Tigercat 724 and 726 feller bunchers move to E-series
Many product enhancements are designed into the new 724E drive-to-tree
feller buncher
PARIS ON, MAY 18, 2006 – Premium logging equipment manufacturer,
Tigercat has commenced production of the E-series Tier III drive-to-tree feller bunchers. The
first two models to get the E-series designation are the 724 and 726.
The 724E has undergone extensive redevelopment to incorporate the design features introduced on the 726D model. With an
upgraded Cummins QSC8.3, 230 hp Tier III engine, the 726 also gets the E-series
designation.
Like the 726E, The 724E now has a compartmentalized rear frame with separate
sections for the engine, cross-flow cooling system and hydraulic components. The
engine air precleaner is also housed in its own separate compartment, distinct
from the engine house. The other major change is the upgraded Cummins QSB6.7
Tier III engine, making 220 hp at 2,200 rpm.
The 724E could be the most versatile wheel feller buncher on the market,
combining high horsepower and excellent stability with a tight turn radius and
the visibility-promoting sloping engine house
roof. The front chassis, heavy duty boom system and high
capacity front axle are designed to withstand the stresses caused by felling and
carrying large trees. The result is high performance when operating in challenging terrain
or felling tall, heavy, large diameter timber while retaining the agility,
maneuverability and rear visibility to operate in row
thinning and selective cut applications when required. This is a big advantage,
allowing contractors to work in varying applications with a single machine.
The high capacity cross-flow cooling system ensures that the machine runs
cool even in extremely hot ambient temperatures. Hydraulically driven with automatic variable speed, the fan always operates at
optimal
rpm -- when full fan speed is not required, fuel consumption is reduced. The reversing feature allows the operator to purge debris from the
coolers at the touch of the button. The operator is not required to exit the cab
and stop production in order to remove pine needles and other debris that can
clog the heat exchangers and reduce cooling capacity.
Two transmission options are available depending on the application and
operator preference: the standard two-speed gearbox or Tigercat's wide range
infinitely variable transmission.
About Tigercat
Tigercat Industries designs and manufactures premium quality forestry and
off-road equipment with manufacturing facilities in Canada and Sweden and
worldwide 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) 2001-2006 Tigercat Industries
Inc.
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Contacts:
Paul Iarocci, Tigercat
Industries Inc.
519-442-1529 Ext. 314
email: piarocci@tigercat.com
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