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Tigercat continues to lead the
industry in steep slope technology
in both track and rubber tyre
machines. With continued focus
on safety when logging on steep
terrain, Tigercat machines are
proving to be stable and powerful,
yet efficient and comfortable.
Levelling track machines
Tigercat’s levelling track machines
are used in a wide range of
applications for steep slopes such
as shovel logging, felling and
harvesting and use innovative
technologies optimized for steep
slope work.
Tigercat’s new improved
patented super-duty, levelling
undercarriage is longer, wider and
provides exceptional stability on
steep slopes. It uses two massive
hydraulic cylinders and heavy
steel sections for a solution that is
simple, robust and reliable. Unlike
competing systems, the Tigercat
levelling system leans into the hill
when levelling to the side which
further improves machine stability
and operator comfort.
Redesigned and enhanced cabs
on Tigercat track machines offer
improved ergonomics and operator
comfort, while maintaining the
rugged, forestry grade strength
which is critical for operator
safety. Non-ratcheting, five-point
seat belts keep operators in their
seats in case of a roll-over. Three
exits (top, side and front) provide
workers with three escape routes.
Tigercat forestry cabs are certified
to internationally recognized
standards (TOPS, OPS, ROPS,
FOPS).
To further enhance the ability
of Tigercat’s track machines to
work on slopes, an optional cable
assist mount has been developed.
The tether anchor bolts firmly to
to a variety of different third-party
winch system that can assist the
track machine up or down slopes.
LS855E shovel logger
The LS855E shovel logger is an
important evolution of the well-
proven 855 series track carrier
platform, making it a powerful
solution for steep slope logging. It
is a versatile levelling carrier suited
The optional tether hook attachment plate option allows Tigercat track
machines to work with a variety of third party winching systems on steep
slopes
the main carbody structure of the
undercarriage and allows either
single or double cable tethers to
be attached to the track machine.
The tether can then be connected
to felling, pre-bunching and shovel
logging in challenging terrain.
Equipped with the Tigercat
5195 directional felling head,
the machine is well suited to
steep slope felling, bunching and
shovelling. The combination is
an asset in large timber, avoiding
the additional time, travel and
repositioning required to double
cut oversize trees with a fixed wrist
felling head. The feller director
configuration allows the machine
to fell and extract independently
or fell and bunch for a skidder or
yarder.
The introduction of the new
switchable, 3-way ER boom
control allows the operator to
choose between ER, semi-ER and
conventional. The new semi ER
function allows the operator to
extend the boom on a horizontal
plane using a single joystick,
but retracts the boom with the
increased power of both cylinders,
doubling the pull force.
The Tigercat 1185 is powerful and stable in all conditions
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