2017 International Forest Industries Magazines February March 2017 | Page 54

Smoothing the road ahead

No one likes a long commute to work , including contractors , which is why manufacturers are working harder than ever to deliver solutions that make access to the timber stand increasingly easy

The money is made for contractors at the stand but getting easy and consistent access to those revenue rich crops is regularly overlooked by operators .

In International Forest Industries ’ annual review of technology providing access to the timber stand , manufacturers have presented a combination of all-processing units capable of muscling through anything from biomass to plastic to metal offcuts , and higher-specification units that can turn the forest-floor scrub into saleable fibre products .
Dedicated to providing loggers with the machines they need to increase productivity , John Deere offers a full line of equipment for building and maintaining roads to the timber stand . From the new G-Series forestry swing machines to the powerful G-Series excavators and G-Series motor graders , John Deere says it has a full portfolio of equipment to enable operators to quickly complete the task at hand .
G-Series forestry swing machines Five years in the making , the new G-series forestry swing machines take over a half-century of experience into its design to help operators build roads out of the toughest terrains , according to the manufacturer . The John Deere 2154G , 2654G , 3154G and 3754G are configured as forestry excavators and are purpose-built to handle the challenging terrain of the woods and help loggers increase productivity , durability and reliability .
The most notable improvement
on the G-Series excavators is the completely redesigned cab , which is equipped with features to increase operator comfort . The climate-controlled , redesigned operator cab is much larger and quieter than the predecessor ’ s , and is equipped with ergonomic controls , excellent window clarity and isolation mounting , boosting operator productivity from dawn to dusk . And new LED lighting options on all models expand the lighted area with crisp , clear lighting for improved visibility and safety on the job site .
In addition to the redesigned
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