Land clearing blade. - Serrated cutting blade of soft steel (hardened steel would shatter). Must be honed razor sharp every three days, because cutting the trees and brush 1 to 3 in (2.5 to 7.5 cm) below ground level dulls it quickly. Hydraulically controlled clearing blade fitted to 385-hp Allis Chalmers HD 21 crawler. Takes swath 13 feet (4 m) wide. Trees up to 3 feet (1 m) diameter can be sheared.
CONSTRUCTOR: Allis Chalmers, Milwaukee 1, Wis. 532, U.S.A.
Ohrn tractor. - Diesel-powered tractor climbs 45° hills easily. For farming or industrial applications, particularly lumbering and on rough terrain. Three-cylinder Perkins 3.144 diesel develops 38 hp at 2,000 rpm, weighs only 3,500 lb (1,590 kg). Virtually impossible to overturn. Can be stripped down and reassembled in few hours. Hydrodynamic transmission eliminates conventional gearbox, differential, and braking system. Steered by lever which, through a clutch of new design, disengages inner track synchronized with steering system at rear. Speed controlled by accelerator, tractor stops when pressure removed from fuel pedal. Three speeds - low, high and reverse.
CONSTRUCTOR: F. Perkins Limited, Eastfield Factory, Peterborough., Northants., England.
AK 5000 crane. - Can be mounted on heavy carrying vehicles as well as used as stationary crane. Jib design of a total length of 22 feet 11 inches (6.98 m). At this reach, and at a working pressure of 140 atm, has a crane-lifting capacity of 3,300 lb (1,500 kg) and at 185 atm of 4,400 lb (2,000 kg).
For timber handling the crane can be supplied with timber grabs for bundled timber or even spar grabs as well as trunk grabs.
CONSTRUCTOR: H. Weyhausen K.G., 287 Delmenhorst, P.O.B. 207, Fed. Pep. Of Germany.
King Model L4 SW-TL tree-length logging trailer.
King Model L4 SW-TL tree-length logging trailer. - Consists of widely spaced one piece frame members using tabular and structural cross members to eliminate flange and weld failures caused by torsional forces. Model illustrated is a basic standard unit. Many options available to suit specific operations.
CONSTRUCTOR: Truck Equipment Ltd., P.O. Box 518, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada.
Kleen gun. - Coupled to exhaust by means of universal cone which has flame-hardened threads. Exhaust gases escaping through gun pass through a "Venturi," creating a vacuum, which draws liquid from a bucket or container into gun which dispels it as powerful vapor jet.
Operator controls both pressure and volume of liquid allowing economical use of detergents and liquids.
No main water supply required.
CONSTRUCTORS: Opancol Ltd., 10/11 Gamage Building, Holborn Circus, London E.C.1.
York trailer road rake. - Can easily be pulled by light farm tractor, dump truck or four-wheel drive pickup truck. Used for shaping up forest roads, can cut maintenance costs considerably. Raking can be done early in the season when roads are too soft to support heavier road-working equipment. Economical operation and easy transportation permit frequent road maintenance. Use of road rake for regular road maintenance releases motor grader for heavier jobs.
CONSTRUCTORS: York Modern Corp., Unadilla 13819, New York, U.S.A.
Improved rakes for wheel loaders.
Improved rakes for wheel loaders. - New clearing rake with an extended brush rack for higher tree-and greater load-carrying capacity. Recommended for fast clearing and grubbing of tree stumps and boulders. Also loads and carries large loads of brush and debris. Built for Caterpillar wheel loaders by Fleco Corporation.
CONSTRUCTORS: Fleco Corporation, P.O. Box 2370, Jacksonville, Florida 32203, U.S.A.
Split King. - Log splitter works in vertical position. Can split variety of lengths; open clearance on most models adjustable from 24 to 40 in (60 cm to 1 m). Main feature is the wedge. Shape designed to allow easy entry into log to begin split. This accomplished, the gradual and then extreme flair of blade will break most logs completely open. Log cutter knife cuts up to 7 in (18 cm) diameter. Standard models weigh between 300 and 600 lb (135 and 270 kg).
CONSTRUCTORS: Decker Manufacturing CO., 312 Blondeau St., P.O. Box 365, Keokuk 52632, Iowa, U.S.A.
Flamethrower. - The driver can operate the flamethrower with a range of approximately 25 feet (8 m) on either side. The unit is completely portable being placed easily on any motorized vehicle.
Specifications: tank capacity 25 gal (95 1); fuel capacity 13 gal (50 1); size 16 × 32 in (40 × 80 cm); weight 93 lb (42 kg).
CONSTRUCTORS: Scheu Products Co., 297 Stowell Street, Upland, Calif. 91786, U.S.A.
Chain saw attachment pulp rules.
Chain saw attachment pulp rules. - Simple plastic "tail" attached to chain saw turns it into pulpwood measure and extends saw to 4 ft (1.2 m-) length. Made of Surlyn A ionomer resins which retain flexibility at temperatures as low as -40°C.
CONSTRUCTORS: La Salle Plastic Moulds Inc., Ville St. Michel, Quebec, Canada.
Portable arc welder. - Weight 55 lb (25 kg), width 14 in (36 cm), length 18 in (46 cm), height 15 in (38 cm). Powered by a McCulloch 103-cc two-cycle, air-cooled gasoline engine that can operate the welder under a full load for 30 to 40 minutes. Designed for welding in hard-to-reach locations. A case for carrying accessories such as helmet, gloves, electrodes and cables is also available.
CONSTRUCTORS: McCulloch International, 6101 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles 90019, California, U.S.A.
Stabilizer for grader blade. - Mounted behind the blade of Caterpillar graders 12E and 14D, improves stability and reduces jerking. Operated by hydraulic power it increases contact with soil near the edge of the blade, does not hinder the movement of the blade. Driver can increase or decrease pressure as convenient or raise stabilizer above soil level.
CONSTRUCTORS: Caterpillar Overseas S. A., 1211 Geneva 3, Switzerland.
Portable spraying unit. - PE 446 petrol-driven unit can be taken anywhere. Compact, lightweight, easy to operate, useful tool for painting buildings, industrial plants stored outside, prefabricated houses, general fencing, etc. Mounted within the Porta-Frame which acts both as protective guard and as carrying handle. Also sprays insecticides, weedkillers, creosote and mothproofers.
CONSTRUCTORS: Burgess Products Co. Ltd., 528 Grand Buildings, Trafalgar Square, London W.C.2.
