Uniforest Launches Compact RK200 Felling Head
The new attachment enables felling of hardwood and softwood on excavators weighing as little as 1.8 tonnes.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Robotics
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Uniforest has released the RK200 felling head, a tool designed for smaller hydraulic excavators. The device is now available for machines weighing between 1.8 and 5 tonnes.
Why it matters
This release expands the Uniforest product line into the light-excavator category, providing operators with a smaller-scale forestry tool that complements the larger RK250 and RK260 models. It targets applications requiring precise, smaller-diameter timber processing.
The RK200 handles softwood up to 200 mm and hardwood up to 160 mm in diameter, operating at a maximum working pressure of 240 bar. Its maximum grab opening is 660 mm, with structural components manufactured from Hardox 500 and Nicrodur.
The players
Uniforest
An equipment manufacturer specializing in forestry machinery, including felling heads and winches.
The details
The device utilizes a fixed cutting knife architecture to sever timber, which can be configured with a collecting grab to hold cut stems. An optional rotator provides 360-degree range for precise positioning of the head during felling. The use of Hardox 500—an abrasion-resistant steel plate—is intended to increase the durability of the cutting edge under constant mechanical stress.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: Uniforest released the RK200 felling head.
The Tech Race
The RK200 expands Uniforest's forestry attachment ecosystem to bridge the gap in smaller carrier machine support. It follows the architectural design of the RK250 and RK260 series while optimizing components for the 1.8- to 5-tonne weight class.
Owners of mini-excavators in the 1.8 to 5-tonne range can now utilize this tool for timber harvesting applications previously reserved for larger machines. Operators should verify their machine's auxiliary hydraulic flow to ensure compatibility with the 240 bar pressure requirement.
The takeaway
The RK200 offers a lower-capacity felling option for specialized forestry work. Industry professionals should monitor the official Uniforest product catalog for future accessory availability to support the integrated collecting grab configuration.
Further reading
For more on the evolution of forestry attachments, see the Robotics section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Forest Machine Magazine.
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