MANUFACTURER John Deere this week unveiled its new H Series of machines.
A 25-tonne forwarder, more powerful harvesters, bespoke harvester head and a series of digital innovations were among the products shown off for the first time at a launch event in Finland.
Led by a new forwarder size class – comprised of the 20-tonne 2010H and 25-tonne 2510H – the H Series also includes the 1270H and 1470H harvesters and H216 harvester head.
Announcing the new products as "setting a new standard", John Deere believes they "represent the future of logging".
Harvesters
In a press release, John Deere said the high-performance engine of the new H Series harvesters has 10 per cent more power and torque.
Meanwhile, new hydraulics with three dedicated pumps offer more hydraulic power and higher work pressure for feeding. The optimised system ensures balanced fuel economy.
The new Active Frame Lock brings more stability, whether working on steep slopes or flat ground. This makes it easier to work when the
boom is sideways and gives the operator a larger working area.
Compared to the G Series, H Series harvesters enable increased productivity and lower fuel consumption per harvested cubic meter.
The new H7 boom for harvesters offers approximately 10 per cent more lift power and slewing torque. The new H9 boom also has the same 10 per cent increase in lift power, and the slewing torque is 5 per cent more than in the previous model.
The press release added: "John Deere’s large size class H Series harvesters 1270H and 1470H feature a new rear chassis and new placement of the engine, hydraulic oil and fuel tanks, and pumps. The design of the machines reflects John Deere's collaboration with BMW Design Works.
"In both harvester models, the engine has been turned 180 degrees, the hydraulic oil and fuel tanks, and the pumps have been placed at the front of the engine, and the cooler and the fan at the rear of the machine. The changes make the cabin very quiet. At the same time, the back of the machine has been lowered, significantly improving rear visibility. The new cabin has increased the rotating angle by 30 degrees to each side. Altogether the cabin now rotates 220 degrees. The rotating and levelling cabin is now standard in the large H Series."
The IBC 2.0 is now a standard feature in the large H Series harvesters.
Forwarders
As for the forwarders, John Deere says the 2010H and 2510H share the same new engine space and the hood designed in collaboration with BMW Design Works.
The new large size class 20-tonne and 25-tonne forwarders offer 25per cent more load capacity. The new twin motor driveline in the 2510H forwarder also offers a 50 per cent faster driving speed. The twin motor driveline is also an available option for the 2010H forwarder.
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The release added: "The new booms, F9 and F10, offer more power and longer reach. The F10 has a new longer reach of 10.2 meters. The corresponding longer reach in the F9 boom is 10.7 meters. The hydraulic hosing and hose routings have been improved. The new F10 is the strongest forwarder boom in the market.
"With the 40 per cent increased boom lift torque and 22 per cent higher slewing torque, larger grapple options are now available. The new F9 boom has 13 per cent more boom lift torque and 10 per cent more slewing torque."
The new H216 harvester head
A new two-roller harvester head, designed for hardwood and softwood applications.
The new head is designed for large size class harvesters and will replace the previous H270 head.
The H216 harvester head is fully compatible with H Series harvesters and tracked harvesters.
Forestry Journal was the only UK publication at this week's event in Finland. We'll have lots more in-depth coverage across our channels soon.
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