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Husqvarna X-Cut C85 chain for forest professionals

03 August 2020
Husqvarna has poured more than 60 years of experience and knowledge into a saw chain that will perform optimally and deliver a cutting experience few can match. Sources: Logging-On, Husqvarna A full chisel 3/8” chain with a 1.5mm gauge for professional use – the design philosophy behi
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Trimble Forestry new version of Land Resource Manager

29 July 2020
Trimble Forestry has released a new version, 4.3, of its popular Land Resource Manager (LRM 4.3) software. LRM 4.3.0 is the fourth in a series of releases to support workflows that allow LRM content to be accessed and managed via all popular web browsers and mobile devices. Source: Ti
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Loader with pivoting bucket takes up half the space

27 July 2020
Mecalac’s new 12-ton AS1600 departs from traditional wheel-loader design by a unique ability to pivot its fully loaded bucket up to 90 degrees.  According to Peter Bigwood, general manager for Mecalac North America, the AS1600 departs from traditional wheel loader design by offering t
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AFM 75 processing head for demanding logging

24 July 2020
AFM Forest has released its new AFM 75 processing head which according to the company is a tough processing head with high feeding power and excellent geometry for the most demanding logging operations worldwide. Source: Timberbiz AFM-Forest Ltd is a Finnish company manufacturing high
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Revamped Logset forwarder

22 July 2020
Logset’s upgraded 5F GT features an AGCO Power 49 LFTN diesel engine that meets the latest EU emissions regulations Stage 5. Source: Timberbiz The engine has about 20hp more power than before, now 140kW. The machine’s cooling system has been developed further. It has a larger ca
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Combilift wins at IFOY and in warehouses

20 July 2020
Combilift was a winner at this year’s IFOY (International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year) Awards 2020– one of the most prestigious and hotly contested international awards in the materials handling industry which honours the best products and solutions of the year. Sour
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Komatsu Gunnedah moves to new premises

20 July 2020
After more than a decade of operating at Martin Road, Komatsu’s Gunnedah Branch in regional New South Wales has relocated to a new facility, that is far beyond the ‘old branch’ in many ways according to Gunnedah Branch Manager, Peter Phillips. Source: Timberbiz For several months, the
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An absolute ripper

15 July 2020
Vecoplan’s new VRZ shredder stands out due to its use of a rotor instead of conventional cutting tools, this unit is equipped with sickle-shaped ripper teeth. As a result, the machine can even break up and shred wired bales of different materials. Source: Timberbiz The developers plac
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JD offers self-levelling function on small tractors

13 July 2020
John Deere launched its Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader (MSL) option for small tractors. Designed to keep loads level throughout the lift, the new loaders are compatible with John Deere 1E, 1R, 2R and 3E compact utility tractors. Source: Timberbiz Most compact tractors utilize a loade
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NZ wins with robotic scaling machine for forestry

13 July 2020
A world-first robotic innovation that scans and measures export logs on trucks has landed its Kiwi developers on the 2020 RBR50, Robotics Business Review’s prestigious global list recognising the 50 most innovative and transformative robotics companies of the year. Source: Timberbiz T
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