AFM-Forest Ltd. launches the all new AFM 75 processing head model. The new AFM 75 is a tough-built processing head with high feeding power and excellent geometry for the most demanding logging operations worldwide. With its new HD frame and pins made from SSAB RUUKKI Scandinavian quality steel and nylon bushings it can fit on different[…]
At SkogsNolia 2019, Komatsu Forest launched an upgraded product range, with the majority of the machines new 2020 models. The machines are equipped with a brand-new engine installation conforming to the latest emission legislation. The new, future-proof control system, MaxiXT, was also launched. Alongside these, the company presented a number of quality improvements and new[…]
Komatsu America Corp. a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TimberPro, Inc. Rolling Meadows, Ill., February 19, 2019 – Komatsu America Corp. a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TimberPro, Inc. The acquisition is expected[…]
Waratah Forestry Equipment is celebrating 45 years of innovation and serving customers in the forestry industry. The company pioneered mechanized harvesting with first-class products paired with unparalleled customer support. Established in Tokoroa, New Zealand in 1973, the company transitioned to meet local loggers’ heavy-duty delimbing needs creating a delimber-feller-buncher featuring a four-roller fixed head. Following[…]
SP presented two new harvester head models SP 661 E and SP 761 E at Expoforest exhibition in Brazil. Both heads are specifically designed for harvesting and debarking of plantation grown eucalyptus. Thanks to the state of the art hose routing and heavy duty design in combination with superior debarking efficiency and high speed feeding,[…]
Ilim Group is the largest pulp and paper organization in Russia. Ilim Group’s upper management team made the long trip to Canada in December to get a closer look at the Tigercat manufacturing plants in Ontario. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Ilim Group is the largest pulp and paper organization in Russia. Its mills account for[…]
Komtasu Forest have released two new forest machine simulators – including a full- sized KF 500 simulator and the KF 50 laptop model The new models include many new functions for improved functionality and performance. Both simulator models have new software and include the latest machine models for both harvester and forwarder simulation. The simulators[…]
Ponsse offers the broadest range of products in the market for cut-to-length logging. The new PONSSE model series was introduced at the Elmia Wood 2017 exhibition. Solutions that focus especially on improving the operator’s performance and comfort supplement the new model series. The PONSSE Scorpion harvester, the flagship of the new PONSSE model series, was[…]
This year is an important one for Komatsu Forest. “Having spent time mustering our strength, we’re now ready to launch our new harvesters, forwarders, control systems, harvesting heads, and fellers on a broad front,” the company reports. “This is actually the most extensive update to our product range for very many years. I’m very proud[…]