The C Series is the first and only wheel feller buncher to be truly serviceable from ground level. This includes daily service checks, preventative maintenance, and emergency service.
Engine/Hydraulic Compartment
Large hinged doors at the rear of the machine, along with hinged doors on both sides and the bottom of the compartment, provide superior ground-level access to the engine, hydraulic pumps and key components, including:
- Fuel, air and oil filters
- Starter
- Drive belt
- Water pump
- Alternator
- AC compressor
- Engine oil drain
- Hydraulic hose connections
- Centralized bank of pressure test ports around the pumps
- Engine and pump drive oil level check
Cooling Compartment
Removable rubber baffling and a split side screen protect the cooling system while making it easy to access for servicing. A locking latch on the lower half of the side screen allows for quick and easy access for cleaning out debris.
Aftertreatment Compartment
The aftertreatment compartment has full three-sided access to the Cat Clean Emissions Module optimizing service and cleaning access.
Tilting Cab
The tilting cab provides full access to the interior of the machine, where the two-speed gearbox and hydrostat are located. You can also access the hydraulic hoses and electrical harnesses where they enter the center hitch area. The tilting cab also improves access to clean the machine and remove the batteries.
Fueling
No more climbing up on the machine, dragging a fueling hose to fill the tank. The fuel tank is located behind the rear axle and the fill is at ground level. Simple, easy, safe.
Hinged Access
Additional hinged panels are used throughout for easy access to other components, such as the batteries, hydraulic filters and strategic bulkheads. All hinged panels are fabricated of heavy-duty steel for durability and can be completely removed if desired. Large hinged mesh screens over the door windows protect the operator when the sliding windows are open. These mesh screens swing out to remove debris caught between the door and screen. Heavy-duty belly pans are also hinged providing durable guarding and access to the bottom of the machine for machine clean out.
Electric Hydraulic Oil Fill Pump
Hydraulic oil is added to the system quickly and easily from ground level with the standard electric hydraulic oil fill pump and a quick coupler hose stored on the machine. Oil is pumped through the filtration system before it enters the tank, safeguarding the hydraulic system.
Electrical Routing
Electrical harnesses segregate the wiring and connections within the core systems they support and are bulkheaded between each system. So, for example, a separate electrical harness that supports the engine is bulkheaded where it connects to the cooling package electrical harness. No more complex, spaghetti wiring. Troubleshooting electrical issues and replacing wires are greatly simplified. Just a single, short harness (bulkheaded on both sides) crosses the center hitch. This harness is protected, making it much less prone to damage, and is easily replaceable if necessary. All electrical harnesses are bulkheaded before they enter the cab, instead of lines fed in through holes in the floor. This keeps the cab quieter.
Hydraulic Hose Routing
The same thinking was applied to hydraulic hose routing. Strategically placed bulkheads keep hoses short. In the center hitch, hoses are short and positioned dead center as they cross through the center hitch, so bending is minimized as the machine turns. Special attention was focused on limiting the number of different hose sizes that would be needed in the woods. Lift arm hoses are all the same diameter and common lengths are used wherever possible.