CUTTING EDGE
Productivity increased with JD feller buncher J
ohn Deere is offering loggers a new way to boost productivity with the introduction of the optional U7 heavy-duty undercarriage for
its 753J tracked feller buncher. By providing increased stability in rugged terrain, this new option adds to the 753J's ability to get more work done quickly. “At the forefront of all loggers' minds is continually finding new ways to be more productive,” Feller Buncher Product Marketing Manager Elliott Little said. “In the Northeast (US) especially, that often means working more efficiently in hilly, rocky terrain. This longer, tougher undercarriage is designed to meet that challenge.”
The U7 heavy-duty undercarriage is 277 mm (11 in) longer and 2.27 t (5,000 lb) heavier than the 753J's standard undercarriage, which creates a larger footprint that further enhances stability for climbing or cutting in rugged terrain. Stability enhancement allows the feller buncher to work more quickly because it can reach farther without repositioning, which enables the operator to pick up larger loads. The larger, heavier undercarriage also features larger components for increased durability. And service access to the rollers is easier, based on a new design that places them closer to the ends rather than the centre of the undercarriage. With their large cutting swaths, advanced
hydraulic systems and cabs designed for maximum operator productivity, John Deere's compact J-Series tracked feller bunchers are ideal choices for tight or steep-sloped logging. These new options enhance J-Series benefits to maximise logger productivity.
Meanwhile, John Deere has issued advice on keeping up with US Tier IV emissions regulations. “One might think all would be quiet now that the dust is beginning to settle on interim Tier 4 and Final Tier 4 doesn't take effect for most off-road equipment until the 2013 – 2015 timeframe, depending on horsepower,” the company began. “Not exactly. Local, state, and regional emission control measures for legacy engines/equipment remain and have the potential to change. The more you know about
changing developments in your area, the better equipped you'll be to continue working, bidding on – and winning – new jobs.” There are two types of changes to be aware of: • New in-use rules are popping up in and around the country. While there's been a well- publicised delay in the rules for California and New York, in-use rules continue to be in effect in Chicago, Vancouver (Canada) and New Jersey
• On a national level, the EPA is expected to strengthen its standard for ground-level ozone later this summer. This will likely result in a re-
Bandit welcomes new dealers in Indiana, Louisiana
Bandit Industries has added three new dealers to the company’s continually expanding authorised dealership network. Tri-County Equipment in Evansville, Indiana, Arrow Tool Rental Corporation in Indianapolis, and Emery Equipment Sales & Rentals in Baton Rouge, Louisiana join more than 150 dealers in over 50 countries to offer Bandit equipment. These new locations will further extend Bandit’s line of hand-fed wood chippers and stump grinders to the professionals who need them most, while also providing the trademark levels of exceptional customer service Bandit customers have come to expect.
drawing of the non-attainment map, creating more non-attainment zones around some urban areas. It could also result in some new locations being designated as non-attainment areas for the first time.
A non-attainment area may no longer be the big city or metropolitan area has traditionally been the case. Based on the worksite location, people could be affected by the new non-attainment area map.
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“While it's a good idea to become familiar with what both the EPA and local governing bodies are doing, who can keep track of all the changes?” John Deere questioned. “Your construction equipment dealer should be keeping an eye on important off-road equipment emission developments in your city, state or region. Stay in contact with this important source of emissions information. For example, each John Deere dealer has a dedicated emissions expert who knows the local rules and responds to customers' needs and questions. They'll also be familiar with government funding sources, such as those that finance retrofits.”
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The John Deere 753J
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