Increased load capacity, smarter design, and better accessibility
Vreten continues to develop its forestry trailers to meet the demands of today's forest owners. With several updates to both the Vreten 900 and Vreten 1000, as well as new features on the Vreten 550 and crane models, the bar has been raised even higher for efficiency, durability, and user-friendliness.
Increased cargo space and greater efficiency with every trip
Both the Vreten 900 and Vreten 1000 have undergone a major update of their cargo areas. On the Vreten 900, the surface area has been increased from 2.0 to 2.5 square meters, while the Vreten 1000 has gone from 2.3 to 2.7 square meters.
This means that larger loads can be transported on each trip, which increases efficiency in the forest and reduces the number of trips. The trailers are built to withstand heavier loads without compromising strength or stability.
"We build powerful trucks that can handle larger loads, thereby significantly increasing efficiency. At the same time, this protects the forest, as you don't need to drive back and forth as many times to get the timber out," says Christian Yström, Export Sales Manager at Vreten.
Although the Vreten 900 is a 9-tonne trailer, it has a larger gate area than many competitors' 12-tonne models. This is clear evidence of the focus placed on design and practical capacity.
New skidder bank kit for Vreten 900
Another new feature is a newly developed forwarder bank kit for the Vreten 900. The kit replaces the traditional timber banks and gives the trailer a more modern design, while also giving the user greater flexibility when sorting timber.
The skid banks also create space for improved bogie oscillation, which contributes to better maneuverability in difficult terrain. The result is a more versatile trailer that can be adapted to different types of work and conditions in the forest.
New hose routing on taps
On crane models 60 30, 68 25, 65 40, 77 30, and 8 10, Vreten has redesigned the hose routing to be protruding. The new solution reduces the risk of damage to the hoses during work, especially during first thinning, where the space between trees is often limited.
"During the first thinning, there is often very little space between the trees. The new hose routing reduces the risk of the hoses getting caught or damaged during work," explains Christian.
Optional swivel hitch on the Vreten 550
The Vreten 550 is built as standard without a swivel hitch. However, this is now available as an option, which significantly improves maneuverability in dense terrain.
The swivel drawbar makes it easier to maneuver the cart without risking damage to growing trees or getting stuck in narrow passages.
"Without a swivel hitch, it is often difficult to maneuver in dense forest. With this option, driving becomes much smoother and the risk of damage is reduced," concludes Christian.
With the latest updates, we continue our clear focus on practical improvements, sustainability, and user-friendliness. Whether it's greater load capacity, improved crane design, or better maneuverability, the goal is the same—to make forestry work more efficient, safer, and more sustainable for the user.