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The effects of swinging and sorting with a skidder on yarding and loading efficiency in small diameter Douglas-fir

Creator:

McIntire, John Charles

Abstract:

This study evaluated the impact of using a rubber-tired skidder to keep the landing clear by sorting and decking the logs along the road prior to loading by a self-loading truck. The evaluation was accomplished through detailed time studies conducted on a Koller K-300 yarder, a Crown Super 3000 self-loader,...

Resource Type:

Capstone Project