Yarder
A yarder is piece of logging equipment that uses a system of cables to pull or fly logs from the stump to a collection point.[1] It generally consists of an engine, drums, and spar, but has a range of configurations and variations, such as the swing yarder.
Early Yarders
The early yarders were
Working conditions around these machines were very dangerous.[citation needed
]
Modern Cable Logging
Cable logging, used primarily on the North American west coast, uses a yarder,
grapple yarders
.
See also
- Cable logging
- Swing yarder
- Steam donkey – a similar, smaller logging machine
- Washington Iron Works Skidder
References
- ^ "Miller Timber Services :: Logging / Harvesting". Millertimber.com. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
- ^ "UMD Library - Clyde Iron Works Company". D.umn.edu. Archived from the original on 2010-06-20. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
External links
- Cable Logging
- Yarders on the Ritchiewiki
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