Log collector for TMK 400

The simple operation of the collector allows quick and easy use, e.g. when thinning a young forest. With the collector, you can cut and collect thin logs without having to lift the boom, rotate the machine and throw a small log individually onto the pile after each cut. This means you minimise fuel-consuming functions and instead use the full capacity of the shear to make a bundle of trees. Thanks to the innovative valve packages of the TMK tree grab, no separate hydraulics are needed for the collector. All functions of the shear operate with only one double-acting hydraulic line.

All mechanical parts have been reinforced and the working conditions in the forest were taken into account during the development of the improvements. The spring and the bronze bushes of the collector arms are now more accessible and quicker to replace, and the lubrication points are better accessible. Thanks to the improvements in geometry, the collector now opens with a deeper movement. This makes it more efficient even with larger trees and more branches, improving its collecting capabilities.

Together with the new mechanical parts, we have also developed two alternative control methods for the collector: Easy & Full Control.

Easy Control: The collector works automatically together with the cutting movement of the tree grab. This means that the collector automatically opens every time the grab closes to collect the tree. This way, we can achieve high speeds and efficiency especially when working with smaller trees.

Full Control: The collector operates fully manually, opening only when the connected electric button is pressed. This gives the operator full control over the movement of the collector, reduces unnecessary movements, improves fuel efficiency and minimises wear.

The collector Gen2 is available for the models TMK 200, TMK 250, TMK 300 and TMK 400.