Waratah HTH624C 4x4 vs Log Max 7000XT Harvester and

Short answer

Which one fits which job?

The Waratah is the heavier high-capacity reference; the Log Max offers a different excavator-processing balance. Neither belongs on a carrier that only meets peak flow or static close-in lift.

Published figures

Specification comparison

Different manufacturers publish different fields. A dash means the equivalent figure is not included in this guide—not zero and not necessarily unavailable.

Specification	Waratah HTH624C 4x4	Log Max 7000XT
Head weight	3,560 kg	—
Recommended carrier	27 t and above	—
Maximum butt-saw capacity	815 mm	—
Maximum delimbing opening	710 mm	—
Maximum feed-roller opening	875 mm	—
Feed speed	up to 5.2 m/s	—
Pump requirement	320-360 L/min	—
Hydraulic pressure	up to 35 MPa	—
Weight	—	~1,897 kg
Maximum cut	—	~800 mm
Maximum feed force	—	45 kN
Maximum feed speed	—	5.2 m/s
Flow	—	250-350 L/min
Excavator class	—	~25-30 t
Species options	—	Eucalyptus roller configurations listed

Decision gates

The figures that should decide this comparison

Payload at actual boom reach
Regular stem size rather than maximum butt
Feed-system fit to species and bark
Local motor, valve-block and saw-parts support

Commercial fit

Where each model earns its place

Waratah HTH624C 4x4

Heavy processor head for demanding hardwood and softwood, 815 mm butt-saw capacity on a 27 t+ carrier.

Landing-based processing of large or irregular stems
Mixed hardwood and softwood where occasional very large butts appear
A carrier genuinely in the 27 t+ class with hydraulics to match the 320-360 L/min requirement

Log Max 7000XT

The heavier Log Max head for ~25-30 t carriers — more capacity and feed force, at 555 kg more mass.

Larger stems where the 6000V would be working at the top of its range continuously
Heavy eucalyptus processing where feed force is the constraint
A carrier genuinely in the 25-30 t class with hydraulics to match

Full due diligence

Open both model buyer guides

Waratah

HTH624C 4x4

Specifications, commercial fit, ownership considerations and checks before signing.

Log Max

7000XT

Specifications, commercial fit, ownership considerations and checks before signing.

Do not compare these models outside the production system

The winning specification can still produce the higher whole-life cost if another machine, the landing or haulage constrains its output. Recheck the harvester heads buying guide and calculate cost per saleable unit at your contracted hours.