954 NC Highway 42 East
Clayton, NC 27528
http://www.prenticeforestry.com
Contact: Connie Ness
919-870-6161
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 25, 2010
Enhancements to Prentice Wheel Feller Bunchers
Boost Performance and Reliability
Caterpillar Forest Products has upgraded the hydraulic system and made other enhancements to improve performance of the 173 hp Prentice 2470, the 190 hp Prentice 2570 and the 220 hp Prentice 2670 wheel feller bunchers. The company also recently made enhancements to the Prentice SH-50 bunching saw and is introducing the Prentice SC-57, a new center post saw. Together the upgraded carrier and sawheads greatly improve the productivity and reliability of the Prentice feller buncher system.
The saw pump flow capacity in the feller bunchers has been increased, resulting in a 15% improvement in saw recovery time on the Prentice 2570 and a 6% improvement in the Prentice 2670. Multi-functioning, an advantage of Prentice wheel feller bunchers, has been enhanced with improvements to the front control valve. Simultaneous lift-tilt and lift-steer functions are over 60% faster than major competitive machines. Additional adjustments provide better acceleration and faster ground speed. Operators will notice more power on hills, wet ground and rough terrain.
Hydraulic hoses have been improved to protect them from damage and reduce wear. Hoses are longer and made of an abrasion-resistant material designed to withstand abuse. Extreme-duty rubber tube covers provide additional protection to the lift arm hoses. The covers reduce downtime by deflecting impact to the hoses and preventing friction damage from debris between the hoses.
In addition, the hydraulic return hose that crosses the center section of the carrier has been changed to a smaller diameter and is wrapped in a plastic coil. The smaller hose lasts longer because it is more flexible and better protected.
To make getting in and out of the cab easier, the rubber belt step has been replaced with a rigid, fixed step. Other enhancements include button head bolts to prevent wear on hoses and expander pins for cab mounts to reduce cab noise.
The Cummins QSB 6.7L Tier III-compliant engine powers Prentice wheel feller bunchers.
For more information visit http://www.prenticeforestry.com.
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Upgraded hydraulic system and other enhancements improve the performance and reliability of the Prentice wheel feller bunchers.
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Prentice™ is a brand name owned by Caterpillar Forest Products, the leading manufacturer and worldwide marketer of timber harvesting, millyard, road-building and land management equipment. Products are also marketed under the Caterpillar®, Cat®, and CTR™ brand names and are sold through a global independent dealer network. The company operates plants in the Americas, Asia and Europe. In addition, Caterpillar operates the Caterpillar Forest Product Training Center in Alabama — home of Forest Pro University — which supports the training, safety awareness and product demonstration needs of dealers, customers, associations and universities.
Cat Forest Products is a division of Caterpillar Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines.
For more information visit http://www.cat.com for Caterpillar, http://www.forestpro.com for Caterpillar Forest Products, http://www.prenticeforestry.com for Prentice brand, and http://www.ctrmanufacturing.com for CTR brand.
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