Debarking machine. - Can debark logs from 1 ¼ - 10 in. (3-25 cm) in diameter even if they are twisted. Available in two models: portable or on 2 wheels. Debarking by means of chains mounted on a shaft, power provided by a 3 ½ hp gasoline engine. Weight: 375 lb (170 kg) for the portable model, and 440 lb (200 kg) for the 2-wheel model.
Manufacturer: Etablissements Le Débroussailleur, Reilhaguet (Lot), France.
Reciprocating log saw. - With single unit chassis, and equipped with a self-lubrification system. Blade support is of welded iron. Carriage is in standard elements of 2 m (80 in.) and can be delivered in any length. Automatic feeding can be regulated while running and three blades can be used at the same time. No foundation is required for the installation of the saw. Manufactured in three models. Model 1 - for logs up to 1.35 m (53 in.) in diam.; max. speed 480 rpm; weight 3,200 kg (7,056 lb). Model 2 - for logs up to 2 m (80 in.) in diam.; max. speed 320 rpm; weight 3,600 kg (7,938 lb). Model 3 vertical - for logs up to 60 cm (24 in.) in diam.; max. speed 390 rpm; weight 2,800 kg (6,174 lb).
Manufacturer: Very et Cie., 7 rue Lachelier, Paris 13e.
Napco crab log skidder. - Engine: Model 44 PDL Ford "X" 70 hp diesel; or Model 44 PGL Continental F226 73 hp gasoline engine. Turning radius minimum, outside tires: 12 ft 6 in. (380 cm). Speeds forward and reverse: 1st, 2.8; 2nd, 5.9; 3rd, 10.9; 4th, 18.6 mph (4.5; 9.5; 17.5; 30 km/h). Blade 84 in. (213 cm) wide hydraulically controlled. Winch: hydraulically driven; max. pull 11,000 lb (5,000 kg). Overall measurements: wheel base 76 1/8 in. (193 cm); tire track 69 in. (175 cm); width 85 in. (216 cm); height 98 in. (250 cm); ground clearance 15 in. (38 cm). Total weight: 10,570 lb (4,795 kg).
Manufacturer: Napco Industries Inc., Minneapolis 40, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Balderson BD9 Dig'r-dozer. - For greater output than a regular butlldozer its 13 ft 9 in. (419 cm) wide × 68 in. (173 cm) high straight blade is fitted with 4 toothed shanks. These teeth penetrate ahead, loosening the material so that the blade can pick up a load quickly and easily, by all-hydraulic control of tilt. Dig'r-dozers are now available for Cat D9G, D8H, D7E and D7D tractors. Specifications: Extreme width, 13 ft 9 in. (419 cm); height, 68-62 in. (173-157 cm) at ends; cutting edge, 1 × 12 in. (2.5 × 30.5 cm); raise above ground, 59 in. (150 cm); drop below ground, 21 in. (53 cm); teeth ahead of edge, 27 in. (69 cm).
Manufacturer: Balderson Inc., Wamego, Kansas, U.S.A.
Circular ridge shaper "Duck nester."
Circular ridge shaper "Duck nester." - Speeds up and mechanizes shaping of irrigation ditches. Can be used either before or after such shaping. The before-method is accomplished by cutting close to the circular border with a conventional ditch plow so as to cut off approximately 1/3. After opening the valve hydrant, the water, while raising its level in the circle, is pushed into the lateral ditch.
Any 2- or- 3-plow tractor with 3-point hitch or hydraulic toolbar carrier attachment provides ample power for any soil condition from light to heavy soils, wet or dry, hard or soft.
Manufacturer: Ed's Equipment Co., 550 E. Lerdo Highway, Shafter, California, U.S.A.
Tulsa winch. - Manufactured in three models of 2,000, 1,600 and 1,000 lb (906, 725 and 453 kg) line pull. It is equipped with an electric motor of approximately ½ hp and weighs 30 lb (13.5 kg). Available for 115-volt AC, or 12-volt battery. Cast aluminum base and steel drum barrel.
Manufacturer: Tulsa Products Division, Vickers Incorporated, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.A.
Brushcutter "Husqvarna companion."
Brushcutter "Husqvarna companion." - Specifications: Blade diameter: 10 in. (250 mm). Working radius: 5 ft (150 em); engine: 1 cylinder, 2-stroke; 3.5 hp and 4,000 rpm. Automatic centrifuge clutch. Weight while operating, 25.5 lb (11.6 kg). Fuel: 7 % fuel-oil mixture SAE 40 or 50.
Manufacturer: Husqvarna Vampenfabriks, Husqvarna, Sweden.
SD freightlifter. - This fork lift can be rapidly converted to a mobile crane by means of jib attachments to handle heavy loads which must be lifted by slings or grabs. Hook mounted directly to jib by means of ball-bearing-mounted roller carriage which can be readily moved by hand and locked in the appropriate position. Maximum capacity, 6 tons.
Manufacturer: Shelvoke and Drewry Ltd., Letchworth, England.
Onan electric plant series 3DSL.
Onan electric plant series 3DSL. - A compact diesel-driven generating set with AC output rated for continuous service at 3,000 watts, 120 volts, 60 cycles. Weight, 465 lb (210 kg); length, 33 in. (84 cm); width, 22 in. (56 cm); height, 26 ½ in. (67 cm).
Manufacturer: Onan Division, Studebaker-Packard Corporation, Minneapolis 14, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Tilting arbor circular saw bench KE.
Tilting arbor circular saw bench KE. - Saw is adjustable for height and cants to 45º, having heavy-duty ball bearings and parallel fence with rapid movement and micrometer adjustment, optional with sliding table. Maximum saw blade diameter, 14 in. (35.5 cm); maximum depth of cut, 4 in. (10.2 cm); maximum distance between saw sad fence, 27 in (68.6 cm). Speed of saw spindle, 3,000/4,000 rpm; power of the driving motor, 5.5. Weight, 1,370 lb (620 kg); boxed for export, 1,630 lb (738 kg), and 53 cu. ft. (1.5 m3).
Manufacturer: Adolf Aldinger, 7 Stuttgart-Obertürkheim, Federal Republic of Germany.
Sku-par cutter grinding attachment.
Sku-par cutter grinding attachment. Designed to solve most cutter grinding problems. It is supplied complete with cup grinding wheel and accessories to grind, slitting saws and straight-sided cutters up to ¾ in. (1.8 cm) thick and 2 ½ in. (6.3-15.2 cm) diam., angle cutters, both right and left hand, up to ½ in. (1.2 cm) thick and 2 ¾-4 in. (6.6- 10 cm) diam. with angles up to 45º to bore; and spiral cutters, both right and left hand, up to 3 in. (7.5 cm) dime. 2 ½ in. (6.3 cm) long.
Manufacturer: Walter R. Skuse and Partners Ltd., Sandwich, England.
Electromatic band resaw type MEG.
Electromatic band resaw type MEG. Exclusive features are: blade tensioning by sensitive spring action; large dial graduated in widths of the blade which accurately registers the tension needed to suit the widths of the blades; powerful electronically controlled feed provides variable feed speed adjustable by fingertip control from 0-150 ft/min. (0-45 m/min.).
Manufacturer: Guilliet Sons and Co. Ltd., Rivington St., London, E.C.2.
Cutter-crusher type D.B.R. - Cuts chips 5-25 mm in length. Small chips are used for furnace heating, larger ones for fibreboard and cellulose factories. Depending on chip size and wood species, chipper will work in upward or downward position. Upward position necessary for wood of long dimension, such as sawmill woodwaste chips of 15-25 mm; downward position for smallsize wood-waste, when screen makes it possible to obtain chips of equal dimension.
Specifications: 2 or 4 cutters mounted on a cylinder of 500 mm (20 in.) diem.; speed, 900 rpm; cutting angle, approx. 40º; feeding channel, 250 cm × 70 cm (100 in. × 27 in.); power required, 15 to 30 hp. Weight without engine, 1 metric ton.
Manufacturer: Gustin Fils, Charleville (Ardennes), France.
Tape-boy tape attachment. Measurements can be taken without the help of an assistant. The special serrated edge grips on wood or brickwork when the tape is held taut. The brass tape attachment is easily fitted to all woven and plastic coated measuring tapes of approximately 5/8 in. (1.5 cm) width and with endloop of 1 in. (2.5 cm). Tape boy is itself exactly 1 in. (2.5 cm) long, ensuring accuracy of measurement. Can be attached by removing usual metal loop and fitting Tape boy by its eyelet holes to loop which can then be replaced.
Tapeboy is available direct from the manufacturers.
Manufacturer: Lewis G. Smith and Sons, 118-120 Portland Road, Worthing, England.
Pumpak. - Portable fiber glass tank for forest fire fighting or spraying insecticides 40 percent lighter than comparable metal containers. Capacity, 5 gal. (23 liters). Flow changes from wide-angle to a long range stream with 1/3 turn of the nozzle tip. Self-lubricating plastic elide pump produces a 35-ft (10.7-m) stream of water with a single stroke and a continuous abeam with short, 1/3 strokes. Pump is self-priming. A closure check valve prevents leakage if pack is in side position or is tipped over. Fiber glass materials corrosion-resistant even when antifreeze solutions of calcium chloride are used.
Manufacturer: Ansul Chemical Co., Marinette, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
The 500 series Lancer sideloader.
The 500 series Lancer sideloader. - This loader covers four models of 6,720-12,000 lb (3,044-5,436 kg) capacity. Built to operate in confined spaces as well as over roads, surfaced and unsurfaced stockyards, storage areas, etc., will operate in a straight line loading, transporting and stacking It is 15 ft (457 cm) long, 7 ft 3 in. (221 cm) wide; wheel base, 9 ft (274 cm). Height of mast: lowered, from 8 ft 8 in. -12 ft 8 in. (264-385 cm); raised from 13 ft 8 in.- 21 ft 8 in. (416-660 cm). Clearance under chassis is 15 in. (38 cm); load center, 30 in. (76 cm); and deck width, 60 in. (152 cm). Lift height: standard 10 ft (305 cm); optional 12, 14 and 18 ft (360, 427 and 548 cm). Travel speed: forward 0-27 mph (43.5 km/h); reverse 0-4 mph (6.5 km/h). Turning radius 16 ft (488 cm) nominal; it turns from 9 ft (274 cm) into 14 ft 6 in. (442 cm) aisles.
Manufacturer: Lancers Machinery Ltd., 41 Knightbridge, London S.W.1.
