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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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PALFINGER EPSILON TZ12
PALFINGER EPSILON TZ12: A PARTNER FOR GENERATIONS Pleternica, a small town in eastern Croatia, is home to the family-run company Javni prijevoz Šop Stjepan. Founded in 1995 by Stjepan Šop, the company specializes in timber transport, as the
Siiri Simpanen, a Third-Generation Timber Truck Driver
When the Finnish transport company Kuljetus S. Simpanen decided to order two new timber trucks, choosing superstructures from Alucar, the company’s long-time partner, was an easy decision. Siiri, who recently started her career as a driver at the
Forestry Trip to Finland
Anyone interested in a forestry trip to Finland and possibly Sweden to visit some of the leading equipment manufacturers, and site visits to timber hauliers and forestry contractors. A few years ago I helped with arranging some forestry
7th Generation of the Volkswagen Transporter
Volkswagen offers the new Transporter as a van, van Plus (luggage compartment in the second row of seats for combined goods and passenger transport), Kombi (for passenger transport) and double cab version (pallet frame with long wheelbase). Combi
Wood you believe it
Researchers have identified an entirely new type of wood that does not fit into either category of hardwood or softwood Scientists from the Sainsbury Laboratory at Cambridge University and Jagiellonian University, Poland made the discovery while undertaking an
Enduramax Harvester guide bars from Oregon
OREGON INTRODUCES ENDURAMAX, THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THEIR TIMBER HARVESTER CATEGORY EnduraMax™ bars are versatile and fit a wide range of harvesting equipment. The improved bar nose has longer wear life and is more durable in nose pinch
Forests failed to curb climate change in 2023
Forests and other land ecosystems failed to curb climate change in 2023 as intense drought in the Amazon rainforest and record wildfires in Canada hampered their natural ability to absorb carbon dioxide, according to a study presented on
Forwarder Operators Required
Forwarder Operators Required, As a result of continued growth, we are looking for Forwarder Operators to be based in North Scotland, South Scotland and/or North England. As a result of continued growth, we are looking for Forwarder Operators
Gary Roberts: Cover Photo Winner July 2024
Gary Roberts: Cover Photo Winner July 2024 My name is Gary Roberts and I have lived in the great border city of Carlisle for 60 years, I work in the Lake District, Southern Scotland and Yorkshire. My first
New JCB 145XR with Reduced Tail Swing
NEW REDUCED TAILSWING JCB 145XR JOINS JCB POPULAR X SERIES LINE-UP JCB today expands its popular X Series range of crawler excavators with the launch of the brand new 145XR – a second reduced tailswing model that delivers
Hitachi Reproduces the Real Construction Site in a Virtual World
Hitachi Construction Machinery Enables the management of construction progress and the operation of autonomous construction machinery from a remote location on the Internet Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6305, President and Executive Officer: Masafumi Senzaki; “Hitachi Construction
The New Sampo Harvester
NEW SAMPO HARVESTER HR 56 IS RELEASED SAMPO ROSENLEW Ltd is introducing a brand new six-wheel HR56 Samop Harvester. One of the hallmarks of our machines has always been their suitability for thinning young forests, so the new
SDL Solutions: Delivering Exceptional Service
Sam Launchbury is the founder and CEO of SDL Solutions, an innovative and forward-thinking forestry business and wood pellet manufacturer. Driven by sustainability, the company take their environmental responsibilities seriously. In recent years, I have heard nothing but
Komatsu Unveils New Operator Cab for Crawler Excavators
Driven by extensive customer feedback and a deep-rooted commitment to operator well-being and productivity, Komatsu introduces a significant upgrade to its crawler excavator operator cab This upgrade reflects a clear understanding from Komatsu that operator comfort is key
18. KWF Tagung 2024 and what a show
I would imagine organising a forestry expo during the Euro’s was probably not an easy job. Edinburgh airport was teaming with kilted Scotsmen, along with the distinct wail of bagpipes, as the tartan army made its way over
New Tigercat Carbonizer
Long awaited 6040 Tigercat carbonizer is ready for market and set to revolutionize the processing and handling of waste wood biomass. Tigercat Industries is very pleased to announce the official release of the 6040 Tigercat carbonizer. This long
Ponsse fleet exceeds 500 in Brazil
In 2024 alone, more than 20 new machines were delivered. Currently, Ponsse represents about 35% of the forest machine market in Brazil. Ponsse completes 18 years in Brazil in May and celebrates the anniversary by celebrating more than
New Cat® Track Wear Sensor
Exclusive New Cat® Track Wear Sensor Provides Remote, No-Touch Wear Monitoring And Alerts At Key Wear Percentages Remote monitoring of undercarriage track wear to increase fleet coverage Alerts at 40%, 70% and 100% wear intervals for easy maintenance planning
Tilhill Forestry and FSF aim to expand contractor workforce in Wales
Tilhill Forestry and Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company (FSF) are proud to announce the continuation of the Foresight Sustainable Forestry Skills Training Programme in Wales, with the aim of better equipping contractors in the region. After a successful programme
Softwood Markets are still unsettled
Wet weather and rising production costs are the reason for uncertainty in the softwood markets. According to TTJ’s report, after a reasonable start to Q2, softwood market price levels started to firm up in April backed by a
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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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