A NEW crane and extended load space are among the headline tweaks to a refreshed version of one of Komatsu's most-popular forwarders. 

The 2024 update also brings with it a reinforced frame, improved hydraulics, and a new grapple to the 895. 

Designed alongside feedback from customers around the globe, Komatsu believes the machine – which was first introduced in 2013 – will "combine higher performance and more robust design, making it a productive and reliable companion in the forest".

Productive option: crane 205F
Leading the way is the all-new, powerful crane option; the 205F. Featuring a lifting torque of 205 kNm and a slewing torque of 51.9, kNm, the crane has been developed with a focus on increased productivity in final felling and plantation forestry.

The crane has a robust, welded crane pillar which together with the inner boom and outer boom provides both good lifting capacity and lifting geometry. 
Choose between a reach of 7.5/8.5 m with single telescope or 10 m with double telescope. In connection with this, Komatsu is also offering a brand-new, larger grapple model, G88H, with tip-to-tip area 0.55 m2. The new grapple also has a powerful new rotator, the GX.

New load space
The new load space consists of a robust, telescopic gate and new, hard-wearing bunks with telescopic widening function.

The entire gate is raised and lowered hydraulically and the foldable wideners can be locked in the retracted or extended position. There is also an option to make the gate movable along the rear frame direction.

The new bunks have a telescopic widening function and can also be equipped with hydraulic height-adjustable stakes. This increases the productivity of loading and unloading by reducing the height that the timber needs to be lifted over the stakes – which also contributes to reduced fuel consumption.

Reinforced frame and updated hydraulics
The machine’s frame system, including articulating frame and bearings, has been designed to handle the increased crane capacity and the new load space. The more robust frame also gives the machine better durability in challenging environments. A longer rear frame option is also offered to suit plantation forestry, mainly in South America. It is adapted for the log length of 7.2 metres.

Another new feature is that the hydraulic system is equipped with a hydraulic pump with electric control. This provides benefits such as more even pressure levels and improved efficiency. The hydraulic tank has also been further developed and equipped with a practical new single filter that simplifies maintenance and service.