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Forwarder, forestry vehicle (1mod)

Fully functional tractor with a lifting crane and an adjustable back wall for different lengths of logs. Should have all the most important features of a real thing, just wasn't able to get a weight measuring unit for it :p

Forwarders are a staple of modern CTL (Cut to Length) forestry, hauling and sorting logs and fiber to the roadside from the felling site. Since we don't really have use for wood in SE, think of this more as a fully functional model, or modify it to a flatbed and carry conventional cargo if you wish!

Don't be alarmed by the hotbars and buttons, it's quite simple in use.

To drive:
Tab 1
Turn on articulated steering with 4
1-3 for forward/neutral/reverse
5 to swing seat around.

To operate the crane:
Tab 2
Turn off articulated steering from Tab 1!
Raise the boom manually with T2, key 8
Turn on crane controls with 7
WASD+C+spacebar to move the crane
1-4 to manipulate the claw.

Might take some getting used to as the claw can swing a bit, but it should be fairly intuitive after a little practice. Just note that the arm doesn't function like usual welder setups where you "fly" the welder, you will need to combine keys to move in level planes at times. IF need be I can provide the config for MarmOS that'll let you "fly" the claw, but I left it at this as it felt way more authentic for some reason.

Hox: Pressing the crane against the frame can result in wild clang moments, if you plan to tuck in the arm be very careful or you risk tipping the tractor over.