Forestry Equipment Articles

Maine Releases Logger, Log Trucker Industry, Wage Report →

Maine is facing a shortage of loggers and log truckers that will grow and could hinder the growth of the $8.5 billion forest products industry in the state if wage growth does not occur, an occupational analysis released March 14 concludes. The employment availability and wage analysis prepared by the Maine Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Southern Maine found wages for logging equipment operators and log truckers in Maine are lower than those for comparable jobs in competing industries in the state, and this combined with a tight labor market and looming retirement for large numbers of loggers is concerning for Maine's forest economy. Click for more...

Oregon Logging Conference Offers Latest in Equipment, Technology, Education at 81st Annual Show in Eugene →

The 81st Annual Oregon Logging Conference (OLC) was the biggest show in many years. Held at the Lane Events Center and Fairgrounds in Eugene, Ore., exhibitors talked about products and services available to the logging, construction, trucking and heavy equipment industries. The conference "reflects the power of our industry to grow our nation's future. At this year's Conference we took the opportunity to educate the next generation workforce for the timber industry, and reintroduce ourselves to the public at large," said Jim Dudley, 2019 OLC president. Click for more...

What to Know About Buying or Renting a Wood Chipper →

For those about to rent or buy a wood chipper, here is a list of 10 key features to consider in advance to help you pick the best option for your project Click for more...

How Wood Chippers Work →

Wood chippers are an amalgamation of parts, including a hopper, a collar, a chipper, and usually, a collection bin. Here are their processing mechanisms. Click for more...

Chainsaws: What You Need to Know Before You Buy →

Article discusses factors to consider before buying a chainsaw, such as budget, frequency of use, power source, and size needed. Includes breakdown of top electric and battery-powered models, tips for chainsaw maintenance and safety. Gas-powered saws recommended for professionals or larger properties. Click for more...

Sennebogen 830 M-T More Than the Sum of Its Parts at Plaster Rock Lumber Mill →

Earle Fawcett knew that he had squeezed everything he could out of his aged knuckleboom loaders. It was time to move on. "When you've made mill upgrades and you're putting money into your operation, but you're trying to feed it with some old equipment that's almost impossible to find parts for anymore, you have to say, look, we can't just keep running that way." Fawcett wears a few hats at the Plaster Rock Lumber Mill operated by Twin Rivers Paper Company near Edmundston, New Brunswick. Click for more...

Fecon Introduces FRS15 Rotating Shear Attachment →

Fecon's FRS15 is the latest addition to the company's lineup of attachments for 16 to 24 ton (14.5 to 22 t) excavators. Made of Hardox Steel, this shear attachment provides a 360 degree rotation, which gives operators more reach and access to the trees and reduces repositioning of machines. A 29.5 in. (75 cm) blade opening allows the FRS15 to shear trees to 18 in. (45.7 cm) in diameter, while an accumulator arm allows gathering and continuous shearing of smaller materials. Click for more...

Wood Chip Uses — An Array of Possibilities →

Wood chips have a multitude of uses, including as mulch for gardening, pulp for paper mills, playground material, barbecue cooking flavorings, bioreactive material, animal bedding, mushroom farming medium, fuel for wood stoves and power plants, and bulking agent for composting. Click for more...

Which Logging Transportation Method Is Right for You? →

This article explores different types of logging transportation methods for moving cut wood efficiently. Options include tree length log trucks, pole trailers, and log length trucks, each with unique features and benefits for loggers and forestry workers handling log removal or transport. Click for more...

FAE USA Hosts Demo Day →

Together with its business partners, FAE USA recently showcased its equipment in action for its Southeast customers and dealers in Belton, S.C. Using multiple land management machines, operators reclaimed a sizeable private lot by removing fallen trees and overgrown brush and stabilizing the soil. Q&A sessions followed each presentation, and customers were able to check out every machine up close and operate whichever ones they preferred. Click for more...

Keweenaw County, Michigan Makes Most of Addition to Fleet →

A new ZX190W-6 has rolled onto the fleet of the Keweenaw County Road Commission (KCRC) in Mohawk, Mich. KCRC built the county road system and most of the state highways throughout the county from the 1910s to the 1960s. It primarily provides winter and summer maintenance for the 481 lane miles of state and county roads. The ZX190W-6 has tackled a variety of tasks since its delivery in spring 2018. Click for more...

Oregon Logging Conference Announces Guest Speakers for 2019 Gathering →

Anthony S. Davis and Erin Isselmann will speak at this year's 81st Annual Oregon Logging Conference, to be held Feb. 21 to 23 in Eugene, Ore. This year's theme is "Building Products for Building Futures." Anthony S. Davis is the Interim Dean for the College of Forestry at Oregon State University, the nation's top ranked forestry research school, and a recognized leader in teaching and outreach. Click for more...

Presence of Construction Equipment Grows at Annual Southern Farm Show →

It started years ago, when one of the major tractor lines brought along some construction equipment to exhibit at the annual Southern Farm Show in Raleigh, N.C. Show manager David Zimmerman recalls meeting the construction representative who told him, "All my best clients are here. I thought this was a farm show!" That year, Zimmerman discovered two things — first, that many farmers perform grading, excavating and land-clearing work as their main or side job; and second, that many construction professionals grew up on a farm, and while they are now in construction, they still have land, or they just like to visit the show to keep up with agriculture. Click for more...

Overview of Forestry Equipment →

Foresters and loggers rely on a variety of tools and equipment to properly do the work of cutting and processing trees. Here is a brief overview of the basic types of equipment needed for optimal performance. Click for more...

MG SuperGrip Fixed Mount Grapples →

Hultdins, a leading supplier of by-pass type grapples, introduced the MG SuperGrip series of fixed mount grapples for excavators from 8.8 to 27.5-ton (8 to 25 t) capacity. The MG grapples are based on the time proven SG grapples, which are the industry standard on forestry forwarders and log trucks. The MG grapples feature a by-pass arm design for a variety of grapple work for land clearing, feeding chippers or grinders, storm clean up, tree service and landscaping materials. Click for more...

Flint Construction Cuts Ribbon at New Valdosta Facility →

Flint Construction & Forestry Division held an open house at the company's Valdosta, Ga., location Nov. 2. The event served as the grand opening of the branch with members of the local Chamber of Commerce and other dignitaries from the Valdosta area coming out for the official ribbon cutting. Customers, prospects and special guests were invited to take part in the ceremony, to look around the new Flint branch and to enjoy a barbecue lunch catered by Covington's. Click for more...

Fecon Introduces Stage-5 Compliant FTX300 Mulching Tractor →

Fecon's Stage-5 compliant FTX300 mulching tractor is a low-ground pressure (3.9 psi) tractor featuring an oscillating undercarriage with 30 in. track shoes, providing balanced traction in hard or soft conditions. A spacious cab features air suspension and a heated seat, as well as a new larger touchscreen IQAN display, and keyless ignition with security, for operator comfort and control. A tilting cab and wide engine compartment doors on the side and rear, simplify access for maintenance and service. Click for more...

Sennebogen Log-Handler Helps Edgewood Mill Keep 'Up' With New Sawline →

Everything is on the up and up at the Edgewood sawmill in central Saskatchewan. The brand new Linck sawline is ramping up to full production. Yield from its processed wood is up 20 percent. And, due to a new Sennebogen 830 M-T log-handler, summer stockpiles are stacked up higher than ever before. When the current owners, C&C Resources Inc. bought the former Weyerhaeuser property in 2009, the mill had been shuttered for five years. Click for more...

Prinoth Launches Light, Efficient, Flexible Mulching Head for Skid Steer Loaders →

Prinoth is well known for its crawler carriers but also manufactures a wide range of mulching equipment. Through its vegetation management division, and as a cutting-edge company, where the latest developments and innovations in agriculture and forest management are the top priority, Prinoth continuously invests in developing high quality products including the introduction of its newest mulching head model, the M450s. Click for more...

Flint Construction Open House Offers Quality Demo Time →

Flint Construction & Forestry Division held an open house at the company's Ladson, S.C., branch facility on Thursday, Oct. 25. A steady stream of customers and prospects came throughout the day and enjoyed a catered barbecue lunch. Giveaways were plentiful as raffles were held for an assortment of prizes that included a CZ-USA 12-gauge over/under shotgun, an LIT cooler, a week's free rental on compact equipment, hunting trips and much more. Click for more...

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