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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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A giant spider at home on steep terrain

05 January 2022
While they are named after the arachnids they resemble, spider (or walking) excavators are also the mountain goats of the equipment world. No matter how challenging the terrain, these agile machines can handle it. Source: Timberbiz The Euromach R1255 spider is an all-terrain earthmove
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Kesla fire fighter now in production

17 December 2021
Finnish company Kesla Oyj is known for several forest technology and material processing products now it is launching a trailer concept with fire-extinguishing features with sales of this new product starting immediately. Source: Timberbiz Fire-extinguishing equipment that can be used
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New RDO Equipment dealership means more opportunities for Tasmania

10 December 2021
RDO Equipment, Launceston’s local John Deere construction and forestry and Vermeer equipment dealer, has opened its new flagship Tasmanian dealership, creating more jobs and opportunities for customers in the region and across the state. Source: Timberbiz The new dealership is expecte
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New Komatsus for demanding conditions and rugged terrain

01 December 2021
Forestry equipment operates under difficult and demanding conditions. Komatsu now offers two new machines, the 931XC-3 8WD harvester and the 855-3 forwarder engineered for the rugged terrain of forestry and logging work. Source: Timberbiz The 931XC-3 (eXtreme Conditions) harvester Is
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Elephant King of the forest

29 November 2021
Ponsse’s Elephant King forwarder is the most powerful machine in the company’s forwarder range an extremely productive forwarder offering a superior level of comfort, while being particularly economical and efficient when transport distances are long or transported trees are large. So
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Volvo tests remote controlled log loader

24 November 2021
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is the first in the world to trial a remote-controlled high-lift wheel loader over a 5G network in a complex forestry application in a bid to develop safer, more productive timber processes and explore its potential as an enabler for automation.
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Komatsu’s smart crane is faster, simpler and more precise

19 November 2021
For a harvester operator, an easily operated crane is important for ensuring a productive working day. Every movement that can be simplified contributes to increased production and, ultimately, greater profitability. Source: Timberbiz Komatsu Smart Crane for harvesters takes crane con
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SCA and Scania developing first 80 tonne timber truck

12 November 2021
SCA and Scania are together developing the first electric timber truck with a technical capability of up to 80 tonnes total weight. The vehicle is a sustainable transport solution enabled through another close cooperation between Scania and a progressive customer. Source: Timberbiz Sc
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Weinig Group’s exciting new business model for machine costs

12 November 2021
The Weinig Group will implement a new “Woodworking as a Service” business model over the next two years. In the future, this will enable customers to pay for machines according to actual usage. Sources: Lesprom, Timberbiz This means that a machine will not be purchased once for a spec
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