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Fluid power is used extensively in forestry equipment with some novel applications of hydraulics to fell, move and process logs and trees. Hydraulic components undergo rugged use under severe conditions, over long periods of minimal maintenance. Selected hydraulic designs are illustrated and discussed. Design features for service requirements on forestry equipment are detailed.

A rule-based expert system for forecasting combine sales in U.S.A. was developed and coupled with an econometric simulation model. The expert rules were built based on domain human experts' knowledges and experiences. The econometric forecasting model was developed based on economic data, statistics and analysis. This combination of simulation and expert system should increase the reliability of a combine sales forecast.