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Komatsu’s new tracked harvester

14 November 2022
To harvest trees in tight, dense and rugged-terrain forests, operators you need machines with manoeuvrability, power, versatility and reliability. With Komatsu’s XT-5 tracked harvesters, operators can harvest closer to the carrier and manoeuvre confidently thanks to a lower centre of
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Seppi’s new medium-power mulcher series

09 November 2022
After the introduction of Seppi’s S9 series a few years ago, the new medium-power mulcher series, S7, has been developed. The new S7 line with its S7 “classic” and S7 “dyna” variants replace the traditional SMO and SMO fh in the 50hp to 160hp power range. Source: Timberbiz The strengt
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Komatsu grappling with 10 new models

07 November 2022
Komatsu is introducing a new grapple range encompassing 10 completely redesigned models. For a forwarder, an efficient grapple design is key to ensuring high productivity. The grapples have a new design with a larger opening, which offers better wood pile penetration and makes it easi
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Wesbeam continues to build relationships with wood products

07 November 2022
For more than 18 years Wesbeam has delivered world-class wood-based products to the Australian building industry. The company’s national network has enabled it to deliver superior timber products and services while fostering strong relationships that have stood the test of time. Sourc
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Manitou flicks the switch to electric

31 October 2022
Manitou Group, a leader in handling, aerial lift platforms and earthmoving, has released a record number of new products and the launch of the electric platform range. Source: Timberbiz With four new platform models, the group is accelerating the roll-out of its “Oxygen” low emissions
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Doosan dozer goes stateside

28 October 2022
Hyundai Doosan Infracore (HDI) has shipped the first Doosan dozer model DD100, a 9-metric-ton dozer targeted at the North American market. Source: Timberbiz HDI has produced two additional pilot machines and shipped them to North America for various performance tests, sales, marketing
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Small Cats with improved performance

26 October 2022
Cat D1, D2 and D3 Next Generation Small Dozers now feature an improved suite of operator assist ease-of-use technologies geared to increasing machine performance, productivity and efficiency in the field. Source: Timberbiz The technologies offered include Stable Blade Lift and Tilt, B
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New stone crusher and forestry mulcher for compact loaders

24 October 2022
Seppi’s new MINISOIL cl has been built for all skid steer type tractors (SAE Standard) and meets the compact loader category with reduced dimensions and weights. Source: Timberbiz The weight of the MINISOIL cl is 1160 kg for a working width of 150cm. Ther equired oil flow rate can var
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RDO Equipment opens new facility in Adelaide

19 October 2022
RDO Equipment, Adelaide’s local John Deere forestry and construction dealer and Vermeer equipment dealer, yesterday officially opened its new multi-million-dollar South Australian dealership signalling its commitment to the industry and customers across the state. Source: Timberbiz Th
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TimberPro to expand its footprint

17 October 2022
TimberPro, a manufacturer of forestry equipment in Wisconsin USA, is making a significant expansion to its current operation in with a new addition that will add 48,765 square feet to its existing facility. The company expects to spend approximately US$8 million on the expansion proje
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