Komatsu C144

New Komatsu C144 Harvester Head for Sale

Tackle tough forestry jobs with confidence using Komatsu wheeled harvesters, forwarders, log loaders, swing machines, felling heads and harvesting heads. Forestry work is often in the most rugged terrain and brutal conditions — and Komatsu forestry equipment is engineered for the task.

The head that never lets you down – not even in the most demanding and rough harvesting environments. This is our newly developed Komatsu C144.

Refusal to compromise is seen not the least in the entirely new 4 WD feed. The system’s extra roller in the feed line, which complements the body roller and produces significantly higher feed force, is truly unique. This is especially noticeable on extremely coarse trees and difficult to delimb tops. Productivity is further enhanced with an entirely new Constant Cut cutting unit, including a new saw motor and bar mount. The Constant Cut function not only speeds cutting and increases dependability, it also minimizes risks for chain shot and splitting.

The generous 40-degree tilt also does its part in raising production by enabling the fastest possible feed start. And the two front delimbing knives make quick work of even the most difficult delimbing tasks. At the same time, you’ll gain terrific dependability and ease of service, in among other ways, through centralized lubrication points. An important quality factor is patented accurate and reliable length measuring. So if you want a head that offers maximum production every day and every shift – choose the Komatsu C144!

• New 4 WD with extra body roller produces significantly greater feed force
• New Constant Cut saw unit, new saw motor and new saw bar mount
• Constant Cut with constant 40 m/s (131 ft/s) chain speed – increases productivity and minimizes risks for chain shot and splitting
• Integrated saw valve enables exact control of the saw motor’s flow needs
• Tilt angle of 40 degrees enables faster feed start/increased productivity
• Four hydraulic delimbing knives, with the two at the front providing more efficient delimbing of trees that are difficult to delimb
• Patented length measuring with exact measurement accuracy and high reliability thanks to non-contact signal transmission
• New hydraulic valve with improved access
• Hydraulics system with higher energy efficiency due to among other things, a new actively controlled feed-pressure valve
• Safe and simple service with centralized lubrication points

Excellent performance in tough cutting conditions

This all-around head is designed to perform in demanding and rough environments, with four feed motors powering four driven feed rollers. It is perfectly matched to our 911, 931, 931XC and 951 wheeled harvesters, and is compatible with other brands.

• Powerful feed motor and feed roller designs
• Rugged knives handle crooked stems and tough limbs
• Robust butt saws with Constant Cut system

• Advanced feed system: Four feed motors power four driven feed rollers to provide multiple contact points for carrying the stem. Designed to center the stem for efficient feeding. Low clamping pressure delivers high feed force with low energy consumption.
• Rugged delimbing knife system: Four moveable cast iron delimbing knives for high durability and performance especially with tough limbs. High clamping forces grip the stem solidly for more force in the felling moment, reducing the chances of bent saw bars.
• Constant Cut saw unit: Intelligent saw motor control delivers the right chainsaw speed to reduce splitting risk and provide short cutting times. Programmable EcoOiler automatic chain lubrication system.
• Accurate length/diameter measuring systems:  Patented length-measuring wheel cylinder design ensures constant equalized pressure to closely follow stem irregularities. High-resolution encoders, both left and right, deliver high accuracy.
• MaxiXT smart control system: State-of-the-art control system with intuitive graphical interface to manage all aspects of head control and performance. Easy programming of individual operator control preferences plus production parameters such as tree species, length and diameter.
• Excellent reliability and serviceability:  Computer and hydraulic hoses/tubes are well-protected for high reliability. All daily service can be performed at ground level without repositioning. Centralized lubrication points further reduce service time.

Standard and extra equipment are market-dependent and vary between countries. Your sales representative has an up-to-date list of what is included.