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Welcome to our September newsletter! Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive roundup of the latest news in forestry and used logging equipment and accessories for sale.
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Successful market launch of the new MAN eTruck
“Limited Edition” of the 2024 model year of the first electric lion suitable for long-distance transport almost sold out just over three months after sales launch. High demand for new MAN eTruck. Development of electric infrastructure essential for
New Tigercat Mulching Head for fire-mitigation
Tigercat releases mulching head for swing carriers in response to fire-mitigation equipment requirements in western North America. Wildfire is proving to be one of the greatest challenges facing foresters, landowners, governments and environmental organizations in the 21st century.
ForestryFit, small steps lead to big changes
Duncan Gillies Jnr talks candidly on how he transformed his life with a healthier diet and exercise routine and how it inspired him to become a ForestryFit fitness coach with a focus on forestry. In 2019, I found
Volvo launches new trucks worldwide
Volvo Trucks has unveiled an all-new heavy-duty truck platform for the North American market in parallel to a new heavy-duty truck range for Europe, Australia and markets in Asia and Africa. New energy efficient models – including trucks
Tigercat 30,000th Machine
In just over 30 years in business, the Tigercat 30,000th machine has been shipped Tigercat Industries is pleased to announce that it has built and shipped its 30,000th machine in January 2024, just over 30 years into its
Richard Ashcroft announces Forest Live headline show
Richard Ashcroft will perform a headline show in the stunning outdoor setting of Dalby Forest Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced thaticonic singer-songwriter Richard Ashcroft will perform a headline show in the
Komatsu ready to launch electric excavator
Komatsu ready to launch new 13 ton class PC138E-11 electric excavator with lithium-ion battery Komatsu Ltd. (hereafter “Komatsu”) (President and CEO: Hiroyuki Ogawa) plans to introduce the 13-ton class PC138E-11 electric excavator equipped with a lithium-ion battery to
Kingwell Holdings latest Stump Auger working in Rosal forest
Stumped in the Scottish Highlands With Kingwell Holdings Limited We need more trees! In March 2023, less than half the UK’s annual tree planting target was met. Just 12,960 ha of new woodlands were created from the 30,000-ha
FSC introduces new risk evaluations for forests
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is fundamentally changing its risk evaluations for forests The next generation of risk assessments will replace the current way of assessing risks in forestry as part of the current controlled wood concept. In
Harvest Drone
AirForestry’s harvest drone consists of a high-capacity drone and a harvesting tool. The high-capacity drone is 6.2 meters in diameter. With it, AirForestry are building the forestry of the future. With the drone, trees can be thinned from
Hemetsberger forestry: Westtech Woodcracker® CS510
Hemetsberger forestry: Westtech Woodcracker® CS510 Mario Hemetsberger knew from a young age where his future lay and founded his company “Forstunternehmen Hemetsberger” aged just eighteen. Today, the 25-year-old runs a very successful company and offers a wide range
Steep Slope Logging
Steep Slope Logging Skylines were the pioneering equipment for steep slope logging, the first documented appearance dates back to 1886. Radio control in the 1960’s, grapple carriages in the 1970’s and automated carriages in the 1980’s/90’s, have all
DC Equipment are seeking to partner with reputable distributors to fill UK demand
DC Equipment are seeking to partner with reputable distributors to fill UK demand Timber harvesting on steep terrain has always been, and will remain, a challenge in terms of economic viability, safety and environmental performance. For almost a
SUOHIRVIÖ: Swamp Monster
Tanel Tuulmees from Estonia and The Valmet Swamp Monster. Tanel is 25 years old and has been operating forwarders for the last seven years. His first forwarder was a Valmet 840.3 which he operated prior to the arrival
New Bridgestone Fuel Efficient Truck Tyres
BRIDGESTONE BRINGS ENLITEN TECHNOLOGIES TO NEW ECOPIA LONG-HAUL TYRE RANGE, ENHANCING FUEL EFFICIENCY AND CUTTING OPERATIONAL COSTS FOR FLEETS The new Bridgestone Ecopia ENLITEN range is the latest generation of the long-haul tyre line-up Ecopia, supporting fleets with
John Deere self-repair solutions in a mobile app
John Deere has launched an enhanced self-repair solution, available initially in the US through its Equipment Mobile app John Deere has launched an enhanced self-repair solution, available initially in the US through its Equipment Mobile app, enabling customers
Government reluctant to set clearer targets
Government reluctant to set clearer targets to spur woodland creation to meet ambitions for net zero The Government is reluctant to set clear targets for the different types of woodland needed for the growing demands on UK forests
Komatsu Europe announces new wheeled excavators
Komatsu Europe expand their range of the successful short-tail wheeled excavators in the 16-20t operating weight class. With the PW168-11 and PW198-11 wheeled excavators Komatsu Europe expands its product range of short-tail models, rounding up the operating weights of these popular
Timber Truck for sale
Daf Wagon and Drag Timber Truck for sale Daf CF 510 tag axle Timber Truck with Epsilon M12 cab crane with servo leavers, both 2015, Bigfoot tyre system, mot until 31-08-2024.. 26 ton payload £30k ono plus vatContract
UK Goverment’s timber roadmap is good news for forestry
Government outlines timber roadmap for more timber use in construction The government has launched a new timber roadmap which aims to increase the use of structural timber in the construction of homes and other buildings. The new plans
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About Forest Machine Magazine-Forestry News
Forest Machine Magazine is a dedicated online hub for forestry news that keeps you updated with the latest information covering all aspects of forestry.
We feature current forestry news, the latest equipment, and interesting stories about the people and companies involved in ground preparation, road building and maintenance, planting, thinning, harvesting, extraction, timber haulage, sawmilling, and wood processing.
Our editor, Rab Easton, is a second-generation forestry professional with nearly 50 years of hands-on experience. He has worked on harvesting contracts throughout the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the USA. He began his career as a chainsaw operator with the Forestry Commission, where he earned his forester qualifications but chose to pursue timber harvesting instead of management. He also qualified as a Forest Machine Operator Instructor, training the next generation of operators at Barony College in Parkgate, near Dumfries.
Being a part of the forest industry and being known by the people and contractors within it has been a huge asset to Forest Machine Magazine, as it has opened doors that remain closed to others.
In the nine years since its establishment, Forest Machine Magazine has built a network of highly experienced operators who provide reliable feedback when trialling equipment and accessories in real conditions.
Rab’s wife, Wendy, was initially a tree surgeon who worked at Canterbury Cathedral before transitioning to horticulture and specialising in plant propagation. She has played an instrumental role in Forest Machine Magazine, managing client relationships, photography, graphic design, and maintaining the website.
We made the decision this year for the website, monthly newsletter and our social media pages to be our sole outlets for information about current events, equipment, and features, allowing us to publish instantly rather than adhering to deadlines
Written by loggers for loggers, forestry is not just a job but a way of life.
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