Harvesting eucalyptus energy plantations in Brazil with a modified New Holland forage harvester

Modified foragers represent a cost-effective option for harvesting high-density short-rotation energy plantations. However, new energy plantations grown in Brazil far exceed the stocking and the stem size characterizing plantations in the Northern hemisphere, which raises the question about the ability of modified foragers to perform effectively. A study was conducted on five eucalyptus plantations, located in different Brazilian States and spanning over a wide range of work conditions in terms of clone, age, planting density and row system (e.g. single or twin rows). Field stocking varied bet... Mehr ...