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Nokian Noktop’s new features

05 February 2024
For decades, Nokian Tyres Noktop 21’s traction, self-cleaning properties and versatility on challenging surfaces has made it a trusted go-to tread for commercial use. From the beginning of 2024, the classic tread gets new features while keeping its first-class properties. Source
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New hammermill grinder from the Bandit

02 February 2024
The Bandit team has launched the HM6420 hammermill grinder to market. This highly productive 40” capacity grinder is designed and manufactured to be an alternative solution for those grinding applications that may contain contaminants. Source: Timberbiz A Caterpillar C32, 1,200 horsep
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John Deere joins the SpaceX program

02 February 2024
John Deere has announced it has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to provide cutting-edge satellite communications (SATCOM) service to farmers. Utilizing the industry-leading Starlink network, this solution will allow farmers facing rural connectivity challenges to fully leverage
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Tigercat celebrates milestones including it 30,000th machine

29 January 2024
Tigercat Industries has built and shipped its 30,000th machine, just over 30 years into its existence. From humble beginnings in 1992 when Tigercat had a single product, very little dealer representation, and produced just a handful of machines, the company has grown steadily, expandi
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New Tigercat mulching head for fire mitigation

22 January 2024
Tigercat has a new mulching head for swing carriers in response to fire mitigation equipment requirements in western North America. Source: Timberbiz Wildfire is proving to be one of the greatest challenges facing foresters, landowners, governments and environmental organizations in t
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Three new sizes in Nokian tyres for tractors

15 January 2024
The Nokian Tyres Tractor King tyre family is designed for forestry, earthmoving and road construction jobs. A wide range of available sizes ensures the best match with the machine and the job at hand. This is why the Nokian Tyres Tractor King family is expanded with three new sizes, 6
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New Logset map will offer efficiency and safety benefits

22 December 2023
Logset is expanding its portfolio of digital solutions to be able to offer both improved efficiency as well as a reduced footprint in forestry. Source: Timberbiz The project is co-funded by EU and is run in collaboration with strategic partners. The result is a unique map software whi
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Equipment self-repair solutions in a mobile app

20 December 2023
John Deere has launched an enhanced self-repair solution, available initially in the US through its Equipment Mobile app, enabling customers to remotely download secure software updates directly to embedded controllers on compatible 4G-connected John Deere equipment. Source: Timberbiz
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Bite into vegetation

06 December 2023
The BL0/EX forestry mulcher for 2-4 ton excavators can shred material up to 8 cm in diameter. Bite Limiter technology is ideal for high productivity vegetation management, designed with reliable and efficient shredding and easy maintenance in mind. Source: Timberbiz The BL0/EX’s Direc
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Seeding machine takes another step forward

29 November 2023
Södra’s venture in a new advanced technique for better seedling survival was recently field tested with promising results. Source: Timberbiz Södra’s ambition with the in-house developed BraSatt 01 planting machine is to accelerate technical advances in forest regeneration, which could
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