Among tree harvesting heads, Keto Harvesters stand out among the pack for a variety of reasons. Chief among them is the unique track feed system. This patented system reduces damage to logs and machine maintenance costs, while also providing the most accurate length measurements in the industry. However, Keto Harvesters have a number of other interesting features as well. Join us as we unbox the Keto 870C in the video below and share the top 5 reasons to pick Keto Harvesters. Alternatively, read on for more!
01. The only harvester with a track feed system
Tracks provide a long, flat footprint on the tree surface. For example, in the Keto 870C seen above, the track is 60 cm (24 in). This ensures good grip on the tree trunk while also providing a lot of pulling force. The maximized grip on the tree greatly reduces slipping. Conversely, rollers provide two to three inches of contact with the tree trunk at best. Keto Harvesters offer the only track feeding system for harvester heads in the world.
02. Industry-best length measuring capability
Encoders for measuring trunk length are on each track motor shaft. Consequently, each track independently measures the trunk as it feeds through the harvester head. Subsequently, the computer system analyzes the encoder signals. Then, the computer forms an accurate length measurement based on the independent track measurements. Effectively, Keto Harvesters provide triple measurements of your timber with a consistent accuracy of ±5 cm (2 inches) over 12m ( 40ft ).
03. Saw bar never overshoots a cut
The saw system is mounted at the end of the track and not in the main machine frame. Consequently, the saw cuts in relation to the tree surface. This allows you to lower the tree very close to the ground for bucking cuts without the saw running into the ground. Similarly, felling cuts will not pass so far through the tree that they hit rocks or other obstacles on the other side. No other harvester head in the world shares this trait.
04. Motor shafts virtually never break
Distributing the tree load over long tracks greatly reduces the load on the track motor shaft. Consequently, Keto Harvester rarely suffer from broken feeder motor drives. Similarly, Keto Harvesters feature a special design for the saw motors. The bar mount itself rests as close as possible to the motor bearings. As a result, the saw motor shaft also rarely, if ever breaks.
05. Sturdy frame design
The main frame of Keto Harvesters is structured perpendicular to the feeding direction of the tree. As a result, the delimbing force is directed perpendicularly into the frame. At the same time, the pulling force from the tracks works on the same portion of the frame, but from the other side. As a result, all delimbing forces are applied to a very small area of the frame. Since the forces counteract each other in the same area, the frame does not twist or bend under the stresses.
Keto Harvesters feature a patented track feed system, industry-best length measurements, saw housing design, reduced motor shaft stress, and sturdy frame. These traits come together making Keto Harvesters a leader in the forestry industry. For more information, feel free to reach out. We would love to hear from you!
Logging off,
-The TrackGrip Team
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