EPSILON cranes installed exclusively on new Bruks chipper model 806 PT Trailer
Swedish chipper manufacturer Bruks Mobile Chippers presented its trailer-mounted mobile chipper Bruks 806 PT Trailer for the first time at this year’s WFW forestry days (23–25 September 2016).
Bruks’ new development saves 15–20% in weight
The chipper is equipped with a drum with a diameter of 80 cm. It processes softwood with a thickness of up to 50 cm and hardwood with a thickness of up to 40 cm. The machine is designed to be pulled and driven by larger agricultural tractors in the 300–550 hp class. To this end, the chipper was installed on a custom-built trailer. As a result, the overall system is approx. 15–20% lighter than comparable trailers from other manufacturers.
To ensure optimum use on the road, the trailer is approved for speeds up to 80 km/h and can also be equipped with ABS as an option.
The hydraulic system necessary for operating the chipper is already integrated directly in the trailer. It can be coupled with the drum separately, allowing the hydraulic system to be operated without the chipping drum rotating.
EPSILON M70F – the perfect crane for this type of use
Bruks is relying on the proven quality of PALFINGER EPSILON for filling the chipping trailer. The new development will therefore be equipped with the EPSILON M70F chipper crane exclusively.
This crane has an optimum reach of up to 10.1 metres and a low dead weight; it is ideally suited for combination with the tractor’s hydraulic system from which the crane is operated using LS technology. The lifting power and working speed are also ideal for this type of use. The hoses that are routed internally all the way from the top to the main boom are a further key feature of the crane. When it comes to handling bulky wood chips in particular, this reduces the risk of split hoses and thus the maintenance requirements significantly.
The first prototype of the newly developed chipping trailer was presented in advance at the forestry days. Series production is expected to start in the first quarter of 2017.
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