Steve Bullman

At the APF and Salonvert exhibitions taking place later this week, Timberwolf will reveal the eagerly anticipated addition to its TW 280 range: the TW 280HB HYBRID wood chipper. Developed to meet the growing industry trend towards more sustainable solutions, with processing throughput of over 7 tonnes/hr, the TW 280HB HYBRID offers class leading peak power of 62hp but with Kubota Super Mini Series engine levels of emissions - ideal for the most challenging of jobs. Simple to maintain, the TW 280HB HYBRID wood chipper is ideal for companies and organisations who are committed to minimising their emissions without compromising on performance. Power Versus Emissions – The Challenge Delivering power suitable for an 8” wood chipper whilst also minimising emissions is a challenge. Historically, when looking to meet the needs of arborists, design engineers typically dialled up engine power, naturally increasing engine emission levels. After extensive research of hybrid powertrains and following discussions with engine manufacturers, it was concluded that no commercially available solution was currently available. Our journey, therefore, began with the decision for Timberwolf to lead its own hybrid powertrain development programme to meet the dual challenge of addressing performance and emissions. In the year Kubota celebrates its 100th year anniversary, the Timberwolf Engineering team placed the 24.8hp (18.5kW) Kubota D902-TE4 turbo diesel engine at the heart of their hybrid design. This Super Mini Series powerhouse was chosen not only for its outstanding Kubota pedigree, but also its high RPM and outstanding applied torque - ideal for the Timberwolf chipping methodology. Supplementing engine generated power is a power-dense hybrid system. Integral to this system is an Inmotion Generator Synchronous Motor (GSM) and energy efficient SECH supercapacitors. Providing swift recharge capability, in contrast to Li-ion battery solutions, supercapacitors store and release energy quickly coping with the variable duty cycle of the arborist’s job. This is integrated in a self-supported system that does not need external charging to operate. As the arborist’s working environment is always variable and the work schedule often long, the TW 280HB HYBRID will perform throughout the day, every day. With a processing throughput of over 7 tonnes/hr, the TW 280HB HYBRID powertrain, exceeds the objectives set out by the business and our target stakeholders; to provide class leading 62hp peak power but with emissions at the level of a Kubota 24.8hp engine. Easy Ownership Built In Timberwolf wood chippers are renowned for their reliability and simplicity. It was essential therefore, that the TW 280HB HYBRID met this same user and servicing expectation. Hybrid technologies often provide a more reliable and low maintenance solution than their full engine counterparts. With maintenance-free supercapacitors and GSM, the TW 280HB HYBRID is no exception. Through evaluation activities held during the development process, users have found this latest Timberwolf wood chipper reassuringly familiar. With only a small number of simple daily checks and regular greasing required to keep this machine operating at peak performance, maintenance has been kept to a minimum. Additional features to assist operators also include enhanced operator diagnostics for easy troubleshooting. Users will also be reassured to know that the TW 280HB HYBRID will be provided with the Timberwolf 3-year warranty as standard. “Taking existing technologies to develop an industry first solution has been a very exciting innovation and development project,” said Chris Perry, Timberwolf Managing Director. “The team have excelled in identifying and delivering an outstanding technical solution to meet this increasingly important market need. For over 35 years, the Timberwolf brand has been synonymous with wood chippers and now, as we launch the TW 280HB HYBRID, we demonstrate our commitment to use the strength of our technical expertise to meet the sustainability challenges of the future.” Timberwolf will launch and demonstrate the TW 280HB HYBRID at the APF Exhibition in the UK (22nd -24th September) and Salonvert in France (20th-22nd September). Visitors to the APF show will also have the opportunity to see the full Timberwolf range and meet the Timberwolf team and Dealers from across the UK. To find out more about the TW 280HB HYBRID, please visit our website: www.timberwolf-uk.com/hybrid

Pragmasis will be exhibiting their range of security products at the APF & Arb Show at Ragley Estate, 22nd-24th September 2022. Stephen Briggs, MD, said “We are pleased to be exhibiting our products again and this will be our first time to exhibit at the APF professional forestry and Arboriculture Show,” to be held at Ragley Estate 22nd-24th September. “We will be on Stand D7b in the Static display area.” “We have frequently sold our security products to professional tree surgeons and we feel a strong connection with the forestry and Arb industry. We have visited this show many times over the years as a customer due to our longstanding involvement with our award-winning Alvecote Wood project. This will be new, to be one of the exhibitors”, he said. Alvecote Wood, winner of the RFS Excellence in Forestry (Small Woodlands) Best-of-England competition (2014), is operated and sponsored by Pragmasis and this means they have had to secure many of the same things that Arb professionals also need. Steve said: “We are perhaps the only security product manufacturer that has such a strong connection and respect for people in Arb and forestry. Our products are not infallible, sadly, but chosen and used correctly they can make a huge difference to how likely you are to keep your property. We are happy to give advice gleaned from our own experience, after suffering multiple attempted thefts with very few losses over some 15 years so far.” Don’t let the thieves have it easy! They will surely be back if they get lucky, so stopping them with appropriate security deterrents, ideally before problems start, can save much bigger headaches later. Pragmasis are happy to offer an APF Show Discount of 10% on product prices (before shipping) on their website through to the end of October 2022. https://SecurityForBikes.com Please enter the following code during checkout: APF22 “Come and say Hi. We look forward to talking to many customers, new and existing. “ More information: https://securityforbikes.com/news.php#APF2022