5702 felling saw for track or wheel carriers
New Tigercat 5702 saw available on track and wheel
feller bunchers.
PARIS, ON, March 18, 2004 – Tigercat's latest addition to the
felling head line-up is the 5702 saw. This "big timber" single post
saw has been available on track feller bunchers for a number of months and is
performing exceptionally well. Recently, Tigercat began shipping drive-to-tree
feller bunchers fitted with the 5702 to the southeastern United States.
The 5702 saw supersedes the 5700. It is lighter than the
original 5700 and includes such enhancements for big timber felling as a full 23
in. (585 mm) cut and a 52 in. (1,320 mm) throat opening. Strength to weight
ratio has been optimized.
The 5702 is suited to tall and oversized trees, natural stand felling, swamp
timber and top heavy hardwood. It can be fitted to the 822/L830 series machines
in addition to the 860/870 series bunchers. It is best suited to the 724D and
726 series drive-to-tree models. The 5702 is available with three wrist options
when equipped on track feller bunchers: 30 degree single cylinder; 110 degree
dual cylinder; or 340 degree motor drive.
When compared with competing single post saw heads, the 5702 is
distinguished by its superior accumulating ability in smaller diameter timber.
All Tigercat felling heads are able to accumulate and hold a number of trees for
improved productivity. Bunches are laid down in tight parallel alignment for
happier skidder operators and reduced skidder cycle times.
Tigercat revolutionized timber harvesting in 1994 with the development of
the high capacity bunching shear and subsequently, the bunching saws. The line
of innovative Tigercat felling heads have gone a long way toward improved
harvesting productivity and raised the bar among all equipment manufacturers.
About Tigercat
Tigercat Industries designs and manufactures premium quality forestry and
off-road equipment with manufacturing facilities in Canada and Sweden and
world-wide distribution. The diverse forestry line includes complete full-tree
and cut-to-length harvesting systems.
Tigercat and the Tigercat logo are registered
trademarks of Tigercat Industries Inc. Other brands and product names are
trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Tigercat Industries
Inc.
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Contacts:
Paul Iarocci, Tigercat Industries Inc.
519-442-1529 Ext. 314