2017 International Forest Industries Magazines October November 2017 | Page 60

Prinoth has achieved yet another innovation in the area of vegetation management with its Raptor 300 carrier vehicle. The expanded new generation of carrier vehicles includes the Raptor 800 and the RAPTOR 300 Little Brother in the 275 hp class. Tried-and-tested attributes have been further developed here, and the benefits of the new generation of Prinoth mulching carriers have been incorporated as well. Maximum efficiency and service life Aside from the key unique selling points offered by all Prinoth vehicles, such as maximum efficiency and service life, this model places particular emphasis on adapting to meet a diverse range of customer requirements. Further development of the Prinoth modular system The modular design has been further developed, allowing the Raptor 300 to be fitted with two different mechanical drive systems for the attachment. Customers can choose here between a highly flexible power take-off (PTO) drive with a CAT 3 interface and a robust Powerband drive that allows for a “virtually unlimited” lifting height. With three different types of undercarriage available, the vehicle The modular design makes the Prinoth units exceptionally versatile can be customised to suit any possible requirements in terms of ground pressure, traction, and overall width. Like the Raptor 800 with 640 hp, the 275 hp Raptor 300 features a ramped-up delta undercarriage on the rear. Easy service and maintenance The whole vehicle’s modular design allows service and maintenance costs to be cut significantly. Development work focused especially on providing easy access to maintenance components in response to requests from our customers. The Prinoth Raptor 300 is known as the Little Brother to the larger 800 model AHWI Prinoth Mulcher Heads AHWI Prinoth has a wide range of forestry mulchers that can be used for a variety of applications. • Made in Germany • Long service life • Efficiency • Crushing quality M650H The M650H is a mulcher for medium-heavy applications with a rotor diameter of 25.6 in (650mm). It is suitable for hydraulic carrier vehicles with 200 to 350 HP. It is a universal mulcher that can be mounted on all carrier vehicles with between 200 and 350 horsepower with a hydraulic drive. This machine has been developed according to AHWI “Made in Germany” standards and offers a variety of individual equipment options. The closed design of the housing prevents dirt deposits and simplifies cleaning. The AHWI Prinoth M650H 58 International Forest Industries | OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2017