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Cost-productivity analysis of South African pine sawtimber mechanised cut-to-length harvesting

Cost-productivity analysis of South African pine sawtimber mechanised cut-to-length harvesting

by Ben Spong | Nov 12, 2019 | News, Technical Notes

A time study of a mechanised cut-to-length system was conducted in Pinus elliottii sawtimber plantations in the Southern Cape forestry region of South Africa. A harvester and a forwarder were studied with the objectives of finding average productivity across the work...
Effect of slope on productivity and cost of Eucalyptus pulpwood harvesting using purpose-built and excavator-based machines

Effect of slope on productivity and cost of Eucalyptus pulpwood harvesting using purpose-built and excavator-based machines

by Marius Terblanche | Aug 27, 2019 | News, Technical Notes

This study sets out to see if the slope can affect mechanized cut-to-length harvester operations’ productivity and harvesting cost. To test this assumption, two different harvesters were applied to the study: an excavator-based machine (EBM) (Volvo EC210BF) and a...
Operation review of brushcutter nylon wear for two different nylon diameters from two different manufacturers

Operation review of brushcutter nylon wear for two different nylon diameters from two different manufacturers

by Marius Terblanche | Aug 26, 2019 | News, Technical Notes

The study was commissioned to test the durability, productivity and fuel consumption of different nylons used on brush cutters. Two nylons were identified, paired (by diameter) and tested in one trial (per nylon diameter) fitted randomly to two brush cutters. The...
Progress report on current research – 2019

Progress report on current research – 2019

by Ben Spong | Aug 23, 2019 | Current Research, News

This document contains summaries of three student projects (two Masters and one intern) recently completed or in progress under the supervision of Prof. Pierre Ackerman and Simon Ackerman. These project form part of the Forest Operations Project at Stellenbosch...
Successful Time Study Training Short Course  9 – 10 May 2019!

Successful Time Study Training Short Course  9 – 10 May 2019!

by Ben Spong | Jun 26, 2019 | News

A short-course on time studies was held at the SAFCOL facility in Swartfontein from the 9th and 10th of May 2019. The course was very successful hosting 20 attendees over the two days. Big thanks to all attendees and to the organizers of the event!
Need help planning or executing your time study?

Need help planning or executing your time study?

by Ben Spong | Jun 26, 2019 | News

Find step-by-step instructions assisting you through the process on our Executing a Time Study page. Fill in this form to let us know what you need help with and we will do our best to assist you.
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