Productivity of a large-wheeled skidder and roller chopper for preparing sites.

Edwin S. Miyata; Helmuth M. Steinhilb; Glenn D. Mroz; Lynne A. Coyer

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-238

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Productivity of a large-wheeled skidder and roller chopper for preparing sites.

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Authors:

Edwin S. Miyata, Helmuth M. Steinhilb, Glenn D. Mroz, Lynne A. Coyer

Year:

1983

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-238

Source:

Research Paper NC-238. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Discusses the results of a field test of a Pettibone Master 1500 skidder and Flecor Corporation SS812 roller chopper for site preparation work in Wisconsin. Includes cost, productivity, and effectiveness of site preparation on 23.4 acres (9.47 ha).

Keywords

species conversion, hardwoods, conifers, costs, production, effectiveness

Citation

Miyata, Edwin S.; Steinhilb, Helmuth M.; Mroz, Glenn D.; Coyer, Lynne A. 1983. Productivity of a large-wheeled skidder and roller chopper for preparing sites. Research Paper NC-238. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station