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Full tree training simulator for John Deere forestry

28 February 2022
John Deere now offers a forestry full-tree training simulator. This development offers cost-effective and efficient operator training in a risk-free environment, all while avoiding wear and tear on equipment. Source: Timberbiz The training simulator allows operators to explore interac
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Nokia Tyres Russian production

28 February 2022
Nokian Tyres has followed the situation in Ukraine with great sadness and hopes for a quick diplomatic solution but in a statement the company said the safety of its employees is its priority. Nokian Tyres has factories in Finland, Russia, and in the US. Source: Timberbiz In Russia, N
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Upgrade for Ponsse H8 harvester head

25 February 2022
Ponsse’s improved H8 harvester head means it now boasts a powerful feed, firm grip and solid agile frame characteristics. Source: Timberbiz Active Speed is available for the harvester head as a new feature, giving the harvester head a superior performance. With Active Speed, the harve
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A mulcher with a big bite

04 February 2022
A new mulcher has come on the market the BL5/EX/VT – BL5/EX/SONIC is for 24-36 ton excavators, mulches vegetation up to 40 cm in diameter and has a working width of 160 cm. Source: Timberbiz This head is ideal for handling and removing vegetation in wooded areas, especially when
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Tiltrotators for tracked excavators with seamless integration

02 February 2022
New Cat Tiltrotators (TRS) for tracked excavators seamlessly integrate to the machine, contribute up to 13% more productivity and are easy to operate. The introduction of these models provides a portfolio of TRS for machines from 11 to 30 metric tons. Source: Timberbiz The tiltrotator
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Komatsu Mobile Fuel Tank – quicker safer onsite refuelling

28 January 2022
Refuelling can take up a great deal of your time when working in the forest, this is why Komatsu offers a fuel tank that increases forest machine productivity while being rugged enough to handle demanding forest environments. Source: Timberbiz As with all Komatsu products, the Mobile
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JD adds to its forestry attachment witha mulchers and brush cutters

17 January 2022
John Deere has added to its attachment family for excavators with the ME36 and ME50 Mulchers, and the RE40 and RE50 Rotary Brush Cutters. Source: Timberbiz The ME36 and ME50 mulchers are equipped with knife-style cutting teeth on a split ring rotor. The spiral, double helix tool patte
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Combilift is Timber Trade Supplier of the Year

17 January 2022
Holzkurier, a leading Austrian publication for the timber sector, has named Combilift as its Timber Trade Supplier of the Year for 2022. Source: Timberbiz The company’s continual product development, its impressive growth in the Austrian market and a policy of always putting the custo
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Kesla firefighting tractor on sale now

10 January 2022
Finnish company Kesla Oyj is known for forest technology and material processing products, one example is forest trailers for tractors. In recent years, tractor equipment has become increasingly versatile and now Kesla is selling a trailer concept with fire-extinguishing features. The
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Neuson Forest tracked levelling harvester

07 January 2022
Neuson Forest has released its largest purpose-built tracked levelling harvester the Neuson 264 HVT with applications ranging from second thinning to harvesting individual trunks and final felling. Source: Timberbiz This is a completely new design with Neuson’s tried and tested parall
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