The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for managing and controlling the lifetime of a tree handling system of a forest machine. The tree handling system is activable through the impact of hydraulically powered execution means (7:1-7:n), the method comprises the steps of; obtaining sensor data (13:1-13:n) that represent a current loading (PT) on the tree handling system, determining a current partial damage value (SL, SM, SH), which is deemed to occur on the tree handling system at various loadings (PT) on the tree handling system,

A characteristic of the invention are the steps of; determining a key indicator (Ni:1-Ni:n), which describes a measured value (X) that relates to the operation of the tree handling system (1) and is representative of the risk of partial damage relative to specific reporting about a current running operating state (db:1-db:n) of the tree handling system, comparing at least the current partial damage value (SL, SM, SH) with a normative partial damage value (SLX, SMX, SHX) for a normative operating state (db:1X-db:nX) of the tree handling system corresponding to the key indicator (Ni:1-Ni:n) and determining a change that affects the measured value (X) of the key indicator (Ni:1-Ni:n) in such a manner that the current partial damage value (SL, SM, SH) returns to or approaches a level corresponding to the normative partial damage value (SLX, SMX, SHX) for the key indicator.

The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for managing and controlling the lifetime of a tree handling system of a forest machine. The tree handling system is activable through the impact of hydraulically powered execution means (7:1-7:n), the method comprises the steps of; obtaining sensor data (13:1-13:n) that represent a current loading (PT) on the tree handling system, determining a current partial damage value (SL, SM, SH), which is deemed to occur on the tree handling system at various loadings (PT) on the tree handling system,

A characteristic of the invention are the steps of; determining a key indicator (Ni:1-Ni:n), which describes a measured value (X) that relates to the operation of the tree handling system (1) and is representative of the risk of partial damage relative to specific reporting about a current running operating state (db:1-db:n) of the tree handling system, comparing at least the current partial damage value (SL, SM, SH) with a normative partial damage value (SLX, SMX, SHX) for a normative operating state (db:1X-db:nX) of the tree handling system corresponding to the key indicator (Ni:1-Ni:n) and determining a change that affects the measured value (X) of the key indicator (Ni:1-Ni:n) in such a manner that the current partial damage value (SL, SM, SH) returns to or approaches a level corresponding to the normative partial damage value (SLX, SMX, SHX) for the key indicator.

Embodiments in this disclosure include a cutting tool mounting block that is securely mounted to the periphery of a wheel. The mounting block includes a body portion with a channel having a width that expands along the length of the body portion. The cutting tool mounting block also includes an aperture configured to accept a single cutting tooth, in some embodiments. The cutting tool mounting block may also include a front feature that creates a clearance between the cutting tooth surface and the body portion. Some embodiments include the assembly of three mounting blocks on a stump grinder wheel, which can increases the bite each tooth takes, it can decrease the drag in the cutting wheel, and it can decrease chip recirculation.

A material reduction machine includes a prime mover driving a cutting mechanism. A drive system receives a signal to initiate rotation of a cutting mechanism. A sensor senses a machine load parameter and reports a signal to a controller operatively coupled to the clutch to control sequential engagement cycles from the engine to the cutting mechanism. The controller utilizes a stored first disengagement threshold value for stopping a first engagement cycle and continues monitoring the signal as the machine load parameter increases momentarily after reaching the first disengagement threshold. The controller determines and adopts a second disengagement threshold value based on observation of the machine load parameter indicative of maximum load during the continued monitoring after the first disengagement threshold is realized, and further being based on a stored correction factor. The second disengagement threshold value is used for a second engagement cycle.

Embodiments of an apparatus for reducing plant material are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a frame, a boom coupled to and extending from the frame, a drive assembly at least partially coupled to the boom and having a drive shaft rotatable relative to the boom, a hub interconnected to and rotatable with the drive shaft, a cutting wheel interconnected to and rotatable with the hub, and a shearing device coupled to the boom and having a working surface adjacent the hub. The working surface at least partially defines a shearing feature for shearing material wrapped around the hub as the hub rotates.

A stump grinder has a grinding arm that durably mounts a rotatable grinding wheel by securing the drive shaft of a motor to the grinding wheel such that a pair of bearings within the motor support one side of the grinding wheel and by supporting the other side of the grinding wheel with a stub shaft received within a third bearing. The grinding arm is laterally offset on the frame of the stump grinder to have a swing angle that is not symmetrical relative to the width of the frame, but with the swing angle starting at one side of the frame and then traversing across substantially the entire width of the frame to improve the ability of the operator to see the grinding wheel. A single joystick is movable in orthogonal directions corresponding to desired up and down and side-to-side pivoting motions of the grinding arm. The joystick includes a depressible trigger for starting and stopping the operation of the grinding wheel.

A stump grinder has a grinding arm that durably mounts a rotatable grinding wheel by securing the drive shaft of a motor to the grinding wheel such that a pair of bearings within the motor support one side of the grinding wheel and by supporting the other side of the grinding wheel with a stub shaft received within a third bearing. The grinding arm is laterally offset on the frame of the stump grinder to have a swing angle that is not symmetrical relative to the width of the frame, but with the swing angle starting at one side of the frame and then traversing across substantially the entire width of the frame to improve the ability of the operator to see the grinding wheel. A single joystick is movable in orthogonal directions corresponding to desired up and down and side-to-side pivoting motions of the grinding arm. The joystick includes a depressible trigger for starting and stopping the operation of the grinding wheel.

A rotating disc assembly for use on a stump grinder that can include: a rotating disc member having a peripheral edge and defining a central axis and a radial direction; a bit securing sub-assembly comprising a bit holder member mechanically connected to the rotating disc member and having a first portion extending in a first direction, and a second portion extending from said first portion along a second direction that is not parallel to said first direction; a bit mechanically connected to the bit holder member by a fastening hardware; and a first portion of the peripheral edge extending a further distance in the radial direction than a second portion of the peripheral edge; wherein the bit and the bit securing sub-assembly are sized, shaped, located and/or connected so that the first bit is at least partially shielded by a footprint of the first portion of the peripheral edge.

A system for removing implanted objects from the ground comprising of a square elongated tubing and a support structure. The elongated tubing having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end and a second end, the first end having a point. The top surface of the elongated tubing having a stop for coupling the support structure to the elongated tubing. The support structure comprising a fulcrum for providing a stable bearing surface for when downward force is applied to the second end of the elongated tubing and a hanger for connecting the fulcrum to the elongated tubing.

A detachable thumb assembly for a construction equipment machine includes a mounting bracket for attaching the thumb assembly to a digging apparatus of the machine, a thumb pivotally connected on the mounting bracket, a thumb cylinder including a cylinder body connected to the mounting bracket and a cylinder rod which extends from a front end of the cylinder body and which is connected to the thumb. The body of the thumb cylinder is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket at a connection portion of the body which is distinct from a body back end portion.