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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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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
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
TREE : Transition to efficient electrified forestry transport
The TREE project addresses the societal challenge of effectively transitioning to electrified heavy road transport. TREE focuses on the forest industry, which accounts for 20% of Sweden’s heavy road transport. The TREE transition to electrified vehicles in the
New VW Transporter and Caravelle better than ever in every way
Generation 7 has arrived: the new VW Transporter and Caravelle offer more space, more payload, increased maximum trailer weight, and a professional cockpit landscape Innovative range of drives in step with the times: efficient turbodiesel vehicles with front-wheel
What’s on at APF 2024
Forestry has undergone radical changes in recent years and the APF exhibition has had to evolve, from the timber harvesting event it once was, to keep up with the demands of today’s forestry. This year’s exhibition is once
New Tigercat 4054-20 Mulching Head
New Tigercat 4054-20, a smaller class mulching head well suited to niche applications like fire mitigation and remediation Designed for the Tigercat 470 mulcher, the Tigercat 4054-20 provides a complete end-to-end Tigercat mulching solution for narrow swath applications
NEW STIHL 12” BATTERY-POWERED CUT-OFF SAW
STIHL LAUNCHES ITS FIRST 12” BATTERY-POWERED CUT-OFF SAW STIHL has launched its first 12” cut-off machine in the AP System. Suitable for hardscaping, construction and pipework, the TSA 300 combines impressive cutting performance with a compact and well-balanced
Volvo FH 600 km Range Electric Truck
Up to 600 km on one single charge. That’s how far the Volvo FH next-generation heavy-duty electric truck will be able to drive. The longer range represents a break-through for long-distance transport with zero tailpipe emissions. Volvo FH
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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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