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Welcome to our November 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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John Deere new H Series
NEW JOHN DEERE LARGE SIZE CLASS H SERIES FOREST MACHINES – A NEW STANDARD FOR LOGGING. The new large size class H Series John Deere harvesters and forwarders demonstrate higher productivity with lower fuel consumption, better stability, and
Ponsse-challenging 1st quarter for 2024
Ponsse-Interim Report for 1 January – 31 March 2024 Ponsse, January-March:– Net sales amounted to EUR 169.7 (201.7) million– Operating profit totalled EUR 1.2 (16.6) million, equalling 0.7 (8.2) per cent of net sales– Net result was EUR
UK timber imports drop by 6% during January
Falls in UK softwood, hardwood and plywood imports account for a six per cent drop in volumes during January 2024, according to the latest TDUK statistics. UK Timber import volumes started 2024 around six per cent lower than
German logging volume down in 2023
A total of 70.6 million cubic metres (m3) of wood was felled in German forests in 2023. This means that logging was 10.3% lower than in the previous year (2022: 78.7 millioncubic metres). According to the Federal Statistical
MAN: First autonomous truck on the motorway
German Federal Transport Minister Dr Volker Wissing and MAN CEO Alexander Vlaskamp accompany the first drive of an autonomous truck in Germany MAN Truck & Bus is the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to receive a Level 4 motorway
PALFINGER EPSILON Generation 3 in Spain
THE FIRST PALFINGER EPSILON GENERATION 3 CRANE HAS ARRIVED IN SPAIN Since its debut at the Interforst 2022 fair in Munich, Germany, the PALFINGER EPSILON GENERATION 3 forestry cranes have been a game-changer. These cranes stand out for
British Columbia plants its 10-billionth tree
British Columbia is celebrating the 10-billionth tree planted since reforestation programs began in 1930, with two billion of those trees planted in the past seven years. “Throughout the British Columbia province, people are seeing the impacts of climate
Black Bruin unveils new X-series Rotators
Black Bruin is extending its rotating shaft motor portfolio. The new X-series will meet market demand in various industrial applications, including recycling, marine and offshore, pulp and paper, construction, mining, and material handling. The X-series, with its patent-pending
Nokian Tyres Soil King Improve Fuel Efficiency
Improved fuel efficiency and increased productivity within reach of more farming professionals: Nokian Tyres introduces Soil King VF product family for HHP tractors Nokian Tyres Soil King VF is the first tractor tire that utilizes Nokian Tyres Flexforce® VF
New Volvo Penta’s D17 Industrial Genset
Volvo Penta’s most powerful engine – the D17 – supports the current business needs of industrial customers as well as their future demands as they navigate the energy transition towards decarbonization using renewable fuels. This is just one
Silent Scania
Swedish truck maker Scania is working with SCA to put the world’s first all electric timber truck into production in a bid to decarbonize the logging industry. Swedish truck maker Scania is working with SCA to put the
MAN expands its zero-emission portfolio
The initially planned small series of around 200 MAN units is to be delivered to customers in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland and selected non-European countries as early as 2025. Commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus will
Alliance Tyres compatible with Olofsors Tracks
Alliance 643 Forestar 111 are now compatible for customers who use Olofsors tracks Alliance Tyres. Working in the forestry industry is no easy task.Forestry tires must be durable, stable, and able to handle steep slopes safely and efficiently.
New SEPPI M. E20 direct
SEPPI M. introduces the all new “E20 direct” for excavators weighing from 12 to 21 tons EPPI M. introduces the all new “E20 direct” for excavators weighing from 12 to 21 tons – the forestry mulcher head from SEPPI M., a
Komatsu’s flexible Multibox
During hot and dry periods, there is a serious risk of wildfires. Moreover, a single spark can be enough to start one, in which case every second counts. Having fire extinguishing equipment close at hand can make all
Key Flag symbol awarded to Ponsse Plc’s Online Store
The Association for Finnish Work has awarded the Key Flag symbol to the Ponsseshop.com Online Store in recognition its Finnish origin and promotion of employment in Finland. The Online Store is home for the high-quality and loved Ponsse
Stora Enso’s new automated coating line
French school becomes first project completed in Stora Enso’s new automated coating line Photo Credit ©forma6 The Bourdonnières School in Nantes, France becomes the first project completed using Stora Enso’s automated coating line for cross-laminated timber (CLT). The
Poplar Paracetamol
Cost effective Paracetamol pain relief made from Poplar biomass Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way to make a popular pain reliever and other valuable products from plants instead of petroleum.
A82 forest operations
The A82 project is removing non-native conifers along the Loch Ness to mitigate against future hill slips and protect this iconic road. FLS contractors are currently working on an area four miles from Drumnadrochit. Part of FLS’ long-term steep
AI Smart tools for optimizing harvesting
As part of Business Finland’s Veturi funding for forest machine manufacturer Ponsse, Sitowise is working with Ponsse to explore the potential of AI for smarter planning and optimization of logging. The aim of the project is to explore
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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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