Forwarder Simulator

Expansive training environment.

Overview

The Forwarder Simulator Training Pack was developed in collaboration with industry experts and allows trainees to experience challenging scenarios in a completely immersive environment.

Every simulated machine component is backed by precise engineering specifications provided by Tigercat Industries to ensure realistic behavior and maximum training value. Students gain exposure to the largest and widest variety of simulated terrains on the market, and as a result, transition faster and more effectively to the real equipment.

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Forwarder Simulator

Training Pack Features

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Features

The Forwarder Simulator Training Pack’s curriculum was developed in consultation with forestry and logging training schools to ensure students acquire the right skills and techniques for safe and productive operations. With its large immersive environment the simulator is fully equipped with multiple tree species, night-time operations, as well as different weather conditions like fog, rain, or snow.

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Progressive Learning Program

From control familiarization to advanced techniques, trainees progress through an industry-approved curriculum and learn how to operate the vehicle, crane, and grapple, as well as how to manipulate logs. Exercises provide students with the experience of driving off road, over rocks, slopes and tree stumps as well as exposure to night-time operations and different weather conditions. The Forwarder Simulator Training Pack’s curriculum was developed through consultations with forestry and logging training schools to ensure students develop the right skills and techniques for safe and productive operations. Exercises include:

Operator Performance

The Forwarder Simulator Training Pack includes built-in performance metrics that can be customized and rolled up into a single score that updates in real time. Metrics include:

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Simulated Equipment Specs:

Transport capacity: 20 tonnes

8-wheel drive hydrostatic transmission

308 horsepower

8.5 meter crane reach

Oscillating articulation

Telescopic stick

Compatible Hardware:

Required Controls:

Vortex Edge Plus:
Standard joystick controls & Pedals
Vortex Edge Max:
Standard joystick controls & Pedals
Vortex Advantage:
Suregrip Control Box Pair

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Smart Training Technology

The Simulator Training Pack incorporates Smart Training Technology™. That’s why it delivers the most transferable operator skills anywhere, outside of the real equipment. All machine components behave as they do on the actual equipment. The detailed simulation includes:

Key Features
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Features

The Forwarder Simulator Training Pack’s curriculum was developed in consultation with forestry and logging training schools to ensure students acquire the right skills and techniques for safe and productive operations. With its large immersive environment the simulator is fully equipped with multiple tree species, night-time operations, as well as different weather conditions like fog, rain, or snow.

Learning Outcomes and KPIs
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Progressive Learning Program

From control familiarization to advanced techniques, trainees progress through an industry-approved curriculum and learn how to operate the vehicle, crane, and grapple, as well as how to manipulate logs. Exercises provide students with the experience of driving off road, over rocks, slopes and tree stumps as well as exposure to night-time operations and different weather conditions. The Forwarder Simulator Training Pack’s curriculum was developed through consultations with forestry and logging training schools to ensure students develop the right skills and techniques for safe and productive operations. Exercises include:

Operator Performance

The Forwarder Simulator Training Pack includes built-in performance metrics that can be customized and rolled up into a single score that updates in real time. Metrics include:

Specifications
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Simulated Equipment Specs:

Transport capacity: 20 tonnes

8-wheel drive hydrostatic transmission

308 horsepower

8.5 meter crane reach

Oscillating articulation

Telescopic stick

Compatible Hardware:

Required Controls:

Vortex Edge Plus:
Standard joystick controls & Pedals
Vortex Edge Max:
Standard joystick controls & Pedals
Vortex Advantage:
Suregrip Control Box Pair

Smart Training Technology™
Forwarder simulator training pack - beauty shot

Simulated Equipment Specs:

Transport capacity: 20 tonnes

8-wheel drive hydrostatic transmission

308 horsepower

8.5 meter crane reach

Oscillating articulation

Telescopic stick

Compatible Hardware:

Required Controls:

Vortex Edge Plus:
Standard joystick controls & Pedals
Vortex Edge Max:
Standard joystick controls & Pedals
Vortex Advantage:
Suregrip Control Box Pair

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