Cost of thinning with a whole-tree chip harvesting system

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · North. Logger Timber Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5872372

Huyler, N K

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), Vol. 31:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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