Forestry Equipment Articles

New Round of Students Begins John Deere Construction & Forestry Technology Program →

Fourteen students begin a rigorous program designed specifically to prepare individuals for troubleshooting and repair of construction equipment. Click for more...

Fecon Inc. Bull Hog Forestry Mulchers to Include a QR Code →

Users can now find a part reference with one quick swipe of a smartphone. Click for more...

SENNEBOGEN 718 Forestry - the Special Crawler Harvester →

The new SENNEBOGEN 718 Forestry is particularly well suited for use on difficult terrain. With a special forest crawler drive unit, and the proven forest telescopic boom, the machine impresses with low consumption values, and particularly due to the high range with extremely compact dimensions and maximum visibility. Extremely stable, and at the same time ideally gentle on the ground, the specially developed forest crawler drive unit of the 718 F combines these attributes. Click for more...

John Deere Enhances Focus on Forestry Business →

John Deere’s Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division has implemented organizational changes to enhance its focus on forestry customers. The changes improve alignment and management of the overall global forestry product portfolio and stewardship of the forestry product lines. The changes include the appointment of Martin L. Wilkinson to the position of Vice President, Worldwide Forestry and Business Development in the Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division. Click for more...

Terex PT-110G, PT-110G Forestry Compact Track Loaders Give Powerful Performance →

Terex has introduced the first in its new line of Tier IV-interim compliant compact construction equipment with the PT-110G and PT-110G Forestry compact track loaders. Featuring electronic, 4-cyclinder, turbo-powered Perkins Tier IVi diesel engines, the new Terex PT-110G compact track loaders boast 332 ft.-lb. of peak torque at 1,400 rpm, 45 gpm (170 Lpm) of hydraulic flow and a two-speed transmission that allows travel speeds up to 10 mph (16 Kmh), helping these production loaders achieve peak performance. Click for more...

Blanchard Machinery Sells to S.C. Forestry Commission →

When Gene Kodama became South Carolina’s state forester in 2008, it was obvious to him that the heavy equipment needs of the state forestry agency were not being met. Addressing those needs became a priority to him, though it seemed an almost impossible challenge coming as it did at the onset of a severe recession. However, daunting or not, the challenge was met. An upgrade of the equipment fleet has begun. Click for more...

Morbark M20R Forestry Brush Chipper Is a Versatile Addition →

Designed to increase safety and reduce ground labor, the Morbark Beever M20R forestry is a practical option for those looking to enter the biomass-market with low startup costs. The Beever M20R forestry is an entry-level biomass chipper for reclaiming forestry slash and harvesting tops. With a 28-in. (71 cm) wide infeed opening and engine options between 330 and 400 hp (246 and 298 kW), the Beever M20R forestry is a hard-working, aggressive machine, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Students Begin John Deere Construction & Forestry Technology Program in Neb. →

Thirteen students began the 74-week Construction & Forestry Technology program at Southeast Community College in Milford, Neb.. The program is a partnership between John Deere Construction & Forestry, participating John Deere dealerships and local colleges. As a John Deere partnership program, it is designed specifically to prepare individuals for trouble shooting and repair of construction equipment. Click for more...

Power and Performance: The New Terex PT-100G & PT-100G Forestry →

Terex’s PT-100G and PT-100G Forestry are the largest compact track loaders in the Terex lineup. These new models offer operators a 14.6 percent increase in tractive effort in low gear for more pushing power, a 32 percent increase in horsepower to the attachment, a redesigned loader arm to achieve greater reach and 13 percent more bucket breakout force over their predecessors. “We continue to enhance our compact track loader lineup based on feedback from our distributors and customers,” said Del Carver, area director, North America Compact, Terex Construction. Click for more...

Students Earn John Deere Construction & Forestry Degrees →

Students completing the John Deere career partnership program received Associate of Applied Science Degrees in John Deere Construction & Forestry Technology on June 9, 2011, from Southeast Community College. The program is specifically designed to prepare the individual for trouble shooting and repair of construction equipment; graduates are guaranteed job placement at a sponsoring dealership location. Click for more...

New Productivity Package Keeps Bandit Chipper Owners Running Full Speed Ahead →

Bandit Industries Inc. has added its productivity package, powered by MasterTrak, to its product offering. This asset management tool communicates directly with the engine and monitors engine and equipment problems, reducing costly, unexpected failures that impact the bottom line. The productivity package is standard on all new whole tree chippers and horizontal grinders, and is available as an option for the stump grinder and hand-fed chipper line. Click for more...

Clarence Brown Conference Center Crosses Halfway Point →

On July 1, 2009, Bartow County civic leaders assembled to break ground on the new Clarence Brown Conference Center in Cartersville, Ga. Currently, the $20-million, LEED Certified facility is approximately 60 percent finished and is on track for an August 2010 completion date. Hogan Construction Group LLC, Norcross, Ga., is the general contractor on the project. Bartow County and each of its municipalities are jointly funding the conference center through special purpose local option sales tax proceeds, which also is funding a number of other local projects. Click for more...

Morbark Adds 25/36 Whole Tree Chipper to Line-up →

Morbark Inc. has added the compact 25/36 whole tree chipper to its line-up of heavy-duty whole tree chippers. The Morbark 25/36 uses the design and technologies of its big brothers, the Morbark 30/36 and 40/36 models, but with a more compact profile. Aimed at the in-woods chipping market, the Morbark 25/36 whole tree chipper is an ideal unit for those processing moderate volumes. Equipped with a 25 by 22 in. Click for more...

New President at John Deere’s Construction & Forestry Division Looks to Build on Strong Founda →

Michael J. Mack Jr., the new president of John Deere’s Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division, has prepared for this leadership position through a variety of assignments at Deere in finance, engineering, marketing and operations. Mack said he is looking forward to leading the Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division, adding that he’s been impressed with the division’s track record during trying times. Click for more...

Cleveland Brothers Adds to Its Forestry Product Lineup →

Cleveland Brothers added Peterson Pacific products to the company’s product line. Peterson Pacific manufactures chippers, grinders and mulching vehicles designed for the forestry industry. Cleveland Brothers will become a full service distributorship for Peterson Pacific Corp., and will handle sales, service, parts and customer support throughout all of Pennsylvania and a select area of West Virginia. Click for more...

Terex ASV PT-100 Forestry, D7460B Mulcher Keep Production High →

The Terex ASV PT-100 forestry compact track loader with a HD7460B mulcher combines all the key ingredients for high-production and high-quality brush mulching. The 99.9 hp (74.5 kW) loader offers low ground pressure with added traction for working in dense undergrowth or difficult terrain. The purpose-built HD7460B drum-style mulcher has a cutting width of 60 in. (152 cm), a spiral configuration to the cutting drum, and 45 cutting teeth to quickly process trees and brush to any texture. Click for more...

Maxymillian Scales Mt. Greylock for Road Rehabilitation Project in Mass. →

Mt. Greylock became the first state park in Massachusetts in 1898 and has been retouched by man from time to time, decade to decade, in carving out more than 70 mi. of trails and nearly 14 mi. of access roads. The beginning of November marked the end of a critical rehabilitation project atop the mountain, performed many months ahead of schedule by Maxymillian Technologies of Pittsfield, Mass. Project Scope According to senior project manager Tony Simonelli of Maxymillian, the project involved the reconstruction of the 13.8-mi. Click for more...

Caterpillar Inc. Acquires Blount’s Forestry Division →

Caterpillar Inc. has acquired the assets of Blount’s Forestry Division. Under the agreement between Caterpillar and Blount, Caterpillar acquired two Blount manufacturing facilities — a sales office and a service parts warehouse and product support operation in North America as well as an assembly operation in Sweden. These operations will join Caterpillar’s global facilities that produce and support forestry equipment. Click for more...

Rayco C100 Meets Forestry Needs With Kubota Engine →

The Rayco C100 features a 96 hp (71.6 kW) Kubota turbocharged diesel engine and boasts 39 gpm (147 Lpm) at 5500 psi (379.5 bar). With the advanced forestry cooling package, the C100 is capable of running unlimited hours in any temperature without overheating, according to the manufacturer. The 16-in. (40.6 cm) steel track undercarriage offers traction and mobility in virtually any type of terrain. The cab features heating and air conditioning and easy access to the engine compartment and cooling system makes cleaning easier. Click for more...

Forestry Sector Pines for Word on Alternative Fuel →

America’s tantalizing dream is to grow its own fuel rather than to keep importing petroleum at premium prices from politically unstable parts of the world. As the dream moves closer to reality, alternative fuel advocates say a key resource for filling the nation’s renewable energy pipeline is forestland. This economic prospect bodes well for timber harvesting equipment manufacturers and dealers, for timber landowners and logging companies. Click for more...

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