{"id":4765,"date":"2026-03-10T14:40:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/?p=4765"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:41:02","slug":"waratah-forestry-equipment-introduces-the-628hx-high-capacity-harvester-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/waratah-forestry-equipment-introduces-the-628hx-high-capacity-harvester-head\/","title":{"rendered":"Waratah Forestry Equipment Introduces the 628HX High-capacity Harvester Head"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waratah.com\/\">Waratah Forestry Equipment<\/a>\u00a0has introduced the all-new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.waratah.com\/product\/628hx\/\">628HX harvester head<\/a>, a high-capacity model designed for performance and strong daily productivity. Built for demanding harvesting and processing environments, the 628HX bundles speed, agility, productivity and durability in a single, purpose-built harvesting head.<!--more Continue reading--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 628HX is designed for operators who need performance without giving up felling and delimbing quality or durability,\u201d said Brent Fisher, product marketing manager for Waratah. \u201cIt\u2019s responsive, productive and engineered with features that support uptime and long-term performance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>High-capacity performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 628HX is built to perform efficiently with exceptional felling capabilities in harvesting and equally capable in roadside or deck processing applications. With a recommended carrier range of 43+ metric tons, it delivers controlled, consistent delimbing performance across challenging stem profiles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"446\" height=\"223\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Waratah-628HX_0B3A7000_MF_446x223-b.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Waratah-628HX_0B3A7000_MF_446x223-b.jpg 446w, https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Waratah-628HX_0B3A7000_MF_446x223-b-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Twin lower delimb arms provide strong clamp force and excellent delimbing capability, while a three-roller carry-style feed geometry supports smooth log transport and reliable feeding. Powerful 1395cc\/800cc feed motors deliver productivity for high-output applications. With a net weight of 5,390 kg (11,883 lb.), the 628HX strikes a balance between strength and agility, making it well-suited for demanding forestry conditions where durability and performance are critical.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Built to Work\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 628HX also incorporates all standard HX-line enhancements, including improved chassis durability, increased hose protection and design updates that simplify service access. Together, these features help reduce maintenance demands, extend component life and support more consistent daily production.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the 628HX, we focused on building a head that holds up over time,\u201d Fisher said. \u201cIt\u2019s designed to perform reliably day after day while helping reduce maintenance and operating costs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As with all Waratah products, the 628HX comes with easily accessible support for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.waratah.com\/where-to-buy\/\">dealers<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.waratah.com\/contact-us\/\">customers<\/a>, as well as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.waratah.com\/parts-support\/\">genuine Waratah parts<\/a>\u00a0with an industry-leading\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.waratah.com\/parts-support\/\">warranty<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Waratah Forestry Equipment\u00a0has introduced the all-new\u00a0628HX harvester head, a high-capacity model designed for performance and strong daily productivity. Built for demanding harvesting and processing environments, the 628HX bundles speed, agility, productivity and durability in a single, purpose-built harvesting head.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Waratah Forestry Equipment Introduces the 628HX High-capacity Harvester Head - Attachment News &amp; Announcements - Attachmart.com&#039;s Blog","description":"Waratah Forestry Equipment \u00a0has introduced the all-new\u00a0 628HX harvester head , a high-capacity model designed for performance and strong daily productivity. 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