Forestry Simulators

Forestry Simulators

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  • Harvester
  • Forwarder
  • Hydraulic Excavator
  • Wheel Loader

e-Tech Forestry simulators help operators to familiarize themselves with the knowledge of the controls and learn the proper procedures of operation before training in real machines. The simulated environment provides a safe place to learn where the operator can make mistakes without causing accidents, damage to equipment or personnel, which could be fatal.

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Harvester Simulator

The harvester simulator from e-Tech Simulation puts the operator at the controls of a typical tracked carrier (swing machine) equipped with an articulated boom and free-swinging "dangle-type" harvester head. You can even change the viewpoint during the simulation at the touch of a button.

There are eight "Simulation Modules" of increasing difficulty, starting with controls familiarization. Later Simulation Modules feature directional felling, processing stems at the roadside, and finally selective thinning. Key "Performance Indicators" measure how quickly and how carefully the simulated work is performed, including execution time, stump height, felling accuracy, and decking accuracy. In this way, the feedback is diagnostic, instead of just a consolidated pass/fail score.


Forwarder Simulator

The forwarder simulator from e-Tech Simulation puts the operator at the controls of a typical forwarder equipped with an articulated boom, telescoping extension, and free-swinging grapple attachment. You can even change the viewpoint during the simulation at the touch of a button.

There are six "Simulation Modules" of increasing difficulty. Key "Performance Indicators" measure how quickly and how carefully the simulated work is performed, including log loading and unloading times, errors in log positioning and orientation, and the number of collisions between the grapple and the forwarder cradle (and pickets). In this way, the feedback is diagnostic, instead of just a consolidated pass/fail score.


Hydraulic Excavator Simulator

The Hydraulic Excavator simulator from e-Tech Simulation puts the operator at the controls of a modern hydraulic excavator at work in a typical construction site, in interaction with an articulated dump truck. Both SAE and Backhoe-Loader joystick patterns are available. You can even use the keyboard function keys and mouse controls during the simulation to change the point of view.

There are a total of twelve "Simulation Modules" of increasing difficulty, starting with Controls Familiarization, followed by exercises to coordinate the control of the boom, stick, swing, and bucket. Intermediate modules feature trench crossing using "boom jacking", and climbing/descending benches. After that comes the digging, trenching, and truck loading modules, at grade and from benches, with both simulated dirt and boulders. Along the way, you will also learn to spot trucks. For the final module, build ramps to climb benches.

For each Simulation Module, key "Performance Indicators" measure how quickly and how carefully the simulated work is performed, including execution time, truck loading accuracy, the maximum tilt angle when the excavator climbs/descends benches, and the number of "slams" that sound when the bucket is over-opened or over-closed. In this way, the feedback is diagnostic, instead of just a consolidated pass/fail score.


Trench Crossing Single pass dig and dump trenching trench and load bench and loading bench loading boulders ramp building

Wheel Loader Simulator

The Wheel Loader simulator from e-Tech Simulation puts the operator at the controls of a modern wheel loader at work in a typical quarry; in interaction with a simulated off-highway Truck stick-steering and steering wheel steering are available. You can even use the keyboard function keys and mouse controls during the simulation to change the point of view!

There are eight "Simulation Modules" of increasing difficulty, starting with Controls Familiarization and ending with Loading with truck spotting. Key "Performance Indicators" measure how quickly and how carefully the simulated work is performed including execution time and the detection of "slams" that sound and are counted when the bucket is over-opened or over-closed. In this way, the feedback is diagnostic, instead of just a consolidated pass/fail score.


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Wheel Loader- Low Range