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Log Max harvesting head for many types of felling

New Log Max 5000V is a versatile harvesting head suitable for a wide selection of carriers and for many types of felling. This is a head for those who want a balance between flexibility, capacity and durability. Source: Timberbiz The new saw unit 318 MK2 will make your work easier. Wi
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DC Equipment NZ acquires Madill brand

Nelson, New Zealand-based logging equipment manufacturer DC Equipment has acquired the renowned Madill brand from British Columbia-based Nicholson Group, who have held the brand for the last 12 years. Source: Timberbiz Ownership of the Madill brand, which is synonymous with cable logg
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MechLog invests in cutting edge machinery

Mechanised Logging has announced a significant investment in the Tasmanian forestry sector with the introduction of new cutting-edge machinery. Source: Timberbiz The recent acquisition of two John Deere Harvesters and one John Deere Log Forwarder, affectionately dubbed “new gree
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Ponsse to use fossil-free steel

SSAB and Ponsse have joined forces in a partnership in which SSAB is to deliver fossil-free steel to Ponsse gradually beginning in 2026. Source: Timberbiz This partnership will enhance Ponsse’s position as a provider of sustainable forest machines and bring SSAB closer to its goal of
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Final logging harvester from Komatsu Forest

A final logging harvester that combines power and productivity with agility and excellent climbing ability. And a harvester that is also a perfect match for the C164 head. This is one way of describing the new eight-wheeled harvester from Komatsu Forest, the third addition to their ra
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Tigercat’s compact 612 grapple skidder

The new Tigercat 612 is designed to excel in tight selective harvesting applications. The grapple skidder is the second variation to be built on the 612 platform after the release of the European-focused 612 dual winch skidder earlier this year. Source: Timberbiz Key design aspects in
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Eco Log forwarder crane tip control

Now, Eco Log Tip Control, ETC, has been introduced on Eco Log´s forwarder models the 574F, 584F and 594F. Eco Log´s crane tip control system was developed in collaboration with Epsilon, where focus was on developing a robust, reliable and service friendly driver support that also is i
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Tigercat silviculture carrier

Tigercat’s 630H silviculture carrier replaces modified ag tractors with a purpose-built carrier to pull mounding and plough implements in preparation for replanting operations. Source: Timberbiz Tigercat is focussing on gaining efficiencies in the silviculture side of the forest indus
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Wood-Mizer establishes Australian corporate offices

Wood-Mizer has established Wood-Mizer Australia with corporate-owned offices in Victoria and Western Australia and the appointment of Ian Lendrum as Director of Wood-Mizer Australia.  Source: Timberbiz Wood-Mizer has a long history throughout Australia with active sales and support te
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Forestry mulcher for compact tractors

SEPPI’s range of forestry mulchers for tractors and PTO tractors has been expanded to include a new forestry mulcher. SEPPI M mulchers already cover tractors in the highest power class. This time, the focus is on compact tractors with the aim of offering an efficient maintenance tool
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