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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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Waratah’s new HD harvesting head

10 July 2020
Waratah Forestry Equipment has released its new H415HD, a heavy-duty harvesting head with new features and options to suit customer feedback and rugged application needs. Source: Timberbiz “The new H415HD extends durability to our customers providing another configuration to suit thei
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AKD rebranding promotes its Australian Made source

06 July 2020
Over the coming months, the market will start to see AKD products being wrapped in a new plastic design. AKD has always been Australian grown and made, but the company believes it is timely to ensure this is understood and prominent in its supply chain and particularly in customers’ y
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Tigercat new 220E loader

22 June 2020
Tigercat has released the 220E loader with notable improvements including an upgraded operator’s station and the addition of the Tigercat FPT power plant. Source: Timberbiz Conforming to Tier 2 and Tier 4 emission requirements, the quick and lightweight 220E is powered by the Tigercat
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Tigercat completes feller line-up

19 June 2020
Tigercat engineering recently completed the drive-to-tree feller buncher line-up with the release of the 718G. One of the last Tigercat machines to receive a Tigercat FPT Tier 4 engine. Source: Timberbiz It was a challenge to package the additional after treatment componentry that was
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Water repellent plywood for construction

17 June 2020
UPM Plywood has released a new water repellent plywood that enables construction even in changing weather and humidity conditions. The water repellent yet breathable surface of WISA-SpruceWR slows down the absorption of moisture into the panel while allowing it to evaporate. Source: T
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New agile harvesting and processing head from Waratah

15 June 2020
Waratah Forestry’s new H212 is a lightweight, agile harvesting and processing head and is designed for 8-16 metric ton tracked carriers or 16-18 metric ton wheeled carriers, to provide enhanced productivity for early thinning operations. Source: Timberbiz The multi-purpose head can ha
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New Ponsse Manager enhances reporting functions for productivity

10 June 2020
A new version of Ponsse Manager improves reporting of machine chain productivity – Ponsse Manager 1.7 presents forwarder production reporting, a function highly requested by customers, alongside the system’s other features. Source: Timberbiz As a new feature, Ponsse Manager displays t
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Grab a quick Cat for any excavator

01 June 2020
Cat pin grabber couplers bring a new level of productivity allowing the operator to change tools in a matter of seconds rather than minutes. Excavators of similar sizes can share attachments. Source: Timberbiz With the addition of the VB and HB sizes of pin grabber couplers, there is
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