This kind of equipment has been in use at least since the early 1970's where it was (and likely still is) for large scale tree harvesting for the paper industry in Maine and New Brunswick.]]> published via YouTube.com]]> Standard YouTube License]]> Standard YouTube License]]> The ability to access the chipper with a truck dictates whether or not chipped product is put onto the ground and then loaded or chipped directly into a truck.]]> Note how the top of the chipper unit rises and falls as it automatically adjusts the feed rate into the machine.
The ability to access the chipper with a truck dictates whether or not chipped product is put onto the ground and then loaded or chipped directly into a truck.]]> It took 6-10 hours of work with a 'feller buncher' to cut the 1,700-odd trees in the plantation.]]> Our dog 'Yukon' is watching the goings on!]]>