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Our new Tigercat 632H arrived yesterday at Brand 107 working in the Ashley Forest for Matariki.
It is our first Tigercat purchased off Cable Price, and has been a good experience with the machine turning up with window tints and hard surfacing on the grapple tynes and blade edges.
It is replacing a 12,000 hr 632E. First impressions are good. It has a few new features as in-
Bigger cab
Seat has more rotation, allowing the operator to sit square on.
Easier access due to doors hinged from opposite side to old machine.
Engine has exhaust brake to help on the downhill. I did not get to try it out as we are in a flat block, but should be good.
She has a different transmission, which is supposed to give more power. It definitely has some boogie compared to the 632E, though the engine is getting a bit tired on the old girl.
It has Cruise Control, which might be handy on long drags.
Bluetooth tyre pressure monitoring is fitted and will be good if a slow leak turns up.
All in all, some good upgrades and should add up to more wood pulled.
Matt Harris is the Operator and is also very happy with the machine.