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Scientia Silvae Sinicae ›› 2026, Vol. 62 ›› Issue (7): 208-220.doi: 10.11707/j.1001-7488.LYKX20250545

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Optimization and Testing of Key Device Parameters for Self-Propelled Tree Transplanting Machine in Southern Hilly and Mountainous Areas

Junhao Wen1,2,3,Liwen Yao1,2,3,Yexin Chen1,2,3,Zidong Yang1,2,3,Zhongqiang Hu4,Lijian Yao1,2,3,*()   

  1. 1. College of Optical, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University Hangzhou 311300
    2. National Engineering Technology Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Forestry and Grassland Machinery for Hilly and Mountainous Areas Hangzhou 311300
    3. Key Laboratory of Agricultural Equipment for Hilly and Mountainous Areas in Southeastern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Hangzhou 311300
    4. Zhejiang Sifang Group Jinhua 321300
  • Received:2025-09-04 Online:2026-07-10 Published:2026-07-14
  • Contact: Lijian Yao E-mail:ljyao@zafu.edu.cn

Abstract:

Objective: This paper aims to explore the relationship between structural parameters and the stability, safety, and operational performance of traditional transplanting machines by combining finite element simulation and multibody dynamics analysis, so as to further enhance the performance of traditional tree transplanting machines in southern hilly and mountainous environments. Method: The RecurDyn multibody dynamics simulation software was used to dynamically analyze the tracked walking chassis, determine the adjustable track width range, and ensure the stability of the transplanting machine when operating in hilly and mountainous areas. In terms of the lifting device, the ADAMS dynamics software was employed to analyze the forces at various hinge points of the lifting boom, providing parameters for static analysis. The ANSYS static software was used to determine the optimal design parameters for the lifting boom under maximum stress conditions, ensuring the reliability and lifting capacity of the transplanting machine during lifting operations. For the torsional vibration excavation device, the ABAQUS simulation software was used to analyze the cutting soil dynamics of the shovel. The three optimal working parameters of the seedling torsional vibration digging device were determined, namely a vibration frequency (d1) of 30 Hz, a vibration amplitude (d2) of 7 mm, and a cutting speed (d3) of 0.3 rad·s-1. Result: Simulation results showed that the transplanting machine with an adjustable track width increased the maximum overturning angle of 16.7% compared to the original prototype, improving the lateral stability and flexibility of the transplanting machine in forest environments. After adopting the optimal cutting parameters for the excavation device, the cutting resistance was reduced by 24.41% compared to the initial parameters. The maximum equivalent stress of the lifting boom after structural parameter optimization decreased by 9.2%, improving the structural strength and reducing design redundancy. Field tests on driving performance showed that the transplanting machine exhibited good stability on slopes with θ ≤ 20° without tipping or slipping, and with the adjustable track width, no tipping occurred on a slope of θ = 30°, which was consistent with the simulation results. Field operation performance tests using the optimal parameters obtained from simulations showed that the transplanting machine took 64.1 seconds to dig up trees with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 5–10 cm and 126.4 seconds for trees with a DBH of 10–20 cm. Additionally, the soil balls of the seedlings, after being lifted and bundled by the transplanting machine, were suitable for short-distance transportation. Conclusion: The experimental results confirm that the transplanter meets all performance requirements and is capable of fulfilling tree transplantation needs in hilly and mountainous terrain, providing a practical reference for tree-digging operations in southern hilly and mountainous areas.

Key words: self-propelled tree transplanter, hilly and mountainous terrain, static simulation, dynamic simulation, key device

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