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A '''swing yarder''' is a piece of [[forestry]] [[machine|equipment]] used for |
A '''swing yarder''' is a mobile piece of heavy duty [[forestry]] [[machine|equipment]] used for pulling logs from the woods to a logging road with wire rope (cables). The swing yarder has several [[drum (disambiguation)|drum]]s to pull in the wire rope. The wire rope runs up am angled [[boom]] and then to the far side of a setting. By using a minimum of two cables, logs can be pulled across a logging setting where the trees have been previously felled. This machine is most suitable for steep ground where it is difficult to access the logs with other machinery. Swing Yarders can also be used in flatter areas with lighter loads. |
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While there are various rigging options, the most common one uses a grapple that can be lowered onto a logs and closed via the cable system. Using a grapple avoids the need for people in the setting to attach chokers to the log. Choker setting as a profession is a very dangerous occupation. |
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⚫ | The main difference between a swing yarder and a tower yarder is that the upperworks is mounted on a large slewing [[bearing (mechanical)|bearing]]. This bearing permits the boom and cable system to be 'swung' across a setting without relocating the machine. An experienced operator uses timing and cable tension to swing the [[grapple (construction)|grapple]] to the desired location. |
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Revision as of 16:06, 23 September 2005
A swing yarder is a mobile piece of heavy duty forestry equipment used for pulling logs from the woods to a logging road with wire rope (cables). The swing yarder has several drums to pull in the wire rope. The wire rope runs up am angled boom and then to the far side of a setting. By using a minimum of two cables, logs can be pulled across a logging setting where the trees have been previously felled. This machine is most suitable for steep ground where it is difficult to access the logs with other machinery. Swing Yarders can also be used in flatter areas with lighter loads.
While there are various rigging options, the most common one uses a grapple that can be lowered onto a logs and closed via the cable system. Using a grapple avoids the need for people in the setting to attach chokers to the log. Choker setting as a profession is a very dangerous occupation.
The main difference between a swing yarder and a tower yarder is that the upperworks is mounted on a large slewing bearing. This bearing permits the boom and cable system to be 'swung' across a setting without relocating the machine. An experienced operator uses timing and cable tension to swing the grapple to the desired location.