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Naarva-Grip Felling Heads

Felling:   The Naarva felling head takes a standing tree, cuts it, and places the stem to the ground, or onto a trailer.   Click here for details on the felling operation.

Removal of limbs:  The grapple jaws on the felling head are sharpened on the top surface.  The felling head can also, in certain conditions, be used as a de-limber by loosely grabbing the tree while it is still standing, and lifting the head up along the trunk. This makes the stem easier to handle and transport. The accumulating felling heads do not have capabilities for de-limbing.

Bucking the tops:  One can start cutting the tree to length from the top, while the tree is standing.  One can first buck off the top, and then cut the stem to desired lengths.

The Grip:  The grapple jaws can be used independently of the cutter.  The jaws can also be used for loading, and the felling head can even be used for feeding a wood chipper.

Mounting the felling head:  The felling head is mounted onto the log loaders rotator, replacing the loader's grapple.  No additional hydraulics are required, as the felling head gets its power from the same hoses that opened and closed the grapple.   The oil flow is split by solenoids which directs the oil to either the cutting action, gripping, or the tilting of the tree.   The solenoids are controlled electrically from the cabin.  The felling head requires 12V DC to operate the solenoids.

The cutting mechanism:  The Naarva-Grip has a strong guillotine type cutter, and requires very little servicing of the machine.   Trees can be cut close to the ground, as the guillotine design, unlike felling heads using chains, is not easily damaged by sand, dirt, or rocks.  One can even cut trees that are under snow or moss.  The Naarva-Grip has no chains to sharpen or bars to replace. 

The guillotine frame surrounds the tree completely before the blade starts cutting.   The guillotine leaves a clean and smooth cutting surface.   Stumps can be cut short, so they do not cause damage to the tires of the harvesting machinery.

FELLING HEADS

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Naarva-Grip K20 for tractor loaders and small forwarders. Click here for more information on this model.

Naarva-Grip K25   A felling head suitable for use on farm tractor loaders, forwarders and heavier forestry machines. Click here for more information on this model.

Naarva-Grip K32 A felling head suitable for use on harvester chassis, such as excavators. Click here for more information on this model. 

Watch a video of the felling heads! You need Windows Media Player, which probably was included with your computer.

K20 video (8mb)

Technical Specifications

Model: K20 K25 K32
Weight (approx.) 440 lbs. 660 lbs. 110 lbs.
Cutting Diameter 9" 9.8" 12 ½" (one tree) 15-19" (cluster of trees)
Loading Grapple Opening 23½" 35.4" 35.4"
Height (in felling position) 27 ½" 47 ¼" 51 1/16"
Cutting Force (approx.) 10.4 tons at 2175 psi 10.4 tons at 2175 psi 13.2 tons at 2175 psi

17.6 tons at 3190 psi

Oil Flow Recommendations 10-18 GPM 10.5-18 GPM 21-40 GPM
Oil Pressure Recommendations 2465-2900 psi Max. 3190 psi

The cutting capacity is for conifers. When harvesting hardwoods the cutting capacity is 30% less.

ACCUMULATING FELLING HEADS

The accumulating felling head cuts off and collects the stems in the grapple. Stems from diffrent locations can be bundled.

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The E25 can be used on heavy tractor loaders, harvesters, forwarders and excavators. The E32 can be used on excavators, harvesters and forwarders.

 

Model

Weight  lb.      

Max. cutting diam, force at 2610 psi Height in felling position Grapple opening Max. opening of accumulating unit Required pressure and oil flow.
E20 570 9" 45.2" 23.6" 25.5" 2460-2900psi

10-18 GPM

E25 860 9.8"

95kN

37.4" 35.4" 35.4" 2460-2900 psi

13-23 GPM

E32 1320 12.5"

95 kN

65" 35.4" 35.4 2460-2900 psi

21-42 GPM

The cutting capacity is for conifers. When harvesting hardwoods the cutting capacity is 30% less.

Click here to see how the accumulating felling head is equipped.

Watch videos on how the accumulating felling heads work! ( Need Windows media player)

E20 25 mb.

E32 25 mb

Click here to see video on how the accumulating felling head  E32 works. 17 mb

 

Northeast Implement  Please email us at   info@northeastimplement.com  with any questions concerning our products.

Phone: (607) 589-6160  Fax: (607) 589-4026  Mail:   460 Halsey Valley Road, Spencer, NY 14883