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AC16 Articulating Carrier

AC16 Articulating Carrier

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AC16 Articulating Carrier

AC16 Articulating Carrier

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AC16 Articulating Carrier

AC16 Articulating Carrier

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AC16 Articulating Carrier

AC16 Articulating Carrier

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AC16 Articulating Carrier

AC16 Articulating Carrier

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AC16 Articulating Carrier

AC16 Articulating Carrier

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AC16 Articulating Carrier

AC16 Articulating Carrier

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AC16 Articulating Carrier

AC16 Articulating Carrier

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AC16 Articulating Carrier

AC16 Articulating Carrier

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AC16 Articulating Carrier

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AC16 Articulating Carrier

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AC16 Articulating Carrier

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Overview

The AC16 is a quick, stable and powerful self-propelled carrier for Tigercat knuckleboom loaders working in wood yards.

Overview

The AC16 is a quick, stable and powerful self-propelled carrier for Tigercat knuckleboom loaders working in wood yards.

Overview

The AC16 is a quick, stable and powerful self-propelled carrier for Tigercat knuckleboom loaders working in wood yards.

Overview

The AC16 is a quick, stable and powerful self-propelled carrier for Tigercat knuckleboom loaders working in wood yards.

Overview

The AC16 is a quick, stable and powerful self-propelled carrier for Tigercat knuckleboom loaders working in wood yards.

Overview

The AC16 is a quick, stable and powerful self-propelled carrier for Tigercat knuckleboom loaders working in wood yards.

Overview

The AC16 is a quick, stable and powerful self-propelled carrier for Tigercat knuckleboom loaders working in wood yards.

Overview

The AC16 is a quick, stable and powerful self-propelled carrier for Tigercat knuckleboom loaders working in wood yards.

Overview

The AC16 is a quick, stable and powerful self-propelled carrier for Tigercat knuckleboom loaders working in wood yards.

Overview

The AC16 is a quick, stable and powerful self-propelled carrier for Tigercat knuckleboom loaders working in wood yards.

Overview

The AC16 is a quick, stable and powerful self-propelled carrier for Tigercat knuckleboom loaders working in wood yards.

Overview

The AC16 is a quick, stable and powerful self-propelled carrier for Tigercat knuckleboom loaders working in wood yards.

Overview

The AC16 is a quick, stable and powerful self-propelled carrier for Tigercat knuckleboom loaders working in wood yards.

Key Benefits

Durable construction with Tigercat fabricated frames and high quality components Efficient WideRange® drive system. Powerful tractive effort for towing applications and tough terrain Heavy duty Tigercat forestry axles Loader and carrier can be separated Durable construction with Tigercat fabricated frames and high quality components Heavy duty Tigercat forestry axles Efficient WideRange® drive system. Powerful tractive effort for towing applications and tough terrain Loader and carrier can be separated

The AC16 can be mated to the 234 and 250 series loaders for excellent mobility in wood yard applications. The carrier represents a simple and durable solution to mobilize a Tigercat knuckleboom loader.

The AC16 is available with an optional bunk system for added versatility and functionality.

Self-propelled Solution

The Tigercat forestry duty drivetrain provides powerful tractive effort for tough ground conditions and quick travel speeds for high production loading, unloading and mill yard sorting duties.

Outriggers for increased stability. Simple articulated steer system with Tigercat's legendary centre section design.

Durability and Performance

The Tigercat forestry duty drivetrain provides powerful tractive effort for tough ground conditions and quick travel speeds for high production loading, unloading and mill yard sorting duties.

Outriggers for increased stability. Simple articulated steer system with Tigercat's legendary centre section design.

Durability and Performance

The Tigercat forestry duty drivetrain provides powerful tractive effort for tough ground conditions and quick travel speeds for high production loading, unloading and mill yard sorting duties.

Outriggers for increased stability. Simple articulated steer system with Tigercat's legendary centre section design.

Durability and Performance

Product Specifications

Metric
Imperial

Dimensions

LENGTH carrier only 8 610 mm
LENGTH with 234B less boom 9 145 mm
LENGTH with 250D less boom 9 345 mm
WHEELBASE 5 410 mm
WIDTH 3 125 mm
HEIGHT 4 825 mm
HEIGHT transport 3 990 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 430 mm
FRAME ARTICULATION +/-37°
WEIGHT carrier only 7 260 kg
TURN RADIUS inside 7 m

Power Train

TRANSMISSION Tigercat wideRANGE® drive
Variable speed hydraulic
(2) Piston motors, infinitely variable
AXLE front Tigercat IB15 inboard planetary, barrel differential
Oscillating +/-5°
AXLE rear Tigercat IB15 inboard planetary, barrel differential
Fixed
DIFFERENTIAL LOCKS Front
TRACTIVE EFFORT, 234B 111 kN
TRACTIVE EFFORT, 250D 120 kN
TOP SPEED 13 km/h

Brakes

DYNAMIC BRAKING Hydraulic
SECONDARY BRAKES Enclosed, oil cooled
PARK BRAKE Caliper; Spring applied/hydraulic release

Tires

STANDARD 23.5x25

Other Equipment

OPTIONAL Circle saw slasher hydraulics
Bar saw slasher hydraulics
Butt plate
Log bunks, front frame
Pintle hitch

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Resources

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Loads of Success in Michigan


BTB travels to Michigan to visit Mike Delene, owner of MD Contracting to talk about the reliability and versatility of his Tigercat AC16 carriers for woodyard duties.


Two Tigercat loaders working in a woodyard.

Getting the Grade in Tennessee


250D with AC16 carrier gets high marks in hardwood sawmill.


Capturing Value in the Adirondacks


Fourth generation logger, Larry Richards talks about his operations in the Adirondacks and leveraging the knowledge and expertise of the team to capture more value – for the company and the landowners.