Design of a Mobile Small Wood Yarder

770664

02/01/1977

Event
International West Coast Meeting
Authors Abstract
Content
A new concept in Mobile Yarder design is being introduced to meet the demands of the small timber Logging Industry. Small timber is classified as 18″ DBH (Diameter Breast High) and under. These design innovations are:
  1. a.
    The yarding tower structure and the drum support frame being combined in one integral structure.
  2. b.
    The interlocked drum set being electro-hydraulic in operation.
  3. c.
    The remote, ground level, moveable control console provides single personnel operation at the log landing site.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/770664
Pages
12
Citation
Dargitz, L., "Design of a Mobile Small Wood Yarder," SAE Technical Paper 770664, 1977, https://doi.org/10.4271/770664.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1977
Product Code
770664
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English