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Welcome to our May newsletter! Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive roundup of the latest news in forestry and used logging equipment and accessories for sale.
GB Lubricants focuses on sustainability
Gateshead-based GB Lubricants, which has been blending and supplying high-quality oils since 1877, has become a global pioneer in the industry for its focus on sustainability and minimising the company’s environmental impact. In 2024, GB Lubricants achieved the EcoVadis
Rottne Industri AB Supports Field Engineer Training
Rottne Industri AB strikes a blow for advanced training – want to see more field service technicians in the forestry industry The forestry industry is crying out for more competent field service technicians and Forestry machine company Rottne
Volvo CE unveils world-first electric articulated haulers
Once again breaking new ground in electrification, Volvo CE is introducing the powerful new A30 Electric and A40 Electric – the world’s first serial-produced battery-electric articulated haulers of their size class. As inventor of the world’s first articulated
New Komatsu PC220LC/LCi-12 excavators.
Komatsu Europe sets a new standard for excellence with their Komatsu PC220LC/LCi-12 excavators, The most advanced excavator ever designed Komatsu Europe today proudly presents the all-new Komatsu PC220LC/LCi-12 excavators. With these outstanding machines, Komatsu has successfully unified striking
New Steep Terrain Logging Equipment from Tigercat
Tigercat releases L857 feller buncher and LH857 harvester, both built on the new sloping tail platform for steep terrain logging. Tigercat has released two new track carrier models based on the new sloping tail platform for steep terrain
STIHL Master Technician Course
STIHL Master Technician Course for advanced dealertraining STIHL has launched its highly anticipated STIHL Master Technician Course, the pinnacle of its dealer training programme, designed to provide expert-level servicing and diagnostics across the full STIHL product range. FIND
Satellite positioning accuracy of forest machines
Satellite positioning accuracy of forest machines moves to a new level The introduction of real-time satellite positioning correction (RTK correction) has raised the positioning accuracy of forest machines to a new level. Positioning, which previously worked with an
New Cat® Tiltrotators deliver fully integrated solution
Versatile new Cat® Tiltrotators deliver fully integrated solution to increase machine utilization and help lower costs The Cat® Tiltrotators allows the attachment to simultaneously rotate 360˚ and tilt up to 40˚, allowing tracked excavators to perform a range
Komatsu C93- Improved performance and dependability
The Komatsu C93 receives a well-deserved update for the new model year. Among the enhancements are a redesigned valve block and improved hydraulics for the feeding system, both of which contribute to increased productivity and enhanced user experience.
A&J Scott to boost sawmill production with Mill 10 Project
UK homegrown sawmiller A&J Scott has announced it is to begin its Mill 10 project, a transformative venture that will result in production output growing from 120,000m3 to 170,000m3. Good news for UK forestry as sawmiller A&J Scott
New Smart #5 Brabus Electric All Wheel Drive SUV,
2025 Smart #5 Brabus: is a 637bhp dual motor SUV performance version of the German brand’s first ever family SUV, and it promises some punchy figures Smart has introduced the Smart #5 Brabus, ahead of its launch at
US Timber Prices, Highest for 3 Years
US Timber prices rise to a 3-year high. This is due to the tariffs of 40% on Canadian timber imports. European suppliers are still benefiting from the price increase and the huge supply gap. But this could change
Log Max 7000C, their10,000th Harvesting Head
Log Max Celebrates a Milestone with their 10,000th Harvesting Head, a Log Max 7000C for a customer in South Africa Log Max is proud to announce the delivery of its 10,000th harvesting head, a significant milestone for the
Electric Wood Chip Truck
The electric wood chip truck is on the road in the TREE project and is a so-called HCT vehicle that is 33.5 meters long and weighs 94 tons when fully loaded. The load capacity is 36 percent greater
JCB USA’s new plant to double in size
JCB USA’s plant to double in size in wake of trump’s tariffs JCB USA’s plant is set to double the size of their new factory currently under construction in Texas as the company confirmed today that newly-announced tariffs
Used forestry equipment for sale
Volvo 6×4 Timber Forwarder Volvo 6×4 Timber Forwarder7791 hours, reverse camera.Komatsu CRF5 hydraulic crane c/w Komatsu G28 Grab,£17,850 + VATAlan 07999 127 928 / James 07740 179 725 Fuelwood- Valtra T255 Versu 2022 Valtra T255 Versu Unlimited £215,000
Isuzu D-Max BEV Electric Pickup
The Isuzu D-Max BEV Electric Pickup will be launched in Europe this autumn and available in the UK from early 2026 The Isuzu D-Max BEV Electric Pickup which will debut as a double-cab 4×4, is set to offer
Bell Equipment announce their new line up for 2025
Bell Equipment will be showcasing three new products which are set to be released over the coming year Bell Equipment will be showcasing three new products. The much-anticipated Bell Motor Grader, which goes into full production in Q3,
Tamtron Group Plc Strengthens in Central Europe
Tamtron Group Plc, a leading international supplier of industrial weighing solutions and data management systems, continues its determined acquisition strategy and has acquired the entire share capital of the Czech company Tenzona s.r.o. and its subsidiary Lesyco a.s.
Ponsse Greasing System
Ponsse Greasing System – a new solutions for forest machines chain saw lubrication systems The PONSSE Greasing System is a new optional accessory for Ponsse harvester heads, designed for chainsaw lubrication. The system feeds grease to the chainsaw
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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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