Thu May 12, 2022
John Deere Unveils 900 MH-Series Tracked Harvester With Intelligent Boom Control
John Deere's latest operator assistance control feature, intelligent boom control (IBC), for the 900 MH-Series tracked harvester, is a result of global collaboration between the John Deere wheeled cut-to-length and full-tree forestry teams, aiming to implement IBC's field-proven technology into the MH-Series of tracked harvesters....
Thu May 12, 2022
Tigercat Releases Harvesting Head for Wheel Carriers
As a part of Tigercat's overall strategy to provide end-to-end CTL harvesting systems, the company has released the new 534 harvesting head. With a base weight starting from 3,040 lb., the 534 is matched to Tigercat's 1165 harvester and sized for optimal productivity in a 6 to 20 in....
Thu May 12, 2022
Vermeer Expands Line of AX Brush Chippers With AX17 Brush Chipper Model
Designed for tree care contractors performing high-production arborist work, the Vermeer AX17 brush chipper features an intelligent feed system that includes the exclusive Vermeer SmartFeed and SmartCrush systems....
Wed May 11, 2022
Diamond Mowers' SK Drum Mulcher OD Pro X Attachment Optimizes
Diamond Mowers' SK Drum Mulcher OD Pro X combines the best performance features of depth control and open drum mulchers in one versatile attachment. Ideal for users requiring power and flexibility for harsh mulching needs or heavy ground engagement, this attachment is made for a wide range of heavy-duty applications, from land clearing and vegetation management to utility and roadside maintenance, according to the manufacturer....
Tue May 10, 2022
VCES Named SENNEBOGEN Tree Care Dealer of the Year
At a recent trade show, Constantino Lannes, president of SENNEBOGEN LLC, awarded David Hill, president of Volvo Construction Equipment & Services (VCES) based in Corona, Calif., with eight branches across the state, the SENNEBOGEN Tree Care Industry Dealer of the Year....
Tue May 03, 2022
Increasing Traffic Safety With Strategic Tree Felling
As one of the first road maintenance departments in Germany, the North Rhine-Westphalia state road construction authority "Straßen.NRW" is leading the way for road maintenance depots and municipalities....
Thu April 21, 2022
Redesigning the Future of Fashion, Packaging Through Forest-Based Materials
Fashion and packaging have one thing in common: both rely heavily on plastics. Oil and gas companies look to plastics as a key area of growth. Global plastic production doubled since 2000, to reach an astonishing 460 million metric tonnes — per year....
Thu April 21, 2022
Pewag Completes Acquisition of Forestry Specialist Wallingford's, BABAC
Pewag Group, a global company in traction chain devices and industrial chain solutions (founded 1479), has completed the acquisition of Wallingford's Inc. and BABAC Inc. , a U.S.-based provider of forestry traction devices, forestry supplies and snow chains....
Thu April 21, 2022
Money Available to Reduce Fuels in Forest
A major federal infrastructure bill combined with the megafires that have consumed whole communities in California and Colorado in the last couple of years have knocked loose millions in federal grants for thinning projects to protect forested communities....
Thu April 14, 2022
Komatsu 845-1 Forwarder Offers High Crane Capacity, Maneuverability in Rough Terrain
Does your forestry operation need a dependable log forwarder that can operate in tough terrain conditions? Komatsu's 845-1 forwarder offers a combination of high crane capacity, maneuverability and rough terrain capability to help maximize productivity, according to the manufacturer....