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Two position top clumps for the lumber forks of Caterpillar loaders

- Clamps available for smallest track-type loader (933-) and three traxcavator wheel-type loaders (922, 944 and 966). Two positions obtained by changing pin position of rear of hydraulic cylinder which actuates clamp. This permits handling of small loads such as small diameter pulpwood logs, etc. With cylinder pinned in rear holes, maximum opening is provided for handling palletized material.

Manufacturer: Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria, Illinois, U.S.A.

The Goldgräber

- Goldgräber has many applications, operating in wide or narrow ditches. Approximate width of body 2 ft (61 cm). Machine can be tilted laterally due to special design of supporting surface. Pulls itself along inside ditch by means of cable, thereby adapting itself to local conditions. Can pull itself out of ditch. Shaped to run over obstructions. Mud evenly distributed up to width of 60 ft (20 m). Technical data: engine 28 hp; dredging: by means of counteracting worms. High speed rotor for distribution of the dredged material. Forward motion by slowmoving drum with wire rope 80 m long.

Manufacturer: Rudolf Kröhnke, Buxtehude, Germany.

Fenwick junior compact model

- with a thermic motor (gasoline or diesel); carrying capacity 1,500 kg, mounted on pneumatic or steel tires; speed 18 km/h; lifting speed when loaded 19 m/mini turning radius 1,850 m; max. lifting height without reduction of capacity 3.30 m.

Lifting carriages produced by Fen carriages produced by Fen wick include models which have a capacity of 760 kg to 10 t.

Manufacturer: Fenwick Manutention, 15 rue Fenelon, Paris 10e, France.

Rolling chopper

- Fleco model SS rolling choppers used for killing undesirable growth up to 8 in (20 cm) in diem. Wide range of applications including forest site preparation, brush control, etc. With four sizes available in single arrangement and two sizes in tandem of triple arrangements. Width of cut: 10-8-7-6 ft (3-2.40-2.10-1.90 m).
Manufacturer: Fleco Corporation, P.O. Box 2370, Jacksonville 3, Florida, U.S.A.

Weight (empty):

11,780-10,700-6,583-3,725 1b
5,340- 4,850-3,000-1,690 kg

Weight (filled with water):

22,530-19,000-11,253-6,200 1b
10,200- 8,600- 5,100-2,812 kg

Water capacity:

approx.

1,294-1,000-561-284 gal

"

4,977-3,785-2,120-1,074 lit

Hydraulic tailgate loader

- Electric-hydraulic loader for pickup trucks with 800 1b (360 kg) capacity. Powered by integral electric motor/hydraulic pump package, self-contained unit is easily attached by removing the truck tailgate. Adapters available to fit any pickup truck regardless of gate width or body style. On flush side pickups the power package is mounted inside body behind fender well to preserve the original body lines. Two hydraulic cylinders raise, lower, or hold the 54 × 30 in. (137 × 76 cm) nonskid loading platform in position desired. The push button and lever controls conveniently located.

Manufacturer: Phil Wood Industries Limited, 857 Tecumaeh Road East, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Model 6H Varidoser blade

- Built to complement the Caterpillar DOB Tractor, the Varidozer is a heavy duty blade hinged at the center, that assumes the configuration of any present dozer blade, straight, angle, "U" or tilt. Its full hydraulic operation is controlled from a lever console adjacent to the operator's seat.

Manufacturer: Ulrich Manufacturing Co., Roanoke, Illinois, U.S.A.

Trailer-mounted PKW bandsaw

- Specifications: Diam. of saw rollers, 700 mm; diem. of driving pulley, 260 mm; height cut adjustable from 80 to 480 mm; discharge, 580 mm; space required, 1.5 m'; weight of saw, 225 kg; performance per hour up to 8 m3. Cutting speed of bandsaw, 25 to 40 m/see; number of revolutions of roller, 608 to 1,100 rev/mini number of revolutions of the saw with 540 rev/min of pivot, 975 rev/mint Normal spare parts and attachments supply includes 5 saw bands, precision guide for rollers and security wedge. Power supplied by diesel motor of 5 hp.

Manufacturer: Maschinenfabrik Carl Fr. Wahl, Balingen/Württ., Germany.

Monosaw

- Two sizes available, model M. 2 of 120 in. (304 cm) traverse through two 2 ½ in. (6.3 cm) diam. tubes incorporating rise and fall screw action, complete with 1 ½ hp. motor suitable for 400/440 volts, A.C. 3-phase, 50 cycles supply, starter, traverse arm, saw guard, 9 in. (22 cm) diem. handsaw tooth blade and clamping attachment. Model M. 3 of 144 in. (365 cm) traverse through two 3 ½ in. (8.8 cm) diem. tubes, otherwise similar to model M. 2 machine, complete with 1 ½ hp motor, etc., as above.

Tungsten carbide tipped saw blades are recommended for cutting formica, plastics, plywood, hardboard, etc.

Manufacturer: C.D. Monninger Ltd., St. Anna Works, Overbury Road, London N. 15, England.

Wadkin panel trimming saw - model IV. R. G. (gantry type)

- Sheets up to 9 × 4 ft (2,750 × 1,200mm) are stacked up to a depth of 3 in. (75 mm) on stationary table and ripped and cross cut by saws carried on gantry traveling on roller ways. Three rip saws on gantry are lowered pneumatically, traverse sheets to trim both sides and split. At end of cutting stroke, gantry stops automatically and rip saws retract clear of sheets. Any number of cross cuts can be made, positioning of gantry for these operations being controlled by propositioning stops and stop bar on one side of machine. During cross cutting, pneumatically operated clamps clamp sheets on either side of saw line.

Manufacturer: Wadkin Ltd., Green Lane Works, Leicester, England.

Tension pulley "Solo"

- Designed for felling operations but can also be used for other types of traction work, manipulation of logs, teleferic installations, transport of timber etc. Easy to handle tension pulley for tightening gables and wire ropes. By moving the lever to and fro one can block and release the pulling cable which slips through two pairs of jaws. While the pulling clamp releases its grip and slips back, the cable bends so that it is automatically held by the pulling clamp. Cable is not damaged in any way while the appliance is running. Anchorage device is provided with easily opened key. Cable under tension can easily be stretched out. Appliance can be handled by one man.

Technical data

Solo - 1,000

Solo - 1,500

Weight

7.7 kg

10.3 kg

Power (1 man)

1,000 kg

1,500 kg

Diam. of cable

8 mm

9,5-10 mm

Manufacturer: Office Forestier Central Suisse, Soleure, Switzerland.

Portable moisture meter

- This instrument has 3 scales for direct reading of the percentage of humidity and a graduation scale from 0 to 100 which enables user to establish his own scales for special woods. Only a few seconds are needed for measurement; can be used everywhere; no cables, no mains supply. Operated with one hand; it weighs only 800 g; easy to handle and check. Batteries used according to international standards, easily replaced by opening handle.

Manufacturer: R. Acker, Präzision und Feinmechanik, Postfach 124, Heidelberg, Germany.

Steelmaster

- The shaft of this steel axe is interferencefitted into the head under a hydraulic pressure of 6 tons and then swayed to lock it permanently in place. Special hardening processes make cutting edge and face extremely tough. Shaft is triple-plated with copper, nickel and chrome and fitted with oil resistant, shock absorbing grip. Length 13 % in. (34 cm); weight ¼ 1b (560 gr). Leather sheet available.

Manufacturer: Stanley Works (G.B.) Limited, Rutland Road, Sheffield, England.


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