Brazil plantation harvest: six-wheel or eight-wheel forwarder?
Pedro M.
Verified member · Forestry operations manager
The plantation harvest covers 1,200 ha with an average 12° slope and a 600 m extraction distance.
Six-wheel forwarders turn tighter but sink in the rainy season; eight-wheel machines float better but cost more to buy and run.
Which wheel configuration and tyre setup fits this job?
Discussion (3)
Ana C.Verified member · Equipment rental company2026-10-30
12° is not steep; soil moisture matters more. For a long rainy season, eight wheels and low ground pressure are safer.
João P.Verified member · Harvesting contractor2026-10-31
Six wheels with wide tyres can work, but reduce the load instead of running at the rated maximum.
Lucas R.Verified member · Forestry engineer2026-11-01
Drain the extraction roads first; wheel choice matters far less once the road base is stable.
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