Pfanzelt Felix specialist forestry tractor

Felix 4 WD special forestry hauler

The rear section of the Felix in the 4WD version is designed for working with long timber. In the early days of mechanical timber recovery, all that was available was the cable winch. It was several years later that cranes and clam bunks were introduced, whereby the underlying machine system remained the same.

Felix 6 WD special forestry hauler

In comparison to the predecessor model, the rear section of the Felix 214 6WD has been completely reworked. What has not changed is the underlying combined machine concept, which is compact and manoeuvrable for handling long timber while offering a large loading capacity for short timber. This technical solution gives a major lead in economic efficiency compared with other approaches.

Technical details that impress:

• Hydraulic telescoping rear section
• Hydraulically height adjustable roller block
• Pfanzelt quick change system for rear section attachments
• Economical and easy on standing timber, a unique system

hydra2POWER - NEW!

The new generation of the Felix special forestry tractors has a completely new, modern and efficient powertrain.

The new hydra2POWER combines the following features:

• powerful drive thanks to heavy duty components
• optimum traction due to permanent all-wheel drive and hydraulic longitudinal differential
• low fuel consumption thanks to modern wide angle hydraulic motors
• high degree of safety thanks to active parking control
• low maintenance costs

Front section

Our new customers are always surprised when they see the Felix special forestry hauler for the first time. The reason is the unorthodox division of the vehicle. Thus the cab is located right at the front.

If you consider this distribution of units, you have to admit that while it may be unorthodox it is certainly logical. One the one hand, the short hood gives the driver an optimum view, on the other, due to the ideal approach angle based on the distance between the front axles and front stacking shield, no tracks are left when entering the trail.

Vehicle sections

A rear section with generous installation space was designed so that cable winches, crane and clam bunk could be fitted. This configuration prevents the machine tipping during forwarding with heavy timber in the crane or clam bunk. At the same time, due to the optimum weight distribution, it is possible to work in the most challenging terrain while minimising damage to the forest floor and fuel consumption.

Working on a steep slope

In order to ensure optimum and safety-optimised working even on steep slopes, the roller block is hydraulically height-adjustable. Guide tubes ensure the necessary cable protection from the power unit to the cable infeed roller. Damaging the cable with the gripper is therefore impossible.

Stanchion basket tilt
In order to shift the centre of gravity upwards when driving sideways on slopes, the stanchion basket can optionally be tilted sideways.

The steering system

The Pfanzelt Felix 208 4-WD special forestry hauler is a world beater when it comes to manoeuvrability. By a skilful combination of joint and stub axle steering, previously unimaginable manoeuvring options are made possible. The steering system is an important design feature of the Felix 4WD. When driving on public roads at 40 km/h, only the articulated steering is operated by the steering wheel. During operation, the steering system is switched to joystick operation. This means that the operator can apply both articulation and stub axle steering, independently of each other. The result is unsurpassed manoeuvrability and a steering angle of 70°.

Permit for public roads

When considering the work process of a forestry machine, it is essential start the analysis at the yard and not leave until you are out in the wood. How the machine reaches the work location and how it travels from one work site to the next are also big factors in the overall economy. Does the forestry machine have to be brought to the location by a truck on a low loader or does it have a transmission system that also enables travel on public roads?

The Felix offers the flexibility of a vehicle concept that does not require any external aids to reach the work site or to change between work sites.

XXL - cab

The tractor cab developed by Pfanzelt with pneumatic suspension enable smooth and vibration-free operation.

The view over the working environment is further extended by 7 m2 of window area. The driver has an even better view of his working zone, this means less stress and increasing safety. The driver has a relaxed and ergonomic sitting and working position on the operator stand that can now can be turned through 350° by electric motor. The intelligent machine controller – which is operated via a monitor from the seat – also saves the individual preferred settings for different drivers.

Service friendly

The distribution of the vehicle components requires that the engine, transmission and the main hydraulic components are installed under the cab. In spite of this, all areas that have to be accessed in the Felix specialised forestry tractor for service work can be easily reached without tools via various special service openings. In addition to the ergonomic one-man system for hydraulically opening and closing the vehicle floor plates, the cab, for example, can be hydraulically tilted open. Additional service hatches at the entrances provide side access.