LS855E | Shovel Logger | Steep Slope Logging

Overview

The LS855E shovel logger is a quick, nimble and powerful carrier suited to felling, pre-bunching and shovel logging in steep terrain. The LS855E can be equipped with a grapple or the Tigercat 5195 directional felling head for felling or shovel logging with one machine.

The LS855E can cost effectively forward wood to roadside in steep or wet soil up to distances of 80-100 m. It can be strategically located in challenging parts of the cut block to forward trees to the skidder or fell and bunch for a yarding system. It can also organize stems and decks for the processor at roadside, improving both skidder and processor productivity.

Unlike excavator-based shovel loggers with add-on forestry packages, the LS855E is purpose-built for heavy duty forestry applications. The efficient hydraulic system is optimized for shovel logging and felling with a bar saw head.

Key Benefits

ER boom technology® improves fuel efficiency, reduces operator fatigue and increases productivity
ER on/off switch to increase increase stick boom out force when required
Energy recovery swing system – closed loop drive feeds power back to the engine as swing decelerates, reducing heat and fuel consumption and recovering energy for other machine functions
Tigercat FPT N67 engine with Tier 2 or Tier 4f emissions compliance – clean, powerful and efficient; fully supported by Tigercat
Dedicated swing pump – reserves all main hydraulic pump flow for boom and attachment functions, increasing speed and productivity
Very high tractive effort (367 kN / 82,600 lbf) for excellent performance in extreme terrain
Super-duty Tigercat-built FH400 forestry undercarriage
Extreme duty leveling system – massive pins and cylinders and thick steel plate throughout
Clamshell-style roof enclosure with swing-out doors on both sides for excellent access to major components and daily service points
Hydraulic components are compartmentalized, separate from the engine and cooling system
Large front-entry cab – floor to ceiling front windshield with side door access to expansive area behind the seat

Videos

Video: LS855E shovel loggers in Oregon

Two Tigercat LS855E shovel loggers working on steep slopes at the PLC live demo in Oregon. One machine is equipped with a shovel logger boom and grapple and the second machine with a feller director boom and the 5195 directional felling saw. Download in HD

LS855D with 5195 directional felling saw

The Tigercat LS855D shovel logger configured with the feller-director boom system and the 5195 directional felling saw. The machine is felling and pre-bunching oversize timber in a Canadian west coast steep slope application - tough terrain with rocks, benches, drop-offs and massive old growth stumps. Download in HD

Downloads

See below related files that you can download.

- S855E/LS855E shovel logger brochure
- S855E/LS855E shovel logger brochure – Limited Accessibility (6.86 Mb)
- S855E/LS855E shovel logger brochure (quick download) – Limited Accessibility (2.37 Mb)
- The truth about Tier 4
- The truth about Tier 4 (385.56 Kb)

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SPECIFICATIONS

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Dimensions

LENGTH less boom	5 280 mm
LENGTH less boom	208 in
WIDTH	3 430 mm
WIDTH	135 in
HEIGHT	3 710 mm
HEIGHT	146 in
GROUND CLEARANCE	710 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE	28 in
WEIGHT less attachment	36 970 kg
WEIGHT less attachment	81,500 lb
TAIL SWING RADIUS	3073 mm
TAIL SWING RADIUS	121 in

Power

ENGINE Tier 4f	Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 4f 210 kW (282 hp) @ 2200 rpm (rated) 210 kW (282 hp) @ 2200 rpm (peak)
ENGINE Tier 2	Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 2 205 kW (275 hp) @ 2100 rpm (rated) 210 kW (282 hp) @ 2000 rpm (peak)
AIR FILTRATION	Precleaner and 2-stage engine air cleaner
COOLING	Aluminum side-by-side radiator, oil cooler and charge air cooler Removable intake debris screen
FAN	Hydraulically driven, automatic variable speed, reversible
FUEL CAPACITY	800 L
FUEL CAPACITY	211 US gal
DEF CAPACITY Tier 4f	80 L
DEF CAPACITY Tier 4f	21 US gal

Hydraulic System

PUMP, MAIN	Piston
PUMP, SWING	Piston, closed loop, energy recovery
PUMP, COOLING FAN	Piston
FILTRATION	(5) spin-on, 7 micron full flow (1) Water absorbing
CYLINDERS, HOIST	(2) 120 mm (4.7 in) bore
CYLINDERS, STICK	(2) 120 mm (4.7 in) bore
CYLINDER, LIVE HEEL	110 mm (4.3 in) bore
CYLINDERS, LEVELING	(2) 180 mm (7 in) bore
HORSEPOWER CONTROL	Electronic speed sensing; All-speed antistall
RESERVOIR	225 L
RESERVOIR	60 US gal

Undercarriage

TRACK FRAMES	R7-163L super-duty forestry leveling Integral track guides/ramp angles
TRACK CHAIN	FH400 215 mm (8.5 in) pitch
FINAL DRIVE	(2) piston motors with brake valves Infinitely variable speed
TRACTIVE EFFORT	367 kN
TRACTIVE EFFORT	82,600 lbf
GEARBOX	Triple reduction planetary type with brake
FRONT IDLER	Hydraulic track adjuster Spring shock absorber
ROLLERS, LOWER	(10) FH400 excavator type
TRACK SHOE	610 mm (24 in) single grouser
Optional	710 mm (28 in) single grouser
SLIDES, UPPER	Bolt-on
LEVELING	20° forward; 6° rear; +/-17° side

Brakes

TRACK	Friction disc; Automatic spring applied, hydraulic release
SWING	Friction disc; Manual spring applied, hydraulic release

Rotating Upper

SWING DRIVE	8 rpm variable speed 360° continuous rotation Double reduction, twin swing drive planetary gearboxes Twin piston swing motors
SWING BEARING	1190 mm (47 in) ball circle diameter
ENCLOSURE	Perforated plate on doors for ventilation Hydraulic operated engine enclosure with manual back-up Vandal protection Smooth exterior Rear air intake for cooling

ER Boom System shovel logger with live heel

MAXIMUM REACH	10 870 mm
MAXIMUM REACH	428 in
MINIMUM REACH	3 775 mm
MINIMUM REACH	149 in
GRAPPLE	Rotobec 4552SHD
BARE PIN LIFT minimum reach	10 525 kg
BARE PIN LIFT minimum reach	23,200 lb
BARE PIN LIFT at 6,01 m (20 ft)	6 990 kg
BARE PIN LIFT at 6,01 m (20 ft)	15,400 lb
BARE PIN LIFT at 7,62 m (25 ft)	5 760 kg
BARE PIN LIFT at 7,62 m (25 ft)	12,700 lb
BARE PIN LIFT at 9,14 m (30 ft)	4 650 kg
BARE PIN LIFT at 9,14 m (30 ft)	10,250 lb
BARE PIN LIFT full reach	3 460 kg
BARE PIN LIFT full reach	7,625 lb

ER Boom System feller director

MAXIMUM REACH	9 700 mm
MAXIMUM REACH	382 in
MINIMUM REACH	3 580 mm
MINIMUM REACH	141 in
FELLING HEAD	Tigercat 5195
BARE PIN LIFT minimum reach	12 270 kg
BARE PIN LIFT minimum reach	27,000 lb
BARE PIN LIFT at 6,01 m	7 725 kg
BARE PIN LIFT at 20 ft	17,000 lb
BARE PIN LIFT at 7,62 m	6 500 kg
BARE PIN LIFT at 25 ft	14,300 lb
BARE PIN LIFT at 9,14 m	5 260 kg
BARE PIN LIFT at 30 ft	11,600 lb
BARE PIN LIFT full reach	5 125 kg
BARE PIN LIFT full reach	11,300 lb

Crane

LEVELING

20° forward; 6° rear; +/-17° side

Electrical

BATTERY	(2) AGM, 12 v
ALTERNATOR	110 amp, 24 v
SYSTEM VOLTAGE	24 v
LIGHTING	(14) LED (5) LED service lights, engine enclosure

Operator's Station

CAB	Insulated, pressurized and isolation mounted A/C, heater, defroster SkyVIEW and RearVIEW camera systems Full length polycarbonate windshield/entry door Polycarbonate right and left side windows One-piece polycarbonate side door window with steel guarded upper sliding section for ventilation AM/FM digital stereo and auxiliary input port Bluetooth® audio and hands-free calling (2) power points
SEAT	Full suspension air ride, fully adjustable, angled mounting Armrest mounted Tigercat joysticks
OPERATOR CONTROLS	Hydraulic proportional for boom/travel/swing with electronic travel speed control limiter Electronic for leveling Electric switch for swing brake and 3-way ER Auto-leveling Electronic control system with colour LCD display screen for machine monitoring and function adjustment

Attachment

STANDARD

Flexible hydraulic system to accept grapples and directional felling heads

Other Equipment

STANDARD	Fuel suction strainer Alarm for track movement
OPTIONAL	Bolt-on tool box Cold weather kit Electric hydraulic oil fill pump RemoteLog™ telematics system