Operational and economical evaluation of the Forwarder in wood extraction from first cutting eucalyptus

Authors

  • Danilo Simões
  • Paulo Torres Fenner

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/rf.v40i4.20323

Keywords:

Custos de produção, auto-carregáveis, rendimentos operacionais.

Abstract

This study aimed to technically and economically evaluate the Forwarder performance in the first cutting wood extraction from a Eucalyptus grandis plantation. Technical analysis included a movement and timing study by continuous method, and the productivity was determined using the extracted wood volume in cubic meters. Economical analysis included operational costs parameters and wood extraction cost. Results referred to the effective operational performance. Loading and unloading activities responded for more than ¾ of the total time of effective Forwarder operational cycle. Operational costs were influenced by maintenance and repair costs. The estimated cost of extraction was US$ 0.97 per cubic meter.

Author Biography

Danilo Simões


Published

2010-12-23

How to Cite

Simões, D., & Fenner, P. T. (2010). Operational and economical evaluation of the Forwarder in wood extraction from first cutting eucalyptus. Floresta, 40(4). https://doi.org/10.5380/rf.v40i4.20323

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