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Först XR8 TRAXION

King of
the Bank

8″ TRACKED WOODCHIPPER

Först XR8 TRAXION

King of
the Bank

8″ TRACKED WOODCHIPPER

Först XR8D Woodchipper

Först XR8D

King of the Bank.

A favourite in the rail industry, this tracked woodchipper gets the chipping performance of a Först right to the trickiest locations. With its Traxion embankment system the machine will climb banks up to 35 degrees and offers huge ground clearance when you need it.

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HIGH SPEED TRACKING
Hosting a 37HP petrol engine which is much lighter engine than the diesel unit, but putting out more horse power and offering a staggering performance and chipping speed. This engine picks up quicker when the no stress cuts in than a diesel, which means this machine is fast, it’s also as fuel efficient as the diesel believe it or not!
STAGE 5 COMPLIANT DIESEL
Phenomenal performance from a 55hp Doosan DPF diesel. A robust and proven engine offering exceptional performance and chipping speed.
OPTIONAL LIGHTING TOWER
An optional lighting tower to for night work gives not shortage of light. The Aluminium pump action mast with internal lighting cable extends to 3.5m and holds 2 x 4692 lumen LED lights to really turn night into day.
AUTOINTELLIGENCE CONTROL
A simple yet advanced electrical control system taking care of all the electrics on the machine. Historically electrics on plant and machinery are a troublesome – AutoIntelligence overcomes this with a completely water and vibration proof system designed and tested in the toughest environments. This system gives excellent usability and outstanding reliability, it will also make you aware when servicing is due and will recommend routine maintenance.
STRENGTH
Robust build quality with heavy gauge steel where it is neede and plenty of support under the hopper to ensure the machine will stand up to the bounding produced when transported behind a tractor.
AMAZING VELOCITY
This machine will get rid of chip seriously fast and hard even if it is wet and green. A massive benefit when throwing chip up the bankside thanks to the huge flywheel system with twin 10” blades.
TRAXION EMBANKMENT SYSTEM + SPEED
Tough and robust scissor action parallel leg system gives this machine exceptional versatility allowing you to expand and retract the legs independently to make for safe tracking on the bank side or simply to negotiate over obstacles.
FORSTGRIP FEED ROLLER SYSTEM
Twin hydraulic horizontal feed roller system offering exceptional grip on timber. The large top feed lifts on an arc, climbing toward the timber rather than lifting straight up and down, this makes climbing butt ends exceptional. High tension due to twin heavy duty springs and a large bearings supporting either side of the top feed roller ensures strength and durability
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Product Specification

Feed Roller Aperture
8” x 10” / 200mm x 255mm
Feed Roller System
ForstGrip Feed Roller System
Flywheel System
Open Top Flywheel (728 x 30mm) Twin 10” Blades
Engine
Doosan 55HP Diesel
No Stress System
AutoIntelligence No Stress Device
Feed System
AutoIntelligence Fully Water & Vibration Proof Touch Pads
Fuel Capacity
35 Litres
Noise Level
Lwa 122dB
Weight
2135kg
Width (tracks in)
1480mm
Width (tracks fully out)
2020mm
Length (hopper down)
3417mm
Length (hopper up)
2600mm
Height (with chute)
2524mm

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We know that buying a new woodchipper is a big investment and that’s why we want to give you the chance to see one for yourself. We’re all about the customer journey – simply tell us where and when you’d like to see one in action and we’ll do the rest.

We can provide demos throughout the UK. We’ll drop it off and you can put it through it’s paces and you can see why we really are Europe’s leading woodchipper manufacturer.

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