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  1. Comparison of two cut-to-length harvesting systems operating in eastern hardwoods

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    Author(s): Chris B. LeDoux; Niel K. Huyler
    Date: 2001
    Source: International Journal of Forest Engineering. 12(1): 53-59.
    Publication Series: Scientific Journal (JRNL)
    Station: Northern Research Station
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    We compared production rates, operating costs, and break-even points (BEP) for small and large cut-to-length (CTL) harvesting systems operating at several machine utilization rates (MUR) in mixed hardwood and softwood stands in Vermont.

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    LeDoux, Chris B.; Huyler, Niel K. 2001. Comparison of two cut-to-length harvesting systems operating in eastern hardwoods. International Journal of Forest Engineering. 12(1): 53-59.

    Keywords

    cut-to-length harvesting, production rate, cost, break-even point, hardwoods, singlegrip harvester, processor, slashber, partial cutting, thinning

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