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Introducing the Nex Gen 6400XT Wood Hog Horizontal Grinder

Morbark to Showcase New Equipment Releases and Latest Technology at CONEXPO 2023

Morbark, LLC, a leading forestry, biomass, tree care, sawmill, and wood recycling equipment manufacturer, will debut the Next Gen 6400XT Wood Hog horizontal grinder with transport system at this year's CONEXPO-CON/AGG show, Booth D1300, March 14-18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Other new equipment offerings include a Denis Cimaf Open-Face Carbide Mulching Attachment and Alamo Group sister company, Timberwolf's TW 280HB HYBRID brush chipper.

The Morbark Transport Dolly for the Next Gen 6400XT was developed to simplify how customers transport their machines. Equipped with independent air-ride suspension and remote-controlled front and rear hydraulic locks, a single operator can attach the transport dolly in minutes, eliminating the need for a specialized Low-Boy trailer.

"The 6400XT is the best in its class for processing wood and organic waste with power and reliability," said Michael Stanton, vice president of sales and marketing at Morbark. "The new Next Gen 6400XT, scheduled for fourth quarter 2023 release, builds on that legacy."

In addition to the new transport dolly system, the Next Gen 6400XT has undergone a few other updates:

Denis Cimaf, an affiliated Morbark brand and leading manufacturer of industrial mulching and brush-cutting attachments, will introduce a new line of open-face, carbide tip mulching heads for dedicated carriers, skid steers, and excavators known as the Denis Cimaf DX series of mulching heads.

"Using the same durable Denis Cimaf frame customers have come to trust, we've developed a heavy-duty rotor suited for harsh environments where it is possible to encounter ungrindable objects," said John Balogh, director of sales for Rayco Forestry and Denis Cimaf. "In addition, the rotor and motor orientation provides a compact package that creates less stress to the carrier."

The DXF features heavy-duty carbide teeth that rip through hard and soft wood up to eight inches in diameter. The DX is ideal for tackling mulching or brush clearing with power and hammer-style force. In addition, it is well-suited for land clearing, vegetation management, and utility and roadside maintenance in unknown and rocky terrain.

Joining Morbark at ConExpo this year is sister Alamo Group company, Timberwolf, from the United Kingdom, who will showcase the TW 280HB HYBRID brush chipper.

The Timberwolf TW 280HB HYBRID was developed to meet the growing industry trend toward more sustainable solutions. With a processing throughput of over 7 tonnes/hr, the TW 280HB HYBRID offers class-leading peak power of 62-HP but only 25-HP engine-level emissions. Simple to maintain, the TW 280HB is ideal for companies and organizations committed to minimizing their emissions without compromising performance.

Supplementing engine generation power is a power-dense hybrid system. An Inmotion Generator Synchronous Motor (GSM) and energy-efficient SECH supercapacitors are integral to this system. Providing swift recharge capability, in contrast to Li-ion battery solutions, supercapacitors store and release energy quickly, coping with the variable duty cycle of the arborist's job. Furthermore, this is integrated into a self-supported system that does not need external charging to operate. As the arborist's working environment is continuously changing and the work schedule is often long, the TW 280HB HYBRID will perform throughout the day, every day.

"Balancing performance and emissions was a challenge that could not be met by simply dialing down engine sizes," explained Guy Marshlain, Sales and Marketing Director for Timberwolf. "Therefore, our journey towards net zero began with the decision for Timberwolf to lead its own hybrid powertrain development program. The TW 280HB HYBRID is simply the first step in using our technical expertise to meet the sustainability challenges of the future. There is certainly more to follow."

Also, in the Morbark booth, D1300, will be the tried-and-true Morbark 3000XT Wood Hog horizontal grinder, 1821 and 1415 brush chippers; from Rayco, the C120 Forestry Mulcher, 4000AWL articulated wheel loader, and RG80 stump cutter; from Timberwolf, the TW 230HB brush chipper, and from Boxer, the 600HD mini-skid steer.