¶ Timberjack walking harvester
Description: The Plusjack walking harvester is a prototype six-legged forest harvesting machine developed in 1999 by Plustech, an R&D unit of Timberjack (now part of John Deere). Designed for steep slopes and difficult terrain, it was an advanced, specialized machine created to navigate environments inaccessible to conventional wheeled harvesters, though it did not enter mass production.
Key Features of the Plusjack Walking Harvester:
Design: A six-legged design aimed to minimize environmental impact and provide superior stability in uneven or soft terrain.
Purpose: Developed as a concept machine to tackle steep slopes and complex forestry environments, often highlighted as a notable innovation at the Lusto Forest Museum, as noted by Suomen Metsämuseo Lusto.
History: Developed in the late 1990s as part of advanced studies into sustainable forestry and automated harvesting.
Manufacturer: The project was driven by Plustech, which was part of the Timberjack group.
Category: Autonomous Machinery & Robotics
¶ Details
| Company | Country | Type | Website | Available in Australia? | Year | Status | Remarks | TRL | Employees | Colour | Inventors | Patent Model. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberjack | Canada | Company | Link | bought by JD in 2000, Brand discontinued | Red |