FS25 FDR Logging mod pack V6.1

Alrighty Lumberjacks!
The 6.0 Mod update is now available for download.

6.0 PATCH NOTES
NEW MODS:
ELTEC GRAPPLE YARDER
TIGERCAT 234B (TRACKED)
B-TRAIN LOG TRAILER + PUP

UPDATE CHANGES
ALL MAPS – VERY SLIGHT INCREASE TO TREE FRICTIONS TO HELP REDUCE SLIPPING/SLIDING
ALL TRACKED MACHINES – FIXED ISSUES WITH TRACKS HANGING UP ON UNEVEN OR WEIRD GROUND
SKIDDERS/FORWARDER – FIXED ISSUE WHERE TIRES WOULD SLOWLY SLIDE ON THE GROUND WHEN PARKED
ALL FIXED GRAPPLES – IMPROVED GRIP STRENGTH AND HOLDING ABILITY, BETTER ROLL UP AND HOLD
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – ADJUSTED GRAB ARMS FOR BETTER TREE COLLECTION
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – ADJUSTED CUT NODE ANGLE TO HELP WITH DISAPEARING TREES ON CUT
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – BLADE CUTS LOWER TO GROUND FOR EASIER STUMP CLEARING
LOGGER MACK – FIXED FIFTH WHEEL ATTACHMENT JOINT THAT WAS RAISED TO HIGH ON CONNECTING

5.0 PATCH NOTES
UPDATE CHANGES
ALL SAVEGAMES ARE SAFE WITH THIS UPDATE

BUG FIX – FIXED JUMPING HOPPING ISSUE WHILE CAB SWINGING THAT HAS STARTED WITH GIANTS FS 1.9 UPDATE
ALL MACHINES/LOGS – ALL MACHINES/LOGS WEIGHTS ARE NOW COMPATIBLE WITH IN-GAME WEIGHTS
ALL GRAPPLES – REBALANCE ON CLAW GRIPS TO SUPPORT NEW LOGS/WEIGHTS
DANGLE HEAD CLAM – INCREASED SIZE AND WIDTH
DANGLE HEAD CLAM E – INCREASED GRAPPLE SIZE
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – BIG REDESIGN ON CUTNODES + NEW PHYSICS BOOSTER PLATE
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – FIXED ISSUE WHERE CUT TREES WOULD LEAVE BEHIND BIG PILES OF “COOKIES”
ALL SKIDDERS – CAN NOW DRIVE OVER FALLEN TREES DUE TO NEW LIGHTER WEIGHTS AND NEW SUSPENSIONS

4.0 PATCH NOTES
NEW MODS:
LOGGER MACK SUPER
DOOSAN DX255 LL
CLARK 880
DANGLE CLAM E GRAPPLE

UPDATE CHANGES:
ALL MAPS – ADJUSTED LOG FRICTIONS AND PHYISICS FOR MINOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HANDLING
ALL MAPS – LOG WEIGHTS REDUCED BY 10%
ALL GRAPPLES – IMPROVED GRIP STRENGTH AND HOLDING FOR NEW TREES PHYSICS
DANGLE GRAPPLES – FIXED RIGHT CLAW CLOSING FASTER THAN LEFT CLAW
MACK LOGGER – FIXED TOP HEADACHE RACK BARS TURNING BROWN FROM DIRT WEAR
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – ADJUSTED ARM COLLISIONS AND GRAB STRENGTH FOR BETTER TREE CONTROL AND SMOOTHER GRABS
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – IMPROVED CUT NODES FOR SMOOTHER AND FASTER CUTTING

V3.0 Quick Hotfix Update
Several people sent in bug reports regarding the buncher heads acting really glitchy on the 3.0 update today, This was totally a mistake on my part, a last minute number change that I forget to correct.

3.0 PATCH NOTES
NEW MODS:
NEW MAP – PELICAN LAKE LOGGING MAP
NEW MOD – TIGERCAT 630H SKIDDER
NEW MOD – TIGERCAT 635H SKIDDER
NEW MOD – TIGERCAT 855E
NEW MOD – AXIS FORESTRY T22HD PROCESSOR

UPDATE CHANGES
ALL MAPS – INCREASED TREE FRICTION SLIGHTLY TO HELP WITH SLIDING LOGS
ALL MAPS – INCREASED TREE WEIGHT FOR BETTER SETTLING AND REACTIONS
ALL MAPS – ADJUSTED TREE DAMPENING EFFECTS TO MAKE THEM WIGGLE LESS WHEN DECKED IN PILES
ALL WINCHES – FIXED ISSUE WHERE WINCH LINE WOULD GET STUCK BEHIND WINCH OR HARD TO PULL OUT
ALL WINCHES – MADE IT SO THE WINCH CAN BE ACTIVATED SLIGHTLY FURTHER AWAY FROM THE AUCTUAL WINCH FOR EASIER USE
ALL MACHINES – SLIGHT INCREASE IN WEIGHT AND STIFFER SUSPENSION TO HELP WITH TIPPING ON HILLS
ALL MACHINES – IMPROVED TRACKS FOR BETTER TURNING AND TRAVEL
ALL MACHINES – ALL MOTORS AND TRACKS HAVE MORE GRAB AND TORQUE FOR HILL CLIMBING
ALL SKIDDERS – IMPROVED SUSPENSION FOR A BETTER FLOAT OVER ROUGH GROUND
ALL SKIDDERS – INCREASED FRONT END WEIGHT FOR STEERING WITH HEAVIER BUNCHES
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – INCREASED GRAB STRENGTH FOR BETTER TREE GATHERING
ALL BUNCHER HEADS – SLIGHT REDUCTION IN OVERALL WEIGHT TO HELP WITH TIPPING AND LARGER TREE CONTROL
ALL GRAPPLES – SLIGHT INCREASE TO FRICTION TO FIX REPORTS OF LOGS SLIDING TOO MUCH
LOGGER MACK TRUCK – IMPROVED POWER FOR PEOPLE HAVING ISSUES HAULING ON UNEVEN TERRAIN
LOW BED TRAILER – IMPROVED HAULING ABILITY AND ADJUSTED COLLISIONS FOR SMOOTHER TRAVEL

 

[FarmerBoy]

Thank you for sharing the detailed patch notes for the FDR Logging mod pack updates! It's great to see the continuous development and improvements being made to enhance the logging experience in FS25. Here are some key highlights and improvements from the updates:

6.0 Patch Notes:
- Introduction of new mods like ELTEC GRAPPLE YARDER, TIGERCAT 234B (TRACKED), and B-TRAIN LOG TRAILER + PUP.
- Enhanced tree friction on all maps to reduce slipping/sliding.
- Improved functionality for tracked machines on uneven ground.
- Fixes for skidders/forwarders' tire sliding issue when parked.
- Better grip strength and holding ability for fixed grapples.
- Adjustments to buncher heads for improved tree collection and cutting.
- Various fixes and improvements to machines, grapples, and buncher heads.

5.0 Patch Notes:
- Compatibility of all machines/logs weights with in-game weights.
- Rebalanced claw grips for new logs/weights support.
- Enhancements to dangle head clam size and grapple size.
- Redesign of cut nodes and physics booster plate for buncher heads.
- Improved skidders' ability to drive over fallen trees.

4.0 Patch Notes:
- Addition of new mods like LOGGER MACK SUPER, DOOSAN DX255 LL, CLARK 880, DANGLE CLAM E GRAPPLE.
- Adjustments to log frictions and physics on all maps.
- Grip strength and holding improvements for grapples.
- Fixes for dangle grapples' claw closing issue and MACK LOGGER's appearance.
- Enhanced arm collisions and grab strength on buncher heads.

V3.0 Quick Hotfix Update:
- A quick fix for glitchy buncher heads in the 3.0 update.
- Introduction of new mods and improvements to existing features.

Overall, these updates showcase a commitment to enhancing the gameplay experience, addressing reported issues, and introducing new content to keep players engaged in the logging activities. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing more updates in the future!