Technology and machinery
Research will rationalize current systems and stimulate further technological development. The objective is to develop technological and methodological solutions that improve productivity, minimize environmental impact and improve the work environment. The focus is on technology, methods and processes applied in silviculture, logging, forest transport and onward transport.
Current research
More efficient harvesters
Skogforsk is studying performance, quality and the ability to choose stems in thinning operations using single-grip harvesters. We are also looking more closely at hydraulic efficiency on harvester heads.
Contact: Isabelle Bergkvist, phone: +4618-18 85 95
Greater productivity
Do driving patterns affect fuel consumption? Skogforsk is analyzing performance and costs of different operating systems under varying conditions.
Contact: Magnus Thor, phone: +4618-18 85 96
Less ground damage
Skogforsk is studying new technology and alternative methods for reducing ground damage. Training courses are also being held for machine operators, forest officials and forest owners.
Contact: Isabelle Bergkvist, phone: +4618-18 85 95
Better lighting
Skogforsk is studying LED lamps as lighting on forestry machines. The new technology can reduce fuel consumption, improve the work environment and increase productivity.
Contact: Claes Löfroth, phone: +4618-18 85 07
Reduce vibrations
In collaboration with machinery manufacturers, Skogforsk is testing drivers’ seats and new dampening technology for forestry machines with the aim of reducing vibration and improving the work environment.
Contact: Petrus Jönsson, phone: +4618-18 85 73
Maximum load
In collaboration with Norway, Finland and SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden, Skogforsk is working to improve the precision of crane scales. Greater accuracy enables maximum loading with no risk of overloading. The first crane scales is already in operation, but development continues.
Contact: Claes Löfroth, phone: +4618-18 85 07