Interest in the development of forest and woodworking industries is reflected in the continual demand for information on new equipment. FAO's Forestry Division collects such information and passes it, on request, to Member Governments: a selection is published here. FAO accepts no responsibility for there claims of manufacturers.
D8 PUSHER TRACTOR. - A modified version of the D8 tractor adapted to and specifically equipped for pusher loading work has been developed to allow the heap loading of large scrapers. Specifications: D1 3000 engine has been modified to produce 150 drawbar-horse-power at 1200 r.p.m.; weight increased to 50,000 lb. (23,000 kg.) for better pusher balance and increased traction and includes as standard equipment a special heavy weight crankcase guard and track roller guards; bulldozer and gable controls for inline pushing action and glean up of out, new transmission for the most suitable pushing speed and oil-type clutches, tandem pusher frame attachment permitting the transfer of power from one tractor to another through the track roller frame thus avoiding the highly destructive stresses imposed on the leading tractor's final drive.
Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria 8 Illinois, U.S.A.
NOVA LOG CART. - This oars, made in two models, for loads of 3 and 5 tons, is suitable for both horse and tractor drive, when used with a tractor the hydraulic pump will lift the logs by means of a connection to the log oars. When draft animals are used, logs are raised by hand pump (see square box on rack of oars). Specifications: 3 ton model, inner width of cart 90 cm. to take logs of up to 80 cm. in thickness, 5 ton model, inner width of cart 115 cm., for logs of up to 1 m. in thickness.
Ivar Mikkelsen, Kronprinsensvej 27, Copenhagen, Denmark.
FERGUSON WINCH. - This winch for attachment to a tractor, has a positive drive by universal jointed shaft through a totally enclosed oil bath lubricated worm and worm-wheel to the gable drum. Specifications: pull: 7000 lb. (3,200 kg.); mounting: rear mounted by three point linkage, drive: by power take off; clutch: by hand lever; rope speed: 50 ft. (15 m.) per minute at 1500 engine r.p.m., standard rope 40 ft. (12 m.) with 100 ft. (30 m.) capacity. Dimensions: height: 55 in. (140 cm.); length: 48 in. (122 cm.); width: 32 in. (81 cm.); weight: approx. 670 lb. (300 kg.).
Massey-Harris Ferguson Ltd., Coventry, England.
SICOMETRE. - Measuring instrument with a metal ribbon 2 meters long and an automatic which registers the number of lengths measured. The two operations can be done with one hand. Specifications: diameter 45 mm., weight, 175 grams.
M. Reiter, Bludenz, Burs, Austria.
TIRFOR HOIST. - Designed for tree felling, stump pulling, log transportation and loading as well as for hauling of trucks sunk in soft ground. Operation is by reciprocating motion telescopic hand lever. Two automatic jaw brooks grip and carry the gable; the hoist can therefore be left with the load on without risk of the gable slipping. Even in case of a part failure, the load is still held. Lowering to the ground is always possible, the main working parts being duplicated, and, singe the gable is independent, any tackle combination is quickly made, thus multiplying the rated power. Specifications: weight, 18 kg. rated power, 1½ tons; 2 control positions, 1 forward and 1 reverse.
Tirfor S.A., 16 Place de la République, Paris Xe, France.
MASTER 24 IN. DISC GRINDER AND SANDER - Main features: the reversible dive permits efficient grinding of right and left hand jobs; adjustable table can be moved up or down 11 in. (28 cm.) exposing the entire face of the dive; table also tilts up to 30° and down to 45°. Specifications: motor: standard 2 h.p. 220/440 or 550 volt, 3-phase 60-cycle AC, 1725 r.p.m.; disc: boiler plate steel 24 in. (61 cm.) diameter x 1/2 in. (1.3 cm.) thick; disc speed: standard 1150 r.p.m., other speeds to order; bearings: double row heavy roller bearings at front and rear of shaft, table: normalized cast-iron box-type, 13 x 30 in. (33 x 76 cm.) In normal position is 37 in. (94 cm.) from floor; floor space: 33 x 33 in. (84 x 84 cm.) shipping weight: approx. 900 lb. (408 kg.).
Master 24 in. disc grinder and sander
The Kindt-Collins Company, 12651 Elmwood Avenue, Cleveland 11, Ohio, U.S.A.
SHARP-MASTER. - A light -weight portable power saw chain sharpener which can be used for all makes of chisel tooth chains to give the correct horizontal and vertical angles, cutting teeth to equal depths. It is equipped with a high-speed grinder and carbide burr. It can be easily resharpened.
Samuel C. Rogers and Co., 183205 Dutton Avenue, Buffalo 11, N.Y., U.S.A.
BANDING PRESS. - Press frame is of welded structural steel. Press is complete with hydraulic power unit controlled by hand knob to any pressure desired. Heavy duty transformer with three taps provides high, medium and low heat. In addition, heat cycle is controlled by interval timer and thermostat. Threaded holes through center of table permit hard wood center bar or fence to be mounted parallel to press length thus providing a double press to accommodate multiple loads of small panels on both sides of press in single heat cycle. Specifications: models available (dimensions indicate actual panel capacity): 48 x 74 in. (122 x 188 cm.) or 48 x 86 in. (122x 218 cm.) 48x 98 in. (122 x 250 cm.) 56 x 110 in. (142 x 280 cm.) all available with 3 in. (7.6 cm.) or 4 in. (10 cm.) high pusher shoes. Accessories include 16 ft. (4.9 m.) pull band, drawbar, dead brook with mounting bolts.
Weldon Flinchbaugh and Co., York, Pa., U.S.A.
