New specialist woodchipper by 3fD

Product design company 3fD (3form Design) has released details of their latest product: XR8 Traxion, a high performance woodchipper for Först that’s been specially designed to navigate sloped, rugged surfaces where other heavy machinery struggles.

The 3fD team integrated hydraulic legs into the design to allow it to operate in challenging terrain, such as man-made railway embankments, and carefully designed it to deliver remarkable quality, strength and reliability without compromising on aesthetics or brand.

Först operate in a market that’s generally lacking in brand awareness and saw this as an opportunity to help them grow their brand recognition. 3fD’s design for the XR8 Traxion mirrors its unique hydraulic capabilities and the brand values of ‘performance, dependability, understanding and integrity’, making the woodchipper stand apart from competitors.

Ally Le Sueur, operations manager at 3form Design commented: “Any product, it doesn’t matter what it is, has a buyer and so the aesthetics you are applying to the product, even in this niche arena, are critical.

“Such chipping machines get absolutely hammered in use – but even when the machine gets beaten up and well-used it still has to look good and reflect the brand. It was a great challenge for us to create a product that not only functions extremely well, but also has a strong visual identity.”

The XR8 Traxion also demonstrates 3fD’s highly sought-after approach in combining leading product design, engineering and manufacturing expertise all in-house, as Ally Le Sueur explains: “As with all our work, when designing the XR8 Traxion we kept production and manufacturing in mind right from the beginning of the process.

“In order to deliver the very best results that excel both in terms of functionality and aesthetics, and achieve these as quickly and efficiently as possible, the design process was purely digital. From first concepts to final artwork we design in CAD and with computer simulation so we develop concepts that we know can be manufactured and will work.”

Featured News

John Deere introduces new 5M tractor

Available with new transmissions and integrated AutoTrac...
...Read More

Kubota adds the FC3-221E to its range of out-front mowers

Kubota is broadening its FC mower range by introducing the...
...Read More



Directory

Latest Products

Aspen 4 -

By Aspen


Aspen 4 is alkylate petrol without oil –...

Aspen 2 -

By Aspen


Aspen 2 is alkylate petrol premixed at 50:1 with a...

Arborist 150 -

By GreenMech


The popular Arborist 150 is a simple-to-use and...

VIDEOS

WRT Video Winton FTS -

By Farm Tech Supplies Ltd


Introducing the Foamstream L12 -

By Weeding Technologies


Movember x Turf Tank - 2022 -

By Turf Tank