Header Turns Forage Harvester Into "Tree Combine"

Header Turns Forage Harvester Into "Tree Combine" HAY & FORAGE HARVESTING Forage Harvesters 34-1-30 You can harvest willow trees using a conventional forage harvester with this new hydraulically-driven willow header from a British company. The CRL header fits a wide range of forage harvesters, with little modification required. It's designed for 500 to 600 hp forage harvesters. CRL is working with Deere to further develop the tree harvesting system. In 2010, they expect modifications will make the header also capable of harvesting poplar. The company has fitted heads to Claas harvesters in the UK, and to a New Holland unit at State University of New York (SUNY) in Syracuse. Produced by Coppice Resources Ltd., the new model can harvest up to 150 tons per day of chipped wood. Company representative Mark Paulson says the trees are best cut when they're about 4 in. in dia. and 4-in. stumps are left on the ground. The price for the header, including full fitting, is around $158,798 U.S. (ú97,500), plus cost of importation from the UK. The company has had tremendous interest in the header from around the world. It's available for sale through Deere dealers who are supported by the CRL team's know-how and experience. To see a video of the unit at work, search "SRC willow harvester" at YouTube. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Coppice Resources Ltd., Sutton Grange Farm, Sutton-cum-Lound, Retford, DN22 8SB (ph 011 44 01777 816265; info@coppiceresources.co.uk; www.coppiceresources.co.uk).

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