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Next gen horizontal grinder from CBI

12 February 2025
CBI has an all-new CBI 5900T, a next-generation horizontal grinder designed aiming to set new standards in efficiency, power, and durability. As the first model in the 5900 series, this machine blends the best of both worlds incorporating proven features from the trusted CBI 6800 and
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Compact robust radio-controlled stone crusher

10 February 2025
Seppie’s Microsoil rc is a compact yet robust stone crusher designed for radio-controlled crawler vehicles or mini loaders with 30-80 HP. Originally developed for building mountain bike trails, this lightweight stone crusher is equally suited for creating or maintaining hard-to-reach
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JCB has produced one million backhoe loaders since 1953

07 February 2025
JCB celebrated a major machine milestone with the production of its one millionth backhoe loader. The first JCB backhoe rolled off the production line in Rocester, Staffordshire in 1953. Source: Timberbiz In the first full year of production in 1954 just 35 of the machines were built
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Self-driving truck platooning system in weeks-long demo

05 February 2025
A US company that specialises in the defence, national security and global markets has successfully executed a multi-week demonstration of its self-driving truck platooning system technology with a Canadian research and technology organization that assesses, adapts and delivers soluti
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Volvo launches new articulated haulers

03 February 2025
Volvo has launched a new lineup of articulated haulers which is set for stepwise introductions on markets globally during 2025. The updated models mark a significant technological leap forward thanks to key innovations such as a new electronic system and an in-house developed transmis
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Extended transmission coverage for JD skidders

29 January 2025
John Deere now offers extended transmission coverage at no additional cost through its skidder transmission assurance program. Source: Timberbiz This new program provides coverage up to six years or 12,000 hours on all eligible skidder models and helps to maximize the machine lifespan
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Autonomous machines from John Deere

24 January 2025
John Deere revealed several new autonomous machines during a press conference at CES 2025. Building on Deere’s autonomous technology first revealed at CES 2022, the company’s second-generation autonomy kit combines advanced computer vision, AI, and cameras to help the machines navigat
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Licensing authorities give JCB hydrogen engine the green light

22 January 2025
JCB has cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from licensing authorities allowing it to be used commercially in machines, the company announced. Source: Timberbiz JCB is the first construction equ
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Timbeter’s AI digital timber measurement solution

20 January 2025
Timbeter, an AI-powered digital timber measurement solution provider, has started collaboration with Polish State Forest (PGL LP) to support the forestry operations. A project that is transforming the whole timber industry in Poland is being carried out in Regional Directorates in Pił
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Tigercat feller buncher on the new sloped tail platform

13 December 2024
Tigercat has released the LX877 feller buncher, the second model to be built on the new sloped tail platform. The LX877 is equipped with Tigercat’s well-proven closed loop drive system. Equipped with a 260 kW (350 hp) engine, it is best suited to high production, steep slope, ma
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