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Tracked vs Wheeled Harvesters
The wrong choice of base machine shows up quickly in forestry. You see it in rutting on a wet bank, in time lost getting between blocks, or in a harvester that looks strong on paper but is working
UK Driver Shortage Problem Needs Addressing Now
UK driver shortage hasn’t gone away – it’s just been hidden (new figures) The UK driver shortage hasn’t gone away. It’s being masked. Reduced freight movements, driven by ongoing events and growing industry cost pressures, are hiding the
DAF Extends Electric Truck Programme
DAF has started series production of the XG Electric and XG+Â Electric. The Eindhoven-built vehicles combine award-winning, highly efficient electric powertrain technology with superior driver comfort. The first truck, a XG+Â tractor with 350 kW/480 hp, will be delivered to
Tamtron – Supporting A Mobile Skills Learning Centre
Tamtron’s weighing solutions have been selected as part of the Digiliikkuja project, which is building a new type of mobile learning and development environment for the earthmoving sector in the Lapland region. The project responds to regional education
Coillte – Storm Éowyn is still affecting performance.
Coillte announces EBITDA (before exceptional costs) of €66.5m and an Operating loss of €33.5m for 2025 with Storm Éowyn continuing to impact the Group’s financial and operational performance Coillte announced its financial and operational performance for 2025. The
FORDAQ gathers global timber leaders to address the Middle East’s Conflict impact.
FORDAQ CONVENES GLOBAL WOOD INDUSTRY LEADERS TO ASSESS IMPACT OF MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT ON TIMBER TRADE On 6 May 2026, Fordaq brought together senior wood industry leaders for a live panel discussion on the situation in the Middle
Komatsu 941.1 Harvester For Sale
Powerful Komatsu 941.1 6WD Final Thinning/Clear Felling Harvester For Sale The incredibly large, incredibly powerful – and now even incredibly bright, the Komatsu 941.1 harvester can achieve even greater profits from final logging.That’s the impressive résumé of the
2017 8WD Ponsse Fox Harvester For Sale
Ponsse Fox Thinning Harvester For Sale The Ponsse Fox Harvester is a fuel-efficient and productive combination of state-of-the-art technology and reliable basic solutions. The driving forces of the Fox are the accurate and powerful crane, good visibility, machine
Logset 8H GTE Harvester For Sale
2016 Logset 8H GTE TOC-MD 8 Wheel timber harvester for sale The Logset 8H GTE is an agile and powerful eight-wheeled harvester. The Logset 8H GTE is suitable for thinning operations but performs even better on medium and
Swedish Roundwood Prices Drop In Q1
During the first quarter prices on roundwood for harvesting assignments of sawlogs and pulpwood decreased Swedish Roundwood-In the first quarter of 2025, the number of harvesting assignments for Scots pine sawlogs decreased by 4 percent, while assignments for
Kesla Oyj’s First Quarter is Cautious but Promising
Kesla Oyj’s Business Review 1 January–31 March 2026: Cautious pick-up in the market environment and strong order development in the defence industry “In Kesla OYj’s first quarter of 2026, we saw signs of a pick-up in Kesla’s market
Forestry is Changing
The forestry industry is currently undergoing a profound transformation in a number of ways. Climate change requires a new direction in forest management. Digital forest management as well as high-tech machinery and equipment, open up new possibilities for
Forestry Safety Updates: What Matters Now
A near miss in the wood rarely comes down to one dramatic failure. More often it starts with something ordinary – a machine parked on poor ground, a radio check missed, a tired operator pushing on, or a
KWF Forestry Machine Statistics 2025
Since 2008, the Kuratorium für Waldarbeit und Forsttechnik (KWF, German Center for Forest Work and Technology) e. V. in Groß-Umstadt is collecting market data on sales of new forestry machines in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Since unauthorized and
Italian Sawmill Margins Are Running At Near Zero
Italian sawmills are currently facing a challenging situation characterised by significantly reduced profit margins, reaching near zero. This confluence of adverse factors has created a ‘perfect storm’ for the industry, impacting operations and profitability. Italian sawmills are facing
Eco Log introduces the Cabin to Harvesting Head Wireless System
Eco Log G-series harvesters offer improved operational reliability with the Eco Log D7 Wireless System. Say goodbye to the hassles of unexpected downtime caused by cable breaks that can occur between machines and their units. With the introduction
Purchasing Used Forestry Equipment – What To Look For
A cheap machine can get expensive very quickly once it is halfway up a bank, bleeding oil and waiting on parts. That is why any proper used forestry equipment guide has to start in the woods, not on
Tigercat Grapple Saw and Telematics Firmware Update
Tigercat Develops a Grapple Saw Option for LG4053 and LG5057 Loader Grapples and Has Updated their Telematics Firmware for Added Functionality The Tigercat LG4053 and LG5057 grapples are offered on Tigercat 234C and 250E series track and subframe
Cutting Off Windblown Trees Reduces Bark Beetle Attacks
Windblown spruce trees are a breeding ground for spruce bark beetle infestation. New research shows that root cutting can impair the trees’ suitability as brood material and thus reduce the bark beetle’s propagation. Cutting off Windblown Trees, Photo:
How Much Does a Timber Harvester Cost?
If you are pricing a machine for first thinning, clearfell or a contract expansion, the question is rarely just how much does a timber harvester cost. The real question is what the machine will cost your business over
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About Forest Machine Magazine
We cover all aspects of the forest industry from ground preparation, road building, planting, harvesting, extraction, haulage, saw-milling, health and safety, through to the end product. We visit harvesting sites, contractors, hauliers, and timber processing plants to keep abreast of all the latest news and technology.
Spending most of my life in forestry has afforded me the opportunity to build up a network of highly experienced operators that I am able to call upon for trialling forestry equipment and accessories. Having this unique network of operators gives us the advantage of carrying out honest and unbiased trials in optimum conditions.
The professional magazine written by loggers for loggers and dedicated solely to the equipment used in forestry operations.
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