Challenges in Mechanization Efforts of Small Diameter Eucalyptus Harvesting Operations with a Low Capacity Running Skyline Yarder in Southern China
This case study examines the performance of the Igland Hauler employed in small diameter Eucalyptus clear-cut operations in Guangxi, China. A yarding crew of eight persons was monitored by a snap back elemental time study for 19.23 SMH (scheduled machine hours), with 159 yarding cycles and a yarded...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-08-01
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Series: | Forests |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/6/9/2959 |