote oil level tank , cooling system components and both sides of the engine .
The Tigercat FPT N67 engine is available in Tier 2 or Tier 4 configurations . The N67 engine is equipped with a second generation common rail fuel injection system , allowing it to achieve top performance in terms of load response , maximum torque and top power with minimum fuel consumption .
Best of all , the N67 engine is fully supported by Tigercat and the Tigercat dealer network . For the H820D series , the Tier 4f version produces 210kW at 2,200 rpm . The Tier 2 is rated at 205 kW at 2,100
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