Forestry Equipment Articles

Caterpillar Announces Plan To Sell The Purpose-Built Forestry Business →

Caterpillar, Inc. announced that it has entered into a preliminary agreement with Weiler, Inc. to sell the Cat purpose-built forestry business. The sale is subject to negotiation of a final agreement, the closing of which is expected by early 2019. “We remain committed to supporting our forestry customers and the forestry industry,” said Tom Pellette, Caterpillar Construction Industries Group president. Click for more...

Komatsu Previews XT-5 Series Track Feller Bunchers →

Komatsu America Corp. previewed its XT-5 Series of track feller bunchers. Models include the XT430-5 (non-leveling), XT435L-5, XT445L-5 and XT465L-5, which replace the prior XT-3 Series machines. The XT-5 Series ranges in operating weight from 66,359 to 74,516 lb. (30,100 to 33,800 kg) and features a new, more powerful fuel-efficient EPA Tier IV Final engine, gull-wing style engine hood, increased lift capacity, heavy-duty undercarriage, redesigned and relocated cab, new hydraulic and cooling systems, forestry-specific guarding and KOMTRAX telematics system technology. Click for more...

Contractor Goes to War Against Emerald Ash Borer, Snowstorms, Hurricanes, More →

Hurricanes, nor-easters, snow storms and infestations of Emerald Ash Borer have been taking a toll on trees in Massachusetts for several years. For arborists like Jason Yerke, of Distinctive Tree Care, it's been a challenge to keep up with demand for clearing roads and power lines. But with the arrival of his new Sennebogen 718 M “E” tree care handler, Yerke feels he now has the right tool for the job. Click for more...

Operator-Friendly Controller Now Available on Select Brush Chipper Models →

Morbark LLC, a leading manufacturer of forestry, biomass, tree care, sawmill and wood recycling equipment, is now offering the iQ-View Smart Controller on its 3.0L gas engines for the Beever M12R, M12D and M12RX models. The iQ-View, produced by Industrial Electronic Controls (IEC), is a smart display and controller that presents engine and machine parameters to the operator as well as controls the chipper's auto-feed function. Click for more...

Cameron River Logistics Meet Uptime Goals With Sennebogen →

When an engine fire destroyed a log handler at Cameron River Logistics (CRL), Andrew Moore and his team decided it was a chance to rethink their original purchase decision. "It had about 10,000 hours on it and it was able to load wood at the pace we wanted," Moore said. "However, we had issues with parts availability. Wire harnesses were taking four to five months to deliver; a steering knuckle failed in January and we were told it would be April before they'd have one to ship from the factory." Parts availability became a key factor in the decision to replace the damaged machine with a new Sennebogen 830 M-T. Click for more...

Starting an International Timber Production Operation →

Founded in the winter of 2017, Integrated Forest Resources of South Carolina is, by all accounts, a brand new company — but they have a strong history in forestry and land management. “I went to school to study forestry at Clemson University. Graduated in 1994,” explained Trip Chavis, president of Integrated Forest Resources (IFR). “And I've been in forestry ever since in some form or fashion.” Seeing low demand in local markets and an opportunity to market timber to international buyers, Chavis developed a partnership with a landowner with more than 14,000 acres of timber and several logging companies in order to get the operation started. Click for more...

Black Splitter Proves Key to Recycling Center's Newfound Self-Sufficiency →

The Shelter Island Recycling Center on Long Island, N.Y., had just acquired a horizontal grinder and needed to downsize vegetative waste before processing it to ensure the longevity of its substantial investment. The Black Splitter Model SB hydraulic cone splitter not only filled that need, but also made the facility completely self-sufficient and saved the taxpayers money. Jay Card, superintendent of highways and commissioner of public works of the town of Shelter Island, said using the Black Splitter in conjunction with its new Diamond Z TK4000 horizontal grinder is expected to save the town's residents up to $3 million over 20 years. Click for more...

Idaho Gears Up to Boost Logging, Restoration on Federal Land →

BOISE – Idaho has more than doubled the number of workers assigned to logging and restoration projects on federal lands in the state with the goal of doubling the timber harvest and restoration treatments on by 2025. Starting the week of July 2, the Idaho Department of Lands has begun increasing the number of workers, from five to 13, taking part in a federal-state partnership allowing state workers to manage timber sales on U.S. Click for more...

Cooperative Forestry Act Celebrates 40 Years of Helping Private Forest Owners →

When most people think of forested lands in our country what comes to mind are public wild lands like the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon or the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. But the reality is most forests in America, nearly sixty percent, are owned by private landowners who very much rely on these lands for income that helps to fuel the economic health of rural communities. So because forests continue to be threatened by wildfire, attacks by insects and diseases, and conversion to non-forest uses, forty years ago, on July 1, Congress passed the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978. Click for more...

FAE Offers Innovation, Reliability →

When FAE began, it produced forestry and agriculture equipment, thus the name FAE was derived. However, FAE has always been a very dynamic company and therefore developed various products for different industries such as ag, forestry, construction, mining, demolition, land management, full depth reclamation, etc. The company offers any type of hydraulic mulcher for hydraulic carriers and any type of PTO mulchers and forestry tillers for ag tractors, as well as PTO mounted, multi-purpose for road construction. Click for more...

Morbark Introduces Two New Models at Expo Richmond →

Morbark LLC, a manufacturer of forestry, biomass, tree care, sawmill and wood recycling equipment, debuted two new machines at this year's Expo Richmond show: the 6400XT wood hog horizontal grinder and the 50/48X whole tree drum chipper. “Morbark listened closely to our customers when we developed both the 6400XT wood hog and the 50/48X drum chipper,” said Michael Stanton, Morbark director of industrial sales. Click for more...

Bandit to Offer Arjes Industrial Shredders, Rock Crushers →

Bandit Industries Inc. and Germany-based Arjes GmbH are partnering to bring ARJES' line of slow-speed shredders and crushers to Bandit customers worldwide. Bandit is adding Arjes' select models of slow-speed industrial shredders and stone crushers to its lineup of heavy-duty large equipment that already includes The Beast horizontal grinders, whole tree chippers, and track carriers. Bandit large equipment dealers from select markets will offer sales, service and parts on Arjes machines. Click for more...

Starsoil Gains New Drive System, Ensures Greater Efficiency →

The forestry tiller and stone crusher Starsoil, designed for tractors between 150 and 260 hp, is equipped with a new drive system that simplifies work by ensuring greater efficiency: soil tilling to a depth of 16 in. (40.6 cm), crushing stones up to 12 in. (30.5 cm) diameter and mulching wood up to 16 in. diameter. New to the market is the 2-speed gearbox version. The rotor system can be changed by simply moving the mechanical lever on the main gearbox, producing a reduction from approximately 1,000 to 540 rpm, while maintaining the speed of the PTO of the tractor at 1,000 rpm. Click for more...

OnTrack Project Update from Prinoth →

For the past two years, Prinoth has been participating in an EU-funded Project together with the leading cut-to-length forestry OEM, Ponsse, in a consortium of European forestry institutes to develop a low-impact forwarder. Following a long tradition of developing solutions to a more sustainable environmental protection and as the heir of the Muskeg all-track tractor invented by Bombardier in 1953, Prinoth was enthusiastic to provide its know-how in this challenging off-road application. Click for more...

Illinois Forestry Groups Test Information-Sharing App →

Southern Illinois conservation partners are testing a new information-sharing system using their smartphones. The state Department of Natural Resources and the Nature Conservancy are two of several forestry groups testing the database and cloud-based mapping system to track invasive species, prescribed fires and forest management data, The Southern Illinoisan reported. Researchers with the University of Illinois at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in Pope County have been working with the forestry agencies to design and create the database. Click for more...

Barko Strong-Arm Grapples Optimize Barko Loader Performance →

Barko's new strong-arm grapples provide a highly productive solution for log handling and delimbing applications. Designed to optimize the performance of Barko B-Series loaders — including all trailer/truck mount, tracked, rough terrain carrier and stationary loader models — the grapples deliver enhanced rotator torque, clamping force and arm speed. The strong-arm grapple lineup consists of three models. Click for more...

Oregon Logging Conference Celebrates 80th Anniversary →

State-of-the-art logging equipment; a successful high school forestry career day; informational seminars and workshops; and social networking opportunities were just a few of the highlights at the recently concluded 80th Annual Oregon Logging Conference. Taking place at the Lane Events Center and Fairgrounds Feb. 22 to 24, 2018, the OLC attracted more than 6,000 industry professionals from 37 states as well as Australia, Canada, Finland, Japan, New Zealand, Russia and Sweden. Click for more...

White River Mill Yard Matches New Production Capability With Sennebogen 830 M-T Log Loader →

The re-opening of the sawmill in White River, Ontario, was one of the lumber industries rare "good news" stories of 2013. Shuttered six years earlier, the town's population had dwindled to nearly half its size from the 1990s. Then numbering about 600 residents, the Township of White River and the nearby Pic Mobert First Nation joined forces to create White River Forest Products LP (WRFP). Led by CEO Frank Dottori, the renowned founder of Canadian forestry giant Tembec, the new venture invested heavily in restoring the site and creating a new model of efficiency in Ontario's north. Click for more...

Flint Construction & Forestry Division Hosts Technology Training Event →

Flint Construction & Forestry Division hosted a three-day technology training program from Jan. 30 to Feb 1 at the Local 926 Operating Engineers Training Facility in Ellenwood, Ga. A total of 28 attendees from 11 different companies from the United States and Canada were hosted by Tim Houchens, Flint's integrated solutions manager, and John Deere training staff members from John Deere WorkSight technology solutions, based in Davenport, Iowa. Click for more...

Vermeer Announces New Full Track Option for CT718 Compost Turner →

The Vermeer CT718 compost turner can now be equipped with full-length steel tracks, an option best suited for rough and muddy ground conditions. The new full track option is one of four drive systems available for the CT718 compost turner that also include two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive and two-wheel plus two short tracks drive system. "We've added a full track option at the request of our customers," Jeff Bradley, product manager of recycling and forestry equipment at Vermeer explained. Click for more...

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