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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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Komatsu C124 2025 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
Forest Machine Magazine – September 2024 – Issue 48
The Free September Issue of Forest Machine Magazine’s e-mag is out now. Available to read with live links or to download to read later when offline. https://issuu.com/forestmachinemagazine/docs/fmm_092024 In the September issue of Forest Machine Magazine we visit a
Tyres Made From Birch Bark, Wood You Believe It!
Nokian Tyres has signed a development agreement aiming to add renewable material made from residue birch bark to tires Nokian Tyres has signed a development agreement with a Swedish biomaterial science company Reselo AB to further develop their
Gremo 750F For Sale
Gremo 750F Low Impact Thinning Forwarder For Sale Gremo 750F Forwarder for sale with low hours (Just over 6,000) and used by a careful and conscientious owner/operator. It has been well maintained, serviced on schedule and wanted for
1,000th Volvo Penta engine powers Eco Log harvesters
Swedish OEM Eco Log helped put the very first Volvo Penta engine in a forestry application. A decade later, this Volvo Penta D8 Stage IV engine is still running and the 1,000th Volvo Penta-powered Eco Log machine has been
Forestry Trip To Finland
We have a few spaces still available on our forestry visit to Finland on the 24th to the 30th of November This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit some of the major forest machine and
Komatsu 895-New Crane and Load Space Upgrades
With its powerful transmission and large load capacity, the Komatsu 895 is a truly productive final felling forwarder. There is an all-new, powerful crane option; the 205F. The Komatsu 895 has also been upgraded with a robust load
Ponsse – new solutions for sustainable harvesting
Ponsse will demonstrate new solutions at the FinnMETKO 2024 exhibition in Jämsä that support the daily activities of forest machine operators and help forest machine entrepreneurs monitor the profitability and productivity of their fleet. Ponsse’s new forwarders Elk and
New Lube-En Biodegradable Harvester Chainsaw Oil
Lube-En from the Finnish company EnviOn is an environmentally friendly and biodegradable chainsaw lubricating oil EnviOn, a Finnish company known for manufacturing marking colours for harvesters, has launched the biodegradable synthetic lubricant Lube-En for harvesters chainsaws It is
Nokian Tyres, meeting forestry’s demands
Nokian Tyres is setting new standards in CTL segment with new size for Forest King F2 Nokian Tyres is launching a significant development for the forestry industry. The new tire size for Forest King F2 tire family meets the increasing
Ponsse and Bailey’s sign a dealer agreement
Ponsse is expanding its dealer network in the United States. On 1 July 2024, Ponsse signed a dealer agreement with the company Bailey’s, based in Woodland, California.The new dealer will focus on the sales, servicing and training of
LiuGong, the new kid in town
LiuGong machines are tipped to become an increasingly significant presence on Scottish construction sites following a stunning debut at ScotPlant earlier this year. The Chinese manufacturer LiuGong, represented by UK distributor Fox Equipment Sales, is targeting major expansion
Case Launches Electric Backhoe Loader
CASE LEADS ELECTRIC-POWERED EVOLUTION, RELEASES INDUSTRY’S FIRST ELECTRIC BACKHOE LOADER CASE Construction Equipment has expanded its EV toolbox for municipal crews, utility teams, urban construction and other contractors with the commercial release of its 580EV, the industry’s first electric
HGV Driver Wanted for Timber Haulage
HGV Driver required for Timber Haulage in the Northeast of Scotland Harold Taylor Timber requires a HGV driver, preferably with crane experience for hauling round timber from harvesting sites to saw mills and wood processing plants. Work is
May is a high point for UK timber imports
May 2024 was the best month of 2024 to-date for UK timber imports, according to the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) statistics. Although volumes in May 2024 haven’t quite matched the high point of 969,000m3 seen in May 2023,
NRW, over 250 jobs are at risk
Over 250 jobs at National Resources Wales (NRW) are at risk as they try to reduce their staff budget to save £13million. An environment body has warned it may have to make cutbacks including job losses amid “exceptionally
Russian Invasion, the effects on global timber
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into its third year, international trade has felt the effects as sanctions on Russian timber exports have expanded Now researchers have found that the Russian invasion may not only have significant
You reap what you sow, planting seedlings for a healthy planet
A healthy forest ecosystem is essential for a healthy planet. Forests regulate the climate, rainfall patterns and watersheds and are crucial for providing oxygen and clean water. With the increased focus on environmental sustainability, the use of wood
Preserving the future- collecting cones from the Caledonian Forest
The Caledonian Forest is home to some of our most iconic species, including the tree that dominates these forests – the Scots pine. Our Tree Nursery and Seed Resource Manager – Kenny Hay, has been out in all
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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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