Specalog for 525B Skidder - Kelly Tractor

Durability - StructuresThe 525B mainframe, hitch and decking blade are designed and built to surpass theexpectations of the logging industry.Box-Section Construction. The 525Bframes use resilient box sectionconstruction that sets the industrystandard for reliability and durability.Front Frame. The front frame isdesigned with higher clearance toaccommodate the front axle cradlemounts, and lower blade pivotmounting position.Rear Frame. Tough rear frame providesthe platform to support the grapple archor cable arch configurations.Ground Clearance. Maximized groundclearance improves maneuverability andavoids damage. Full belly guardsprotect all undercarriage components.Decking Blade. Fabricated, box-sectionsteel arms mount directly to themainframe for superior strength.Hitch. The bottom hitch is doubletaperedfor improved weightdistribution, which reduces flexingstress and maintains tight joints.Hitch Pins. The wide hitch pin spreadreduces horizontal loads on hinge pins,and increases room for hydraulic hoserouting.Arches. The 525B single- and dualfunctionarches, and the cable arch aredesigned and tested to exceed durabilityrequirements.Grapples. Durable, high capacitysorting or bunching grapples arematched to machine size andhorsepower for optimum performance.Sorting Grapples. Sorting grapples arebest for quickly selecting a few stemsfrom a pile of logs.Bunching Grapples. The strongbunching grapples offer large capacityfor improved production in harvestingsmaller trees and large loads.Grapple Snubbers. Grapple snubber lifehas been improved, reducing grappleswing, hydraulic hose stresses andincreasing component life.Winch. The 525B winch attachmentdelivers the power and durability idealfor log truck towing, self-retrieval andlog skidding.ROPS / FOPS. Roll-Over Protection andFalling Object Protection guards offerprotection to the operator and themachine.7