FIELDCHIEF Log Forks features include:

• A reversible bolt-on Caterpillar blade. Logging Forks only.
• Fully enclosed hydraulic rams and hoses (9).
• Lined bored pivot and ram mounts (8).
• Main pivot and rod eyes fitted with bearings (8).
• Main pivot fitted with seals (8).
• Screw headed ram with both ports at the base of the ram.
• Replaceable wear plates (4) & (2).
• 6 month warranty on materials and workmanship.
• Fabricated Hinge plate front crossmember, Line bored (7).
• Tips made from one piece Grade 450 material (3).
• Lower wear plate made from 20mm Grade 450 plate (2).
• Inside curve of beak radius R1150 (10).
• Main arms for beak fabricated and line bored (10).
• Beak construction drawn in 3D Solid Modeling to provide parts with a 100% design fit that reduces welding gaps, reducing possible cracks (6).
• Spacer fitted to pivot pins and ram mounts to prevent retainer bolts from becoming loose (8).
• Tip of beak made from Grade 450 wear plate (5).

Andrew Gallington with the Log Forks he designed.

Fieldchief Post Forks

Fieldchief Post Forks have been specifically designed for a post yard applications from unloading tree length logs to loading out bundles and everything in between. The width of the forks is 1600mm and the beak has a shallow curve that provides a tight lock up on a small number of posts and enough space in front of the beak to support a bundle on the forks to load out.

Fieldchief Logging Forks

One of the special feathers of Fieldchief Logging Forks is the bolt on cutting edge that can be used to sweep the skid site, a considerable saving when compared with using a valuable log. While common with the Fielchield range Rams and hoses are fully guarded a feature that prevents damage and can save hours of down time in remote locations. The rugged box section construction is ideal for handling logs over uneven surfaces with replaceable wear plates extend the life of the forks.

Fieldchief Mill Yard Forks

Fieldchief Mill Yard Forks share all the common Fieldchief features and have a deeper curved beak that allows for a larger capacity. The tip of the beak when closed doesn't go below ground level, this reduces site maintenance and soil contamination. A common feature on all Fieldchief Log Forks is the Line Bored pivot mounts and Ram mounts, this and the use of replaceable bearings means maintenance costs and down time are reduced.