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Follow the latest logging and forestry product and service news, forestry management and sustainability news, articles, videos and information. Stay informed on the newest equipment, research, and innovations from global manufacturers of forestry machines. Learn about organizations and events that are increasing social awareness of responsible forest management and improved logging practices. Whether you're in the market for a new skidder, road builder or just want the latest headlines in forestry, you can read the latest developments here.
Forestry Equipment News
Tigercat’s New 1165 Wheel Harvester Works Great on Steep Slopes
Tigercat has unveiled their new, highly anticipated 1165 wheel harvester, available in both six-wheel and eight-wheel drive configurations. The 1165 is well-fitted for thinning, selective cut, and final fell applications. This mid-sized harvester is perfect for working on steep slopes due to its strong swing and leveling capabilities that rival the competition.
Ashley Burt
October 9, 2019
Forestry Equipment News
Tigercat 845E and L845E Feller Bunchers Receive Upgrades and a Cab Makeover
Tigercat has made some upgrades to their 845E and L845E track feller bunchers. New features include a larger main hydraulic pump, a longer reach ER boom system, and increased productivity. Enhancements to operator comfort were also a key focus, which is why these advanced models will have a new, redesigned cab.
Ashley Burt
September 25, 2019
Forestry Equipment News
Komatsu Establishes Tractor & Equipment Company as a Forestry Distributor in North American Southeast Regions
Komatsu America has officially appointed Tractor & Equipment Company (TEC) as the forestry equipment distributor for Alabama, Georgia, and Florida’s northwest region. This is a logical next step for Komatsu as TEC is already the distributor for these same regions for Komatsu’s construction and mining equipment. TEC will be handling the full line of Komatu’s forestry equipment, including log loaders, track feller bunchers, harvesting/processing heads, and wheeled harvesters.
Ashley Burt
August 22, 2019
Forestry Equipment News
Hiab Extends Warranty on LOGLIFT and JONSERED Crane Models
Hiab, part of Cargotec, is extending their standard warranty globally to now encompass two years for all LOGLIFT and JONSERED forestry and recycling crane models. Terms and conditions will remain the same as before, with the three year warranty still applying to steel components. The warranty will be valid for any cranes ordered after August 1st of 2019.
Ashley Burt
August 12, 2019
Forestry Equipment News
How a Child’s Desire for a Four-Wheeler Led to a Waratah Strong Company
Who would have ever guessed that a successful and expanding forestry company would have blossomed out of the simple desire to own a four-wheeler? For Drew Betts, owner of Clay Hill Equipment based out of New Brunswick, Canada, this unconventional progression is exactly what got him to where to he is today. At the age of only 32, Bett’s company, which started with only one employee, now consists of 30 employees, a fleet of seven harvesters working four Waratah heads, three forwarders, and nine trucks. But how did he get here?
Ashley Burt
August 9, 2019
Forestry Equipment News
John Deere Offers Registered Apprenticeship Program to Dealers
John Deere is now offering their Registered Apprenticeship Program to their Agriculture & Turf and Construction & Forestry dealers. The program was recently approved by the U.S. Department of Labor and is meant to provide dealers with a formalized, on-the-job, technical training plan in order to groom more highly skilled workers. The program aims to address a widespread shortage of service technicians, a problem especially felt in rural areas throughout the country.
Ashley Burt
July 26, 2019
Forestry Equipment News
Komatsu Presents Upgraded 2020 Line - Designed for Increased Profitability
Komatsu Forest is launching their upgraded 2020 product range, featuring mostly new machines, with all of them coming equipped with a brand-new engine installation conforming to the latest emission regulations. Komatsu, working in collaboration with SkogsNolia, will be debuting a number of quality improvements and new functions to their machines to simplify daily tasks for operators with an ultimate goal of increasing profitability. This includes the addition of the new MaxiVision service and the future-proof control system, MaxiXT, which take production planning to the next level.
Ashley Burt
June 28, 2019
Forestry Equipment News
Take Out the Stubbornest of Stumps with the Vermeer SC382 Stump Cutter
Vermeer’s new SC382 stump cutter is the latest addition to their professional line of tree can equipment, featuring a 37 horsepower EFI Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine, an optional blade for more efficient cleanup, and a redesigned cutter wheel to further optimize performance. Enhanced power and maneuverability make this stump cutter the choice machine for all professional tree care contractors. The compact, yet powerful SC382 comes equipped with four-wheel drive and is ready to take on even the most resilient stumps.
Ashley Burt
June 6, 2019
Forestry Equipment News
Facilitate Vegetation Control with the New Cat 299D2 XHP Land Management Compact Track Loader
The all new Caterpillar 299D2 XHP Land Management Compact Track Loader is a segment-focused machine created to deliver the dual advantages of efficiency and economy. This superior, purpose-built machine offers solutions for customers in demanding vegetation-management fields such as mulching, vegetation control, brush-cutting, and mowing. The 299D2 XHP is specifically streamlined for applications like site preparation, vegetation management for fire prevention, utility right-of-way clearing, railroad maintenance-of-way, forestry, and agriculture.
Ashley Burt
April 30, 2019
Forestry Equipment News
Vermeer’s New SC70TX Stump Cutter Boasts Faster Speeds and Enhanced Safety Features
Vermeer’s new SC70TX stump cutter is a solid addition to their professional tree care equipment line. This new powerful piece of machinery allows the cutter wheel to travel up to 1560 RPM via a 67 hp (50 kW) Cat turbocharged, Tier 4 Final/Stage IIIB diesel engine. These faster travel speeds, paired with new operator presence controls, means performance you can count on.
Ashley Burt
April 5, 2019
Forestry Equipment News
Clear Out with the New Rayco T415 Forestry Mulcher and Hydra-Stumper from Morbark
Morbark debuted their brand new Rayco T415 forestry mulcher and hydra-stumper as a powerful and versatile addition to their lineup. This new model allows customers to change between a Hydra Stumper stump cutter attachment and a Predator forestry mower/mulcher head for optimal adaptability. This is the perfect machine for land-clearing and construction companies, pipeline contractors, real estate developers, and electric utility contractors, as it gets big jobs done swiftly.
Ashley Burt
March 9, 2019
Forestry Equipment News
Tigercat Releases Highest Capacity Machine Yet: The 890 Logger
Tigercat has released the largest machine in their forestry line-up to date, the 890 logger. This heavy-duty, purpose-built forestry carrier is Tigercat’s highest capacity machine, weighing 105,600 lbs, and can be configured for loading, shovel logging, or processing. The new logger comes equipped with a FPT C87 engine, delivering 245 kW (330 hp) at 2,000 rpm for Tier 2 and Tier 4 emission compliance.
Ashley Burt
February 28, 2019
Forestry Equipment News
John Deere Employs Customer Feedback to Make Updates to G-Series Swing Machines
John Deere is releasing an update of their G-Series Swing Machines, meant to improve the operator experience. This update comes as a direct result of feedback from customers, and changes include a new design for improving serviceability and increased productivity and uptime. The eight new models, the 2154G, 2156G, 2654G, 2656G, 3154G, 3156G, 3754G, and 3756G, are built for the toughest of jobs with reliability at the forefront.
Ashley Burt
February 25, 2019
Forestry Equipment News
Komatsu Set to Acquire TimberPro
Komatsu America Corp. announced yesterday that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the forestry machine manufacturer, TimberPro. Komatsu is expected to close on this deal on April 1, 2019, subject to all closing conditions being met.
Ashley Burt
February 20, 2019
Forestry Equipment News
Waratah Forestry Equipment Celebrates 45 Years of Innovation
Waratah Forestry Equipment is celebrating their 45th anniversary this November. The pioneers of mechanized harvesting, Waratah has offered first-class products coupled with unparalleled customer support since their inception. The company is proud to honor four and a half decades of innovation and expansion in the forestry industry.
Ashley Burt
November 9, 2018
Forestry Equipment News
Why You Need an Excavator Scoop Rake from TRK Attachments [VIDEO]
Need to clear roots, brush, branches or stumps with a brilliantly-manufactured excavator scoop rake? TRK Attachments from Niagara, Canada has just the excavator scoop rake attachment for your digging needs. This 5
th
generation severe-duty excavator scoop rake design has the most features to date and is the perfect attachment for all excavators weighing between 8 and 60 tons.
Curtis Sund
November 1, 2018
Forestry Equipment News
Shred Brush in Minutes with the New John Deere Mulching Head
John Deere’s newest addition to their Worksite Pro lineup, the MH60D mulching head, continues to provide best-in-class vegetation management. Optimized to work with John Deere and other competitive model skid steer loaders and compact track loaders, the MH60D is designed to effortlessly remove 8-inch trees and 12-inch stumps. Now you can shred underbrush and woody materials into mulch in minutes!
Ashley Burt
October 25, 2018
Forestry Equipment News
Hiab’s HiVision Cranes: Providing Next-Generation Timber Logistics [VIDEO]
It has been a full two years since Hiab, part of Cargotec, first presented HiVision, the revolutionary new system for operating cranes, back in 2016. This game changing tech for the load handling industry has come so far since then, with Hiab now selling HiVision equipped cranes in over 10 countries worldwide and receiving several innovation prizes over the years. Since its birth, the highly optimized control system has seen a surge in returning customers to invest in additional HiVision cranes for their fleets, and the tech has been approved by Dekra, the European vehicle inspection company, and certified by TÜV Rheinland, a leading international provider of technical services.
Ashley Burt
August 28, 2018
Forestry Equipment News
Komatsu Redesigns XT-5 Track Feller Bunchers
Last week, Komatsu America previewed their new XT-5 Series of Track Feller Bunchers. Komatsu has taken on this new series as a challenge, with a completely new design, more power, increased lift, and even the addition of KOMTRAX telematics system technology. Coming in Q4 of 2018, the models will include the XT430-5 (non-leveling), XT435L-5, XT445L-5 and XT465L-5, which replace the prior XT-3 Series machines.
Ashley Burt
August 20, 2018
Forestry Equipment News
iQ-View Auto-Feed Controllers Now Available for Select Morbark Brush Chipper Models
Morbark is now offering an operator-friendly iQ-View Auto-Feed controller. These new smart display controllers were designed for 3.0L gas engines, and are now available for the Beever M12R, M12D, and M12RX brush chipper models.
Ashley Burt
August 2, 2018
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