Vermeer has extended its whole tree chipper product line with the introduction of the WC2500TX tracked whole tree chipper. The WC2500TX offers the same performance and compact design as the recently released WC2500XL whole tree chipper by Vermeer, but is equipped with a tracked undercarriage to aid in maneuverability in the woods and on tough[…]
In the Nordic countries it is taken for granted to use the CTL method when felling trees. In other parts of the world tree-length logging is equally self-evident. Many times, though, a combined approach is what’s needed. The Germany company HSM has recognised this and is exhibiting a combined forwarder and skidder at Elmia Wood.[…]
A simple conveyor belt joins Hyne Timber’s Tuan Mill and neighbouring Altus Renewables. Such is the way for efficient transformation on one plant’s sustainable by-product into another plant’s core business being biofuel. It is certainly not unusual for large scale plantation softwood processing plants to exist as part of a supply chain hub and while[…]
The H855D and LH855D harvesters can now be equipped with the Tigercat FPT N67 engine in Tier 2 and Tier 4f configurations for sale worldwide. Tigercat FPT engines offer improved reliability, lower long term maintenance costs and full support from Tigercat and the Tigercat dealer network. The H855D series harvesters are available with two-piece or[…]
The new mid-size G-Series forwarders’ engine, new control modules, simple CAN busses and streamlined electrical system create a balanced and strong combination. John Deere’s G-Series mid-size forwarder models 1110G, 1210G and 1510G have the new 6.8L John Deere 6068 PowerTech Plus engine meeting the latest Stage 4/Final Tier 4 emissions regulations. The better coupling of the powerful[…]
John Deere Power Systems revealed its new 13.6L engine, the first of its next generation engines, at the 2017 CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show. The engine is designed to meet the future needs of global markets by offering customers increased efficiency, installation flexibility and power in a more compact package. As a leader in the design and[…]
During CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017, Vermeer will introduce the new HG6800TX horizontal grinder. Featuring 950 hp (708 kW) in a 92,000 lb (41,730.5 kg) class, and an infeed design to aid in feeding larger material such as whole trees, the new grinder is built to power through tough materials with less operator interaction. More information on the[…]
John Deere is rolling out its first G-Series forest machine models. Compliant with Final Tier 4 /Stage IV emissions requirements, the 1270G and 1470G harvesters and the 1910G forwarder are making their debut at a launch event in Scotland. The new series models combine excellent fuel economy and higher productivity. The innovative new solutions in[…]
Modern day sawmill machine centres collect vast amounts of information about logs, lumber, breakdown solutions, downtime, productivity and more. However, more technology has not made life any simpler for mill managers. In fact, it has become more difficult to keep track of whether the technologies are being utilized properly or not, especially as machines are[…]
Australia’s State of the Forests Report 2008 has been released by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The 2008 report was prepared by the Montreal Process Implementation Group for Australia (MIG) on behalf of the Australian, state and territory governments. It can be viewed on adl.brs.gov.au. A3P CEO Neil Fisher said, “The report is[…]