TYRONE BERRY SMA 280 Hydraulic Shotgun Carriage Drive

The Tyrone Berry SMA-280 is a heavy-duty hydraulic shotgun carriage drive engineered for high-production sawmill headrigs. This unit is designed to deliver fast, smooth, and repeatable forward and return travel of the carriage, making it ideal for hardwood and softwood mills needing reliable feed control and minimal downtime.

Key Features

Hydraulic Shotgun Drive System

Provides powerful acceleration and rapid return speeds. The SMA-280 design is known for its smooth motion and consistent feed control even under high log loads.

Rugged Industrial Construction

Built with heavy structural components, robust weldments, and long-life bearings and bushings. Tyrone Berry systems are widely used in North American mills for their durability and simple maintenance.

Precision Flow-Controlled Feed

Operates through a matched 150 hp hydraulic power unit allowing the sawyer to maintain steady feed rates into band or circle headrigs.

Compatible with Most 2-, 3-, or 4-Knee Carriages

Suitable for upgrading older mechanical drives or replacing obsolete carriage drives.

Proven Reliability in High-Duty Mill Environments

Works well in both hardwood and softwood operations, including high-shock sawing applications.

Typical Specifications:

Model: SMA-280

Application: Sawmill carriage feed and return

Construction: Heavy-plate and welded frame assembly

Motion: Fast forward and rapid return

Controls: Hydraulic flow-regulated