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With the model year upgrade, the Komatsu S172 has an upgraded length-measuring function as well as improvements that will increase the reliability and performance of the head. Several improvements have…
Harvesting is a general term for cutting, processing, and extracting timber from stump to roadside ready for transporting to wood processing plants.
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With the model year upgrade, the Komatsu S172 has an upgraded length-measuring function as well as improvements that will increase the reliability and performance of the head. Several improvements have…
It is now being tested whether harvester laser scanning can be used to assess the crookedness of the trees during felling – a decision support that would increase both resource…
The planned measures by Ponsse could result in the reduction of approximately 120-140 jobs globally, additionally new roles could be generated. The planned measures could result in total annual savings of…
Harvesting detours on West Highland Way until end of March Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is urging walkers on the West Highland Way and the Rob Roy Way to observe…
Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, together with Tilhill, a member of BSW Group and UK leaders in sustainable forestry, woodland management and timber harvesting, are harvesting over 15,385 tonnes of timber…
Vimek presents a brand-new harvester model, the Vimek 470. This new harvester is stronger, bigger, and more efficient than ever but still retains all the gentle Vimek characteristics. The Vimek…
This month’s front cover photo features Gwyn Alun Ellis Williams on a PONSSE Ergo. Gwyn operates the Ergo C5 H8 which is equipped with a Herzog traction winch in North…
In just over 30 years in business, the Tigercat 30,000th machine has been shipped Tigercat Industries is pleased to announce that it has built and shipped its 30,000th machine in…
Komatsu ready to launch new 13 ton class PC138E-11 electric excavator with lithium-ion battery Komatsu Ltd. (hereafter “Komatsu”) (President and CEO: Hiroyuki Ogawa) plans to introduce the 13-ton class PC138E-11…
Steep Slope Logging Skylines were the pioneering equipment for steep slope logging, the first documented appearance dates back to 1886. Radio control in the 1960’s, grapple carriages in the 1970’s…