Komatsu Forest is introducing the next generation of Komatsu Comfort Ride, with several comfort-enhancing innovations.
Komatsu Forest first launched the Komatsu Comfort Ride forwarder option back in 2013, a hydraulic cab suspension system with a four-point design that efficiently dampens jolts and vibrations.
“Comfort Ride quickly became one of the most popular options for Komatsu forwarders and now it's time to introduce the next generation of Comfort Ride, with several eagerly awaited features,” says Daniel Grabbe Product Manager Forwarders at Komatsu Forest.
One new feature is the ability to adjust the cab suspension's lateral firmness, which further improves operator comfort. This function is geared to the machine's speed to make driving as comfortable as possible regardless of whether the operator is inching over an off-road obstacle or driving unladen from the landing to the next wood pile. In practical terms, the suspension's firmness is progressive, increasing with machine speed to ensure maximum comfort.
“Since operator preferences regarding optimal cab suspension in various situations differ, individual adjustments can be made for each operator and settings are automatically saved in MaxiXT,” Grabbe explains. The operator can also easily adjust the firmness while driving if necessary, to adapt the machine to varying ground conditions. The suspension's firmness is adjusted using a button on the hand controller.
Another new feature is that the new Comfort Ride can level the cab laterally on gradients of up to 6 degrees, provided the machine is stationary or moving slowly. This offers the operator a more comfortable working posture during crane operation, which usually is a fair share of their working day. When the machine is moving at higher speeds, the longitudinal suspension is given priority to better handle rough terrain.
Komatsu Forest AB is one of the world's leading manufacturers of forest machines and related services and accessories.
