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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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New Tigercat 234C Loader
Tigercat 234C knuckleboom loader with operator enhancements and performance improvements. Tigercat’s long standing 234 series knuckleboom loader has been upgraded. The new Tigercat 234C has a new boom system, a new cab, an improved hydraulic system and more
KOMATSU FOREST HARVESTER AND FORWARDER UPGRADES
Good news for forestry contractors: Komatsu Forest has put a new head on to their trusty C124 harvester’s shoulders. Said by Komatsu Forest to be ‘a well-deserved model year upgrade’, a new valve block and new hydraulics design
World Wide Wood-Timber Markets
Timber markets from around the World Here is a brief look at how timber markets are performing around the world Austria Austria’s industrial and construction sectors remain in recession. In the meantime, private consumption has also deteriorated and
Kesla HydraX™- forest fire fighting trailer
New KESLA HydraX™ an effective solution for for wildland fires and wet works Kesla Oyj has launched the new multi-purpose Kesla HydraX™ forest trailer suitable for forest fire operations, municipal and industrial wet works and for traditional wood
Autonomous Timber Cranes
Autonomous Timber Cranes-It is possible to grab logs from the ground with a full-scale forwarder using just a camera as a sensor. Such a system is easy to mount on almost any type of machine. Introduction This study
Tigercat 544 Harvesting Head
Tigercat 544 lower weight class harvesting head for track carriers The new Tigercat 544 is their lowest weight class harvesting head for track harvesters. Based on the proven 534 design, the Tigercat 544 is a three-wheel drive head
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
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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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