New Tigercat 1055D Forwarder Lands in Europe

New Tigercat 1055D Forwarder has design improvements focusing on the operator and machine configurability for a variety of CTL applications.

Tigercat Industries launched the new TCi 1055D forwarder at 2025 FOREXPO in France. The machine attracted a great deal of attention during the two-day event.

80,000 Hours

That’s a remarkable amount of work hours for a single machine, the Norcar 600 owned by Erkki Rinne is taken well care of, it even has the original Diesel engine.
Kieran Anders Forestry

Kieran Anders is a forestry contractor working in the lake district. His work involves hand cutting and extracting timber using a skidder and tractor-trailer forwarder.
Promoting safety in the workplace

It is not possible to eliminate chain shot, but there are simple steps that can be taken to reduce the risk.
Glasfryn Fencing and Sawmill

Arwel takes great pride in the fact that the mill has no waste whatsoever, “the peelings are used for children’s playgrounds, gardens and for farm animals in barns in the winter and the sawdust has multiple uses in gardens and farms as well.
Keeping Timber Hauliers Safe

Timber hauliers need to encourage young blood in, and also look after the hauliers we have, we need make the sector a safe and positive place to work.

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The heavy duty 15-tonne forwarder was designed out of the gate to be highly configurable to meet many differing local requirements that make up the global forwarder market. The machine can be specified with two transmission choices to optimize the machine based on typical terrain conditions. Three bunk systems, and three available wagon frame lengths further customize the forwarder for thinning or final harvesting as well as varying log length requirements. Several crane choices are available.

The operator’s cabin has undergone a complete redesign. With increased legroom, the spacious interior is designed for optimal ergonomics and effective climate control. Both the seat and seat base are configurable according to preference and operating conditions. Multiple storage locations are available to the operator, including mesh net secured overhead storage for light weight items, various slots and cubbies, and a dedicated floor level area suitable for work boots or lunch storage.

Clear operator sightlines reduce fatigue and increase productivity. The curved rear window gives the operator an unobstructed upward view of the crane and clear sightlines to the entire work area. The placement and shape of the front and rear control panels, as well as the fuel and hydraulic tank structures, allow for clear sightlines to the blade and tires. Additionally, the vertical gate slats are progressively angled to enhance through-visibility to the load area.

The operator controls are new with an intuitive and comfortable layout. The drive control system has separate engine rpm and drive speed controls, along with preprogrammed speed settings for fine speed control and convenient operation.

The hydraulically operated front hood enclosure opens to provide a safe and roomy work platform. From the elevated platform, the operator can walk around both sides of the engine. A pull-down ladder behind the cab gives access to standing areas beside the hydraulic and fuel tanks, and the power-tilting cab provides access to major hydraulic components.