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Trailers and CranesFrom small specialist trailers to larger modelsfor professional logging contractorsAndrew Holmes ForestryEquipmentAndrew Holmes sells a range of newand used trailers and cranes.In the Weimer range, the smallestmodel, the WE 4000, has a 4-tonneloading capacity. In all there are 7models available, up to a 14-tonnedrive trailer. Cranes run from 4 to8.2m in reach and are suitable formounting on the trailer, 3-pointlinkage or tractor roof.01824 750487www.forestrymachinery.co.ukholmes.forestry@talk21.comAtkinson VosTimber Dragon have prices startingat £4000 + VAT for a trailerwith crane. The trailers are madein China. Atkinson Vos Ltd and ACBHydraulics Ltd are joint importers.There are 5 models to choosefrom with payloads from 2 to 9tonnes. The TC1 trailer is perfect foruse behind quads, compact tractorsand 4x4s and includes a powerpack.The larger models are idealbehind tractors; the crane can bedetached from the trailer and fittedonto a 3-point linkage.The cranes have reaches rangingfrom 3.4m to over 10m.Atkinson Vos 015242 62922www.timber-dragon.comACB Hydraulics 01538 755944www.acbhydraulics.co.ukCaledonian Forestry ServicesFinnish company Kesla Oy manufacturesa range of trailers and loadersranging from 7 tonne to 15 tonnes,with a choice of 14 models, bothdrag and driven. They can be fittedwith road legal kits for faster drivingspeeds on main roads.Kesla loaders may be fitted as3-point linkage or trailer mountedboth with hydraulic stabiliser legsand there are 12 models availablewith reaches from 5m to 8.5mwith extending booms. The loadersare equipped with a wide-anglejoint that improves loading in theimmediate vicinity of the trailer andmaintains the power of the transferboom evenly over its entire workingrange.Kesla also manufacture a range oftruck loaders.CFS 01764 663798www.caledonianforestryservices.co.ukCorwen ForestryThe Farmi forest trailer series hassolutions for thinning and final felling,and is aimed at professional forestryusers. All Farmi forest trailershave a single-beam frame structure,and the bogie, which is constructedfor difficult forest terrain, guaranteesexcellent manoeuvrability.The rigid and durable centrebeam, designed for heavy-duty use,is able to easily ride over rocks ortree stumps.The Primero 9000 is a multipurposecombination, most suitablefor the movement of timber fromthinnings and early clearfell.Two Vario models are available,both with 4wd options. The Vario101 has an 11-tonne load capacity(4wd option) and the Vario 121 a13-tonne capacity. Crane options onthe 121 include the 6.7mHK6167 orthe 7.1m HK4571.The Profdrive 12 4wd has a hugetraction force of 51 kN and carriesa 12-tonne load. When equippedwith a Farmi loader and connectedto a four-wheel drive tractor, thiswheel-driven trailer, designed forprofessional logging, gives performancecomparable to traditional forwarders.Cranes range from the HK4066with a 6.6m reach to the HK6185(Above) Mowi’s Skog 85 eight-tonne trailer from Fuelwood is aimed at lighterforwarding and handling of pulp, firewood and smaller timber. (Below) Keslaoffers a choice of 14 models, both drag and driven.with an 8.5m reach.Corwen Forestry 01490 412146www.corwenforestry.co.ukFuelwood (Warwick) LtdMowi cranes have a unique parallelarm movement which gives themmany advantages over conventionalcranes. The end arm moves in astraight line with a single controllever. It’s quick with a smooth inwardand outward movement, which,says Mowi, makes the crane easierto learn to control for the beginnerand 10-15% more productive in thehands of an experienced operator. Atelescopic boom is unnecessary, andso there are no dangling hoses toget caught in branches.Mowi says its cranes have excellentreach and yet can tuck rightin for manoeuvring timber paststanding trees and for loading shortlengths at the front of the trailer.Reach is also good both aboveground level for building high stacksand below ground level for liftingtimber off steep banks. The centreof gravity is low and so the crane isvery stable.The cranes are designed to workwith low oil flows and often theycan be used with an old tractorwithout incurring the extra expenseof a separate pto pump and tank.Mowi also manufacture sturdytrailers with hydraulic steering as(Left) The Weimer range from AHFE consists of seven models. (Right) The TC1 from Atkinson Vos is perfect for use behind quads and compact tractors.Forestry Journal 3/10 www.forestryjournal.co.uk39

(Left) The latest Botex 570 crane on a 14T Euro trailer. (Right) The design of the Fast Tow from Riko UK allows the crane and bed to be hydraulically moved backand forth to ensure the load on axle and tow bar remain within legal limits.standard. Although there are manypotential combinations of trailerand crane, Mowi has put togetherthe following: the low cost Skog 656-tonne trailer with P20 4.7-metrecrane, a lighter unit for thinningsand for less continuous use; theSkog 85 8-tonne trailer with P255.2 metre crane and Skog 10510-tonne trailer with P30 5.7 metrecrane are general purpose forwardingunits for estates and contractors;the Skog 125 12-tonne trailer with400 6.2 metre crane is for full-timeprofessional use.Mowi cranes are well suited forapplications such as harvestingwork and feeding chippers withcontinuous in/out movements. Herethe parallel movement can lead tosignificant increases in productivity.A-frames for mounting a crane fromthe tractor’s 3-point linkage are alsoavailable as an optional extra.A steering drawbar is fitted asstandard on all trailers.Fuelwood 01926 484673www.fuelwood.co.ukJas P WilsonManufactured in Dalbeattie, southScotland, Botex remains the onlyUK-manufactured range and theynow come in three ranges.The 500 series is designed forvery heavy loading of logs up to 2tonnes and is generally supplied onthe Euro range of heavy-duty trailer.This range is particularly popularwith estates, tree surgeons, councilsand hardwood contractors. Theyare also often roof mounted onValmet and Valtra tractors.The mid-range 300 series hasrecently become more popular asimported equipment became moreexpensive. The 360TL crane fittedto the 8-9 tonne Versatile trailerprovides a multi-purpose unit foruse with various hard and softwoodtimber. The full spec trailer withbrakes, lights and steering drawbarhas a new, more competitive priceof £13,000 + VAT.Botex is currently developinga new economy range which isspecifically designed for customerswho need quality but without anyunnecessary frills. Details of this willbe available soon.Wilsons also offer the Farma rangeof competitively priced machines.These run from very small cranes forfitment to tiny trailers to work withmini tractors and quads right upto medium-sized timber handlingmachines.Jas P Wilson 01556 612233www.jaspwilson.co.ukM Large Tree Services LtdM Large have been importing, distributingand selling the LMS/Palmsbrand of timber-forwarding trailersand cranes for over 3 years.The cranes range from 4.7 to 8.4metre reach with a lifting capacityup to 950kg at 4m. Slewing cylinderswith oil bath gears and rollerbearings give plenty of slewingtorque and trouble-free operation.Crane stability comes in the form ofa frame or fold-down support legs.Control lever operation includes2-lever full hydraulic, 2/4+4 hydraulic+ electric, low pressure servoand full electric. All cranes can beattached to a 3-point linkage whichallows the crane to be removedfrom the trailer to the tractor andused as a mobile loader.Trailers range from 8 to 13(Left) The Vreten range of trailers from Marshall Agricultural Engineering can handle loads ranging from 7-14 tonnes.(Right) The LMS/Palms range has trailers ranging from 8000-13000kgs, with cranes from 4.7 up to 8.4 metre reach.tonnes. Standard features includesingle and twin spine chassis, tandemaxles, hydraulic brakes, flotationtyres for road/off-road use, 4x2bolster sets and hydraulic steeringdrawbar. Other useful optionsinclude trailer frame extensions, aroad lighting kit, 4wd, independenthydraulic pump units and craneboom winches.M Large also supplies trailer andcrane combinations from the Finnishmanufacturer Farmi Forest, from theFarmi Primero to the professionalVario and Profdrive ranges.M Large 028 9034 2838www.mlarge.comMarshall Agricultural EngineeringMarshalls distribute both Binderbergerand Vreten trailers and cranesin the UK and Ireland.Binderberger have recently addedtimber trailers and cranes to theirportfolio. In the RW trailer rangethere are 4 models with 5, 8, 11and 14-tonne capacities. Standardfeatures include hot-dip galvaniseddouble frames, aluminium stakes,brakes on the wheels, road lights,two-cylinder steering draw bars(except the RW5) and tractiontype tyres. The largest two modelsalso have telescopic back framesas standard, giving a maximumload bed length of 4.6m. Optionsinclude air brakes, hydraulic driveand oversize tyres.The new crane line-up starts withthe FK4000 (4m reach, 660kg at3m), and progresses via the FK5300(5.3m reach, 980kg at 3m), andFK7200 (7.2m reach, 1310 kg at3m), to the mighty FK8300 whichhas an 8.3m reach, lifting capacityat 3m of 2200 kg and is also able tolift 800 kg at full reach.The crane slew base on the twolarger models is very well engineeredand carries a 2-year warranty.The cranes can be specified withdifferent control valve options orwith independent hydraulic pumps.The crane controls can be mountedat the rear of the cab, or on the40www.forestryjournal.co.ukForestry Journal 3/10

(Left) The RW range from Binderberger has four models, including the RW11 pictured here. (Right) The FRW12 Evolution from Perry Plant Hire.trailer and there is also an option oftop seat controls. A hydraulic winchcan also be fitted.Marshalls have been providingparts and service for Vreten trailersand cranes (better known as Logbusin the UK) and can also supplythem.The trailer range can handle loadsranging from 7 to 14 tonnes. Madefrom high quality Swedish steel,Vreten trailers have high underbodyclearance. The steering drawbarpivots behind the headboard formaximum strength and the doublehydraulic cylinders are fully protected.The larger models can alsobe specified with drive systems.Vreten also offers a demountabletipping trailer body made fromHardox steel (resistant to abrasionfrom stones).Vreten offers conventional knuckleboom cranes which are excellentfor big loads. Lifting capacities gofrom 800 to 1300kg at 4m withreaches from 5.1 to 8.1m.New from Vreten is a range ofparallel cranes. They are particularlysuited to feeding chippers. Liftingcapacities go from 385 to 525kg atmaximum reaches from 5 to 7.5m.Smaller trailers for quads and alpinetractors will be available soon.Marshall Engineering 01892 770788Ireland/Scotland 02820 732700AT OsborneMoheda products have been importedinto the UK by AT Osbornesince 1980. Cranes and trailers havealtered slightly over the years andMoheda now offer two ranges oftrailers and cranes.For semi-professional users,such as landscape gardeners, firewoodmerchants and small estates,Moheda offer a range which consistsof three sizes of trailer – 7, 9and 10-tonne capacity and 4 sizesof crane, with lift capacities from275kg at 5.1m to 400kg at 6.2m.The professional range consists of6 trailers (with or without drive) and6 cranes. The trailers have capacitiesof 10 to 15 tonnes. All have asteering-drawbar, brakes and builtinlights as standard. Crane capacitiesrange from 450kg at 6.6m to460kg at 8.75m and all come withvarious valve options.AT Osborne 02380 814340/814343Perry Plant HireBGU UK dealers, Perry Plant Hire(Devon) Ltd, can supply two verysturdy and reliable timber forwarders;the BGU FRW 8 Classic and theBGU FRW 12 Evolution.The FRW 8 is recommended forfarming and firewood contractorsas well as small wood owners. It hasa heavy-duty 160 x 160mm centralframe of high quality steel channelscarrying a maximum load of8 tonnes. Standard off-road foresttyres are supplied with a 45-degreesteering drawbar. Joystick lever controlsare fitted as standard alongwith trailer lights and hydraulicbrakes. A compressed air system forroad travel at 25 km/h is availableon request (compulsory when 4.5tonnes total weight is exceeded).The BGU timber forwarder FRW12/1 Evolution is a heavy-duty timberforwarder. Infinite rotation of therotator, trailer lights, steering drawbarand pin extension all come asstandard. Total capacity is 12000kgwith an extendable loading area of3650-4450mm in length.Perry Plant Hire01363 866174 or 07866 526047sales@perryplanthire.co.ukRiko UKNow in its 24th year in business,Riko UK has always supplied cranesand trailers for forestry, some builtin the UK by Riko and others thathave been imported.The Forest Master range comesfrom Slovenia, an alpine countrynestled on the borders of Austriaand Italy. These are designed forthe hardwood market and includea range of 4 trailers from 7 to 16tonnes gross capacity along with arange of 6 cranes from 4.2 to 8.2mreach.Over the past 10 years Riko havegradually built up a range of specialistsmall trailers and cranes designedfor use with their range of alpinetractors. These are typically for use inconservation and small woodlands.They range from 1 to 5 tonnes grosscapacity with cranes ranging from2.95 to 4.2m in reach.Additionally Riko offer the uniqueRiko Fast Forwarding Trailer, a highspeed trailer and crane with tandemrocking beam axle with leaf springs.Designed for use behind vehicleswith a gross towing capacity of3200 to 3500kg, its unique designallows the crane and bed to behydraulically moved back and forthto ensure the load on axle and towbar remain within legal limits.Riko UK 01420 487300www.alpinetractors.comFuelwood – woodfuel – Fuelwood – woodfuel – Fuelwood - woodfuelTransaw 350Range of trailerand cranesKINDLETPro- Sawbenches- Firewood machines- PTO & Self Powered- Towable versionsRange of mobile sawmills6,8or12”kindlingLog Splitters- 6 ton to 38 ton- various power optionsDrumchippersClaywood, Beausale, Warwick, CV35 7NX - Tel: 01926 484673e-mail:- sales@fuelwood.co.ukweb:- www.fuelwood.co.ukForestry Journal 3/10 www.forestryjournal.co.uk41