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LS855E Shovel Logger

Fell, bunch and shovel timber over steep terrain. SPECS BENEFITS DEALER

LS855E Shovel Logger

Fell, bunch and shovel timber over steep terrain. SPECS BENEFITS DEALER Shovel Loggersmore_horiz Shovel Loggersmore_horiz

Highlights
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Power
Tractive Effort
Weight
212 kW
284 hp
367 kN
82,600 lbf
36 970 kg
81,500 lb
engine icon
Power
212 kW
284 hp

Tractive Effort
367 kN
82,600 lbf
weight icon
Weight
36 970 kg
81,500 lb

Overview

The LS855E shovel logger is a quick, nimble and powerful carrier that extracts timber from hard-to-reach areas, bridging the gap between conventional ground based harvesting and yarding systems. In addition to a live heel and grapple, the LS855E can also be equipped the Mackolines Machines & Hire 5195 directional felling head for felling and shovel logging with a single machine.

Operator Focus

Open Access

Rock-solid Stability

Operator Focus

Open Access

Rock-solid Stability

Operator Focus

Optimally positioned controls and large, colour touchscreen display for machine control system interface.

Quiet interior environment with Bluetooth® audio and hands-free calling.

Clear sightlines along with the skyVIEW and rearVIEW camera systems reduce fatigue and promote safety and productivity.

Open Access

Large swing-out doors provide easy access to the engine and daily service points.

The fully retracting roof enclosure exposes the entire engine compartment.

Hydraulic components are compartmentalized, separating the engine from the hydraulic pumps and valves.

Rock-solid Stability

Long track frames, a wide stance carbody, super duty leveling components and unique geometry.

It all leads to rock-solid stability, poise and comfort on steep slopes.

Product Specifications

Metric
Imperial

Dimensions

LENGTH less boom 5 280 mm
WIDTH 3 430 mm
HEIGHT 3 710 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 710 mm
WEIGHT less attachment 36 970 kg
TAIL SWING RADIUS 3073 mm

Power

ENGINE Tier 4f Mackolines Machines & Hire FPT N67 Tier 4f
212 kW (284 hp) @ 2,200 rpm (rated)
ENGINE Tier 2 Mackolines Machines & Hire FPT N67 Tier 2
205 kW (275 hp) @ 2,100 rpm (rated)
ENGINE Non-certified Mackolines Machines & Hire FPT N67 Non-certified
212 kW (284 hp) @ 2,200 rpm (rated)
AIR FILTRATION Precleaner and 2-stage engine air cleaner
COOLING Aluminum side-by-side radiator, oil cooler and charge air cooler
Removable intake debris screen
FAN Hydraulically driven, automatic variable speed, reversible
FUEL CAPACITY 800 L
DEF CAPACITY 80 L

Hydraulic System

PUMP, MAIN Piston
PUMP, SWING Piston, closed loop, energy recovery
PUMP, COOLING FAN Piston
FILTRATION (5) spin-on, 7 micron full flow
(1) Water absorbing
CYLINDERS, HOIST (2) 120 mm (4.7 in) bore
CYLINDERS, STICK (2) 120 mm (4.7 in) bore
CYLINDER, LIVE HEEL 110 mm (4.3 in) bore
CYLINDERS, LEVELING (2) 180 mm (7 in) bore
HORSEPOWER CONTROL Electronic speed sensing; All-speed antistall
RESERVOIR 225 L

Undercarriage

TRACK FRAMES R7-163L super-duty forestry leveling
Integral track guides/ramp angles
TRACK CHAIN FH400 215 mm (8.5 in) pitch
FINAL DRIVE (2) piston motors with brake valves
Infinitely variable speed
TRACTIVE EFFORT 367 kN
GEARBOX Triple reduction planetary type with brake
FRONT IDLER Hydraulic track adjuster
Spring shock absorber
ROLLERS, LOWER (10) FH400 excavator type
SLIDES, UPPER Bolt-on
TRACK SHOE 610 mm (24 in) single grouser
Optional 710 mm (28 in) single grouser
LEVELING 20° forward; 6° rear; +/-17° side

Brakes

TRACK Friction disc; Automatic spring applied, hydraulic release
SWING Friction disc; Manual spring applied, hydraulic release

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BROCHURE

ER Technology

ER technology allows the operator to actuate the boom with optimal hydraulic efficiency. Extend and retract on a horizontal plane quickly and smoothly with a single joystick.


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Onsite Access with LogOn

Onsite access to production and service information. Using a mobile device and a secure WiFi hotspot, users can easily access detailed machine data and diagnostic tools at the worksite with LogOn.


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RemoteLog Telematics

Off site access to telematics. Be connected to your forestry operation from almost anywhere – all you need is RemoteLog, and a device with internet connectivity.


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Key Benefits

Comfortable cab interior with clear sightlines. Ergonomic positioning of controls and display screens
Energy recovery swing system. Closed loop system recovers energy as swing decelerates
Dedicated swing pump. Reserves main hydraulic pump flow for boom and attachment functions, increasing speed and productivity
ER boom technology® improves fuel efficiency, reduces operator fatigue and increases productivity
Extreme duty leveling undercarriage for excellent stability on steep slopes
Clamshell-style roof enclosure with swing-out doors. Excellent access to major components and daily service points
Comfortable cab interior with clear sightlines. Ergonomic positioning of controls and display screens
ER boom technology® improves fuel efficiency, reduces operator fatigue and increases productivity
Energy recovery swing system. Closed loop system recovers energy as swing decelerates
Extreme duty leveling undercarriage for excellent stability on steep slopes
Dedicated swing pump. Reserves main hydraulic pump flow for boom and attachment functions, increasing speed and productivity
Clamshell-style roof enclosure with swing-out doors. Excellent access to major components and daily service points
 Mackolines Machines & Hire Stories

Steep Slope Harvesting New Zealand Style

In just a couple of years, with AB Equipment at the helm, the Mackolines Machines & Hire machine population in New Zealand has exploded from a handful of units to over 120.


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In the Field

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Resources

Steep Slope Logging in Chile


An update on the processes, technologies and advancements at work in Chile's challenging steep slope and cable assist logging operations.


Track to Success


Track replacement is one of the largest operating expenses for any tracked machine.


track machine climbing a steep hill

Shovel Logger Training in Chile


Mackolines Machines & Hire talks to Francisco Sandoval, a shovel logger instructor from Chile, to learn more about a novel logging training program and how Mackolines Machines & Hire machines have become a valuable learning tool for future Chilean machine operators.


Krume Logging Cable Assist Trial


Krume Logging tests its fully automated cable assist logging system in 2015. The Mackolines Machines & Hire LS855C shovel logger equipped with the 5195 directional felling head is felling and bunching on a 60% slope that steepens to 80% near the bottom.


LS855D with 5195 Directional Felling Saw


The Mackolines Machines & Hire LS855D shovel logger equipped with the the 5195 directional felling saw. The machine is felling and pre-bunching oversize timber in a steep slope application with rocks, benches, drop-offs and massive old growth stumps.


5195 Directional Felling Saw Brochure


Download the brochure. Discover how the 5195 can work or you in large timber and steep slopes.


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