The FL100 model provides customers with a larger, more durable directional felling head solution.

“Our customers are continuing to tackle more challenging terrain, and we want to provide reliable, durable equipment that is designed to meet their unique needs,” said Jim O’Halloran, product marketing manager for John Deere tracked harvesters and feller bunchers.

“As they seek purpose-built equipment for their operations, the FL100 will allow them to efficiently and safely fell in both unique steep slopes and traditional felling applications.”

The robust, durable design of the new FL100 makes it ideal for steep slope, shovelling, and traditional felling applications, said the company.

Featuring increased grip strength, grapple capacity and shovelling performance, the FL100’s grapple arm effectively handles both small and extra-large timber. The increased durability of the FL100 reduces potential downtime in tough conditions, while allowing excellent access to maintenance and service points