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That timber harvester looks amazing. As I commented below, the weight distribution is a pretty appealing aspect for minimizing the impact on soil. Though, unclear how much better it is then the tank treads which also do a pretty good job distributing weight as far as I know?

Super cool though. Would be a nice way to selectively take out trees without tearing up a whole area for access, etc.

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It isn't just about weight distribution.

My yard is a forest. I have a mini excavator with tracks and I can sneak in and out of places without disturbing things too much - as long as I don't have to turn sharp (and the ground isn't too wet). I think the walking machines might have an advantage there. The tracks can only slide sideways when you turn, that tears stuff up.

I know what you mean — we’re restoring an oak woodland and between the various springs and poorly drained soil, there’s a very small window where an excavator can actually get in there to work.

Our Douglas Fir stand is on good soil, but getting to it is a little tricky. Getting a bit easier though after 3 years of blackberry removal, and tree limbing (to reduce wildfire risk and improve trails etc).

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