Study Guide

Objective

The student
- has knowledge of the development of forest machinery
- can calculate prices for forest machinery
- can calculate the profitability of harvesters and forwarders
- knows how data is sent to and from forest machinery
- understands the connection between matrices, trunk profile and adaptation
- knows which oil and fire fighting equipment should be available at a logging site
- can choose appropriate hauling equipment based on the nature of the stock and the operation

Content

Technology in forest machines and wood harvesting equipment
The development of forest machines
Pricing of services with forest machines
Profitability calculations for forwarders and harvesters
Data transfer to and from forest machines
Matrices, stem profiles and bucking
Soil pressure and trace formation
Oil and fire fighting equipment
Selection of suitable harvesting equipment in different conditions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No previous knowledge is required