The C144 harvesting head, the second model in Komatsu America Corp.’s C-series family of carry-style heads, weighs 3,086 lbs. and has a diameter-at-breast-height working range of 8- to 20-in. diameter and a 28-in. maximum cutting diameter. The C144 is available on Komatsu 931.1 and 941.1 harvesters and can be installed on other carriers as a loose head. According to Komatsu, the C144 features a new robust frame design for improved durability and reliability, as well as a new swing-damping system for more responsive head control. A 40-degree rearward tilt angle provides fast feeding performance and reduces head-frame stress when harvesting or reaching on downhill slopes, the company says. The feed system uses four hydraulic motors and four driven rollers. An additional feed roller located in the feed path supplements the standard single belly roller. The addition of the second roller ensures more contact with the stem, Komatsu adds, creating a feeding force of up to 6,654 lb. force.
Handles tough, large-diameter harvesting
The C144 harvesting head, the second model in Komatsu America Corp.’s C-series family of carry-style heads, weighs 3,086 lbs. and has a diameter-at-breast-height working range of 8- to 20-in. diameter and a 28-in. maximum cutting diameter. The C144 is available on Komatsu 931.1 and 941.1 harvesters and can be installed on other carriers as a…
