Justification of the Design of Wheeled Harvesters for Timber Harvesting on Slopes

Igor A. Zverev; Alexander V. Andronov; Timofey A. Okhapkin; Anna M. Khakhina

doi:10.2478/scjme-2026-0016

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Justification of the Design of Wheeled Harvesters for Timber Harvesting on Slopes

Strojnícky časopis - Journal of Mechanical Engineering

Volume 76 (2026): Issue 1 (April 2026)

By: Igor A. Zverev, Alexander V. Andronov, Timofey A. Okhapkin and Anna M. Khakhina

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|May 2026

Abstract

This article addresses issues related to the stability of harvesters against overturning during timber harvesting on slopes. The objective of the research is to provide a theoretical foundation for the maximum slope angle at which a harvester can operate. The most common harvester design configurations are examined. The position of the machine’s center of mass is justified. Mathematical relationships are presented, enabling the assessment of harvester stability during the machine design stage. Recommendations for improving the machine’s design and operation are provided.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/scjme-2026-0016 | Journal eISSN: 2450-5471 | Journal ISSN: 0039-2472

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Language: English

Page range: 175 - 188

Published on: May 5, 2026

Published by: Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava

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Keywords:

harvester,

timber harvesting on slopes,

stability against overturning,

limiting slope angle,

center of mass,

technological equipment

Related subjects:

Engineering,

Mechanical engineering,

Fundamentals of mechanical engineering,

Mechanics

© 2026 Igor A. Zverev, Alexander V. Andronov, Timofey A. Okhapkin, Anna M. Khakhina, published by Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
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