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® elcome to the world of Westtech! WOODCRACKER C Efficient cutting head 4 – 5 W ® WOODCRACKER Swift cutting head for weak wood 6 – 7 CL We do more than developing and manufacturing robust
forestry and landscaping equipment. ® WOODCRACKER CS SMART Grapple saw for telescopic handler attachment 8 – 9
® WOODCRACKER CS COMPACT Grapple saw for excavator attachment 10 – 11 Individual customer service is our primary factor of
success. Every product range is developed by the ® WOODCRACKER L Wood splitter 12 – 13 experienced Westtech team of engineers, always in close WOODCRACKER® W Wood splitting grapple 14 – 15 collaboration with you - our customers. It is our goal to
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WOODCRACKER R Root stock clearing device 16 – 17 continuously optimize the product range according to
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2 3 ® WOODCRACKER The efficient cutting head for harvesting trees and bushes.
Sample applications.
Multigrip-controller: equipped as standard synchronously closing, powerful gripper with large opening width
various mounting options to conventional carrier vehicles In marshland. Option: Collector with rapid change system
Tree care along traffic routes.
endlessly rotatable Tiltator
large cutting volume
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• Attachable to standard excavators, only four hydraulic • Harvest of short rotation plantations. connections needed (including all options). • In rough terrain, hill areas and bog areas. • Replaceable, high-strength blade, easy to sharpen. Patented. • Maintenance along traffic roads and routes. available - not
• KTL-primed (cathodic dip-coating) and powder • • Large-scale harvest of forest areas. coating. Made of high-strength Hardox® steel. TechnicalTechnical DataData • Problematic and dangerous tree felling. ® 250 350 450 550 • Low-wear and low-service, robust and long-lasting. WOODCRACKER • Cultivation and landscape maintenance. Cutting diametre soft wood 11.8 in 15.7 in 19.7 in 23.6 in • Additional occupancy of the carrier vehicle. Cutting diametre hard wood 11 in 13.8 in 17.7 in 21.7 in • Bunched and organized deposition due to Gripper opening 36.6 in 56.3 in 63 in 63 in collecting function. Diametre of shears 17.7 in 27.6 in 31.5 in 35.4 in OPTIONS Weight (base – full equipment) 1278,7 - 2138,5 lbs 2535,3 - 3571,5 lbs 3880,1 - 5180,9 lbs 4409,3 - 5776,1 lbs • In places, that require to remove the tree in an upright posi- Recommended pump flow capacity 1) 13 - 26 gpm 18 - 39 gpm 21 - 42 gpm 26 - 50gpm • Autospeed: tion (to protect the surrounding area). Recommended pump flow capacity for optional functions1) 9-13 gpm 9-13 gpm 12-16 gpm 13-19 gpm allows faster closing of the cutting mechanism Recommended operating pressure main circuit 3,771 psi 3,771 psi 3,771 psi 3,771 psi in weak wood. Service weight of carrier vehicle 2) 7 - 15 tons 14 - 20 tons 20 - 25 tons 24 - 30 tons Multigrip integrated integrated integrated integrated • Collector (C350 - C550 with rapid change system): Optional: Autospeed • • • • Used to work fast in weak wood and to bunch material. Optional: Cylinder swivel mechanism • 2 x 48˚ • 2 x 48˚ • 2 x 48˚ • 2 x 48˚ Optional: Tiltator • endlessly rotatable • endlessly rotatable • endlessly rotatable • endlessly rotatable • Four different mounting options. Optional: Power-Tiltator - • endlessly rotatable • endlessly rotatable • endlessly rotatable Optional: Collector • • • • Subject to changes for reasons of further development. data and illustrations are not binding. Technical 1) Depending on operating mode or equipment. 2) Depending on specifications of the operation vehicle.
4 Woodcracker® C – The efficient cutting head for harvesting trees and bushes. 5 ® WOODCRACKER The swift and light-weighted cutting head for agricultural use.
Sample applications.
Option: For weak wood up to 32cm. Swivel unit
Option: Collector
low net weight Cost-benefit efficiency.
strong gripper, protected hydraulic piping strong cutting system
Woodcracker® CL is particularly suitable for the harvest of short rotation plantations. Optional available with Collector.
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KEY FACTS APPLICATION AREAS • Various mounting options (eg. excavator, farm loader). • Fast harvest of small trees and bushes. Patented. available - not
• Due to low net weight, the Woodcracker® CL is • Harvest of short rotation plantations. • mountable to farm loaders. Technical Data • In rough terrain, hill areas and in bog areas. 190 260 WOODCRACKER® • The cutting system uses a replaceable and high-strength • Cultivation and landscape maintenance. Cutting diametre soft wood 9.8 in 12.6 in blade. It is easy to sharpen, resistant and impervious to dirt. • For agricultural use on a farm loader. Cutting diametre hard wood 7.5 in 10.2 in • Proper and simple connection at the headstock with ideal Gripper opening = Diametre of shears 27 in 29.9 in • Easy infrastructure maintenance. mounting angle. Weight (base – full equipment) 463 - 683,4 lbs 771,6 - 1389 lbs Recommended pump flow capacity (main circuit) 11 - 21 gpm 13 - 26 gpm • KTL-primed (cathodic dip-coating) and powder Recommended operating pressure (main circuit) 3,625 psi 4,061 psi Woodcracker® CL190 coating. Made of high-strength Hardox® steel. Recommended pump flow capacity (auxiliary circuit) 5 - 8 gpm 11 - 16 gpm is also attachable to Recommended operating pressure (auxiliary circuit) 2,901 psi 2,901 psi • Low-wear and low-service, robust and long-lasting. farm loaders. Service weight of carrier vehicle 2.5 - 7.5 tons 6 - 14 tons Optional: Autospeed • • Optional: Collector • • Caution: Woodcracker® CL is not suitable for dangerous tree felling. Secure hold of cut material can not be guaranteed. • 2 x 40˚ Optional: Cylinder swivel mechanism • 2 x 48˚ Subject to changes for reasons of further development. data and illustrations are not binding. Technical In this case we recommend our Woodcracker® C/CS series. 1) Depending on operating mode or equipment. 2) Depending on specifications of the operation vehicle.
6 Woodcracker® CL – The swift and light-weighted cutting head for agricultural use. 7 ® The extra light-weighted grapple saw for attachment WOODCRACKER smart to rotatable telescopic handlers.
attachment to telescopic handlers Sample applications from practice. low net weight
powerful gripper
Designed for safety tree fellings.
strong, endlessly rotatable Tiltator
actively suspended saw unit Rapid chopping and piling. automatic chain tensioner
grease lubricated chain
Safe removal of trees in several parts.
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• Particularly developed for tree fellings due to safety • Safe removal of trees in several parts. • Patented. reasons. • Problematic tree fellings in urban and residential areas. Technical Data 750 smart • Designed to be attached to rotatable telescopic handlers. • Maintenance work along traffic roads and routes. WOODCRACKER® smart telehandler-mounted • Various mounting options adapted to the carrier vehicle. Automatic chain tensioner. • Felling of dangerous trees. Cutting diametre 9.5 in Optional: mounting frames and adapter plates for common Gripper opening 50.4 in carrier vehicles. OPTION Tiltator endlessly rotatable Weight (base – full equipment) • Made of high-strength Hardox® steel. 1807,8 - 2160,5 lbs • Three different mounting options. Recommended pump flow capacity1) 17.2 - 20.1 gpm • Robust technology, low-wear and low-service. Recommended pump flow capacityfor optional functions1) - Recommended operating pressure 3335.9 - 4061 psi • KTL-primed (cathodic dip-coating) and powder coating. 2) Service weight of carrier vehicle 15 - 25 tons • Plug-and-play connection. Saw unit actively suspended Chain lubrication of saw grease • Due to Tiltator endlessly rotatable. Optional: Power-Tiltator • endlessly rotatable Technical data and illustrations are not binding. Subject to changes for reasons of further development. data and illustrations are not binding. Technical 1) Depending on operating mode or equipment. Safe handling with high operating range. 2) Depending on specifications of the operation vehicle.
8 Woodcracker® CS smart – the extra light-weighted grapple saw for attachment to rotatable telescopic handlers. 9 ® WOODCRACKER compact The extra light-weighted grapple saw for attachment to excavators.
attachment to excavators Sample applications from practice. low net weight
powerful gripper
Grease lubricated chain.
strong, endlessly rotatable Tiltator
actively suspended saw unit Rapid chopping and piling. automatic chain tensioner
grease lubricated chain
Safe removal of trees in several parts.
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KEY FACTS APPLICATION AREAS • Patented. • Particularly developed for tree fellings due to safety • Safe removal of trees in several parts. reasons. • Harvest of tree trunks. Technical Data 610 compact ® • Designed to be attached to excavators. • In rough terrain, hill areas and swamplands. WOODCRACKER compact excavator-mounted Powerful gripper for strong grip. Cutting diametre 9.5 in • Various mounting options adapted to the carrier vehicle. • Maintenance work along traffic roads and routes. Gripper opening 50.4 in Optional: mounting frames and adapter plates for • Felling of dangerous trees. Tiltator endlessly rotatable common carrier vehicles. • Quick processing of the already logged tree lying on Weight (base – full equipment) 1984,2 - 2204,6 lbs 1) • Made of high-strength Hardox® steel. the ground. Recommended pump flow capacity 17.2 - 20.1 gpm Recommended pump flow capacityfor optional functions1) - • Robust technology, low-wear and low-service. Recommended operating pressure 3335.9 - 4061 psi Service weight of carrier vehicle 2) • KTL-primed (cathodic dip-coating) and powder coating. OPTION 15 - 20 tons Saw unit actively suspended • Plug-and-play connection. • Three different mounting options. Chain lubrication of saw grease Optional: Power-Tiltator • endlessly rotatable • Due to Tiltator endlessly rotatable. Subject to changes for reasons of further development. data and illustrations are not binding. Technical Various mounting options. 1) Depending on operating mode or equipment. 2) Depending on specifications of the operation vehicle.
10 Woodcracker® CS compact – the extra light-weighted grapple saw for attachment to excavators. 11 ® WOODCRACKER The compact wood splitter to split thick trunks.
Sample applications.
low force requirement
Fast and flexible.
protected cylinder
Low effort for splitting.
solid frame
The trunk can be split and loaded in one work step. Optimal cost-benefit-ratio. ONLINE
KEY FACTS APPLICATION AREAS • Available in different sizes suitable for the carrier • Splitting thick wood trunks. vehicle. • Can be used in all harvest and processing methods Patented. available - not
• Optimal cost/benefit ratio. of strong wood. • • Made of high-strength Hardox®-steel. • Pre-splitting wood for further processing of split logs Technical Data or chipped wood material. ® 540 700 920 1200 • Robust and proven technology, low-wear and WOODCRACKER low-service. • Easy supply of the pre-split material to chippers. Tongs opening 21.3 in 27.6 in 35.4 in 47.2 in Splitting force (depending on operating pressure) up to 14 tons up to 22 tons up to 22 tons up to 33 tons • KTL-primed (cathodic dip-coating) and powder Weight (basic model) 430 lbs 628 lbs 815 lbs 2,425 lbs coating. Recommended pump flow capacity approx. 6.5-16gpm approx. 6.5-16gpm approx. 6.5-16gpm approx. 16-39.6gpm Recommended operating pressure 2,600-3,500 psi 2,600-3,500 psi 2,600-3,500 psi 3,200-3,900 psi • Plug-and-play connection. Optional: Standing fixture • • • • • Useful options available. Optional: Excavator attachment • • • • Optional: Farm loader attachment • • • • Technical data and illustrations are not binding. Subject to changes for reasons of further development. data and illustrations are not binding. Technical
12 Woodcracker® L – The compact wood splitter to split thick trunks. 13 ® WOODCRACKER The wood splitting tongs to split thick trunks.
Sample applications.
endlessly rotatable Rotator
Can be used as a gripper. Autospeed enables improved splitting performance easy supply of the pre-split material to chippers
great splitting capacity Splitting with minimal effort.
easy material handling
Easy supply of the pre-split material in chippers. Versatile mounting possibilities. Woodcracker® W600 - W1000: roller system reduces effort required ONLINE
KEY FACTS APPLICATION AREAS • Available in different sizes suitable for the • Splitting thick wood trunks with minimal effort. carrier vehicle. • Can be used in all harvest and processing methods of strong wood. • Made of high-strength Hardox® steel. • Pre-splitting wood allows using a smaller chipper. Patented. available - not
• Robust and proven technology, low-wear and • • Splitting tongs can be used as a gripper. low-service. Technical Data ® 600 820 1000 1350 1800 • Proper and simple connection. WOODCRACKER Tongs opening 24.4 in 32.3 in 40.9 in 53.9 in 72 in • KTL-primed (cathodic dip-coating) and powder Splitting force at 240 bar 26 tons 26 tons 26 tons 34 tons 47 tons* coating. Weight (basic model) 650 lbs 795 lbs 1,280 lbs 2,095 lbs 4,390 lbs Recommended pump flow capacity 6.5-16gpm 6.5-16gpm 10-21gpm 21-40gpm 26-50gpm • Plug-and-play connection. Recommended operating pressure 2,750-3,625psi 2,750-3,625psi 2,750-3,625psi 3,190-3,915psi 3,480-4,350 psi • Useful options available. Service weight of carrier vehicle max. 6 tons max. 10 tons max. 14 tons max. 20 tons max. 30 tons Optional: Autospeed • • • - - • • • • •
Optional: Rotator Subject to changes for reasons of further development. data and illustrations are not binding. Technical * At 320 bar working pressure
14 Woodcracker® W - The wood splitting tongs to split thick trunks. 15 ® The root stock clearing device for harvest and preparation WOODCRACKER of biomass from root stocks.
Sample applications.
removing and break- up of root material in one work step
Robust cutting unit.
cutting force up to 65 tons
Used for clearing the soil.
specially shaped blade
clever designed and Careful removal of the entire root stock from the ground. Chipping of the harvested material. made of high-strength Hardox® steel ONLINE
KEY FACTS APPLICATION AREAS • Careful removal of the entire root stock from the ground • Removal of the entire root stock from the ground. without any damage. • Chipping the root stock for further processing by using a • Through additional biomass mobilisation, another source shredder. available - not
of revenue is generated for the forestry business.
• Reduction of the transport volume through pre-chipping. • • Available in different sizes for the appropriate carrier vehicle. • Large-scale recultivation measures. Technical Data ® 900 1300 • Made of high-strength Hardox® steel. • Cleaning the ground to let the plant inventory regrow. WOODCRACKER Tongs opening 37.6 in 51.2 in • Robust and proven technology, low-wear and low-service. Cutting force (depending on operating pressure) up to 45 tons up to 65 tons • Plug-and-play connection. Weight 2,645 lbs 4,630 lbs Recommended pump flow capacity 26.5 - 50 gpm 31.5 - 66 gpm Recommended operating pressure 3,480-4,060 psi 3,625-4,500 psi
Service weight of carrier vehicle max. 25 tons max. 30 tons Subject to changes for reasons of further development. data and illustrations are not binding. Technical
16 Woodcracker® R - The root stock clearing device for harvest and preparation of biomass from root stocks. 17 ® WOODCRACKER The clearing rake to prepare tree cuts and materials on the forest floor.
Sample applications. can be used like a log grapple
robust and long-lasting
high-strength Hardox® steel G1250 with Finescreen.
protected hydraulic piping
strong gripper fingers adapt to the material
Clearing and caring of large areas.
without gripper fingers available
curved shape to handle a large amount of material
ONLINE Mountable to all common carrier vehicles. Maximum capacity.
KEY FACTS APPLICATION AREAS
• Mountable to all conventional carrier vehicles. • Cleaning and caring for large areas.
• Made of high-strength and low-wear Hardox® steel and • Collecting tree cuts and root materials. therefore robust and long-lasting. • Landscape maintenance.
• Clearing small root stocks. • Supporting follow-up machines (transport and chipping). Woodcracker® G without gripper. • Manipulation of the harvested product. available - not
• Technical Data OPTION ® 850 1250 1650 • Finescreen: WOODCRACKER Easy attachment to Woodcracker® G. Used for thorough and Work width 33.5 in 49.2 in 65 in Weight (incl. gripper fingers) 1289,7 lbs 3130,6 lbs 3549,4 lbs extensive floor cleaning. Recommended pump flow capacity 10.5 - 16 gpm 13 - 24 gpm 13 - 24 gpm Recommended operating pressure 2,900-3,625 psi 2,900-3,625 psi 2,900-3,625 psi Service weight of carrier vehicle 7.5 - 15 tons 15 - 22 tons 20 - 25 tons Optional: Gripper fingers • • • • • • Optional: Finescreen Subject to changes for reasons of further development. data and illustrations are not binding. Technical
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Cutting-edge coating technology guarantees the highest quality standard: Using the 6-stage cathodic dunking priming and powder coating method, a very sturdy surface structure is guaranteed which is only to be found in the automobile industry.
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Contact: Kenneth Luker, Sales Manager North America Marblehead, MA 01945, Telephone 617-401-5584 [email protected]
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