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Barry Equipment Highlights New Facility at Expo →

Barry Equipment showcased its new facility at an expo in Gorham, Maine, to expand its customer base and support services for contractors and foresters. The 10,000-sq.-ft. facility offers sales, parts, and service for DEVELON, Sakai, and Astec Industries brands. Visit www.barryequipment.com for more info. Click for more...

Chadwick-BaRoss Touts Ponsse Forestry Equipment at Logger Expo →

Chadwick-BaRoss showcased Ponsse forestry equipment at Logger Expo, highlighting the new Scorpion King harvester with advanced features like a rotating cabin for improved visibility. Ponsse's commitment to digital technology and versatile harvester heads were also discussed, catering to Maine's diverse tree types. Click for more...

United Construction & Forestry Provides Exclusive First Look at Forestry Equipment Line Now Available at its Hermon, Maine Location →

UCF introduces John Deere H Series Harvester at Hermon, Maine location, showcasing commitment to premium forestry equipment. New expanded facility aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer service for industry professionals in the region. Click for more...

Introducing FAE's Most Powerful Mulcher for Excavators: New UMM/S/EX for Vehicles Up to 40 Tons →

FAE introduces the powerful UMM/S/EX mulcher for 25-40 ton excavators, capable of mulching 16 in. trees. Features include VT motor, Poly Chain belt transmission, and spike pro counter blades for easy maintenance and top performance in wooded areas. A durable design ensures longevity. Click for more...

DEVELON Introduces Its Next-Generation Log Loaders, Road Builders →

DEVELON introduces -7 Series log loaders and road builders for timber processing, offering enhanced safety, productivity, uptime protection, comfort and serviceability. Operators praise increased performance, reliability, and easy maintenance. Warranty options and dealer support ensure equipment longevity. Click for more...

Equip Exposition Announces Tree Care Arena, Live Demonstrations →

Equip Exposition unveils Tree Care Arena for Arbor Day, featuring live demonstrations by industry professionals showcasing latest equipment and techniques, aiming to educate and inspire over 28,500 attendees on tree care services and business opportunities, set to take place in October 2025 at Kentucky Exposition Center. Click for more...

How N.Y. Firm Found Its Groove in the Hudson Valley →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Four Silos Land Management in N.Y.'s Hudson Valley specializes in excavation, forestry, and landscape design for residential clients. Innovations like the Rotastar screening bucket and Mecalac 8MCR machine have boosted efficiency and capabilities, elevating the company's craft of shaping outdoor spaces. Click for more...

How One CEO's Hands-On Approach is Shaping An Industry →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Giorgio Carera, CEO of FAE USA, celebrates 20 years with a hands-on leadership approach driving industry innovation and customer-centric solutions. His dedication to team success, building strong partnerships and a commitment to excellence set a high standard for the company's growth and future endeavors. Click for more...

Waratah Forestry Equipment Launches Forestry Grapple Line →

Waratah Forestry Equipment launches new line of 15 forestry grapples designed for various applications, focusing on productivity and versatility. Grapples cater to traditional forestry needs, heavy-duty tasks, and maximum material handling, with easy maintenance and global availability. Click for more...

FAE Introduces New RQL/HY Forestry Mulcher for Powerpack Vehicles, Wheeled Excavators →

FAE introduces the new RQL/HY forestry mulcher for powerpack vehicles and wheeled excavators. Capable of shredding vegetation up to 6 in. in diameter, it offers easy maintenance, compact design and high productivity. Equipped with C/3/MINI teeth and BL/MINI blades, available in three different widths. Ideal for roadside maintenance, wildlife habitat management and commercial grounds upkeep. Click for more...

Ditch Witch, Branch Manager Partner to Provide Packaged Tree Care Solutions →

Ditch Witch and Branch Manager have joined forces to offer packaged tree care solutions, combining skid steers with attachments for maximum efficiency. This partnership simplifies purchasing, financing, and warranty processes, enhancing job site capabilities and productivity for tree care professionals. Click for more...

Mongo Attachments Introduces All-New Mulcher Line: Expanding Choices for Land-Clearing Operations →

Mongo Attachments introduces high-performance ProGrade mulcher line for excavators, catering to land-clearing needs. Innovative design enhances versatility and performance, reinforcing commitment to providing comprehensive solutions for industry. Available through authorized dealers. Click for more...

Caterpillar Introduces FM528 GF/LL Forest Machine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar has introduced the FM528 GF/LL forest machine, offering versatility for various tasks with Cat grapples, enhanced operator comfort, and efficient performance powered by a C4.4 engine. Its adaptability, safety features and multi-configurable design make it ideal for forestry and millyard work. Click for more...

Oregon Logging Conference 2025 Educational Preview →

President Chris Evans of Timberlab to keynote 2025 Oregon Logging Conference with focus on mass timber engineering. Education and seminars on forest industry issues, equipment shows, and certification opportunities offered at the event. Visit oregonloggingconference.com for more details. Click for more...

McCoy Construction & Forestry's Dillon Named to Lead Nashville Branch →

Mark Dillon has been appointed as the new general manager of McCoy Construction & Forestry's Nashville branch. With a wealth of experience in management and the quarry industry, Dillon is set to bring a winning culture to the company's largest market. His promotion took effect on Jan. 6. Click for more...

Tigercat Launches 120 Winch Assist →

Tigercat introduces the new 120 winch assist, expanding their cable systems line for steep slope harvesting. The 120 is fully integrated with Tigercat carriers, offers easy installation, and features ergonomic controls for efficient operation. With durable construction and advanced features, it enhances machine stability and performance on challenging terrain. Click for more...

Tigercat Officially Launches 6500 Chipper →

Tigercat has officially launched their 6500 chipper, a heavy-duty machine designed for high production and flexibility. It offers adjustable rotor speeds, pivot frame for angle and height adjustments, and easy maintenance features. Optional magnetic head pulley for metal removal. Click for more...

Innovations That Last: 40 Years of Komatsu's Stability Concept →

This year marks 40 years since the introduction of the first 901 — one of the world's first single-grip harvesters designed from the ground up with a specific harvester chassis. With the 901 came the Komatsu Stability Concept, which still helps machine operators work safely and productively today, according to the manufacturer. Today's forestry machines are high-tech tools that combine strength and smart technology with innovations that are specially adapted for forestry. Click for more...

Successful Rejuvenation of Forest Machine Operator Corps →

Forestry has shown a successful recruitment of younger forest machine operator in recent years, and the young operators seem to be staying in the profession. However, the difficulty of attracting women to the profession remains. An investigation from 2018 showed a significant risk for forestry that a serious shortage of competent forest machine operator would arise in the period up to 2028. The survey, which was carried out on the initiative of the Forestry Technical Collaboration Group (TSG), showed that high retirements, weak recruitment and dropouts to other occupations were the main reasons. Click for more...

Tigercat Introduces 250E Knuckleboom Loader →

Tigercat introduces the new 250E knuckleboom loader, replacing the 250D model. Enhanced features include improved operator comfort, increased swing torque, reinforced boom system, and greater visibility. The 250E also boasts a more efficient hydraulic oil fill system and enhanced maintenance features. Click for more...

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