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Our premium pitting head – this is the future of forestry. Hundred percent accuracy and quality without requiring marking and supervision. This machine operation requires very low levels of supervision as the quality and precision of the operation is continuously electronically controlled.

Full (PLC) electronic quality and quantity control of the operation. Sends data e-mails to designated addresses, GPS every standing position of the carrier (enabling site mapping), informs the operator on completion of every pit – hence optimised productivity, and a GPS grid system with 38mm accuracy for mapping pit locations.

We recommend the Volvo EC55B Pro excavator or similar as the optimum carrier.

Warrantee: 1000hrs on motor, gearbox and electronic systems.

This is the well-known NOVEL Multipit head fitted to more than 30 pitting machines in the South African forestry industry. Full (PLC) electronic quality and quantity control of the operation. Sends data e-mails to designated addresses, GPS every standing position of the carrier (enabling site mapping). Informs the operator on completion of every pit, hence optimised productivity.

We recommend the Volvo EC55B Pro excavator or similar as the optimum carrier.

Warrantee: 1000hrs on motor, gearbox, DF (Double Flange) and Electronics.

Gearbox, double flange, centre auger and tines, protection to motor and gearbox, and mechanical pit counter to record production (decreased supervision required).
Warrantee: 1000hrs on motor, gearbox and DF.

Gearbox, double flange, centre auger and tines, protection to motor and gearbox. This option is strongly recommended above MULTIPIT One.

Warrantee: 1000hrs on motor, gearbox and DF.

Base model: Gearbox, double flange, centre auger and tines. This is a straight forward budget pitting head (no shock protection).

Warrantee: 250hrs on motor and gearbox. 1000hrs on DF.

• Average of 2500 pits per shift overall (including transport time)
• Up to 3500 pits per shift (burnt compartments)
• Consistent pitting – all uniform in quality
• Pit size 350mm across and 350mm deep with 400mm center
• Tungsten chip hard faced tines or agriculture reversible tines
• Tungsten center auger
• Excellent tilth
• No side wall glazing
• 3000Nm of torque through planetary gear system (strong & reliable)
• Patented design
• Depth sensing (log only completed pits)

(Best quality and highest productivity pits in the industry)

• Volvo EC55B Pro excavator 5.5 tons, compact excavator
• Kubota engine – 38KW
• Fuel consumption 2.8 to 3 l/hr.
• 380mm ground clearance (best in class)
• Rated to work slopes up to 32 degrees (tested to 23 degrees for pitting)
• Babcock light rate to Multipit customers (Reputable company)
• Reach 4 rows from any static position (3m between lines)

• Standard PLC system
• GPS module (GPS every standing position for pitting)
• GPS Guidance grid system optional (38mm pitting accuracy)
• Very reliable and stable
• Pit only recorded on completion – quality assurance
• Graphs of shift progress
• Direct e-mail to manager (designated mail address) and USB port for data download
• Provide for three shifts per day
• GPS data can be used to draw 3-D map of area

• Use auxiliary circuit
• Decreased pressure for reliability
• Over size motor for reliability
• Two-way shock-load protected
• Quick release couplings

• The standard bucket can be attached in a few minutes.
• The Multipit pitting head can be fitted back in a few minutes.
• A small conversion to accept also the GIERKINK felling Grapple from Afrequip is also possible
• Fitment of a timber or sugar cane grab
• Novelaxe for breaking up stumps

• Fully ROPS / FOPS certified
• Excellent operator comfort and cab noise below 80dB
• Comfortable and safe instrument placement
• Ergonomic placement of all controls
• Excellent traction and slope stability
• A Slope-watch that measures slope is available to alert operator when the slope implies a safety risk. (optional)
• Safety seat and harness
• Safety entrance / exit and emergency exit
• Air conditioned

• Low emissions – TIER 3 engines (Excellent fuel economy)
• Low soil densification
• Minimum soil disturbance
• Low noise pollution

• Average of 2500 pps (pits per shift) overall (including transport time), single head. Twin head average 4000pps.
• Single-head up to 3500 pits per shift (burnt compartments). Twin-head up to 6000ppd.
• Consistent pitting – all uniform in quality
• Pit size 350mm across and 350mm deep with 400mm center
• 3m between rows
• Tungsten chip hard faced tines or agriculture reversible tines
• Tungsten center auger
• Excellent tilth
• No side wall glazing
• 3000Nm of torque through planetary gear system (strong & reliable)
• Patented design
• Depth sensing (log only completed pits)

(Best quality and highest productivity pits in the industry)

• Most Agriculture tractors, BELL or Hintec  Loaders, TLB’s
• Required output: 50KW
• PTO Gearbox, hydraulic pump and oil tank or standard on-board system
• Fuel consumption: dependent on carrier
• Ground clearance: dependent on carrier

• Standard PLC system
• GPS module (GPS every standing position for pitting)
• Very reliable and stable
• Pit only recorded on completion – quality assurance
• Graphs of shift progress
• Direct e-mail to manager (designated mail address) and USB port for data download
• Provide for three shifts per day
• GPS data can be used to draw 3-D map of area

• Use PTO system or on-board system
• Requires 30lpm per head
• Over size motor for reliability
• Two-way shock-load protected

• Tractor can be used for towing purposes and other carriers for original intent by removing heads unit.

• ROPS / FOPS dependent on carrier
• Other characteristics dependent on Carrier.

• The correct selection of carrier will enhance environmental friendliness.

Features and advantages of the Novel ProPlant manufactured by Novelquip Forestry Pty (Ltd)

PLANTING

• Planting cycles of between 17- and 22 seconds translates into 7680 seedlings planted per 8-hour shift (assuming a 30 second cycle) for an 8 head machine.
• Ground level sensors determine the completion of the pit and the quality of the planting.
• Consistent pitting and planting – all uniform in quality
• Pit size 350mm across and 350mm deep with 400mm center
• Planting depth fully adjustable to optimize your operation
• Tungsten chip hard faced tines or agriculture reversible tines
• Planting jaws are hard-faced for durability
• Deposit fertilized on both sides of seedling
• After planting of seedling the seedling is firmed up and fertilizer pushed into the soil.
• No J-roots possible
• No air pockets – hence low mortality
• Gel / water addition around root plug
• Seedlings are kept moist on machine – prevents transplant shock
• Tungsten center auger
• Excellent tilth
• No side wall glazing
• 3000Nm of torque through planetary gear system (strong & reliable)

(A PERFECT PLANTING EVERY TIME)