Journal article
Productivity of roadside processing system in Western Australia
Silva Balcanica, Vol.13(1), pp.49-60
2012
Abstract
This research studied the productivity of a roadside processing system in a plantation of Eucalyptus globulus (blue gum) in Western Australia. A time and motion study was applied to collect the data for the harvesting system. The harvest system included a feller-buncher, grapple skidder, processor and loader. The working cycles for each machine were recorded as well as the variables affecting productivity. Appropriate models were developed using the multiple regression method. The results showed that productivity of the fellerbuncher and processor were significantly affected by tree size. Productivity of the skidder was dependent on extraction distance. The unit cost (from stand to roadside) averaged AD 18.68/m3.
Details
- Title
- Productivity of roadside processing system in Western Australia
- Authors
- Mohammad R Ghaffariyan (Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastMauricio Acuna (Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastL Kellogg (Author) - Oregon State University, United States
- Publication details
- Silva Balcanica, Vol.13(1), pp.49-60
- Publisher
- Bulgarska Akademiya na Naukite
- Date published
- 2012
- ISSN
- 1311-8706
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2012 Bulgarska Akademiya na Naukite. Reproduced here with permission of the copyright holder.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Forest Industries Research Centre; Forest Research Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449025602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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