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Auto Quick Coupler demo at Loggabull

01 July 2024
A field demonstration of the Auto Hydraulic Quick Coupler was held recently at Loggabull’s harvesting operation in Kinleith Forest on New Zealand’s north island, showing how one machine and operator can carry out multiple tasks. Source: Timberbiz This project and field demonstration o
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Forico’s new gen logstackers commissioned in Tasmania

01 July 2024
Forico has purchased two New Generation Wagner L90 Logstackers for its mills in northern Tasmania, the first of the new generation machines to be commissioned in Australia. Source: Timberbiz The two new ‘Wagners’ arrived at Long Reach Mill in the East Tamar and Surrey Hills Mill in Ha
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Five new skid steer and track loaders from John Deere

28 June 2024
John Deere has five new P-Tier Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models. Entering the market, the 330 and 334 P-Tier SSLs and the 331, 333 and 335 P-Tier CTLs boast a brand-new one-piece cab design with premium options, enhanced technology features, and an overall
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TimberPro president steps down

19 June 2024
After 13 years as president of TimberPro, Lee Crawford has announced his retirement. This draws to a close Crawford’s nearly 40 years in the forestry machinery business, during which he consistently exemplified entrepreneurial spirit and a caring attitude. Source; Timberbiz Pat Crawfo
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Tigercat telematics firmware update

07 June 2024
There is a Tigercat telematics firmware upgrade now available for added functionality, improved user interface, and to take advantage of the latest advanced engine diagnostics capabilities. Source: Timberbiz The update offers enhanced features for a more comprehensive telematics exper
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Heli-saw tree trimming trial shows positive results

05 June 2024
New Zealand’s electricity sector could be transformed by a radical new approach to keeping trees off power lines, says a King Country-based energy distributor. The Lines Company (TLC), based in Te Kūiti, has undertaken its first successful trial of the heli-saw – a specialised tree-tr
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Mulchers for small and large vegetation

27 May 2024
Seppi’s Starsoil allows for work on forestry roads, construction sites, and forest paths, utilizing material deposited on the ground to create both temporary and permanent roads, achieving significant energy and cost savings. Source: Timberbiz With its new drive system, the Starsoil o
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S7 base is a robust all-rounder

24 May 2024
Seppi’s S7 base is a robust mulcher made of S420 steel for orchards, vineyards, green area maintenance, and forestry. Source: Timberbiz With a power range of 50 to 160 HP, it’s an all-rounder for landscape, grassland, and irrigation maintenance, this innovative mulcher meets the
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Winching on steep slopes

22 May 2024
When harvesting and forwarding in steep terrain, a traction aid winch is a useful complement to ensure a productive working day with low impact on the forest. The Komatsu Traction Aid Winch is a high-quality system based on more than 20 years’ experience of winch use in the alpine reg
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Experimental unmanned forestry machine

15 May 2024
The first autonomous logging machine rumbled down a Swedish forest path and scanned for stacked logs to transport. It then scooped them up with a crane and loaded them onto its trailer. A new study of the truck-size robot, called a forwarder, suggests it could help forest workers with
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