Interest in the development of forest utilization and woodworking industries is reflected the continual demand for nation on new equipment. The Forestry Division, FAO, collects such information and passes it, on request, to Member Governments: a selection is published here. FAO accepts no responsibility for the claims of manufacturers.
LOGGING ARCH WITH ELECTRIC DRIVE ASSIST.
- Combines features of prime mover with logging arch which can be interchanged with scraper or rear-dump hauling unit. Prime mover also used for road construction, etc.
Latest improvement is A. C. electric drive assist for steep gradients.
Manufacturer: Le Tourneau-Westinghouse Co., Peoria, Ill., U.S.A.
- Oliver Model OC-3 has variety of special attachments for angledozing bulldozing, digging of post-holes or trenches (photo) backfilling, levelling, snow-plowing, skidding, loading, lifting, plowing (of fire lines), etc.
Specifications: 4 cylinder Diesel engine: 21.8 drawbar h. p. Three speeds: 2.0 to 5.3 m.p.h. (3.2 to 8.5 km/h), one reverse 2.3 m.p.h. (3.7 km/h). Drawbar pull up to 3,940 lb. (1,790 kg.). Standard width of tracks 10 in. (25.4 cm.), gauge (center to center of tracks) 42 in. (1.07 m.). Overall length 100 in. (2.54 m.) over-all width 52 5/16 in. (1.33 m.). Minimum clearance at drawbar 12 in. (30.5 cm.), Operating weight approx. 3,860 lb. (1,750 kg.).
Manufacturer: Oliver Corp., 400 West Madison Street. Chicago 4, Ill., U. S. A.
NEW VERSION OF CRAWLER TRACTOR.
- New BTD-6 tractor, 25 percent more powerful and 21 percent heavier than the former model, completely redesigned in all vital parts.
Specifications: 4-cylinder Diesel engine model IH, 50.5 b. h. p. 47.5 belt h.p. (observed), 41.9 drawbar h. p. (estimated). 5 speeds: 1.5 to 5.4 m.p.h. (2.42 to 8.7 km/h), one rev. 1.7 m.p.h. (2.74 km/h). Also available with distillate engine (BT-6) of 42.5 b.h.p., 38.7 max. belt h.p., and 33.1 max. drawbar h.p. Over-all length 104 in. (2.64 m.), over-all width 64 in. (1.63 m.), turning radius 74 in. (1.88 m.), min. ground clearance 7 3/8 in. (19 cm.), Standard track width 14 in. (35.6 cm.), Weight incl. driver approx. 9,100 lb. (4,130 kg.). Ground pressure in op. 5.54 1b./sq. in. (0.390 kg./sq. cm.),
Manufacturer: International Harvester Co. of Great Britain Ltd. 259, City Road, London E.C.1 England.
Go-GETTER 4-WHEEL-DRIVE TRACTOR.
- Independently suspended, I power steered front wheels oscillate vertically up to 16 in. (40.6 em.), Hydraulic suspension system gives front end clearance of 36 in. (91.4 cm.), tractor can operate in up to 48 in. (122 cm.), of water. Two operator's I seats arranged in opposite directions. Power transmitted to wheels through hydrokinetic torque converter with planetary gearset. Special attachments: live power take-off, 7½ ton winch, logging arch, loading boom, bulldozer blade, fire plow, brush guard or safety canopy, swinging drawbar, fifth wheel (for connecting to trailer unit), two speed differential, Diesel or LP-gas power-plant, hour meter, tachometer and Go-Hauler pulpwood trailer.
Manufacturer The C.I. Capps C. Inc., Jacksonville, 6 Fla., U.S.A.
- Heavy-duty Allis-Chalmers HD-16 Diesel tractor available with stand and transmission (MD-16A) or hydraulic torque converter drive (HD-16AC).
Specifications: 6 cylinder Diesel engine Allis-Chalmers HD-844. Rated r.p.m., governed at full load: 1600 (MD-16A) and 1800 (HD-16AC).
Weight: HD-16A, 31,500 lb. (14,300 kg.), HD-16AC 31,600 lb. (14,350 kg.). Ground pressure 8.2 lb. sq. in. (0.58 kg/cm2).
Manufacturer: Allis-Chalmers Tractor Division, Milwaukee, Wis., U.S.A.
- Can be fitted to most types of lorries. It hoists, slews, and lowers, controlled by single lever on side of lorry. Power transferred by take-off from lorry engine. Hydraulically operated support leg relieves lorry chassis and springs from strain. When not in use, vane jib stowed behind cab. No side overhang and main pillar of crane is only 9 to 12 in. (23 to 30.5 cm.) higher than cab, depending on type of lorry. Telescopic jib, combined with fully positive power slowing through 180°, allows wide range of operation. Safety device prevents overloading or over- hoisting.
Manufacturers: Lorry Loaders Ltd., (subsidiary of R. H. Neal and Co., Ltd.) Plant House, Ealing, London W. 5. England.
- With this new hook design, lifting load automatically locks gate. To open, hook must be unloaded and manually pressed against a compression spring. Gate made of manganese bronze alloy of 110,000 lb. sq. in. (approx. 7,700 kg/sq. cm.) tensile strength.
Manufacturer: Newman Manufacturing and Sales Co., Box 5939, Kansas City 11, Missouri, U.S.A.
- No. 3 Jumbo Sawmill equipped with A 20 ft. (6.10 m.) carriage, four taper-movement headblocks, optional top saw rig. With top rig max. combination of saws is 64 in. (163 cm.) bottom and 36 in. (91.4 cm.) top. Headblock opening 54 in. (137 cm.) Standard equipment includes endless feed, gigback belts and horizontal scale board. Carriage axles and wheels fitted with Timken roller bearings. Power required, 100 to 200 h.p. Daily capacity, 7,000 to 25,000 ft. b. m. (approx. 30 to 115 m3). Approx. weight 9,000 lb. (4,100 kg.).
Manufacturer: Frick Company Inc., Waynesboro, Pa., U.S.A.
CHAIN SAW CLEARING ATTACHMENT.
- Attachment with jaw grip spike renders Homelite Model 17 chain saw very suited for felling bucking and limbing of small trees and saplings. Allows plunge-bucking of logs right on ground, spike keeps chain off dirt and prevents logs from rolling. Can be very quickly fixed instead of ordinary chain blade. Easy operation with one hand.
Manufacturer: Homelite Corporation, Port Chester, N.Y., U.S.A.
MOTOR - DRIVEN SPINDLE MOLDER.
- The spindle molder type EC/T possesses some new and interesting features. Unique single lever control enables operator, besides starting and stopping machine, to apply spindle brake locking device. This control is foolproof. Operator can, if necessary, bring spindle to rest by moving lever with his knee. Main driving motor is hinged in swinging position, automatically and continuously tensioning belt in direct proportion to load applied to cutter spindle.
Optional accessories include a combined exhaust hood and guard.
Manufacturer: Thomas Robinson and Son, Ltd., Rochdale, England.
- Portable electric tool combining the functions of a jig-saw, router, jointer and shaper table. Useful for trades which involve cutting, jointing or shaping of wood, plyboard, composition or plastic. Rectangular base converts Model 140 Routo-Jig for saw work while a circular base makes it a router. Attached in inverted position to a shaper table, tool becomes shaper and jointer.
Manufacturer: Porter-Cable, 56 Exchange Street, Syracuse, N.Y., U.S.A.
- This Model 36-B, 8 in. (20.5 em.) saw runs on sealed precision ball bearing arbor unit. Blade, together with guard and splitter, tilts up to 45 degrees and can be securely locked m each position, while large table always stays flat. Do doing and groove cutting done with blade, which can be replaced by a molding and shaper cutter for moldings tongue and groove joints, etc.
Manufacturers: Toolkraft Corporation, Springfield, Mass, U.S.A.
