Agile thinning experts

Productivity and operator comfort in a compact format

Since their introduction, the Komatsu 825TX and 835TX have proven themselves as true specialists in thinning operations. With their agility, strength, and well-thought-out design, they are built to meet the high demands of working in dense stands and challenging terrain. The combination of productivity, focus on sustainability, and operator-friendly features makes them a natural choice for modern forestry.

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Learn more about our thinning experts

Our thinning experts give you even better conditions to work both efficiently and gently. One feature is the specially designed tracking frame, which helps you forward in dense stands without damaging remaining trees or compromising with the load space.

Another feature is the design of the load space, which has been optimised for thinning with a special headboard and bunks. Other important advantages are good visibility and a well-designed crane.

Our Product Manager for forwarders, Daniel Grabbe, tells us more about the advantages of the TX-concept.
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Komatsu 845

The Komatsu 845 is a versatile 12-tonne forwarder that excels in thinning as well as lighter final felling. It features a modern chassis, a powerful engine, and an advanced control system, delivering the same high performance and functionality as the larger forwarders – in a more compact package.

Its upgraded design includes the same popular cab as the larger models. The work environment is spacious and comfortable, with excellent visibility in all directions – over both the hood and the load area, which is especially important in thinning operations.

Optional features for the Komatsu 845 include a larger crane and Speed Shift for enhanced productivity.
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Komatsu 825TX
Komatsu 835TX
Komatsu 845

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The tracking frame

The TX machines see the introduction of a tracking frame that more than halves the difference between the front and rear wheel tracks to less than 200 mm. A machine with little tracking deviation is easier on the forest floor as it leaves narrower tracks at its minimum turning radius and takes narrower routes between trees.

A more agile machine also reduces the risk of damage to standing trees when manoeuvring the machine in tight spaces. The length of the load space is the same as before, maintaining the same level of productivity.

In this video, our Product Manager Daniel Grabbe explains how it works. 

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A load space for thinning

The load space is optimised for thinning - both the headboard and the bunks are angled 5 degrees inwards to be as agile as possible in tight spaces. This reduces the risk of hitting standing trees when the machine sways from side to side in uneven terrain.

It is important to note that the headboard and the first bunk are connected. A hydraulically adjustable version of this headboard is also available.
 
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