NZ Logger Magazine | October 2024
October 2024 Iron Test

Shaws Iron Test: Pumping Full Blast

     Story & photos: Tim Benseman

It’s interesting to see how Eltec has designed the FBL277L B series – a compact/zero tail version of the bigger 317 model that we tested a couple of months ago in Southland. At 47 tonnes gassed up and with the head on, this is still a big machine but Eltec has made it more manoeuvrable while retaining excellent servicing access under the clamshell. 

Seeing Iron Tester Tony Hill moving through the trees in this unit, you can see it is able to slip through the gaps in the trees with ease with the shorter b...

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  • Pumping Full Blast

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    “It's interesting to see how Eltec has designed the Eltec FBL277L B series - compact/zero tail version of the bigger 317 model that we tested a couple of mon...

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