GB
398
Maximum productivity, precision, and reliability
Massive, powerful, and robust. And also equipped with well
proven technology to optimize every aspect of productivity
and reliability. These are qualities that make the brand new
Komatsu 398 stand out from the crowd in terms of reliability
and profitability on demanding assignments conducted with
a harvesting head mounted on a tracked machine.
The Komatsu 398’s unique combination of brute strength
and innovation is seen in details such as the intelligent frame
design. And we can add to this a trunk grip, feed and delimbing
knife design that provide the highest possible processing ef-
ficiency and quality. The superb trunk grip together with robust
measuring wheel bearings, electronic magnetic contact free
398
Harvesting head
measuring sensor and a special (patent pending) system to en-
sure constant measuring wheel contact are all part of the secret
behind the 398’s uniquely accurate length measuring capability.
Smart and durable hose routing
This is also a case of quality and capacity that come out tops
in the long run too. Not least due to the smart hose routing
through the rotator to minimize downtime and maximize
service life. But also due to the simple hydraulics and easy
servicing through highly accessible service points. If you want
to reach new, higher levels of profitability – choose the new
Komatsu 398!
Technical data 398
Komatsu 398 highlights
• Optimized and robust frame design
• Three feed rollers and four feed roller motors for high feed traction
• Well proven technology combined with innovative system solutions
for high uptime
• Well designed delimbing knives for reliable delimbing
E
• Patented measuring wheel contact pressure control for accurate
length measurement D

• Very good trunk grip

• Well protected saw unit
• Easy access service points
• Delimbing knives adapted to processing A
• Optional movable delimbing knife, in total three (option)
B
• Top saw, 450 mm (25”) to enhance productivity (option)
C
• Colour marking system (option)

Weight: from 2,785 kg (6,140 lbs) A Roller opening, max. 750 mm (30”)

Feed speed: 0-5 m/s (0-16.4 ft/s)
Feed force, gross: 40 kN (9,000 lbf)
Feed wheel type: Steel rollers
Delimbing knives, max. number: 5
Delimbing diameter, tip-to-tip: 630 mm (25”)
B Opening front knives, max. 800 mm (32”)
C Width, max. 1,795 mm (71”)
D Height to top knife 2,035 mm (80”)
E Height inclusive rotator 2,450 mm (97”)
NOTE: Only one of many possible configurations and the weight of the
head depends on any optional equipment selected.

Bar 3/4”: 91 cm (36”) Optional equipment

Saw motor: 40cc/rev.
Felling diam., theor. max.: 780 mm (31”)
Maximum hydraulic flow: 400 l/min (106 gal/min)
Maximum hydraulic pressure: 30 MPa (4,350 psi)
Standard and optional equipment varies from market to market and from
country to country. Your sales representative has a current list of what is
included.
Technical data/dimensions vary depending on optional equipment selected. Specifications
and designs are subject to change without notice. Photos, diagrams, and sketches do not
always show the standard model machine.

Zone of Application
Typical processing DBH
range expected
Target Steady Diet DBH

in 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 31 33 35
mm 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900

675 mm (27") Max butt cut DBH

780 mm (30") Max cut diameter, theoretical

750 mm (30") Max roller opening
450 mm (18") Max top saw cut, theoretical

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