Land preparation activities in Industrial Plantation Forests (HTI) require heavy equipment to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of soil processing. The Komatsu D85E-SS Bullripper is used to loosen the soil and prepare planting rows. This study aimed to determine the operational costs and financial feasibility of using the Bullripper at PT Musi Hutan Persada. The research method used was …
Land preparation in the Industrial Forest Plantation (HTI) sector demands high mechanization efficiency to overcome challenges posed by complex topography and extreme soil compaction. PT Musi Hutan Persada utilizes a bullripper unit as a primary support for disc plow operations during primary tillage. This study aims to evaluate the work efficiency of such plowing operations through the analysi…