[Forestry 101] How To Use Yarders To Move Logs

Welcome to your next “Forestry 101” lesson at the Farming Simulator Academy! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use yarders to transport logs in challenging terrain, especially inside forests.

Types Of Yarders

• The Koller K-300-T can only drag your logs upwards over a span of 500 meters (1,650 ft). The collection point must be above the area where you harvest. It's the cheaper of the two yarders and has lower power requirements for your tractor.
• The Koller K 307c-H is more flexible and can move both ways. It spans 840 meters (2750 ft) and can transport your logs further that the smaller yarder. Also, the power requirement for your tractor is higher. 

Let's Get To Work

Step 1: Bring your yarder

Attach the yarder of your choice to your tractor (and make sure it meets the power requirements) and place the yarder at your chosen collection point.

Note: The K-300-T (the smaller one) can move logs upwards only. If you use this yarder, you place it topographical above the place where you harvest logs, so you move the logs up to the collection point.

Step 2: Grab a rope

Grab a rope from the back of the implement. With the rope in your hand, you move to the location in the forest, where you want to harvest trees. If using the K-300-T, as noted above, you have to move down hill, now.

Step 3: Stretch up the rope

Find a sturdy tree to attach the rope to. If you aim at a suitable tree, it is indicated that you can attach the other end of the rope to it. Now, you have a straight line of rope that spans between the collection point and the harvesting area.

Step 4: Move the carriage

Now you can see the carriage appearing that you connect to cut logs. You can send the carriage on its way or make it follow you, so it's always right behind you. 

Step 5: Attach a log

Attach a cut log from the harvesting area to the carriage by grabbing a rope. Look at the log and attach the rope by pressing the assigned button. 

Step 6: Move the log

When attached, you can send the carriage on its way – or make it follow you if you're on your way to the collection point anyway. You can choose via the context menu / by pressing the assigned button to choose the transportation mode. 

Well Done!

Congratulations, you transported logs with the help of a yarder! Take some time and start the next lesson when you are ready. Keep at it and you'll be a top virtual farmer in no time!