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Komatsu 895-New Crane and Load Space Upgrades
With its powerful transmission and large load capacity, the Komatsu 895 is a truly productive final felling forwarder. There is an all-new, powerful crane option; the 205F. The Komatsu 895 has also been upgraded with a robust load
Ponsse – new solutions for sustainable harvesting
Ponsse will demonstrate new solutions at the FinnMETKO 2024 exhibition in Jämsä that support the daily activities of forest machine operators and help forest machine entrepreneurs monitor the profitability and productivity of their fleet. Ponsse’s new forwarders Elk and
New Lube-En Biodegradable Harvester Chainsaw Oil
Lube-En from the Finnish company EnviOn is an environmentally friendly and biodegradable chainsaw lubricating oil EnviOn, a Finnish company known for manufacturing marking colours for harvesters, has launched the biodegradable synthetic lubricant Lube-En for harvesters chainsaws It is
Nokian Tyres, meeting forestry’s demands
Nokian Tyres is setting new standards in CTL segment with new size for Forest King F2 Nokian Tyres is launching a significant development for the forestry industry. The new tire size for Forest King F2 tire family meets the increasing
Ponsse and Bailey’s sign a dealer agreement
Ponsse is expanding its dealer network in the United States. On 1 July 2024, Ponsse signed a dealer agreement with the company Bailey’s, based in Woodland, California.The new dealer will focus on the sales, servicing and training of
LiuGong, the new kid in town
LiuGong machines are tipped to become an increasingly significant presence on Scottish construction sites following a stunning debut at ScotPlant earlier this year. The Chinese manufacturer LiuGong, represented by UK distributor Fox Equipment Sales, is targeting major expansion
Case Launches Electric Backhoe Loader
CASE LEADS ELECTRIC-POWERED EVOLUTION, RELEASES INDUSTRY’S FIRST ELECTRIC BACKHOE LOADER CASE Construction Equipment has expanded its EV toolbox for municipal crews, utility teams, urban construction and other contractors with the commercial release of its 580EV, the industry’s first electric
HGV Driver Wanted for Timber Haulage
HGV Driver required for Timber Haulage in the Northeast of Scotland Harold Taylor Timber requires a HGV driver, preferably with crane experience for hauling round timber from harvesting sites to saw mills and wood processing plants. Work is
May is a high point for UK timber imports
May 2024 was the best month of 2024 to-date for UK timber imports, according to the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) statistics. Although volumes in May 2024 haven’t quite matched the high point of 969,000m3 seen in May 2023,
NRW, over 250 jobs are at risk
Over 250 jobs at National Resources Wales (NRW) are at risk as they try to reduce their staff budget to save £13million. An environment body has warned it may have to make cutbacks including job losses amid “exceptionally
Russian Invasion, the effects on global timber
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into its third year, international trade has felt the effects as sanctions on Russian timber exports have expanded Now researchers have found that the Russian invasion may not only have significant
You reap what you sow, planting seedlings for a healthy planet
A healthy forest ecosystem is essential for a healthy planet. Forests regulate the climate, rainfall patterns and watersheds and are crucial for providing oxygen and clean water. With the increased focus on environmental sustainability, the use of wood
Preserving the future- collecting cones from the Caledonian Forest
The Caledonian Forest is home to some of our most iconic species, including the tree that dominates these forests – the Scots pine. Our Tree Nursery and Seed Resource Manager – Kenny Hay, has been out in all
PALFINGER EPSILON TZ12
PALFINGER EPSILON TZ12: A PARTNER FOR GENERATIONS Pleternica, a small town in eastern Croatia, is home to the family-run company Javni prijevoz Šop Stjepan. Founded in 1995 by Stjepan Šop, the company specializes in timber transport, as the
Siiri Simpanen, a Third-Generation Timber Truck Driver
When the Finnish transport company Kuljetus S. Simpanen decided to order two new timber trucks, choosing superstructures from Alucar, the company’s long-time partner, was an easy decision. Siiri, who recently started her career as a driver at the
Forestry Trip to Finland
Anyone interested in a forestry trip to Finland and possibly Sweden to visit some of the leading equipment manufacturers, and site visits to timber hauliers and forestry contractors. A few years ago I helped with arranging some forestry
7th Generation of the Volkswagen Transporter
Volkswagen offers the new Transporter as a van, van Plus (luggage compartment in the second row of seats for combined goods and passenger transport), Kombi (for passenger transport) and double cab version (pallet frame with long wheelbase). Combi
Wood you believe it
Researchers have identified an entirely new type of wood that does not fit into either category of hardwood or softwood Scientists from the Sainsbury Laboratory at Cambridge University and Jagiellonian University, Poland made the discovery while undertaking an
Enduramax Harvester guide bars from Oregon
OREGON INTRODUCES ENDURAMAX, THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THEIR TIMBER HARVESTER CATEGORY EnduraMax™ bars are versatile and fit a wide range of harvesting equipment. The improved bar nose has longer wear life and is more durable in nose pinch
Forests failed to curb climate change in 2023
Forests and other land ecosystems failed to curb climate change in 2023 as intense drought in the Amazon rainforest and record wildfires in Canada hampered their natural ability to absorb carbon dioxide, according to a study presented on
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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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