Work Tool General Product Introduction

October 2011

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 General Information - Model Line Up
HF Felling Heads Key
KeyModel
ModelSize
Sizetotofit
fit
HF201B HF221 Applications
Applications
Weight
PLT 7,054 lb (3200 kg) 8,340 lb (3783 kg)
FLT 8,090 lb (3669 kg) 9,220 lb (4182 kg)
Cut Cap. 22.5 (572mm) 24.4 (620mm)
Bunch Area 5.0 ft2 (0.46m2) 5.5 ft2 (0.51m2)

PLT - Partial Tilt

Cat HF Felling Heads FLT - Full Tilt

TFB Model HF201B PLT HF201B FLT HF221 PLT HF221 FLT
511
521
ZTS
522
532
541
FTS
552
- Acceptable machine match
- Optimum machine match

Partial Tilt (PLT) 400

Full Tilt (FLT) - 3300

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 Strong
Strong&&Reliable
Reliable
Design Philosophy Felling
FellingHeads
Heads

Heads must fit all TFB model sizes

Design heads to perform in multiple applications
Select cut, final cut, thinning, blow down
Excellent tree control
Large single stems
Bunch multiple small diameter stems (qty 7 to 10)
Design for high cycles in smaller wood
>600 trees/hour
Outstanding abrasion resistance material
Maximize visibility through head to trees
Maximize cut capacity and accumulation area
Minimize head weight
Minimize hydraulic flow requirements
Provide both partial & full lateral tilt options
Best structure life target in the industry

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 Maximum
Maximum
Marketing Strategy Profitability
Profitability

Provide felling heads to enable selling a complete

package 1 stop shop
Improve dealer margins
Discourage competitive participation by providing a
Cat head

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 Lower
LowerMaintenance
Maintenance
Model Commonality Costs
Costs

HF felling heads use common

Saw Shaft, Housing & Bearings
Hydraulic Motor
Partial Tilt
Full Tilt
Covers
Pins

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