About Iggesund Forest
Swedish harvester bar manufacturing since 1986
Development and manufacture of harvester bars for professional mechanised harvesting – with a focus on quality, precision and long service life.
Developed for the forest. Made in Strömsbruk.
Since 1986, Iggesund Forest has developed and produced harvester bars and chains for professional mechanised harvesting. With roots in the Swedish steel tradition and production in Strömsbruk, Hälsingland, we combine experience, material knowledge and close dialogue with users in the field.
We build products that last – in real working conditions.
Built for professional harvesting
Stable operation. Long service life. Better total cost of ownership.
Our harvester bars and chains are developed for demanding CTL operations and heavy loads. Every detail of the design – from choice of materials to geometry – is engineered to deliver stable chain running, high wear resistance and consistent performance over time.
The result is more cubic metres harvested per bar and a lower cost per cubic metre.
We don’t develop for test benches – we develop for the forest.
Development in close dialogue with the user
Experience from the cab to the factory floor.
Our product development takes place in close cooperation with professional harvester operators and dealers. They set the requirements for performance, wear resistance and precision – and their experience shapes our solutions.
Through continuous improvement and technical development, we make sure our bars and chains meet future demands for efficiency and reliability.
Production with full control
From raw material to finished product.
All development and production takes place in Sweden. This gives us full control over materials, the hardening process and quality checks. Having design and manufacturing close together lets us quickly adapt and further develop our products.
It is a prerequisite for the quality we stand for.
Four decades of development
A continuous journey shaped by technical development, industrial expertise and close cooperation with professional users.
1986
Iggesund Forest is founded
Manufacturing of harvester bars starts in Strömsbruk, Hälsingland, with a focus on quality and hard-wearing design for professional forestry.
1990s
International expansion
The range is broadened and exports grow. Iggesund establishes itself as a supplier of harvester bars in several international markets.
2011
Part of the P.Wikström J:r AB group
Iggesund Forest becomes part of the P.Wikström J:r AB group, bringing benefits in development and material testing.
2020s
Global growth and custom solutions
Development of market-adapted and custom-made bars for different machine types and regions, with production remaining in Sweden.
Custom solutions and market adaptation
When standard isn’t enough.
In addition to our standard range, we offer custom-made bars adapted to specific machines, markets and needs. Whether it concerns length, mounting or design, we can develop solutions optimised for the right application.
Part of the P.Wikström J:r AB group
Strong industrial foundation.
Since 2011, Iggesund Forest has been part of the P.Wikström J:r AB group. This has brought us benefits in development and material testing.
It gives us access to broad material expertise, industrial stability and a global structure.
Global presence
Used in forests around the world.
Our harvester bars are used by contractors and machine owners on several continents. Through a network of dealers and partners, we ensure local availability and support, while all production takes place in Sweden.
The combination of local presence and central quality control is one of our strengths.
Proven performance. Swedish industrial expertise.
We know that downtime is costly. That’s why we make sure you always have access to the right components, technical advice and fast support – from first contact to delivery.
Over 1 million bars delivered
Used daily in professional harvesting around the world.
Made in Sweden since 1986
Development and production in Strömsbruk, Hälsingland.
Global presence
Dealers and customers on several continents.
Part of P.Wikström J:r AB
Part of the P.Wikström J:r AB group since 2011.
Moving forward – on the same foundation
Tradition, technology and continuous development.
Forestry is changing. Demands on productivity and efficiency are increasing. We continue to develop our products with the same basic philosophy as in 1986: robust design, high quality and close cooperation with professional users.
That is how we build the harvester bars of the future.
Our range for mechanised harvesting
Blue Line harvester bars .404”
Blue Line has a unique alloy that, combined with our tempering technique, makes the bars strong, durable and rigid enough for all kinds of work. Blue Line .404” is available for both 1.6 and 2.0 mm chain and in many variants with 2 or 4 mounting holes.
Blue Line’s material properties also reduce vibration in the bar, which means better efficiency, straighter cuts, less wear and longer service life.
Open End
Open rear end on all bars with a 15 mm slot.
Blue Line XL
A wider and more stable harvester bar.
EW (Extra Wide)
Solid bar with a 10 mm slot for energy heads and multi-tree handling.
Energy bar
Top shields protect the chain and reduce chain throw-off.
Spray bars .404” for stump treatment
The spray bars apply a protective agent against root rot to the stump as the tree is cut. They are solid harvester bars with a 10 or 15 mm slot and fit 1.6 or 2.0 mm chain.
The bars are designed for right- or left-hand mounting and for heads with or without Supercut, which reduces unnecessary leakage.
Right or left
Matched to the head’s mounting.
With or without Supercut
The right version for your head.
10 or 15 mm slot
For 1.6 or 2.0 mm chain.
Strong and rigid
Built for stump treatment in the field.
Harvester bars 3/4”
Our 3/4” bars are often used on larger harvester heads and feller bunchers, usually in full tree operations. Alloy and hardening technique are adapted to the application.
The range fits most machine models on the market.
Replaceable top
The top can be replaced separately.
Hardened shims
Support and protect the nose sprocket’s roller bearing.
For larger heads
Harvester heads and feller bunchers.
Wide range
Fits most machine models.
Custom-made bars
In addition to our standard range, we develop bars adapted to specific machines, markets and needs.
Whether it concerns length, mounting or design, we can develop a solution for the right application.
Length
Adapted to machine and head.
Mounting
The right fitting for your machine.
Design
Shaped for the application.
Made in Strömsbruk
Development and production in Sweden.
Harvester chains
A good harvester bar needs a good chain. We offer durable chains that are easy to maintain and have a long operating time between sharpenings.
We also supply chain parts for our harvester chains, such as side straps, preset side straps, drive links and cutting links.
B8 .404”
Nickel steel alloy for hardness and wear resistance. 2.0 mm.
HarvX X2 .404”
Developed for Iggesund Forest and stays sharp for a long time. 2.0 mm.
G7 3/4”
Rounded cutting links that are easy to sharpen. 3.1 mm.
Stihl RMH/RMHS .404”
Semi-chisel for mechanised harvesting. 1.6 and 2.0 mm.
