Options Forwarders

A forwarder operator spends many hours a day in the cab, making a pleasant and comfortable work environment extremely important. Komatsu Comfort Ride efficiently dampens jolts and vibrations, ensuring an ergonomic work environment. This in turn contributes to higher productivity and better profitability.

The new generation of Komatsu Comfort Ride comes with comfort-enhancing features like adjustable sideways firmness and automatic side levelling at standstill and at low speed. The elevated unloading mode now also works at low speed, to make it smoother to reposition the forwarder at the landing. Great news for all forwarder operators!

Since such a large share of a forwarder operator's working day involves crane operation, increased efficiency offers great potential. Smart Crane provides the operator with advantages such as simpler crane operation, less physical strain and higher productivity. Advantages that benefit both profitability and the operator's wellbeing. Everything to make it as easy as possible for the operator to focus on what is truly important – moving timber to the roadside.

Speed Shift is a smart gearbox solution with dual hydrostatic motors, with the forwarder automatically changing up a gear as the operator increases speed. This enables the machine to accelerate continuously within the full speed range without any additional operator intervention. In this way, the engine can work at optimal engine speed most of the time, which saves fuel and provides a quiet and more comfortable work environment.

The automatic gear changes enable increased transport speed where ground conditions allow. This can include, for example, relatively flat access roads in otherwise hilly terrain that can be covered at faster speed. The longer the forwarding roads, the greater the benefit offered by Speed Shift.

High tractive effort and a strong transmission are some of the characteristics required for a forwarder to be operated in tough terrain. All Komatsu forwarders offer these advantages in the standard versions, but for particularly tough terrain, something extra is sometimes required in the form of endurance and strength. Therefore, we offer the XT option for the forwarder models 855, 875 and 895.

855 with XT: Tractive effort increases from 187 to 200 kN. The forwarder has a more powerful bogie with hub reductions, a great advantage in difficult conditions.
875 with XT: Tractive effort increases from 214 to 240 kN. An option for those who prioritise traction over speed, for example where the machine is often used in steep terrain.
895 with XT: Tractive effort increases from 262 to 307 kN. An appreciated option both when working in steep terrain or with scarification. The machine can reach 10 km/h in first gear.

Bogie lift can be added as option on our models 835, 845 and 855. This function on the front wheels is used for road transport without taking chains of, or to descend on roads from slopes. It also makes it easier to make sharp turns on strip roads. Bogie lift can be offered in two versions, the standard version which mean both sides run simultaneosly or the advanced version, where each side can be run independently.

Our fowarders's load space are characterised by their flexibility and many options. One is FlexGate, the gate that improves visibility and flexes if struck by the crane. This simplifies loading and minimises the risk of machine damage. Another is FlexBunk, with hydraulically stakes and crane operated bunk wideners which provides high load capacity. LoadFlex optimises the forwarder’s load capacity and increases sorting flexibility. The low and wide profile of the LoadFlex bunk also improves speed of loading and unloading.

The extendable bunk option is suitable if you want an agile mid-range machine but occasionally need to carry a longer assortment. The extendable bunk gives you the flexibility to easily extend your load space when needed, and then quickly return to your normal load space. The position of the bunk is easily adjusted from inside the cab using the crane.

The extendable bunk is available for the Komatsu 845 and Komatsu 855.

Simply put, we can say that the crane tilt function enables the slewing motor to rotate the crane, which it is actually designed to do, rather than to lift it. This enables the grapple to hold more and makes it easier to get at the timber. The crane tilt function enables the crane pillar to be tilted backward, at a longitudinal tilt angle of 5° to 15° (22° in parking position). This provides a substantial advantage, especially when operating in steep terrain, as the crane slewing motor gains considerably more power. This has several benefits. For one, the tilt function is integrated in the slew housing which allows a short total height of the assembly. Another advantage is that when thinning, it's easier to reach timber stacked behind a tree. As you do not need to move the machine as much to get at the timber, you can save a great deal of time otherwise spent repositioning.

The operator spends a lot of hours in the cab and a sustainable operator environment is important for making every day productive. We can offer a wide range of extra equipment to make the working place, the cab, even more comfortably and well functioning. Examples are: KCC Advanced hand controls with 5 extra programmable buttons. Blinds on all windows and/or sun blinds, front. - Radio with Bluetooth and hands-free support. Air-ventilated seat. Lunch box heater. Cooler box. Side wipers. Allergy filter 3 μ (mu). Extra floor mat for easier cleaning. Seat column that enables 220° working range and freely selectable locking position. Interior ceiling and floor lighting, and reading lamp on flexible arm. Remote key control (Europe). MediaZone. Internet modem. Extra screen, forward. Touch screen. Navigation system.

 

When harvesting and forwarding in steep terrain, a winch is a good complement for being able to get the job done efficiently. The Komatsu Traction Aid Winch is a high-quality system based on more than 20 years’ experience of winch use in the alpine regions of Europe. It's available as an option on the Komatsu 875 and the Komatsu 931XC for select markets.

The Komatsu Traction Aid Winch has a smart design that helps to simplify your working day, and thanks to its compact dimensions, it affects neither manoeuvrability nor visibility. The design is based on the well-proven capstan principle, which offers advantages such as even traction and less strain and wear on the cable.

The system has now been supplemented with anchor point monitoring to fulfil the new ISO standard for auxiliary winches on forestry machines. 

Smart Forestry gives you access to a collection of digital services that help make the workplace safe, smart, productive and sustainable - whether you have one or a hundred forest machines. You can keep track of your machines, collaborate with colleagues, and make wise decisions based on facts.

Smart Forestry consists of three different applications, making it easy for you to find the one that suits you and your business.