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INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE FROM KOMATSU FOREST
NO 02/2011
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A refined thinning
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New large
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Russia – a country
with extensive forest
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No matter what the harvesting application is, there’s a Komatsu harvesting head suited to the
task. Komatsu’s harvesting head family provides a wide range of solutions for everything
from thinning to large diameter timber.
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TOSHIO MIYAKE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
KOMATSU FOREST
CONTENTS
Quality and
customer relations
At the time of writing, there are signs
to indicate an impending drop in the
market. There is global uncertainty,
but I believe it is too early for a downward trend so soon after the major
crisis struck two years ago. Regardless of how the market develops, our
focus remains. We will continue to do
our best to ensure that our customers
are satisfied by delivering products of
Forestry Quality.
Moreover, to further improve in our
focus areas, we will take advantage of
the synergy effects of being part of the
Komatsu Group. One good example
is that we have optimized and improved production at the manufacturing
plant. We have also found valuable synergies within product development,
such as in design work. Within quality
assurance, we are investing in a new
test center at the Umeå plant where,
among other things, we will test loadbearing components. Additionally, a
quality assurance manager from the
Osaka plant in Japan will implement
quality control in accordance with the
Komatsu Way to ensure Forestry Quality. We will retain our focus on ICT (Information and Communication Technology) development too, for both our
customers and our own aftermarket
activities, further improving our service and spare parts supply chain.
As for developments in the forest
machine market, I believe that the forecast remains quite good and that
growth will be seen mainly in the growing markets of South America, Russia, and Indonesia. In this issue of Just
Forest, you can read about new products developed specifically for these
markets. Excavators are being adapted and used as carriers for harvesting
heads in many markets.
We will continue to work closely
with our customers to help them improve their efficiency and productivity
by offering new products and opportunities. The ever important contact
with our customers will also be intensified. We will work even closer with
our customers in several new projects
to help them fulfill their visions and
goals. We believe that more collaboration will have advantages for both parties and, in the end, benefit everyone.
Finally, I would like to emphasize that forest machines are already
an important part of the Komatsu
Group’s global activities. When Mr.
Noji, CEO of Komatsu Ltd, visited the
Umeå plant this past spring, he stated
that the focus will be on the forest industry and that forest machines will
be one of the important business areas in the future.
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A refined thinning machine .............................. 4
A head to rely on ................................................ 6
New harvesting head for tracked machines . 7
378P – a strong and sturdy head ..................... 8
A key position for the harvesting head ........ 10
Excavators prepared for the forest .............. 13
Productive heads for all assignments .......... 14
Great interest in excavator kit in Brazil ........ 16
Russia – a country with
extensive forest resources ............................ 18
A really good opportunity .............................. 20
Tatarstan invests in its forests ...................... 21
Heavy demands on support ........................... 23
New tracked machines ................................... 24
Uruguay’s growing forests............................. 25
Top ranking in Austria ..................................... 26
Five decades of Forestry Quality .................. 28
JUST FOREST INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE
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Editor: Gunnar Andersson, [email protected]
Address: Just Forest, Komatsu Forest AB, Box 7124, SE-907 04 Umeå,
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PRESENTATION: Komatsu 901TX.1
Komatsu’s true thinning expert is now
available in a new version, the Komatsu
901TX.1, which with the E3-Power engine
concept is as good for the environment as it
is for productivity and low fuel consumption.
A REFINED
THINNING
MACHINE
THE KOMATSU 901TX.1 is a productive
yet gentle machine. It’s power, maneuverability, and reach make it a true specialist
for thinning and lighter final logging. And
it’s easy on both the environment and the
machine owner’s finances.
The new engine technology offers proven fuel economy and meets current emissions requirements.
THE E3-POWER engine concept stands
for Environmental, Economical, and Efficient. The E3-Power concept features
optimized combustion. This reduces the
amount of particulates to be filtered and
resolves part of the underlying problem.
It also reduces fuel consumption while retaining the same engine performance and
response. Field tests, under normal work
conditions, have shown fuel savings up to
16 percent compared to Stage 3/Tier 3 models. Naturally, fuel use can vary based on
the work environment, but field tests were
conducted under realistic work conditions.
When compared to other emission control methods, E3-Power reduces fuel use
and lowers operating costs. Other advan4 JUST FOREST NO 2 • 2011
tages allow the engine to run cooler. The
engine is also quieter because the catalytic
converter helps reduce noise.
HOWEVER, IT’S NOT only the engine
of the Komatsu 901TX.1 that is kind to the
environment. Komatsu’s “comfort” bogie
concept and 24.5” tires result in low ground
pressure, which helps preserve the forest
floor and the remaining trees when thinning.
Soft-sealed ORFS couplings throughout
the machine ensure great reliability and minimize oil leaks. This is good for both the
environment and your bank balance. ORFS
fittings are based on two flat surfaces with
an o-ring that creates a tight seal.
Maneuverability, reach, and lifting power are other important factors for effective
thinning. The Komatsu 901TX.1 is equipped with a 32’10” (10 m) or 36’ (11 m) crane,
boasting the greatest lifting power on the
market at 62.7 ton-ft (170 kNm). Together
with Komatsu’s integrated cab and boom
concept, this means a lot, especially when
working in steep terrain.
The Komatsu 901TX.1 also has extremely high ground clearance, making it easy
to navigate difficult terrain littered with high
rocks and stumps. The Komatsu 901TX.1 is
available in either four or six wheel models.
OTHER NEW FEATURES of the Komatsu 901TX.1 include a new higher flow air filter for more power and easier serviceability.
The Komatsu 901TX.1 cab is large and
spacious with generous headroom providing a comfortable work environment. Inside, the generous headroom is very apparent, and the cab is both long and wide. The
cab’s electronic climate control (ECC) has
a large air intake and an extra AC pre-filter
providing better air quality.
And, naturally, the Komatsu 901TX.1 features the powerful and user-friendly MaxiXplorer 2.1 control system, which is packed
with functions for optimized crosscutting.
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PRESENTATION: Komatsu 398
The new Komatsu 398 is designed to handle the
largest and thickest forests, working as both a
harvesting head and a processor for pre-felled timber.
With its well-considered design, based on triedand-tested components and a really sturdy chassis,
the Komatsu 398 can cope with the heaviest of
assignments.
A HEAD TO
RELY ON
Low maintenance costs and minimal downtime have been key objectives in the development of this new harvesting head. The
well-considered chassis construction and
the fully protected hose routing through the
rotator are prime examples of incorporating
these objectives in the design.
Another example is that the head is fitted with soft-sealed hydraulic couplings
(ORFS), in which o-rings comprise the seals
rather than metal-to-metal interfaces. This
is good for the environment, as leaks are
minimized, as well as for production, as the
head’s reliability is increased.
The trunk feed through the head uses three feed rollers, which are powered by four
hydraulic motors, with a geometric placement and movement pattern that enables
them to not only feed the trunk through the
head but also to lift it. The result is a secure
trunk grip and superb measurement performance. The feed rollers are controlled by
two cylinders and a track rod.
THE STANDARD KOMATSU 398 has
three delimbing knives. Optionally, two additional delimbing knives can be mounted in
the rear section of the head. An optional top
saw is also available.
The standard head is even equipped
with EcoOiler, an innovative system that
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provides effective control over the amount
of lubricant fed to the chain and bar. The
Komatsu 398 is designed for use with the
MaxiXplorer Head control system.
Suitable carriers for the Komatsu 398 include excavators from 27 tons and upward,
or a tracked forest machine such as the
Komatsu XT450L.
KOMATSU 398 HIGHLIGHTS
• Strong frame
• ”Carry” style feed roller geometry with four motors and three driven feed rollers
• Well-proven technology combined with innovative solutions
• Compound curve delimbing knives designed for a wide range of diameters and high
quality delimbing
• Patented length measurement system for maximum contact with the trunk
• Carry style feed roller design, cradles large wood for excellent feed control and grip
• Strong bottom saw box with ¾” saw system
• Easy-access service points
• Delimbing knives designed to pick out of log piles for processing
• Optional bottom delimbing knife
• Top saw can be removed if not needed
• Optional color marking
PRESENTATION: Komatsu 378P
The Komatsu 378P is a new, highly productive,
powerful, and reliable head specially designed for
tracked machines and excavators weighing 20 tons
or more.
NEW HARVESTING
HEAD FOR TRACKED
MACHINES
THE NEW KOMATSU 378P has been
designed to effectively process, delimb,
crosscut, and bark high-density, heavy tree
species. During the development program,
focus was placed on functionality and simplicity. This was in order to create a head
that is durable, productive, and easy to
maintain.
The head is based on well-proven components from other Komatsu products.
All critical head components, such as the
frame, cutting unit, motors, knives, and hydraulics, are designed to ensure highly productive use in demanding environments.
ANOTHER EXAMPLE is the fully protected hose routing from boom tip to rotator. This hose routing means the amount
of downtime due to hose failure is kept to a
minimum compared to competing products
on the market. The Komatsu 378P has two
feed rollers and feed roller motors which
also minimize maintenance costs. Length
measurement is done using pulse transducers in the feed rollers instead of a measuring wheel for improved reliability when
debarking. Komatsu uses a traction control
system to minimize feed roller slippage.
WE THINK THE BOTTOM SAW is in a
pretty good position. This will cut a log really fast.
The head is controlled by the MaxiXplorer Head system. Adjustments to feed, cutting, and delimbing systems are all made
from the cab and can be adjusted to perform differently based on tree diameter.
The Komatsu PC200 fitted with a
378P has proven to be a productive
combination for PT. Forestindo
Permai, a company that harvests on
the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
KOMATSU 378P
A STRONG AND
STURDY HEAD
On the Indonesian island of
Sumatra, the Komatsu
378P is used to harvest
eucalyptus plantations.
Aside from being a heavy,
high-density tree species,
eucalyptus are often
crooked, with multiple
trunks and tough, firmly
attached bark.
KOMATSU FOREST has recently signed an
important deal with PT. Riau Andalun Pulp &
Paper, Rapp, of Sumatra, Indonesia. More
than 40 Komatsu 378P heads are now being
used to dramatically increase the mechanization of harvesting on Rapp’s plantations.
Riau Andalun Pulp & Paper, Rapp, is part of
Asia Pacific Resources International Limited, APRIL, which is a leading developer of
plantations and has one of the world’s largest paper and pulp mills.
Via Rapp’s internal contracting business,
PT. Pech Tech Services Indonesia, the company has acquired more than 40 Komatsu
378P heads. The Komatsu PC200-8 and the
Komatsu PC200LC-8 are used as carriers.
PT. United Tractors Tbk will take care of service. Factory kits make the 378P installation
quick and easy on Komatsu carriers. These
kits include vehicle guarding with front window operator protection.
THE KOMATSU 378P has been developed in collaboration with Rapp. The head
was designed for tough eucalyptus plantation harvesting. This strong and sturdy head
design effectively harvests and debarks different eucalyptus species such as Acacia
mangium and Acacia crassicarpa. These
trees are often crooked and it is not uncommon for them to have several trunks. When
harvested, the trees are felled, debarked,
and cut into 13-foot (4 m) logs for forwarding
to the roadside. The new Komatsu 378P is
a compact. An important factor in the decision was the fact that Komatsu Forest’s
designed a solution to Rapp’s needs and
which was well adapted to Komatsu carriers with factory fitted installation kits.
Another factor that was important for the
purchase was United Tractors’ extremely
strong presence in Indonesian forestry.
Product support is important and the agre-
The eucalyptus harvested in Indonesia are
often crooked with multiple trunks. What’s
more, the bark is tougher and more firmly
attached than in many other tree species.
The head is under great stress
during harvesting, but handles the
strain without complaint.
ement with Rapp also encompasses training for operators and mechanics, as well
as an effective spare parts supply chain.
Rapp will also use two additional heads, a
Komatsu 378E and a Komatsu 378P, as ‘exchange’ to maximize uptime during planned
maintenance.
AS PART OF the operators’ training,
Komatsu Forest has also delivered a simulator with the new control system for
heads mounted on excavators, MaxiXplorer
Head. Together with an existing simulator,
this makes Rapp the leading center for the
development of forestry mechanization in
Southeast Asia.
Rapp’s plantations are located roughly at the equator. Considering the
high temperatures and precipitation, their plantations produce some of the
highest returns in the world.
The trend in Finland is toward somewhat heavier yet
more stable setups with effective thinning as a prerequisite.
The Komatsu 340 and 365 harvesting heads complement
the series in terms of size, positioned on either side of the
Komatsu 350 in the line-up. Local conditions decide which
combination of carrier and head is most apt.
A KEY POSITION FOR
THE HARVESTING HEAD
TIMO NURMELA:
”THE NEXT SIZE UP WAS
THE RIGHT MOVE”
TN-MOTO OY operates on the west coast
of Finland. The forests are starting to get in
shape, the terrain is mostly even and uncluttered, and the typical rocky coastline only
surfaces here and there. Unfortunately, there are plenty of old, wind-lashed trees with
thick trunks. TN-Moto’s owner, Timo Nurmela, calls such trees “chainsaw trees”. The
term entered his vocabulary while still using
the last generation of harvesting heads.
A year ago, Timo had to make a decision:
it was time to replace his machine from the
911 series and as for the harvesting head, the
choice was between the old model to which
he was accustomed and the new 365 series.
The new machine has now clocked up
more than 2,000 hours and Timo seems
very pleased with his choice of the effective
365 head.
”One of the reasons I went for the new
head is the weight. It’s supposed to be light,
and that seems to be true. It’s a little bigger
than the Komatsu 350, but it’s very maneuverable even when thinning in dense forest.
Previously, I had to break out the chainsaw
whenever I encountered a big, old, well-conserved tree, but with the new head I haven’t
had to do that a single time,” Timo reports.
TN-MOTO’S PRINCIPAL CLIENT is
Pihlavan Saha Oy, which has processed
trees by the estuary of the Kokemäki River since 1875. According to Timo, almost
a third of his working hours are spent thinning, even though he’s producing timber for
a sawmill. Pihlavan Saha is also interested in
small-diameter sawn timber, which explains
the inordinate amount of thinning.
“The thinning periods are scheduled for
when the sawmill has plenty of timber, but
as yet I haven’t had to switch to biomass
harvesting. However, I have tried delimbing
fence poles and a multi-tree accumulator.
And the head also seems to cope well with
these tasks. When making the felling cuts,
the trees are held in the grapple and the
head remains upright despite the increasing
load,” says Timo.
IN FINLAND, ALMOST one hundred percent of privately owned forests are transferred and priced based on the measurements
made by harvesters. So it’s not strange that
contractors also consider measurement issues when switching to a new head model.
“Length and volume measurements, and
crosscutting, are important. In my case, the
timber client Pihlavan Saha Oy has assumed
responsibility for checking the measurements. Their forestry experts conduct the test
measurements required by Finnish law. Naturally, this makes my work easier while also
providing an indication of just how important
the measurement issue is. I can happily conclude that the new 365 model has fulfilled all
measurement accuracy requirements with
flying colors. In this respect, I’m also very
pleased with my decision,” Timo says.
ASKO LINDGREN:
WINDTHROWN TIMBER IS
THE TRUE TEST OF A HEAD
IN THE SUMMER OF 2010, eastern Finland
was once again hit by a major storm. The news
on July 31 included the initial estimates of the
extent of the damage: more than 21.2 million
cubic feet (600,000 cubic meters). Now, a year
later, we have more exact figures: the correct
figure is probably in excess of 282 million cubic
feet (8 million cubic meters). The cleanup work
after the storm, named Asta, is still underway.
In the Saimen archipelago, nine machines are
trying to save as much as they can. Most of
what is being harvested is pulpwood.
For Asko Lindgren, this has been a
stressful year.
”We harvested the first windthrown timber using our previous machine with a small
head. At the FinnMETKO Exhibition, I took
delivery of a Komatsu 911/365 harvester
combination, and work certainly hasn’t
been hard to come by. Regular harvesting
was something we only had a short time for
this past winter,” he explains.
THE SAIMEN ARCHIPELAGO has fertile forestlands. Asko is helped by two ferries and this isn’t the first time he’s taken his
machines to the islands. A few years ago,
Asko and his colleagues thinned the forests
on one of the islands. In the wake of last
summer’s storm, the trees are now scattered all around.
“The storm hit hardest in the thinned
stands. There will be gaps in the stands, but
we can’t clear-cut everything,” says Asko.
HE REMEMBERS how he was ordered
to the storm-damaged area as soon as the
storm had passed:
“At first, our task was to clear the roads.
We crosscut the trees and moved them to
the roadside. The Saimen archipelago has
Finland’s densest collection of summer cottages, all erected close to each other, so
you can imagine the scene. We had to dig
the cottages out from under the windthrown trees. As luck would have it, nobody
was harmed as the worst winds came in the
middle of the night,” says Asko.
Asko says that such conditions are not
only difficult for machine operators, but
even for the machines.
“Normally, the saw chain lasts for one
shift, maybe even two. Doing this, we go through ten chains a day,” says Asko.
HE HAS A small, battery-powered grinder that he uses to sharpen the knives in
less than a minute. But note that Asko has
twenty years of experience as a forest worker. He seems pleased with his Komatsu
365 – almost three thousand hours of processing heavy windthrown timber would
have revealed any weaknesses. Clearly
there are none. He is especially grateful for
how easily it grips trees laying on the forest
floor with its four moving knives and that
the head has a spacious construction that
simplifies daily maintenance.
LEO YLI-HEMMINKI:
”THE KOMATSU 340 IS THE BEST
THINNING SOLUTION”
MEDIUM-SIZED heads are most suited to
Finnish conditions. Aside from different sizes, the customer can choose between two
basic designs: heads with two driven feed
rollers and heads with three driven rollers.
Leo Yli-Hemminki is a contractor from
western Finland specialized in logging.
When it comes to forest machines, he is
particularly demanding and critical. His recipe for success is based to a large part on
having very high standards. For example,
he considers all measurement accuracy results less than one hundred percent to be
a failure.
A contractor that specializes requires
equipment that is purpose-built for the
job. Metsäkoneurakointi Yli-Hemminki Oy
has invested in a four-wheeled Komatsu
901 and a Komatsu 340 for thinning. Surprisingly, considering his demanding nature, Leo finds the design almost perfect.
After more than one thousand hours, he is
ready to accept two hose failures as the
Komatsu 340 fulfills the other requirements
Leo expects of the head: light, fast, and sufficiently strong. So what is it that is so special about the twin-motored head?
”A tree passes through a two-roller head
in a completely different manner. The feed
rollers grip and feed the trees while the knives delimb and hold the tree in the head.
In terms of measurements, it’s important to
allow the tree to move. The top and bottom
knives together with the feed rollers help
center trees for accurate diameter measurement. When handling crooked trees, there
are advantages to this design. Believe me, I
have the experience,” says Leo, and continues:
”Among Komatsu’s heads, the 340 head
has great power at the start, due to the correct distance between the feed rollers and
the motors. The harvesting head can even
handle trees with a diameter up to almost 14
inches (35 centimeters). And with the large
measuring wheel and its placement in the
bottom part of the head, length measurement accuracy is very good,” he says.
THE MACHINE’S EXCELLENT fuel
economy can also attributed to the 340
head, he says.
“The machine must have sufficient power, the pump must be productive enough,
and the engine shouldn’t drop below
1,500 rpm, these are all very important to
fuel economy. If you only thin with your
machine, a four-wheeled 901 and a 340
head comprise the best solution,” Leo concludes.
PRESENTATION: Excavator kit
New innovative and
flexible kits make
it easier to install
harvesting heads
on excavators. Use
these kits to transform
a regular excavator
into a harvester or a
processor.
EXCAVATORS PREPARED
FOR THE FOREST
CONFIGURING AN EXCAVATOR as a
harvester or processor requires special
adaptations depending on market and applications. Komatsu now offers a new and
flexible installation package that includes
the required components for head installations. This means, for example, specially
designed adapters for connecting the excavator arm to the head, and pipes, hoses,
and hydraulic components for the hydraulic
system. They also include the new MaxiXplorer Head control system, and vehicle
guarding .
The new MaxiXplorer Head control system includes a PC, color display, joysticks,
and all necessary wiring and fittings. The
end result is a system designed for all types
of challenging conditions around the world
and is virtually plug and play.
Komatsu’s new MaxiXplorer Head has
all the functionality of the successful MaxiXplorer wheeled harvester controls system.
Functions such as Komatsu’s unique traction control system prevents the feed rollers
from slipping when feeding a tree. It also
features optimized crosscutting, and the
best database management system on the
market for production data/stem data, and
operating reports.
hydraulic lines designed to bolt onto the
machine, a protective hood for the air intake
and the engine compartment, and a polycarbonate front windshield guard.
All components have been selected for
optimum performance on Komatsu excavators and are available for most Komatsu
heads.
ALTHOUGH MAXIXPLORER Head is
packed with advanced functions, the system is marked by simplicity. The graphical
interface is simple and easy to use.
Naturally, MaxiXplorer Head includes
strict safety requirements, and includes a
door-open switch and an emergency stop,
both with operator confirmation, and the
system can be turned on or off independent
of the base machine.
OTHER EXAMPLES OF components
included in the kit are specially designed
nose cones for the arm tip, specially built
PRESENTATION: Heads
No matter what the harvesting application is, there’s
a Komatsu harvesting head suited to the task.
Komatsu’s harvesting head family provides a wide
range of solutions from small diameter biomass and
thinning operations through tough processing of large
diameter timber.
PRODUCTIVE
HARVESTING HEADS
FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS
All Komatsu harvesting heads are based
on basic designs that have been improved
and refined over the years to meet customer needs. The smallest member of the series, the Komatsu 340, has all the qualities
needed for effective thinning in dense forest. This head is equipped with a compact
hydraulic valve and uses o-ring face seals
(ORFS) for better sealing of hydraulic connections.
Next up in the series is the Komatsu
350.1, which has established itself in markets far outside the Nordic forest industry
due to its high productivity and simple
maintenance. Combining power, speed,
and low weight, it can be used for both thinning and final logging.
The Komatsu 340 and 350.1 heads are
available with a multi-tree accumulation option, enabling the head to handle up to three
trunks at once. Komatsu’s multi-tree accumulator allows the operator to fell and accumulate up to three trees before processing
them, resulting in a considerable increase in
production.
The Komatsu 365 is an example of a
very productive and reliable harvesting head
that combines strength, flexibility, and reliability. The head is well-balanced and has a
unique high-strength low-weight frame design for better crane lift performance, es14 JUST FOREST NO 2 • 2011
pecially when working at maximum reach.
The ”carry” style feed system provides high
pull and speed with three driven rollers and
four motors. A unique traction control system controls the motors to minimize slip for
improved performance. An extended range
of head tilt motion also contributes to better
feed performance, especially when working
on steep slopes.
The Komatsu 360.2 has long been a
member of the Komatsu harvesting head series. With its robust design and refined technology, this is a harvesting head that offers
high productivity in both final logging and
thinning. The big brother of the series, the
Komatsu 370.2, is built for more demanding work in dense forests with large trees,
and is the natural choice for final logging.
The Komatsu 370E is a robust, powerful, and very productive harvesting
head designed primarily for mounting on
tracked machines working under demanding conditions. The Komatsu 370E is also
available with a continuous rotation option.
Komatsu’s continuous rotation design eliminates traditional carrier to head jumper
hoses allowing the head to rotate 360 degrees without damaging hoses and electrical lines. This head is widely known for its
debarking capabilities in Brazilian eucalyptus forests.
Komatsu’s 378 is the smallest ”heavy”
head specifically designed for tracked forest machines and 20-ton-plus forestry excavators. This head was designed from the
start with heavier structure for production
and durability in more severe applications.
A cousin of the 378 is the Komatsu 378E,
which is modified specifically for debarking
applications in hardwood forests.
Another version of the 378 is the Komatsu 378P. This is a new processor head designed for mounting on 20-ton-plus excavators adapted for forest work. The Komatsu
378P is designed for effective processing,
delimbing, crosscutting, and debarking of
heavy, high-density hardwood tree species.
The latest addition to the head product family is the new Komatsu 398, a head developed specifically for processing and
harvesting large trees. The Komatsu 398’s
four motor, three roller carry style feed system and heavy structures set it apart from
the other Komatsu heads when it comes to
large wood and big carriers. It’s hose routing between the head and the boom tip is
both unique and well protected. A product
designed for mounting on Komatsu or any
other large tracked harvester or forestry excavator weighing 27 tons or more.
Today, the harvesting head has become a key
attachment for high production, consistent log
quality, and lower cost per unit of production in
the forest industry. Starting from the early days
of forestry mechanization, the goal has been the
development of unique and effective heads that
fulfill the demands of the global forest industry.
Consequently, today’s generation of harvesting
heads include features that meet the needs of
forestry contractors throughout the world.
340 Nimble, lightweight, compact, and
strong. Effective in demanding, dense
stands with a DBH of 4”-10” (10-25 cm).
350.1 Combines efficiency, power, and
reliability. High reliability with a strong and
innovative design for varied tree diameters
and stands.
360.2 A strong, nimble, and compact head
with high traction and reliability. Handles
the most varied tree conditions and forest
types.
365 A productive high-strength and lowweight head, especially at long reach. Excellent feed performance extends this head’s
range of application. Large tilt angle makes
work easier in steep terrain and a unique
measuring wheel design follows the tree
closely for accurate length measurements.
370.2 An effective choice for heavy and
demanding final logging. Reliable, powerful,
robust, and well proven.
370E Tough, powerful, and productive,
designed primarily for tracked machines.
Designed for demanding Eucalyptus debarking applications.
378 Komatsu’s first new updated heavy
head designed specifically for tracked harvesters and forestry excavators weighing 20
tons or more. Unique hose routing between
the head and the boom tip eliminates a traditional hose wear area for lower operating
cost.
378E A high performance Eucalyptus de-
barking head.
378P Handles the processing of heavy tree
species with high-density, crooked trunks
and firmly attached bark. Specially designed for tracked carriers and excavators
weighing 20 tons or more.
398 Designed for high production in large
diameter wood and heavy tracked carriers.
New heavy structures, three driven roller
feed system, and optional bottom knife.
This head has the flexibility to harvest and
process large wood when installed on track
carriers weighing 27 tons or more.
This year’s Expoforest was held in the city of Mogi Guaçu,
in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. For the first time, visitors
were able to see the products in action. The Komatsu
378E harvesting head attracted a great deal of interest.
GREAT INTEREST
IN HEADS IN BRAZIL
EXPOFOREST IS AN international trade
fair. This year, visitors came from 26 different countries. The Brazilian visitors had
congregated from 743 towns and all 26
Brazilian states and federal districts were
represented.
Brazil is one of the most interesting markets for heads. The Komatsu 378E has been
a great success and is now widely used as a
head with an excavator as a carrier. Conditions in the South American forest industry
place special demands on the products.
This is why the Komatsu 378E is a powerful
and reliable head specially developed for
the Brazilian market.
THIS YEAR’S Expoforest was the first
where visitors could see the machines and
equipment in action in the forest.
Komatsu Forest Brazil was on location to
demonstrate the entire range of harvesters,
forwarders, heads, grapples, excavators
for forestry use, simulators, rotators, tires,
tracks, spare parts, and accessories.
“The simulator with a moving platform,
the Komatsu 378E harvesting head, and
the forestry-adapted Komatsu PC160 excavator attracted great interest from the visitors,” says Lonard S. dos Santos, Sales and
Marketing Head at Komatsu Forest Brazil.
THOSE VISITING Komatsu’s booth
were also offered entertainment in the form
of Brazilian music and dance.
“Our participation at this year’s Expoforest was a real success. We had the opportunity to demonstrate our entire range and
visitors really appreciated seeing the machines in action,” Lonard ends.
Since the ground is often swampy, broad wooden bridges, known as ”lezhnyovka”, are often built for transport to the nearest road.
Forest fires have always been a major problem. In 2010, 2.3 million acres (936,000 hectares) of forest were lost to wildfires in Russia.
RUSSIA
– A COUNTRY WITH UNLIMITED
FOREST RESOURCES
Russia is known for its
expansive territories and its
extensive natural resources.
Not unexpectedly, oil, gas,
and minerals are most
important to the country’s
economy. However, the
forests are gaining in
importance.
More than 40 percent of Russia’s land area
is covered by natural forests. The total forest
volume is 2,825 billion cubic feet (80 billion
m3), with an annual harvest of about 22,425
million cubic feet (635 million m3). Due to the
great distances and shortcomings in the
road network, financially viable forests are
estimated to comprise only 12,960 million
cubic feet (367 million m3).
During the Soviet era, the actual harvesting volume was closer to 12,360 million cubic feet (350 million m3). Today, it is around
5,300 million cubic feet (150 million m3). Estimating the extent of illegal logging is difficult, but official figures put illegal logging
at about 10 percent of all logging.
Clear-cutting is the most commonly used
harvesting method in Russia. For thinning,
they employ a method known as continuous
cover forestry, which entails removing fully
grown trees while leaving less mature trees
standing. However, thanks to mechanization
and the use of cut-to-length (CTL) harvesting,
forest utilization and forestry efficiency are
increasing in many regions. Parallel to this,
the number of locally-manufactured forest
machines has dropped, from about 20,000
machines in the Soviet era to 450 machines
today. The forest machines that are still manufactured are mostly tracked vehicles used
for logging, transport, and delimbing.
Harvesting methods can vary greatly
Operators normally work in shifts, operating the machines 24/7, and stay in the forest one week
at a time. The barracks have beds and workshops for basic repairs.
between regions. Normally, operators work
in shifts, with machines operating 24/7. The
work team lives in barracks in the forest for a
week. The barracks are equipped with beds
and workshops for basic repairs. After a week,
another work team takes over. Operators are
normally paid for each cubic foot produced.
The ground can be very swampy, and
as such the logging companies often build
broad wooden bridges, known as ”lezhnyovka”, so that they can transport the logs
from the plot to a better road. URAL-brand
heavy trucks are often used to transport
timber on these roads, which can stretch
for as far as 12 miles (20 km). Forest fires
have always been a major problem for people living in the vicinity of Russian forests.
In 2010, 2.3 million acres (936,000 hectares)
of forest were lost to wildfires in Russia. The
enormous extent of the damage was due
not only to the difficult terrain and unusually
hot summer, but also to the underdeveloped
infrastructure. As a result of the devastation
seen in 2010, the government took measures and established special fire-fighting
teams for different regions, an investment
of about 250 million euros. The fire-fighting
teams are equipped with tractors, trucks,
helicopters, and other specialized equipment to protect the forests from fire.
In recent years, the Russian government
has tried to improve the investment climate
for the forest industry. However, many foreign companies are still not ready to establish long-term operations in Russia. The
Russian forests are owned by the state and
the ambition is to develop the local wood
processing industry. These efforts have
provided concrete results and many so-called priority investment projects are now being implemented in Russia. These projects
are supported by the government through
extra benefits and logging rights for companies who process the raw material rather
than simply export it.
Vasil Gizzatullin, Director of Sabinsky,
Tatarstan’s vice forestry minister Zinnur
Hairullin, and Komatsu Forest’s Jari
Alahuhtala
Last year, September 11 was an important day for
Komatsu Forest in Russia. On this day, the President of
the Federal Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov,
received a delegation from Komatsu Forest Russia in
Kazan to hear the ideas and solutions they could offer the
region’s harvesting operations.
A REALLY GOOD
OPPORTUNITY
Following this meeting, things have moved
fast and the first new machines were delivered in April.
”It’s good to participate in this kind of
project, everyone involved is highly motivated,” says Jari Alahuhtala. ”Everything indicates that things will go well.”
The forests of Tatarstan are similar to
those of northern Europe, with trees of relatively the same size and many different
species. Fully-grown forests will still be thinned using continuous cover forestry to start
with, which is reasonable given that planting
on open ground takes time and that this has
been the traditional thinning method here.
Komatsu Forest’s larger machines are very
well suited to such stands.
”The first machine delivery also includes
training for more than one hundred people,
including operators, mechanics, and technical support staff. In Russia, forest machine
operators network extensively and help
each other on a daily basis. It’s important
that everyone learns to use the same forestry terminology. This is one of the main
goals of the training,” says Jari.
The machines delivered to Tatarstan so
far comprise the Komatsu 911.5 and 931.1
harvesters and the Komatsu 365 and 370.2
heads. The forwarders that have been delivered are the Komatsu 860.4 (eight wheeled
model) and the Komatsu 890.3. The capacity of the forwarders is well matched to the
harvesters and the wood that is being cut.
The ground is soft and swampy, but the dry
summers and cold winters make things easier. Forest roads are under construction.
Major investments in personnel and service and training facilities in Sabinsky provide users with a good platform for learning
the new technology. The center will be sufficiently large to house spare parts, work-
Russia’s forest resources are unlimited; the northern
coniferous forest biome covers the entire country from
Scandinavia to the Sea of Japan. There are many
forest centers, but from an economic viewpoint, the
forests are highly underutilized. Long distances, difficult
terrain, swamplands, and the tundra all guarantee that
the enormous, inaccessible taiga will remain for future
generations.
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”Compared to many other countries,
distances in Russia are extreme. We need
to help our customers establish local spare
parts depots. This even applies to Sabinsky. Routine deliveries are shipped from St.
Petersburg by train or truck. Train freight is
very effective. In urgent cases, air freight is
used, and fortunately Russia’s second largest airport is located in St. Petersburg. The
city has five million inhabitants and the largest international logistics companies have
terminals here,” says Jari.
RUSSIA PURSUES forestry policy and forest regeneration in an intensive manner. A
good example is the federal republic of Tatarstan, where the challenge is to restore forestlands to the same level as 200 years ago
when more than 50 percent of the state’s
land area was forested.
The Federal Republic of Tatarstan is in
eastern Europe, 500 miles (800 km) southeast of Moscow.
This is an industrialized region and the
most important products are oil, gas, and
machine technology. The climate is continental with four seasons – with hot summers
and cold winters. Along the Volga River, in
the midst of cultivated fields, lives an industrious and friendly people. Tatarstan is a
federal republic that is doing well, and which
has long had good relations with the Russian Federation. This is a federal republic that
has been modernized and developed with
the help of Russia’s central government.
Orthodox churches and mosques
stand peacefully side by side, which also
strengthens the region.
The need for farmland and too much har-
vesting in wartime has reduced the forestlands to 17 percent. Extensive work awaits:
Some farmlands and less fertile land areas
will be forested, forest roads will be built,
planning will be improved, and industrial
structures will be changed. According to a
Russian forestry publication, a strategic development plan running until 2018 will cost
11 billion Russian rubles (275 million euros).
The President of the Russian Federal Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov,
is very involved in forest issues. He has a
higher education in forestry, which indicates
that forest investments in Tatarstan will continue as planned. Many concrete measures
have already been taken.
IN ORDER TO INCREASE the amount
of forestlands, plant production is one of
the first aspects that must be finalized. The
Sabinsky region has a focus on this issue.
In the village of Leshoz, about 90 miles (150
km) from the capital Kazan, is a state-ofthe-art plant nursery with four greenhouses.
The greenhouses have good air conditioning and each greenhouse produces one
million plants of three different generations
This is where it starts: The annual planted
area in Tatarstan will grow to cover almost
150,000 acres (60,000 hectares).
every year, a total of 12 million plants per
year. The greenhouses are from Finland and
the technology inside them is from Sweden.
The main tree species are Siberian variants
of pine, spruce, and larch. The future seed
supply comes from phenotypes that are
mainly cultivated in the neighboring region
of Kirov. The temperature in the seedbank is
kept at -29.2F (-34C).
Large plant volumes are also produced
on open ground. An interesting local innovation is that the plants are cultivated on
ground or in glades in an oval formation,
whereby the existing forest protects the
plants from sunlight on hot summer days.
IN SABINSKY, A center was recently established for fighting forest fires. More than
20 off-road vehicles stand ready and can
reach speeds of up to 60 mph (100 km/h).
Forest fires are not a major problem in Sabinsky, but it is important to ensure that future
investments are not destroyed by wildfires.
Harvesting methods have also been modernized. An effective Scandinavian system
has been put into use. Soon, a center of operations will be completed near these facilities.
This center will house everything needed for
effective harvesting. Technical maintenance,
service, and spare parts will be available for
Komatsu machines. What’s more, a unique
training solution will be employed.
HEAVY DEMANDS ON
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
More than 700 Valmet
and Komatsu machines
are in use in Russia. The
first machine was delivered
more than 30 years ago. An
enormous geographic area
and demanding customers
place heavy demands on
customer support.
KOMATSU FOREST’S dealer network in
Russia comprises 11 dealers spread throughout the Russian territory. The head office in St. Petersburg opened in 2008.
Many of the customers who own machines in Russia are major pulp and paper
companies. The largest individual customer
owns more than 70 red machines. Considering the shortcomings in the road network
and the tough weather conditions, you need
a team of qualified workers who can ensure
that the machines are kept in good condition. Komatsu Forest’s network of mechanics comprises about 80 people who can
help each other and share their knowledge.
TRAINING dealer and customer personnel is another challenge. This year, Komatsu
Forest Russia will train more than 400 operators and mechanics. However, St. Petersburg is not the only place where personnel
can be trained, as there are also regional
training centers. These public centers train
forest machine operators and mechanics
in the ins-and-outs of the new and used
machines that are to be delivered.
Russia has very competent machine
operators and despite the general lack of
education and training, they take good care
of the machines and achieve high productivity figures.
DUE TO THE shifting operating condi-
tions, such as swampy ground or steep slopes, hot summers and cold winters, and an
average trunk volume of between 9 and 42
cubic feet (0.25 and 1.2 cubic meters) per
tree, almost all machine models are used.
However, the most popular model among
harvesters is the 911 with 6 wheels and
among forwarders the 860 with 8 wheels.
These machines have achieved their popularity due to their reliability and comfort, as
well as characteristics that make them easy
to use and maintain. About 90 percent of the
machines are ordered to the Russian standard specification, which makes it easier to
stock spare parts locally. A piece of equipment that is often needed in the barren Russian forests is a diesel engine heater.
Komatsu’s excavators are becoming increasingly popular as carriers for harvesting, especially in northwest Russia. Normally, the customer buys a Komatsu PC200 and
a Komatsu 370E or 365 harvesting head.
The most popular model among
harvesters is the 911 with 6 wheels and
among forwarders the 860 with 8 wheels.
What’s more, Komatsu’s excavators are
becoming increasingly popular as carriers
for harvesting, especially in northwest
Russia.
NEW TRACKED
MACHINES
Komatsu launched a new
line of track feller-bunchers
and harvesters March 2011
at the ConExpo equipment
show in Las Vegas. The
new Komatsu branded XT
series of feller-bunchers and
harvesters have increased
durability and serviceability.
THE NEW KOMATSU non-leveling XT430-2
and leveling models XT430L-2, XT445L-2,
and XT450L-2 replace the former Valmet
FX/FXL series machines. The new XT series, designed and assembled at Komatsu’s
manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Ten-
nessee, retain the former models’ solid reputation but offer improved serviceability,
durability, and undercarriage designs.
A key improvement with the new XT series is the updated undercarriage. Longer
track roller guards, new longer track support slides, special drive sprockets, and
mud relief windows in the crawler boxes
work together to improve service life.
CRAWLER BOX CUTOUTS reduce material buildup and help simplify roller maintenance. New drive sprockets with a mud/
snow relief profile help maintain correct
track tension in packing conditions. The
XT430L-2 has two additional bottom rollers
for better weight distribution and improved roller and track chain service life. The
XT430L-2 also has an improved front idler
recoil system
EVEN MORE NEW
FEATURES:
Swing system drive pinion now runs
in a sealed grease bath for better
protection, continuous lubrication, and
extended life.
These gears also have improved
hardening for longer service life.
Swing bearings have guide pins
for better alignment and reduced
maintenance.
Relocated swing drive grease fittings
are easily accessible for maintenance.
A new, easily accessible engine oil
filter location reduces service time.
IN URUGUAY THE
FORESTS ARE GROWING
Brazil has long been the
major forest state in South
America. But demand for
forest machines is now on
the increase even in other
South American countries.
Several major pulp mill
ventures are behind the
increasing mechanization.
FOR SEVERAL YEARS, Finnish UPM has
been operating one of the world’s largest
pulp mills in Fray Bentos, western Uruguay.
The mill’s annual capacity is 1.1 million tons
of pulp, which requires more than 140 million
cubic feet (almost 4 million cubic meters) of
eucalyptus. Seventy percent of the raw material is sourced from the company’s forests.
Stora Enso and Chilean forest company
Arauco have decided to build a new, stateof-the-art pulp mill in Punta Pereira. The
new pulp mill will be the largest private investment ever in Uruguay. The pulp mill is
expected to be completed during the first
quarter of 2013 and the raw material to be
processed at the mill is mostly eucalyptus,
which will be sourced from the company’s
own plantations.
”LOW-COST, plantation-based pulpwood is one of the cornerstones of our strategy. Our investment is a concrete step in
the work to implement the strategy to create
a new future for our company. We have a
common vision to build up operations in
Uruguay that will provide a role model appreciated throughout the world,” said Stora
Enso’s CEO Jouko Karvinen when the investment plans were made public.
These major ventures will create a need
for forest machines. Stora Enso’s and
Arauco’s new pulp mill alone will need about
140 million cubic feet (4 million cubic meters) of raw material each year. Montes Del
Plata, which is to manage the harvesting, is
expected to need many new harvesters and
forwarders to fulfill the assignment.
Uruguay has about 4.3 million acres
(1.75 million hectares) of forest, more than
half of which comprises plantations which
are primarily intended to supply the pulp industry, according to an audit compiled by
the ministry of agriculture with support from
the UN. At the same time, the current forest
area only comprises about 20 percent of the
total potential.
International consulting company International Forestry Investments (IFI) also
believes that the Uruguayan forest industry
is still in its infancy. According to IFI, forest
plantations have seen a ten-fold increase
since 1987, in part due to considerable international investments. IFI also reports that
foreign investments are welcome and a large part of recent investments in plantations
has come from abroad, with financiers in
countries such as Finland, Holland, Spain,
Chile, and Canada.
THE NEW, LARGE-SCALE pulp mill
ventures will mainly be supplied with raw
material from the mill owners’ own plantations, which will result in a great need for
carriers, heads, service, and training in the
future.
FACTS
Uruguay is a relatively small country
located on the east coast of South
America, between the two South
American giants Brazil and Argentina.
It has a population of 3.5 million
people, strongly concentrated in the
cities, with the vast majority living in
and around Montevideo.
TOP RANKING
IN AUSTRIA
Skiing, alpine slopes,
mountains, and fresh
air – these are things we
associate with Austria.
And forests? They too are
strongly associated with the
alps.
About 48 percent of Austria’s land area is
forested, equivalent to almost 10 million
acres (4 million hectares). Most of it is in
steep terrain, which is why the Austrian forestry company Manfred Serschön chose
the Komatsu 911.5X3M. A master climber
which, with new engine technology, helps
save fuel and thereby the environment.
Looking up from the forest road toward
the steep road tracing the mountain edge,
you can discern the outline of a red machine. Here in Niederösterreich, steep, inaccessible terrain is commonplace. The road
up to the machine appears challenging.
Steep slopes littered with large rocks. Neatly piled timber lines both sides of the road.
The sound of saw chains grows louder. The
four separate tracks with a surface area of
more than 43 ft2 (4 m2) guarantee that the
traces left behind on the forest floor are almost imperceptible.
Manfred Serschön, who operates the
harvester himself, is particularly pleased
with not only its climbing ability but also the
low fuel consumption.
”Fuel economy is clearly improved compared to earlier machines. We save quite a
bit of fuel on every work shift,” says Manfred.
In the standard version, this is the fifth
generation of the Komatsu 911 all-around
harvester. Equipped with the latest sixcylinder Sisu engine developing 228 hp at
1,700 rpm.
Unusual working conditions require
unusual solutions, this is the short answer
to why Manfred bought his third X3M, also
known as the ’Snake’ due to its climbing
ability. Compared to regular wheeled forest
machines, the four separate tracks concept
provides advantages in steep terrain. Each
bogie is connected to the wheel hub via a
flange. Thanks to the swing bearings in the
mounts, the tracks swivel to stay in full contact with the ground below, similar to how a
bogie axle works. And with its fantastic stability, this machine inspires confidence even
in areas with large rocks and steep slopes.
What’s more, the ground pressures are greatly reduced.
The altered gear ratio creates enormous
traction of 295 ft lb (400 Nm) and ensures
maximum pulling power.
The machine’s design provides further
advantages in difficult terrain, such as cab
leveling to ensure an ergonomic work environment that helps avoid operator fatigue.
When the machine is maneuvered, the axle
movements force oil from the stabilization
cylinders on the rear axle into the cylinder
under the cab, which is then tilted. This allows the cab to adjust perfectly to changing
ground conditions.
A regular trailer is used for transport to
the harvesting plot. Since no dimension
exceeds three meters (9’10”), no permit is
required in Austria, so this machine can be
moved quickly without the need for expensive special permits.
The X3M is also designed with the greatest possible flexibility in mind. In about half
a day, it can be converted from a tracked to
a four-wheeled machine, which entails removing the tracks and replacing them with
standard wheels. Our climbing specialist
is then rapidly transformed into a universal
machine for conventional harvesting work.
According to Manfred, however, it will be
some time before work on the steep slopes
of Austria is completed.
This year marks fifty years since the seeds that bloomed into today’s
Komatsu Forest were sown. However, this is a story with not one,
but two beginnings. One in Sweden and one in Finland. Two different
technological development paths and two different companies that
were to meet and merge under a common flag, to become one of the
world’s leading developers and manufacturers of forest machines.
FIVE DECADES OF
MACHINE DEVELOP
IN FINLAND, the state-owned company
Valmet Oy was founded after the Second
World War. Valmet Oy had a tractor division
in Tourula, central Finland, which began
developing technology for mechanizing forwarding work.
In Sweden, the company’s roots begin
with Umeå Mekaniska, which was founded
in 1961 in Umeå, 435 miles (700 km) north
of Stockholm.
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skidders while Umeå Mekaniska was experimenting with the mechanization of delimbing and crosscutting. Volvo BM, which
was the market leader in Sweden in the
1970s, was greatly interested, an interest
which resulted in the acquisition of Umeå
Mekaniska in 1976 as part of the company’s
venture into the forest industry.
HOWEVER, ALREADY the following
year, in 1977, Volvo wanted to dispose of its
entire agricultural tractor operations, which
included forest machines. In 1979, Volvo
BM entered a collaboration with Valmet Oy,
and in 1986 Valmet assumed full ownership.
As a result, the brand was refined into Valmet, which was on the market for 25 years.
Economic fluctuations in the forest industry are often more extreme than in many
other industries. After several years of considerable trade booms in the forest industry,
the entire world faced a historic recession
in 1990.
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In 1998, the Finnish industrial group
Partek became the first private owner and,
consequently, the company’s name was
changed to Partek Forest. Partek Forest
had great visions for its forest machine manufacturing. Despite this, Partek Forest was
acquired in 2002 by the Finnish elevator and
escalator manufacturer Kone.
Following Kone’s acquisition, the door
was opened for Komatsu to buy out Partek
Forest. In 2004, Komatsu Ltd took ownership and the trading name became Komatsu Forest. This provided Komatsu access to
important technical knowhow while its long
tradition of Japanese industrial quality and
productivity work contributed to further improving the products.
50 YEARS AGO, when the first simple
forerunners of today’s high-tech forest
machines were manufactured, the brand
that is now Komatsu was known as Valmet.
With today’s high-tech products, there is
every opportunity to pursue forestry that
offers long-term profitability and sustainability, and Komatsu Forest will continue to
set the standard for truly effective forestry.
The journey continues…
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DISTRIBUTION CENTERS,
SALES CENTERS AND DEALERS
EUROPE
AUSTRIA
Karner und Berger GmbH
www.forstmaschinen
-service.at
Phone: +43 2769 84571
CROATIA
Iverak d.o.o.
www.iverak.hr
Phone: +385 1 291 0399
CZECH REPUBLIC
Komatsu Forest GmbH
www.komatsuforest.cz
Phone: +420 2 7270 1438
DENMARK
Helms TMT Centret AS
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Phone: +45 9928 2930
ESTONIA
Zeigo Service OÜ
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Phone + 372 504 4964
FINLAND
Komatsu Forest Oy
www.komatsuforest.fi
Phone: +358 20 770 1300
FRANCE
Pialleport SA
www.camox.fr
Phone: +33 4 74 20 18 00
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www.carrere-materiel.com
Phone: +33 555 930 222
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GERMANY
Komatsu Forest GmbH
www.komatsuforest.de
Phone: +49 74549 6020
HUNGARY
Kuhn Kft.
www.kuhn.hu
Phone: +36 128 980 80
LATVIA
SIA Valtek
www.valtek.lv
Phone +371 6 3084570
LITHUANIA
Lifore Technika Ltd.
Phone +370 5 260 2059
NETHERLANDS
W. van den Brink
www.lmbbrink.nl
Phone: +31 3184 56 228
NORWAY
Komatsu Forest A/S
www.komatsuforest.no
Phone: +47 62 57 8800
POLAND
Arcon Serwis SP.ZO.O.
www.arconserwis.pl
Phone +48 22 648 08 10
PORTUGAL
Cimertex, S.A.
www.cimertex.pt
Phone: +351 22 091 26 00
ROMANIA
ALSER Forest SRL
www.alser-forest.com
Phone +40 744 995450
SLOVAKIA
Komatsu Forest
www.komatsuforest.cz
Phone: +420 2 7270 1438
SPAIN
Hitraf S.A.
www.hitraf.com
Phone: + 34 986 59 29 10
SWEDEN
Komatsu Forest Sweden
www.komatsuforest.se
Phone: +46 90 17 22 00
SWITZERLAND
W Mahler AG
www.wmahler.ch
Phone: +41 44 763 5090
UKRAINE
Forstmaschinengesellschaft
Forest Ukraine
www.forestukraine.com
Phone +38 067 342 22 43
UNITED KINGDOM
Komatsu Forest Ltd
Phone: +44 1228 792 018
RUSSIA, CIS
Komatsu Forest Russia
www.komatsuforest.ru
Phone +7 812 44999 07
NORTH AMERICA
UNITED STATES AND CANADA
Komatsu America Corp.
Forest Machine Business Department
Rolling Meadows, IL
Phone: +1 847 437 5800
To find your local dealer/sales
representative.
Go to www.komatsuforest.com
SOUTH AMERICA
BRAZIL, ARGENTINA,
Komatsu Forest Ltda.
Phone: +55 41 2102 2828
CHILE
Komatsu Chile S.A.
www.komatsu.cl
Phone: +56 419 25301
URUGUAY
Roman S.A.
www.roman.com.uy
Phone: +598 233 68865
OCEANIA
AUSTRALIA
Komatsu Forest Pty Ltd
www.komatsuforest.com.au
Phone: +61 2 9647 3600
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NEW ZEALAND
Komatsu NZ
www.komatsuforest.com.au
Phone: +64 9 277 8300
OTHER MARKETS
INDONESIA
PT Komatsu Marketing
Support Indonesia
www.komatsu.co.id
Phone: +62 21 460 4290
PT United Tractor Tbk
www.unitedtractors.com
Phone: +62 21 460 5959
SOUTH AFRICA
Komatsu Southern Africa Ltd
Phone: +27 11 923 1110

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