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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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Kesla increases nave drive options
Kesla brings nave drive to the smallest tractor forest trailers Kesla Oyj is a Finnish manufacturer of truck cranes, logging equipment as well as tractor-based forest technology and material handling equipment with long and traditional roots, especially as
COMFORT DRIVE FROM PALFINGER
THE NEW CONTROL SYSTEM COMFORT DRIVE LATERAL TOPSEAT FROM PALFINGER IS NOW AVAILABLE The new COMFORT DRIVE lateral top seat focuses on the operator and addresses their specific needs and requirements to handle a tough working day. The
Electric timber trucks
Electric timber trucks to be trialled in Scotland Scottish Forestry has awarded £452,000 towards a three year trial which will test the use of state-of-the-art Electric timber trucks to transport timber. As part of the project, which is
John Deere’s New IHC
John Deere’s Intelligent Harvester Head Control John Deere’s new Intelligent Harvester Head Control (IHC) facilitates harvesting and improves delimbing quality. The force control of the delimbing knives maintains proper compression of the harvester head and excellent measuring accuracy
Classified
This weeks classified listings include a Doosan 225 harvadig with Ponsse H73 head, Tajfun LIV 120, Dipperfox 850, Farmi CH/SH260 chipper, CAT bucket, and mulcher heads from Ahwi, Seppi and Osma. Farmi CH/SH260 chipper (2004). Comes with many
Estate Woodman for Mulgrave Estate
Two exciting opportunities have arisen to work in the forestry department at the Mulgrave Estate, a large and diverse rural Estate located on the North Yorkshire Coast, in the North York Moors National Park. The Estate extends to
PALFINGER UK ACQUIRE TRUCK HYDRAULIC SERVICES LIMITED
With effect from the 1st April 2023 Palfinger UK has acquired Truck Hydraulic Services Ltd in Bardon. Palfinger UK is the official UK distributor for Palfinger lorry cranes and Epsilon construction, recycling and forestry cranes. With over 30
New Dual Winch Skidder
Introducing the 612 dual winch skidder. It is specially designed to operate in selective harvesting applications, extracting high value timber in steep or sensitive terrain conditions. The Tigercat 612 series skidder platform was created to manage the extraction
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: Komatsu 875 with 11,000 hours
Timber harvesting has to be one of the most challenging professions out there! Cut-throat contract prices, slow payments, staff shortages, equipment failure, theft, vandalism, difficult foresters and irate members of the public are just some of the problems
Forestry funds open to boost biodiversity and futureproof forests against pests, diseases and climate change
£4m funding will enable innovative projects to enhance tree planting stocks and woodland resilience to help meet Government net zero by 2050 ambitions Applications for the Forestry Commission delivered Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Funds and the Tree
Forestry Chargehand – Groundsperson – Level 3
Forestry Chargehand – Groundsperson – Level 3 Job Title: Forestry Chargehand – Groundsperson – Level 3Salary: £23153 per year including contractual overtimeContract: PermanentHours: Full-time – 37 hours + 2 hours contractual overtimeBase: Willerby, East Riding of Yorkshire A
Forestry Commission takes action to manage oak tree pest
Photo: Henry Kuppen – Oak Processionary Moth (OPM). The Forestry Commission yesterday (8 March) is updating the operational zones and boundaries to manage the spread of Oak Processionary Moth (OPM). OPM caterpillars and their nests contain hairs which
NEW COLOURS FOR THE LOGSET MACHINES
Logset is delighted to announce the new official colours for the machines. Last Year, Logset celebrated their 30th anniversary. For this occasion, the company manufactured their forwarders and harvesters with a special full black edition with gold decals.
To meet sustainability goals Komatsu will showcase electric machines and battery technology at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023
For the sustainability of businesses and the planet, at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2023, Komatsu will be showcasing machines and technology engineered to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and plan for implementing sustainable solutions, including electrification. Coming soon to North
GB Lubricants strikes Gold with its drive for sustainability
Gateshead-based GB Lubricants is striving to be an industry leader when it comes to sustainability and commitment to minimising its impact on the environment. The company, which has been manufacturing and supplying high quality oils, lubricants and greases
Boost for HGV drivers recruitment with proposed reforms to training rules
Proposed changes to training and a cheaper, shorter periodic test could help HGV drivers to remain in or return to the sector. Numbers of HGV drivers could be boosted through proposed reforms to driver training rules, further supporting the UK’s
Harvester Operator & Trainee Harvester Operator Wanted
Qualified Harvester Operator and Trainee Harvester Operator in East of England. Forestry England are looking for a Qualified and Trainee Harvester Operator. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Forestry and Land Management (FLM) team in the
Eco Log´s forwarders in the small segment
Last week Eco Log announced that it’s range of small forwarders will be discontinued in its present execution (Eco Log 750F, Eco Log 1050F and Eco Log 1250F). There has been a lot of response and Eco Log
John Deere Introduces New Mid-Size Model to Its Line-Up of Crawler Log Loaders
The new 2956G offers optimal horsepower and hydraulic capability. Designed for logging contractors of all sizes, John Deere is excited to introduce the new 2956G. The 2956G crawler log loader is an ideal solution for customers looking for
Eco Log ceases production of their small “Gremo” forwarder range
The Gremo name officially came to an end on the 17th of April 2020 when the company was acquired by Eco Log and production was moved from Atran in southern Sweden almost 700km north to the Eco Log
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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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