The 18RH-II is a perfect match-up for 7–10 ton base machines. Lightweight yet very strong design makes this harvester the perfect small-size harvester. Easily harvests standing timber 45cm/18" in diameter, this mighty machine can do it all. As compact as it is, it’s earned its place on the jobsite day in and day out.
Design
Design
Finnish engineering at its finest. Kesla has produced the perfect small size processor for the 7 ton class base machine market. Well thought out structural design and proven second generation platform, this harvester can produce alongside the high powered machines any day.
Power
Power
The new, more spacious system achieves higher feed force and speed with significantly reduced fuel consumption. The feed is now supplemented with a hydraulic traction control.
Measuring
Cypress Robotics Gen6 Control & Measuring System
Every KESLA harvester package supplied by Axis Forestry is powered by the Cypress Robotics Gen6 control and measuring system—an advanced Canadian-built platform designed to maximize productivity, simplify operation, and increase machine versatility. Beyond delivering accurate measuring, intuitive controls, and powerful diagnostics, Cypress allows contractors to operate multiple attachments from a single familiar interface. Whether running a harvester head, grapple, bucket, rake, mulcher, processor, or other hydraulic attachment, operators can quickly switch between tools without learning a new control system or reconfiguring the machine.
For contractors looking to maximize equipment utilization, Cypress provides a significant advantage. A single carrier can be transformed from a harvester into a site preparation, mulching, road building, or material handling machine while maintaining the same controls, display, and operating experience. Combined with remote support, software updates, machine diagnostics, and direct support from Axis Forestry, the Cypress Gen6 platform helps reduce downtime, shorten training time, and keep crews productive across a wide range of forestry and land management applications.
Feature HighlightsDimensions |
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| Weight | 560 kg | 1,235 lbs |
| Delimb Opening | 48 cm | 18.9 inches |
| Feed Opening | 42 cm | 17 inches |
Feature HighlightsSaws |
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| The saw utilizes a Parker F11/19 saw motor or an optional lower-flow Parker F11/10. Chain tensioning is performed by a manual tension bolt. No top saw configuration available. | |||
| Main Saw | 0.404" x 72 chain | 19cc motor | 59 cm, 23" bar |
Feature HighlightsMEASURING - One Control System. Endless Possibilities. |
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| The Cypress Robotics Gen6 system does more than measure logs—it gives contractors the flexibility to control a wide range of forestry and land management attachments from a single platform. From harvester heads and grapples to buckets, rakes, mulchers, and processors, operators can quickly switch between tasks without learning a new control system. The result is greater machine utilization, simplified training, reduced downtime, and more value from every piece of equipment in your fleet. | |||
| Length | Lifetime warranty contactless magnetic encoder | ||
| Control grips | Rocker type or trigger type | ||
| Grapple | Yes, can operate optional grapple attachments | ||
| Heel rack | Yes, can function heel racks | ||
| Levelling | Yes, can control base machine levelling | ||
| Remote Assistance | Yes, factory direct remote assistance log in support | ||
Feature HighlightsPower |
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| Drive roller | 2 | |
| Motor Displacement | 300cc or 400cc | |
| Estimated feed speed | 4.2–5.3 m/s | 13.7–17 ft/sec |
| Standard Wheels | V-Tech | |
| Optional Outer Wheels | Thumbnail, Debarking | |
Feature HighlightsRequirements |
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| Base Machine | 7–10 ton |
| Max Pressure | 240 bar, 3480 psi |
| Min Flow 300cc motors | 135 lpm @ 54 kW, 35 gpm @ 73 hp |
| Min Flow 400cc motors | 160 lpm @ 65 kW, 42 gpm @ 88 hp |
| Electrical | 24v/15a supply to attachment |
