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Forestors Trip to FinnMETKO
A group of 17 Forestry professionals from the UK, Ireland, and Germany came together for a week to explore the Finnish Forestry Fair, FinnMETKO. After the fair, we also visited trailer manufacturers, forestry sites, and a forestry university
UK Timber Harvesting Statistics
UK Timber Harvesting is a closely guarded secret when it comes to forestry equipment sales, so I decided to dig into it to see if I could find out a bit more. UK Timber Harvesting -On our recent
New KESLA proG60 Timber Grapple for Large Timber
Kesla introduces the new KESLA proG60 Timber Grapple, designed to handle large timber efficiently. Kesla proG60-Kesla is expanding its range of professional timber handling attachments with the introduction of the new KESLA proG60 timber grapple. Designed specifically for
NEW £55,000 JCB 3CX BACKHOE LOADER
The New JCB 3CX Sitemaster Backhoe Loader will appeal to Farmers, agricultural and forestry contractors who want to undertake their own groundworks, building projects, ditch cleaning, and water pipe installation. The new JCB 3CX Sitemaster will be available
New Moipu Extreme Feed Rollers and Extension Booms
Moisio Forest Oy presented the new Moipu Extreme two-wheel-drive feed rollers and the JIB 18 and Extender 1900 extension booms for harvester excavators at FinnMETKO 2026. The Moipu Extreme feed rollers on a two-roller harvester are designed to
FinnMETKO 2026 What A Show!
The Nordic market is showing clear signs of recovery, according to many FinnMETKO exhibitors. At the largest professional trade fair for heavy machinery and equipment in the Nordic countries, business was brisk, and industry professionals reconnected on a
New STIHL MS 300 C-M Professional Chainsaw
New STIHL MS 300 C-M, is a powerful, low-weight chainsaw for forestry professionals The new STIHL MS 300 C-M, is the best power-to-weight ratio of a 50 cm³ class chainsaw, which is engineered to reduce operator fatigue during
Forestry Automation Trends
A harvester head can already measure, cut and sort more consistently than any man working with a tape and paint mark. The next step in forestry automation trends 2026 is not a machine turning up on site without
Ponsse’s new Solutions at FinnMETKO
Ponsse will present a significant range of new products and solutions at the FinnMetko 2026 event, all designed to meet the everyday demands of harvesting professionals: higher productivity, lower operating costs and smoother working days. Ponsse’s new Solution
Big machines showcased at FinnMETKO
At FinnMETKO 2026, which opened today, visitors experienced the most impressive display of heavy machinery, equipment, and commercial vehicles in the Nordic countries. FinnMETKO 2026-More than 380 exhibitors presented world-class new launches, but visitors will also find plenty
DAF and Einride Scale Up Autonomous Electric Freight
Einride AB, a technology company driving the shift to cost-efficient autonomous and electric freight, and DAF Trucks, a leader in truck manufacturing, today announced a joint initiative to integrate Einride’s autonomous driving system, Einride Driver, into DAF’s premium
John Deere Forestry at Metko,
Welcome to the John Deere Forestry display at FinnMetko (Stand 112) where the latest products and technology will be on display. Photo; John Deere Forestry Join the John Deere Forestry display at FinnMetko which is taking place from
WeighPro, The Right Weigh For Timber Haulage
The WeighPro Wireless Weighing Link represents a precise and dependable weighing system designed specifically for round timber, eliminating the need for re-calibration. This system offers operators minimal maintenance requirements, boasting an impressive battery life of up to two
Forestry Software That Earns Its Place
A harvesting site can produce plenty of paperwork without anyone sitting down to create it. Production figures, timber stack measurements, weighbridge tickets, machine hours, fuel, lorry movements, safety checks and invoices all need recording somewhere. Forestry software is
Nokian Tyres-A Gripping Experience
The new standard in forest performance – Nokian Tyres launches the Forest King TRS 3 tire range with reliable traction and improved durability The new Nokian Tyres Forest King TRS 3 tire range delivers improved durability without compromising
Estonia Forestry Harvesting Overtakes Tree Growth
Forest report warns Estonia is cutting trees faster than they can regrow Estonia Forestry Harvesting -A recent forest inventory released by the Estonian Environment Agency reveals a concerning trend: Estonia’s forests are struggling to recover at an adequate
New Ponsse Scorpion and Wisent Dedicated For Thinning
New Ponsse Scorpion Ponsse introduces new thinning-optimised models for the Scorpion harvester and Wisent forwarder Ponsse expands its product range by introducing the PONSSE Wisent Thin Line and PONSSE Scorpion Thin Line forest machine models, specifically optimised for
Komatsu Forest- The Next Generation
Next generation forestry machines – Komatsu Forest introduces upgraded harvesters and forwarders Komatsu Forest presents a new generation of forestry machines, where both harvesters and forwarders have been comprehensively updated to meet the evolving demands of modern forestry.
New Bobcat T650 – Compact Track Loader
Bobcat Starts Production of New T650 Compact Track Loader A proven platform. More power. More capability. The new Bobcat T650 is now rolling off the production line. Bobcat has started production of the new T650 compact track loader
Why is there such a poor demand for UK roundwood?
The current weakness in UK roundwood demand is real, but it is more complicated than simply “there isn’t enough demand for timber.” The main problem is that demand from the industries that consume UK logs has weakened or
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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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