Ergonomic evaluation and comparison of wood harvesting systems in Northwest Russia
A comparison of 14 applicable harvesting systems in Russia was assessed. Fully mechanized cut-to-length harvesting provides the best working conditions. The use of tree-length systems performed with cable skidders should be limited. The approach can be used to evaluate various wood-to-energy harvesting systems.
ergonomics harvester skidder forwarder feller buncher chainsaw choker settings