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STIHL MS 400.1 On Trial with Willie Gordon
Willie Gordon Field Tests the new mid-range powerhouse STIHL MS 400.1 chainsaw In March of this year, I had the opportunity to visit STIHL’s new facility, where I was presented with the chance to try their latest model,
VW Plug-in hybrid AWD variants for Multivan and California
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has developed a new VW plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive system for the Multivan and California: the eHybrid 4MOTION This VW plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive system, which is unrivalled in the van and camper van segment,
New H427 harvester head from Waratah
Waratah Forestry Equipment recently introduced the new Waratah H427 harvester head at FOREXPO 2025 in Mimizan, France. Waratah Forestry Equipment recently introduced the new Waratah H427 harvester head at FOREXPO 2025 in Mimizan, France. Built for extreme forestry
Feasibility study for producing E-Methane from Pulp
AFRY has been tasked by Arctic Sisu, a Finnish e-fuel company, to conduct a feasibility study for a large-scale e-methane production facility in Kotka, Finland. The project, planned in three phases, aims to produce 900–950 GWh of renewable
UK waste wood, over 96% was processed in 2024
UK waste wood market processed over 96% of material, annual statistics published by the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) today (26 June 2025) showed. UK waste wood-The association said that there was “strong demand” for material in 2024. According
2 Million Hectares of Ukraine’s Forests Lost
How 3 years of war have ravaged 2 Million Hectares of Ukraine’s forests, and affected the people who depend on them Over two million hectares of Ukraine’s forests have been lost due to intense conflict, with Russian fire,
Why are forest machines so expensive?
A recurring inquiry within the industry pertains to the high costs associated with forest machines, equipment, and spare parts. What accounts for the premium pricing of these essential assets in the forest management sector? Forest machines, including harvesters,
UK Timber Import Volumes Increase in Q1 2025
UK timber and panel import volumes were 0.6% higher in Q1 2025 than they were in 2024, reaching 2.26 million m3. UK timber import volumes were 0.6% higher in Q1 2025 than they were in 2024, reaching 2.26
Clark Engineering Wins Tamtron 2024 Dealer of the Year
Clark Engineering, a leading UK Forestry Engineering Company, is the only business to have received this prestigious Tamtron award on two occasions. Pictured: Murray A. Clark (left) and Richard Gordon from Clark Engineering, Janne Konttila and Tuomas Laine
New World Record at the 2025 British TIMBERSPORTS
The original extreme sport lived up to its reputation at the 2025 British TIMBERSPORTS Championship this weekend. Returning to the Royal Three Counties Show in Malvern, Worcestershire, the competition was back with a bang as Rachel Ferrington from
John Deere 1470H 8W Showcased at Forexpo
John Deere set a new standard in harvesting in 2024 with the introduction of the first H-Series forest machines that took productivity and joy of work to a whole new level. Now, the range of large-scale forest machine
Komatsu at Bauma-Where Enthusiasm and Innovation Meet
Komatsu at Bauma 2025: An Extraordinary Edition with Ground-breaking Innovations and Unprecedented Enthusiasm Komatsu at Bauma 2025-Munich once again lived up to its reputation as the beating heart of the earthmoving machinery industry, as Bauma 2025 drew an
Volvo Long-Distance Electric Truck
The new Volvo long-distance electric truck has a range of up to 600 kilometers and its batteries can be charged in 40 minutes. For the very first time, Volvo now shows its new heavy-duty electric flagship with potential
Kesla Wood Chipper Range to be Discontinued
Kesla Discontinues Its Wood Chipper Product Range As Part Of The Company’s Strategic Review Kesla Oyj has decided to discontinue its Kesla Wood Chipper product group as part of the company’s strategic review. In August 2024, Kesla informed
Komatsu Forest MaxiXT Head Control for Tracked Harvesters
Komatsu Forest MaxiXT Head – Enhancing productivity and versatility for tracked forestry machines MaxiXT Head is a powerful attachment control system that turns a tracked machine into an efficient and high-performing harvester. With seamless integration and user-friendly controls,
Two new SP Maskiner Harvesting Heads are Launched
SP Maskiner are launching two new next generation harvesting heads SP Maskiner are proud to welcome two long-awaited additions to their product range – the two harvesting heads will take both efficiency and performance to the next level.
Now Is the Time to Back British Timber in construction
Neil Horton, Sales Director at BSW Timber Explains Why Now Is the Time to Back British Timber in construction Back British Timber-The conversation around sustainable construction is continuing to get louder – and rightly so. At BSW Group,
Komatsu HEV (Hybrid-Electric Forwarder) Prototype Unveiled
The Komatsu HEV (Hybrid-Electric Forwarder) has been unveiled for the first time where advancements in eco-friendly technology for forestry applications were showcased. This model integrates hybrid-electric propulsion to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, while maintaining robust performance
Chinese Plywood Imports starts Trade War With Europe
Europe will impose a 62.4% Duty on Chinese Plywood Imports from the 11th of June The European Union is implementing new measures in response to a significant increase in Chinese Plywood Imports. As of today, duties of up
New Komatsu 898 25 Tonne Capacity Forwarder
Komatsu 898 – A 25-tonne forwarder, specialised on plantation forestry as well as final felling operations. The powerful engine, robust transmission and large load space, with a wide range of customisation options, make it a cost-efficient and productive
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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.
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