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The Rottne F20D is a robust
forwarder with a large load
capacity.
Developed over the autumn
of 2016, the Rottne F20D is the
company’s response to demand out
of North America for a forwarder
with a load capacity of 20 t and
a Scandinavian foundation to its
design.
“F20Ds large capacity allows
efficient transport at long
forwarding distances,” Rottne
stated.
The F20D is basically a full-
featured F18D, which also has
balanced bogie and Wide Load
The F20D is an upgraded version of the F18D
banks.
The F18D is a large forwarder
with a load capacity of 18 t,
providing more efficient transport
for long forwarding distances.
An adjustable load area is also
available as an optional extra,
while the portal bogies, with large
A balanced bogie and Wide Load banks differentiate the Rottne F20D
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wide wheels, provide excellent
bearing capacity and smooth and
gentle travel.
The wagon is available in two
frame lengths and the load area
has a very low centre of gravity.
Until recently it was regarded
as “the forest’s large forwarder for
efficient transport”, according to
Rottne
The F20D will be sold in all
markets and is available for order,
with Rottne having aready booked
three orders to Canada by the time
the machine was available to the
broader market.