About Log Max
Log Max is a Swedish harvester-head manufacturer headquartered in Grangärde, Dalarna. The company traces its roots to 1980 and states that design, sales and all manufacturing take place at the Grangärde site. Log Max heads are built for mechanised forestry and can be mounted on conventional wheeled harvesters as well as tracked excavators.
What does Log Max manufacture?
- Harvester heads covering thinning and larger timber classes
- Heads for wheeled purpose-built harvesters
- Configurations for tracked excavator carriers
- Forestry processing technology for felling, delimbing, feeding and cross-cutting
Machines and applications
A Log Max head is a crane-mounted working tool rather than a complete machine. The company is owned by Komatsu, but Log Max remains a distinct product and manufacturing brand with its own Swedish factory.
Company and brand structure
Log Max is owned by Komatsu and operates as a distinct specialist brand that designs and manufactures harvester heads in Sweden.
Choosing Log Max equipment
Match the head to carrier hydraulic power, boom capacity, control and measuring system, average tree size and harvesting method. For tracked excavators, pay particular attention to machine guarding, stability, boom routing and the conversion package required for continuous forestry duty.
Product range in context
The Log Max attachment range includes harvester heads. Typical applications include forestry and tree care. Compatibility depends on the exact attachment model, carrier size, mounting interface, hydraulic system and intended duty cycle. Compare the relevant product family first, then verify model-specific dimensions, weight, oil flow, operating pressure and control requirements for the machine and job.
What to compare within the Log Max range
Within the Log Max range, specifications differ by product family. Compare the main dimensions, carrier requirements, hydraulic demands and working limits shown below before treating two models as direct alternatives.
| Product area | Typical role | Key specification checks |
|---|---|---|
| Harvester heads | Felling, delimbing and processing trees. | Tree size range, feed system, delimbing knives, measuring system, carrier hydraulics and control integration. |
Where Log Max products fit
Log Max equipment can be configured differently depending on the job. Application-specific geometry, wear protection, hydraulic demand, working reach and carrier balance should be considered alongside the headline attachment type.
- Forestry & tree care: tree size, cutting or gripping capacity, rotation, hose routing and the carrier hydraulic system determine practical suitability.
Compatibility and installation checks
For Log Max products, relevant carrier types include forestry machines and excavators. A technically compatible attachment still needs to fit the machine, coupler and hydraulic system as a complete installed package. Compare mounting dimensions, operating weight, hydraulic flow and pressure, hose routing and any required electrical or control interfaces before ordering.
- Carrier operating weight and the carrier manufacturer’s permitted attachment mass.
- Available hydraulic flow, working pressure, return-line requirements and the number of auxiliary circuits.
- Control-system, electrical or sensor compatibility where the attachment uses integrated functions.
- Overall attachment height, working envelope, transport dimensions and hose routing.
Service, wear parts and ownership
Purchase price is only one part of attachment cost. When evaluating Log Max, check access to cutting, crushing or drilling wear parts and the time required to replace them. Also compare parts availability, service documentation, dealer support and the practicality of carrying critical wear items on site. For high-hour attachments, small differences in maintenance access and parts lead time can matter more than a minor difference in initial price.
Information to prepare before requesting a quote
For a useful quotation on harvester heads from Log Max, provide the carrier make and model, operating weight, year if relevant, coupler or pin dimensions, available hydraulic flow and pressure, and a short description of the material or job. Include the required working width, capacity, cutting size or other task-specific target where applicable. This reduces the risk of comparing prices for attachments that are not actually equivalent.
How to compare Log Max with alternatives
When comparing Log Max harvester heads with alternatives, put service weight, working geometry, hydraulic demand, carrier range, mounting system, included equipment and local support on the same line of a comparison sheet. A lighter or cheaper attachment is not automatically the better fit if it reduces working capacity, requires a different coupler setup or creates a less suitable machine balance. The best comparison is the one that uses the same carrier and the same intended job as the reference case.
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Official sources
For Log Max, use current technical documentation, manuals and authorised dealer information to confirm model availability and exact carrier compatibility before ordering.