Waratah introduces new H216 hardwood head

Waratah Forestry Equipment's new H216 hardwood head

Waratah Forestry Equipment has unveiled the H216, a new two-roller head joining the manufacturer’s 200 Series lineup. 

Built for hardwood, the H216 is strong enough to handle tough tree forms with accuracy and efficiency. Its simple design with excellent feed power, delimbing and large cut capacity provide productive tree harvesting.

“The H216 is specially designed for hardwood,” said Brent Fisher, Product Marketing Manager for Waratah. “This head not only provides our customers reliable performance in hardwood but is equally capable of handling softwood, debarking and everything in between.”

Weighing 1,495 kg, this 200 Series head features a two-roller design ideal for hardwood harvesting in late or final thinnings. 

The hardwood head also features floating roller arms that allow for simple tree horizontal movement and easy log transport through the head. High performance single or multi-speed options keep timber moving quickly.

The H216 features the SuperCut 100S saw unit with improved auto tensioning and easier servicing. With large sawing capacity, this head can cut logs up to 75 cm in diameter, while an optional top saw tackles heavy branching. The delimb arms provide excellent delimbing power across all diameter ranges, while drive wheel options offer maximum traction for crooked wood. 

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The H216 harvester head utilizes the TimberRite H-16 control system for optimum head performance, productivity and measuring accuracy. Using CAN-bus carrier communication, this user-friendly system provides configurable and precise harvesting, processing and felling head control to increase efficiency and productivity.

The H216 is built to tackle tough crooked timber to straight postwood and everything in between. While also capable in softwood, debarking or multi-tree handling, the head is designed for efficiency and agility in thinning and harvesting applications with quick cycle times. 

A heavy-duty main chassis saw box, as well as tilt frame and guarding, provide added protection and reliability. Maintenance is simplified through one position daily servicing and easy open/close hinges on the valve cover. 

The Waratah H216 is available to customers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific, Brazil and Latin America.