2017 International Forest Industries Magazines June July 2017 | Page 76

INNOVATION
Rottne H8D –
an upgraded
classic
for stand-
operating
thinning
R
ottne Industri now presents
the next generation of its
H8, the harvester which
is specialised stand-operating
thinning.
The new Rottne H8D features
the well-known swing arm system,
now in the company of, among
other upgrades, a completely new
motor and stepless transmission
with anti-spin.
The Rottne H8D has a narrow
and compact chassis with a swing
arm system that gives the machine
unique terrain handling qualities.
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The four wheel arms have large
swing movements, which can
balance out both longitudinal and
latitudinal inclines. This enables
greater ground clearance and
facilitates working deep inside
the forest, in steep and difficult
terrain, which reduces the risk of
damage to standing forest. Space
requirements are minimised and
weight distribution improved so
that processing can be performed
at full reach even laterally with
maximum stability.
The Rottne H8D stepless