Cost of thinning with a whole-tree chip harvesting system
A study of the cost of thinning with a whole-tree chip harvesting system consisting of a feller-buncher, two grapple skidders, and a 22-inch chipper indicated a capital outlay for equipment of over $500,000. Whole-tree chir-buncher, two grapple skidders, and a 22-inch chipper indicated a capital outlay for equipment of over $500,000. Whole-tree chips were produced at the landing at a base cost to the contractor of $12.25/green ton. Transportation of chips to plant site added $0.083/ton mile or about $3.7/green ton, yielding a total delivered cost of $15.42/green ton. This does not include costs for tree making, landing preparation, or stumpage, or for risk and management. At the current market price of $16.65/green ton, the operation would be required to run about 7 hours/day to reach the break-even point. 5 references.
- Research Organization:
- Northern Logger, Old Forge, NY
- OSTI ID:
- 5872372
- Journal Information:
- North. Logger Timber Process.; (United States), Journal Name: North. Logger Timber Process.; (United States) Vol. 31:1; ISSN NLTPA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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