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New Tigercat 234C Loader

Tigercat 234C knuckleboom loader with operator enhancements and performance improvements. Tigercat’s long standing 234 series knuckleboom loader has been upgraded. The new Tigercat 234C has a new boom system, a new cab, an improved hydraulic system and more

KOMATSU FOREST HARVESTER AND FORWARDER UPGRADES

Good news for forestry contractors: Komatsu Forest has put a new head on to their trusty C124 harvester’s shoulders. Said by Komatsu Forest to be ‘a well-deserved model year upgrade’, a new valve block and new hydraulics design

World Wide Wood-Timber Markets

Timber markets from around the World Here is a brief look at how timber markets are performing around the world Austria Austria’s industrial and construction sectors remain in recession. In the meantime, private consumption has also deteriorated and

Kesla HydraX™- forest fire fighting trailer

New KESLA HydraX™ an effective solution for for wildland fires and wet works Kesla Oyj has launched the new multi-purpose Kesla HydraX™ forest trailer suitable for forest fire operations, municipal and industrial wet works and for traditional wood

Autonomous Timber Cranes

Autonomous Timber Cranes-It is possible to grab logs from the ground with a full-scale forwarder using just a camera as a sensor. Such a system is easy to mount on almost any type of machine. Introduction This study

Tigercat 544 Harvesting Head

Tigercat 544 lower weight class harvesting head for track carriers The new Tigercat 544 is their lowest weight class harvesting head for track harvesters. Based on the proven 534 design, the Tigercat 544 is a three-wheel drive head

Using a Digital Instructor to help train operators

A digital instructor can partially solve the instructor shortage in forestry. But to be able to develop one, accurate and reliable automatic detection of work steps and methods is required. Digital Instructor-In forest engineering research, the concept of

New Log Max 6000V Top Saw

Log Max 6000V Top Saw is well-suited for both wheeled and tracked harvesters. With the Top Saw, you can maximize the timber yield from every log, and the new function, Tilt Control, enables you to place the head

New Tigercat 610H Skidder

Tigercat 610H Skidder, affordable, simple and robust Tigercat 610H cable skidder to debut at the upcoming Paul Bunyan Show in Cambridge, Ohio. Tigercat 610H is set to debut at this October’s Paul Bunyan forestry equipment exposition in Cambridge,

Globhe and OpenForests Partnership

Globhe and OpenForests Partner to Enhance Environmental Project Monitoring with Global Drone Data Integration Globhe, a global marketplace for on-demand drone data services, and OpenForests, the innovative force behind the explorer.land platform, are pleased to announce a strategic

Could Birch trees offer a solution for our ecosystems ?

The possibilities of birch trees in a future climate-adapted use of forests – summary of the current situation and proposals for measures for the future Image: Anthony Ievlev/Unsplash Birch Trees are by far Sweden’s most common deciduous tree

Komatsu C124 Upgrades for enhanced reliability and performance

The Komatsu C124 has received significant upgrades for the 2025 model year, aimed at boosting productivity and user experience. Key improvements include a redesigned valve block and enhanced hydraulics for the feeding system. Feedback from test customers who

APF 2024

That’s the APF 2024 done and dusted until 2026 I missed the opening day of the APF 2024 but visited on the Friday and Saturday. Traffic management on both days I attended was good, I was there for

UK Timber Imports

UK timber imports, figures show deficit continues to fall in H1 According to Timber Development, UK timber imports volumes for the first six months of 2024 remain lower than we saw in 2023, but monthly figures show that

Caterpillar Introduces New Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders

Caterpillar Introduces eight new next generation Cat® Skid Steer Loaders & Compact Track Loaders with more power, performance and comfort Caterpillar introduces eight new next generation Cat® Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models. Four

New TMK Grapple Saw is Introduced

TMK Grapple Saw is entering into the world of grapple saws with the introduction of their new shear Many of our existing Tree Shear customers have been asking for us to make a TMK grapple saw for those

Kinshofer acquires GMT Equipment

Kinshofer GmbH from Germany and the in The Netherlands based company GMT Equipment B.V. announced today that they have signed a definite agreement to merge. Under the terms of the agreement Kinshofer has acquired a majority shareholding of

New KESLA RH-III Harvesting Head Range

The new KESLA RH-III harvester head range is developed and launched to market. KESLA RH-III twinAX is an efficient solution for energy wood harvesting. Thanks to the modular structure of the RH-III harvester head series, KESLA 19/21RH-III is

Strengthening Scotland’s Forests

Strengthening Scotland’s forests more to be more resilient An important new measure for strengthening Scotland’s forests which comes into force on the 1st October will help boost the resilience of forests and woodlands. From that date onwards, the maximum

JCB CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF ENGINE MAKING

JCB’s innovative engine business marked its 20th birthday with a celebration to thank employees for their vital role in its continuing success. Since 2004, JCB Power Systems in Foston, Derbyshire, has gone from producing three engines a day
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We cover all aspects of the forest industry from ground preparation, road building, planting, harvesting, extraction, haulage, saw-milling, health and safety, through to the end product. We visit harvesting sites, contractors, hauliers, and timber processing plants to keep abreast of all the latest news and technology. 

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