Monitoring Cable Tensile Forces of Winch-Assist Harvester and Forwarder Operations in Steep Terrain

The objective of this case study was to develop and test a specific survey protocol for monitoring tensile forces for winch-assisted harvesters and forwarders with a mounted or integrated constant-pull capstan winch technology. Based on the designed survey protocol, the interactions between work pha...

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Main Authors: Franz Holzleitner, Maximilian Kastner, Karl Stampfer, Norbert Höller, Christian Kanzian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/9/2/53