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25 points of improvement for Komatsu C-heads

02 June 2021
From today the cutting unit on all Komatsu C-heads, Constant Cut, will benefit an upgraded design. The upgrade contains no less than 25 points and represents a number of improvements for customers, both in terms of increased productivity and better flow in the production. Source: Timb
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Superhard windows for John Deere harvesters and forwarders

31 May 2021
To improve the durability of its machines, John Deere now features RENCRAFT Super Hard Coat polycarbonate windows as standard on its G-Series harvesters and G-Series forwarders. Source: Timberbiz Providing improvements over the windows previously used, the upgraded windows are designe
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JCB appoints new dealer for its OEM engines in Australia

28 May 2021
JCB Power Systems has appointed a new dealer to sell and support its OEM engines in Australia – EIP. Source: Timberbiz “EIP will be a powerful strategic partner for us with the ability to bring new opportunities in the Australian market. The JCB Power Systems range will integrat
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Waratah’s new compact and fast harvester head

26 May 2021
Waratah Forestry Equipment today announced details of a new H423 harvester head designed to carry out a wide range of harvesting jobs from early to late thinnings and even light regeneration harvesting. Source: Timberbiz Waratah says that with outstanding multi-tree-handling qualities
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Ponsse extends protection for frame and cranes

24 May 2021
Ponsse has introduced a new extended protection system for forest machines called Frame and Crane care for machines that have a Ponsse Active Care service agreement. The Frame and Crane care covers main frame structures for up to 10,000 engine hours. Source: Timberbiz The Frame and Cr
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Cut out waste on worksites with timber pack covers

24 May 2021
  Construction and demolition waste contributes at least millions of tonnes to the amount of plastic landfilled. But, since construction waste is usually not sorted by material, there is limited data on the potential to divert materials from landfill. Source: Timberbiz In New Zea
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Bell pre-owned equipment stock accessible worldwide

12 May 2021
Bell pre-owned equipment can now be shopped online from anywhere in the world thanks to the launch of a dedicated global website, pre-owned.bellequipment.com, which is also accessible from the company’s main website. Source: Timberbiz “Previously our efforts were localised, and we wan
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Smart Crane simplifies operations and lessens operator fatigue

10 May 2021
A forwarder operator spends as much as 70% of their working day operating the crane, which means there is much to be gained by finding ways to optimise crane operation. The most ergonomic work environment possible is also key to ensuring high and constant production throughout the wor
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New harvester head for eucalyptus trees

07 May 2021
Ponsse has launched a new debarking Ponsse H7 HD Euca harvester head for harvesting eucalyptus trees, it sits alongside the previously released H8 HD Euca. Source: Timberbiz “This new harvester head has been developed together with our customers, based on their feedback. We wanted to
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Going green with forestry equipment

30 April 2021
With the COP26 climate change summit scheduled in November 2021, political pressure is building to improve sustainability of manufactured products. Consequently, companies are increasingly calling on their suppliers to help them quantify their environmental performance. Source: Engine
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