Komatsu - Mon November 29, 2021
VIDEO: Komatsu Introduces Smart Crane for Harvesters
For a harvester operator, an easily operated crane is important for ensuring a productive working day. Every movement that can be simplified contributes to increased production and, ultimately, greater profitability....
Komatsu - Wed November 17, 2021
Komatsu 931XC 8WD Harvester, 855-3 Forwarder Offer Forestry Customers Enhanced Productivity
Forestry equipment operates under difficult and demanding conditions. Engineered for the rugged terrain of forestry and logging work, Komatsu now offers two new machines, the 931XC-3 8WD harvester and the 855-3 forwarder....
Ponsse - Thu November 04, 2021
Ponsse Solutions for Thinning Sites
Growing a productive forest requires hard work and commitment. Correctly timed thinning improves the forest's growth conditions and makes trees grow sturdier more quickly. Thinning supports forest biodiversity when part of the forest is always in the growth phase....
Komatsu - Wed October 13, 2021
Komatsu WA480-8 Yard Loader Offers Versatility Across Multiple Applications
Loading and moving materials in as few passes and cycles as possible can help increase productivity and reduce costly wear and tear on machines. Designed to be a three-pass match for loading aggregate and other processed materials onto highway trucks, the 299 hp (223kW) Komatsu WA480-8 yard loader also can be adapted for use in infrastructure, forestry and non-residential construction applications....
Prinoth - Mon October 04, 2021
Prinoth Signs Agreement to Acquire Jarraff Industries
Prinoth announced the execution of an agreement to purchase 100 percent of the capital stock of Jarraff Industries Inc. , a privately-owned American company that specializes in the design, manufacturing and commercialization of high quality, specialized right-of-way maintenance, land clearing and tree care equipment that is used throughout the world....
National Equipment Dealers - Fri October 01, 2021
National Equipment Dealers Expands, Rebrands With Acquisition of Richardson Service 1991
Richardson Service 1991 Inc. is now a National Equipment Dealers LLC (NED) company. The recent acquisition of Richardson Services will expand the NED organization in the state of South Carolina, where NED is represented by MAY-RHI in Columbia and Summerville....
Caterpillar - Mon September 13, 2021
Cat 568 Takes Timber Production to New Heights
The new Cat 568 Forest Machine features several design upgrades that are sure to lift the production of loggers and those with less time in the woods. "The 568 has earned its reputation for moving the biggest timber with terrific power and reliability," said Giacomo Bottone, worldwide director of Caterpillar's forestry and medium excavator family....
Fecon - Thu August 26, 2021
New Mulcher Helps Contractor Stack Deck in His Favor
Todd Hyatt is familiar with forestry mulchers, having used them on land clearing projects, pasture clearing and around his own property. They tackle brush as well as felled and standing trees, leaving a carpet of mulch in their wake....
Ponsse - Tue August 24, 2021
Ponsse Manufactures 17,000th Forest Machine
The 17,000th Ponsee forest machine has rolled off the production line in Vieremä. The milestone machine, a Ponsee Elk built in mid-August, will start its career in the hands of Kuusmoto Oy. "It is a special privilege to hand over the 17,000th Ponsee machine to the Finnish Kuusmoto Oy....
John Deere - Mon August 23, 2021
Deere Acquires Three Excavator Plants
John Deere announced it has agreed with Hitachi Construction Machinery to end the Deere-Hitachi joint venture manufacturing and marketing agreements. John Deere and Hitachi will enter into new license and supply agreements, which will enable John Deere to continue to source, manufacture and distribute the current lineup of Deere-branded excavators in the Americas....
