The VOSCH – 1500-7t HD (580kg.) – is built for the lighter machine class (up to 11 ton) Although it would sit quite comfortably on the end of a long reach excavator as well. This might be the baby of the bunch but it’s still a more than capable grapplesaw Continue Reading
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Open Days and Machine Demonstrations 26th and 27th September 2023
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Workshop Expansion
We thought the workshop would be big enough when we moved in ! Over a period of 8 months we managed to extend whilst still functioning as a business and meeting our customers needs. Upgrading the overhead cranes throughout the building at the same time. When you look back at Continue Reading
Moipu Control System
We replaced the IPS crane control system on this Valmet 820 with a Moipu control system as it had on going electrical faults with repair costs rising and temporary repairs throughout the harness’s. The Moipu system also has an option for a reverse camera and a weighing system if required. Continue Reading
VOSCH 1900 vs VOSCH 1600
When you have a VOSCH-Grapple RSG-1900-7T-HD & Saw unit, 3/4 HD 40″ and a VOSCH-Grapple RSG-1600-7T-HD & Saw unit, 3/4 HD 33″ in the yard together at the same time we couldn’t help but get a few pictures with them head to head. Grapple Saw wars !!! The VOSCH-Grapple RSG-1900-7T-HD Continue Reading
Kobelco – one of our first conversions
This was one of our first conversion we did, it was great to have it back in our yard. Having gone through our workshop for a full check over its gone back out to work. Built to last ! Original setup – click on images for enlarged view Latest setup Continue Reading
Tapio 160 – Bobcat E45
Howard Llewellyn Forestry – Bobcat E45 – Tapio 160 This is one of the smaller harvesting head we supply. Installed on to 4.5 ton machine it proves to be a very capable setup. Click on images for enlarged view
Hyundai 8t – upgraded forestry guarding
Our customer wanted added protection for their machine while working in the woods. RCFE upgraded the guarding on this 8t machine with a fully FOPS certified cab guard including additional lighting. Custom guarding to the front of the engine compartment and cables to protect the top. Finished off underneath with Continue Reading
FISA-AA Tree Shears and Grapple Saws Safety Alert – Apr 2021 Issue (1) Ver 6
To all our valued VOSCH customers, Hope your all well, we are making contact with all our VOSCH customers in regards to the safety guide 608 alert [April 2021 Issue (1) Ver 6], that has been released by FISA and the ARB Association for the safe use of “Tree Shears Continue Reading
Chain Speeds – Demonstration
With grapple saw regulations currently being reviewed, we have posted this short film to show a VOSCH Grapple Saw (Right) running next to a harvesting head (Left) to show the difference in operating speeds. This film was captured from outside the safe working zone using a drone. The chain speed on Continue Reading