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LOGGING & BIOMASS NEWS

Tigercat 480B mulcher and new 4061 mulching head

Tigercat has released it ’ s next generation 480B track mulcher and the brand new Tigercat 4061 mulching head as their off road industrial product line continues to expand .
The Tigercat 480B The Tigercat 480B tackles the toughest terrain with ease and offers superior durability and high uptime for large-scale , timesensitive right-of-way and site preparation projects .
With a power rating of 411 kW ( 550 hp ) at 1,800 rpm , the Tigercat FPT C13 Tier 4f engine offers quick load response , low operating costs and high power density , combined with excellent fuel economy .
Best of all , Tigercat FPT engines are backed by Tigercat warranty and support . The efficient , responsive closed loop track drive system delivers powerful tractive effort and performance with greater hydraulic effi ciency in challenging terrain .
The high-lift boom geometry
means high productivity in slopes and gullies . The cab interior is quiet and instrumentation has been placed to optimize productivity .
The electronic control system interface uses a high-resolution , 180 mm ( 7 in ) touch screen .
The 480B is equipped with a comfortable , heated and cooled seat with air-ride suspension . Excellent cab insulation translates to reduced noise levels so operators can take full advantage of the Bluetooth ® sound system with hands-free calling .
4061 mulching head The new mulching head offers excellent durability and reliability in a package ideally suited to the capabilities of the Tigercat 480 and M726 series mulchers .
The 4061 is manufactured to Tigercat ’ s exacting high standards for robustness and quality . The housing features reinforced side covers and abrasion resistant skis .
The housing is optimized with debris door cylinders mounted
internally for protection and contains position references to aid in ski alignment . Timing belts eliminate belt slip and provide efficient power transfer to the rotor , lowering maintenance time and costs associated with conventional v-belts .
Service and maintenance are a snap , maximizing uptime . The Tigercat designed tooth and holder system uses a taper lock interface that requires no torque wrenches , greatly reducing changeover time .
The teeth are extremely durable
with carbide tips and carbide inserts for increased life . Unlike competing mulching heads , the 4061 wear liner requires no welding and the rotor does not need to be removed when servicing .
There are also reversible and interchangeable shear bars for quick servicing . In addition , a tapered housing shields debris from potential build-up and easily accessible grease points make daily servicing even more convenient

CONTINENTAL BIOMASS INDUSTRIES 7544 FLAIL & DISC CHIPPER •

• CAT C-32 , 1200 HP engine
• Standalone flail & disc chipper , only 53 ’ long
• Maximum debarking & high-quality chip production
• 75 ” 4-knife chipper disc with babbited or Key Knife system , combined with a three-roll flail design

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12 International Forest Industries | JUNE / JULY 2017