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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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Working Minds: Stress campaign to help HGV drivers
Road Haulage Association announced as new Working Minds partner Help is available via the free, confidential, text “BeAMate” service More needs to be done to protect Britain’s truckers from work-related stress. That’s the view of the Health and
ProSilva relies on customers for development
ProSilva constantly engages in product development to refine its machines for enhanced durability, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency. In this effort, ProSilva’s customers also play a significant role, as the most significant insights for product development often come from the
New Holland T4 Electric Tractor
The New Holland T4 Electric Power tractor combines powerful, emission-free clean energy with cutting-edge autonomous technology – the first in the tractor industry. The New Holland T4 Electric Power tractor combines powerful, emission-free clean energy with cutting-edge autonomous
Komatsu Forest Open New Facility
Friday the 7th of September was a milestone for Komatsu Forest Ltd UK, as Stephen Bellas and his team opened their brand-new facility near Carlisle Airport in the glorious September sunshine. This impressive purpose-built state-of-the-art building, built by
Better facilities for lorry drivers as winners of £8 million funding revealed
Government and industry funding to significantly upgrade truck stops for lorry drivers and support recruitment and workforce retention. lorry drivers will enjoy better rest areas and more secure parking thanks to nearly £8 million awarded to 39 roadside
Truck Platooning Trials
Resolute Invests in Innovative Truck Platooning Technology Resolute is helping advance an exciting off-highway automated vehicle (AV) technology known as truck platooning. Truck platooning involves a convoy of trucks that are linked together electronically, all operated by an
Cover Photo Winner – Forest Machine Magazine – September 2023
Our cover photo winner this month is Jack Osborne who is from a small village in mid Wales, ten miles from Builth Wells. Builth Wells is known to many as the home of the Royal Welsh Show. “I
New JCB 530-60 Agri Super Loadall
JCB LAUNCHES COMPACT BUT POWERFUL LOADALL 530-60 AGRI SUPER A new 3 tonne lift capacity compact telescopic handler has been launched by JCB for the popular 6.0m lift height sector with a comprehensive specification that offers significant performance
Volvo FH, 30 years of Innovation
Time to celebrate! Today it’s 30 years since Volvo Trucks introduced the Volvo FH, the company’s best-selling truck ever. From the start, Volvo’s flagship model has been characterised by its distinctive exterior and interior design, superb driver comfort
Northumberland Ash Dieback Event Calls for Woodland Owners
An upcoming forestry event taking place in Northumberland is set to explore the key issues ash dieback poses for landowners with ash trees and woodlands. The event, titled ‘Identifying, Assessing and Managing Ash Dieback’, is being hosted by
Einride-Battery electric vs. HVO vs. hydrogen fuel cell – which is most sustainable?
Einride. There are various types of heavy-haul transportation that claim to be sustainable, but just how sustainable one type of truck, technology or fuel might be during its use phase depends on a range of factors – such
KESLA multipurpose concept with fire-extinguishing trailer
Finnish company Kesla Oyj is well known for its forestry machinery, timber loading and city cranes, as well as tractor attachments including forestry trailers and loader cranes. Tractor equipment has become more and more versatile in recent years
Diseased larch trees to be felled in Gwydyr Forest
Tree felling operations started at Penmachno, Gwydyr Forest, on Tuesday, August 29, for a period of three weeks. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is carrying out the work under a Statutory Plant Health Notice after a number of larch
The ideas behind the new Komatsu 951XC
The Komatsu 951XC is a final logging specialist and the third addition to Komatsu’s eight wheeled harvester range. Demand for an eight-wheeled harvester for final logging has been great, and finally it is here, in the shape of the
GB Lubricants: Lubricant Storage & Handling Advice
GB Lubricants take great care in the manufacture, filling, packaging selection and transportation of our products to ensure they are free from contaminants and arrive at their destination in top quality condition. Of course, once the lubricants leave
Ford 7610 forestry tractor for sale
Ford 7610 forestry tractor and RPE200 log chopper for sale Ford 7610 forestry tractor with log crane and double drum winch. Approx. 30 years old. Excellent condition. Only 3240 hours worked. Also timber trailer Price £14,000 plus vat
What makes milling a go to for so many people?
Well, Global Machinery Solutions Ltd believe it is the uncapped potential and versatility that quite literally allow dreams to become a reality. The team at Norwood Sawmills understand this and have created a sawmill range that is built
Munro Vehicles reveal second model, the Mk_1 Pick Up at Live North
Munro unveils all-electric MK_1 Pick-Up at Fully Charged Live North 2023 to meet global demand for zero-emission off-road mobility The ultra-capable, ultra-utilitarian pick-up follows swiftly in the wheel tracks of the Munro MK_1 Truck launched last December. The
E-Transit and Transit Upgrades for 2024
E-Transit and Transit Models receive significant digital upgrades for 2024 The standard connectivity features of both Ford Transit diesel models and all-electric E-Transit models, as well as Ford Power Up over-the-air updates, will be improved with the updates.
The Confor Woodland Show is back and better than ever!
Join leaders from the forestry and timber industry for a two-day event focused on the key issues facing the sector, new innovations in machinery and research, and exploring opportunities for future growth. The Confor Woodland Show is a
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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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