RL30024: Global Climate Change Policy: From''No Regrets''to S. Res. 98

A tree harvesting machine including a processing implement, clamping and drive mechanisms for respectively securing a tree in proper alignment and propelling the tree past the processing implement, a rotary motor for operating the drive means and a speed reducing assembly for coupling the motor with the drive means, a flywheel being arranged for rotation with the motor to assist the motor in meeting peak torque demands of the drive means and maintaining generally constant operation of the harvesting machine. In another embodiment, a hydraulically actuated clutch engages the flywheel with an output shaft of the motor in response to a fluid supply with also operates the motor so that the flywheel is permitted to freewheel when the motor is not operating.