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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Main Authors: Stephan Hoffmann, Dirk Jaeger, Siegmar Schoenherr, Bruce Talbot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/6/9/2959