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Falcon Hydraulic Yarder 

The Falcon Hydraulic Yarder turns tight, difficult terrain into manageable, profitable harvest blocks.

Reduce downtime. Improve cycle times.

Developed to be used with motorised grapple carriages, the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder eliminates the use of time-consuming guy ropes, reliance of constructing large infrastructure and landings while enabling harvest crews to operate in an agile, adaptable extraction sites and processes.

Fast drum speeds communicated by a live data feed ensure that cycle times are quick and extraction of wood is precise.

The Falcon Hydraulic Yarder gives you the tools you need for demanding settings that require the best of both experience and equipment.

Agility Between Blocks

No time-consuming guy lines

Watch as the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder is prepared for transportation without the time-consuming set up and pack-down. A collapsible spar ensures minimal downtime between forestry blocks.

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Agile, uncompromised cable logging with the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder

Product overview

See why loggers across the world are choosing the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder as their choice of yarder for cable logging.

Integrated operator controls

Quick Set-up

Intuitive Software, Simplified

Safe & Secure Alert Systems

Long Rope Lines

Uncompromised Maneuverability

Integrated operator controls

The Falcon Hydraulic Yarder control system is
a simple, intuitive joystick based configuration
integrated with a high quality camera and in-cab
monitor system. The integrated joystick gives
more control and autonomy to the operator for
quicker turn around times.

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Going the extra mile

Extra length of cable where it matters most,
decreasing line shifts and increasing options
when harvest planning.

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Move in hours - not days

With a collapsible spar, no guy ropes and over 800m of strawline, adjusting lines within block or packing down is quick, ensuring more time for productive pulling.

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Transport and logistic friendly

The Falcon Hydraulic yarder balances the need for lift with the convenience of quicker transportation with a 11m collapsible spar. This reduces regulatory costs while still remaining safe and within best-practice.

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Eyes where you need them

Haul at ease with multiple high-quality camera views providing wide-range vision via two drum cameras.

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Performance over infrastructure

The Falcon Hydraulic Yarder has high performance in low infrastructure blocks, saving time, environmental impacts and costs relating to infrastructure. This help provide more value to your contracts and forest managers.

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In-cab experience like no other

Simple yet intuitive in cab operator functions reducing fatigue, operator training providing agility of roles within your crew.

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Larger, non-restrictive payloads

A 10T safe-working load capability with 550m of skyline rope to accommodate for a variety of settings 

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Full Operator Control Increasing Productivity

The remotely operated hydraulic grapple and rotator unit allows the operator to have full control over the grapple functions. This allows the operator to efficiently grapple the stems, shortening the cycle time and increasing the amount of stems that can be pulled per hour.

Joystick functions

Engine start-stop
Grapple - open, close, rotate clockwise and anticlockwise.

Real Time Operation

The 19-inch LCD display gives the operator clear visibility and real time information from the video feed.

The display provides

GPS Information
Distance from Grapple to Yarder
Battery Voltage
Accurate Longitude/Latitude Readings

All Weather Operation

The Falcon Claw is designed to be operated in a wide range of weather conditions and temperatures.

The high-quality waterproof camera has built in technology for low light and poor visibility operation
An inbuilt light enables the operator to work at any time day or night
The easy to use joystick control allows the Yarder operator to control the carriage at the push of a button

Multiple Position

The Falcon Claw enables logging crews to log from a variety of different positions on the face as well as requiring less landing room on the skid site. This allows the Yarder to be closer to the edge, providing more deflection for greater payloads.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

I’m not sure if a Falcon Hydraulic Yarder will suit my logging operation, where can I find out more information around using a Falcon Hydraulic Yarder in different settings?

Please contact DC Equipment so see if the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder is suitable to your settings .

Almost all steep-slope logging operations are suitable for using a Falcon Hydraulic Yarder however there are considerations at the block planning stage that help determine the efficiency of using the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder.

 

As we come from a logging background, contact us and we can discuss thee practical elements and considerations specific to your operation.

Does the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder come with any fire suppressant safety?

Yes, a STAT-X fire suppression unit mounted inside all Falcon Hydraulic Yarders.

How much fuel does the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder use on a typical day?

This is very dependent on the base machine and your logging operations so we are unable to provide an exact consumption rate. Contact us with your preferable base machine and we may be able to provide some indicative figures or value range.

What specifications does my excavator base need to have to be compatible with the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder?

Almost all excavator bases over 35T are suitable for the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder although specific hydraulic oil flow rates, pressures and base machine weights are necessary.

What payload can the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder handle?

The Falcon Hydraulic Yarder can take up to a 10T payload or net 8T when considering the Falcon Claw grapple carriage weight.

Note: This will be dependent on your current setting, rope tension, rope configuration, rope length and grapple carriage configuration.

Will the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder be compliant with my local regulations?

We work with our distributors to ensure the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder meets your local regulations.

What type of grapple does the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder come with?

The Falcon Hydraulic Yarder is often purchased with the Falcon Claw motorised grapple carriage. The Falcon Claw comes with a bunching grapple.

 

Is the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder compatible with the Falcon Tandem Carriage

Yes, the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder is compatible with both the Falcon Claw and the Falcon Claw with the Falcon Tandem Carriage combination.

Can I customise my Falcon Hydraulic Yarder, i.e. use my own base machine?

Yes, you can provided it meets our specification requirements.

Do you carry spare parts for the Falcon Hydraulic Yarder?

Yes, spare parts are held in stock at both distributor and manufacturing hubs.

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You can find our range of forestry equipment from selected suppliers in New Zealand, Canada, the United States, Chile and Russia.

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