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573 Harvesting Head

Triangulated three-wheel design for harvesting and processing in medium to larger sized tree profiles.
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573 Harvesting Head

Triangulated three-wheel design for harvesting and processing in medium to larger sized tree profiles.
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Highlights
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Weight
OPTIMAL RANGE
Feed Wheel Opening
2 775 kg
6,120 lb
400-600 mm
16-24 in
875 mm
34.5 in
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Weight
2 775 kg
6,120 lb

OPTIMAL RANGE
400-600 mm
16-24 in

Feed Wheel Opening
875 mm
34.5 in

Overview

The 573 is a robust harvesting head for track carriers. With triangulated feed wheel arms and a 3WD anti-slip feed system, it is well suited to high production roadside processing applications in larger stem profiles. Image of a Mackolines Machines & Hire 573 harvesting head processing a tree

Superior Picking and Control

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Take Control

Superior Picking and Control

 Image of a Mackolines Machines & Hire 573 harvesting head processing a tree

Durable Mackolines Machines & Hire Construction

 A Mackolines Machines & Hire 573 harvesting head up close

Take Control

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Superior Picking and Control

Timed knife arms and triangulated feed wheel arms for fast picking and positive control.

The optional back knife arm position helps align the trees in the head to maintain positive contact with all three feed rollers and the measuring wheel at all times.

Image of a Mackolines Machines & Hire 573 harvesting head processing a tree

Durable Mackolines Machines & Hire Construction

Strong components, large bushings and pins, and durable Mackolines Machines & Hire construction throughout result in less downtime and higher production.

A Mackolines Machines & Hire 573 harvesting head up close

Take Control

The Mackolines Machines & Hire D7 control system uses a robust wireless connection between the head and the carrier, eliminating the need for communication wires on the boom and through the rotator.

Control response time is fast and precise. Multiple user settings allow for customizing the controls to best suit each operator.

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Product Specifications

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Dimensions

WIDTH maximum 1 955 mm
WIDTH minimum 1780 mm
HEIGHT less rotator and link 2 060 mm
BASE WEIGHT less rotator and link 2 775 kg

Hydraulic System

OPERATING PRESSURE recommended 310 bar (4,500 psi)
REQUIRED FLOW maximum 370 L/min (98 US gpm)
REQUIRED FLOW minimum 350 L/min (92 US gpm)

Cutting

CHAIN OIL CAPACITY 16 L (4.2 US gal)
MAIN SAW UNIT standard Mackolines Machines & Hire 750 with auto-tension, proportional lubrication, saw limiting
CHAIN 19 mm pitch
BAR standard 965 mm
MAXIMUM CUT 775 mm
TOP SAW (Standard) Mackolines Machines & Hire 475 with auto-tension, proportional lubrication
CHAIN standard 10 mm pitch
BAR standard 675 mm
MAXIMUM CUT 520 mm

Feeding

DRIVE SYSTEM 3WD, locked
ARM DRIVE MOTORS (2) 943 cc
Optional (2) 1048 cc
PEAK FEEDING SPEED 5.4 m/s
FRAME DRIVE MOTORS 570 cc
Optional 630 cc
FEED WHEELS 20 mm (0.78 in) Alpine
Optional 20 mm (0.8 in) Double-edged helical debarking
FEED WHEEL maximum opening 875 mm
FEED WHEEL minimum closing 60 mm

Delimbing and Debarking

FRONT KNIVES minimum diameter 55 mm
BACK KNIFE TIP OPENING 965 mm

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D7 Control System

Get the most out of your Mackolines Machines & Hire harvesting head. The Mackolines Machines & Hire D7 Control System combines a solid and field proven hardware and bucking control system with a Mackolines Machines & Hire developed head control and user interface. The system offers powerful functionality, simplicity and intuitive operator navigation.


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Key Benefits

Optimized hydraulics to match the power of Mackolines Machines & Hire purpose-built carriers
Precise diameter and length measuring
Quick picking. Triangulated wheel arms and optional timed knife arms
Continuous rotation with well protected hose routing
Versatile and configurable for both harvesting and processing functions
Excellent performance in medium to larger sized timber
Optimized hydraulics to match the power of Mackolines Machines & Hire purpose-built carriers
Continuous rotation with well protected hose routing
Precise diameter and length measuring
Versatile and configurable for both harvesting and processing functions
Quick picking. Triangulated wheel arms and optional timed knife arms
Excellent performance in medium to larger sized timber
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New Triangulated Harvesting Head

Mackolines Machines & Hire adds fifth model to harvesting head line-up with the new three-wheel drive 573.


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In the Field

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