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Rayco RG165T-R Stump Cutter

Morbank has released its new Rayco RG165T-R Stump Cutter for customers who need to remove large stumps in a short time. The 165-hp (123-kW) Ford V8 gasoline engine provides plenty of horsepower and torque allows maximum use of the cutter wheel to get jobs done quickly while meeting em
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Updated rotary cutters for heavy duty clearing

John Deere updated its line of rotary cutter attachments with the new RX72 and RX84. These new models are designed for heavy-duty vegetation management applications. The rotary cutter attachments are compatible on large-frame skid steer and compact track loaders, such as the 330G thro
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Harvesting head with auto shift

Tigercat continues to expand its range of harvesting heads with the introduction of the new 568, a robust, productive four-wheel drive harvesting head for roadside processing. The company says the new Tigercat 568 harvesting head offers excellent productivity and reliability. Source:
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Combilift finalist in IFOY awards

For the second year in a row Combilift is a finalist in the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Awards – one of the most prestigious and hotly contested international awards in the materials handling industry. Source: Timberbiz The company is the only ma
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Morbark’s new Rayco articulated loader

Morbark showed off both its new 1800AWL articulated wheel loader and RG165T-R stump cutter at the TCI Expo in Pittsburgh, US. The company also offered a sneak peek at additional equipment within the Morbark and Rayco brands that would be in production within the first six months of 20
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New roadside processor from Tigercat

Tigercat’s new 850, a purpose built roadside processor delivers performance and impressive fuel economy. Designed for high volume roadside processing, the Tigercat 850 offers many advantages over excavator conversions including better service access, higher cooling capacity and proces
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New Tigercat harvesting head

Tigercat continues to expand its range of harvesting heads with the new 568, a robust, productive four-wheel drive harvesting head for roadside processing. Optimized harvester head hydraulics maximize performance and efficiency, while robust, high quality components provide long term
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AUSTimber2020 moves to November

This week’s decision to postpone AUSTimber2020 until November because of the devastating bushfires in East Gippsland has been met with wide-spread industry and community support. The decision to reschedule AUSTimber2020 from April required careful consideration of the impact on commit
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John Deere at Las Vegas exhibition

John Deere will be exhibiting at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March 2020. Encompassing 70,000 square feet, the John Deere Enterprise booth area will include locations for the Construction & Forestry Division and the Wirtgen Group. Source: Timberbiz The exhibit will have 250 product experts
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myKomatsu improves parts offered online

Komatsu has greatly expanded the range of parts that can be ordered through myKomatsu (my.komatsu.com.au), its online customer portal, to now include parts that are readily available but may not be in stock in its local distribution centre facilities. Source: Timberbiz Previously, par
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