Mon October 15, 2018
Black Splitter Boosts Safety, Productivity for Shade Tree Commission
The Paramus Shade Tree & Parks Commission has transformed its tree removal operation to improve worker safety and productivity by purchasing a Black Splitter model SB cone splitter from Lumberton, N.J.-based Ransome Attachments....
Tue October 09, 2018
Loftness Introduces Battle Ax Mulching Attachment for Skid Steers
Loftness has introduced new models of its Battle Ax horizontal drum mulcher designed specifically for skid steers. Featuring a new rotor, tooth design and exclusive two-stage cutting chamber, the heavy-duty Battle Ax is designed for highly efficient vegetation management, including right-of-way maintenance, land clearing, forestry applications and more....
Wed October 03, 2018
John Deere Introduces On-Board Grade Indication on G-Series Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders
John Deere has added an on-board grade indication option. Available as a factory or field kit option on the large-frame G-Series skid steers (330G and 332G) and the large-frame G-Series compact track loaders (331G and 333G), this new feature is ideal for job sites that involve leveling and slope work, according to the manufacturer....
Mon September 24, 2018
Flint Construction & Forestry Division Opens New Facility in Valdosta, Georgia
Flint Construction & Forestry Division opened its 28th full-service branch in Valdosta, Ga., the week of Sept. 16, 2018. The facility is located at 5763 Hunt Road in Valdosta and serves the South Georgia marketplace, specifically concentrated in the following Georgia counties: Atkinson, Berrien, Ben Hill, Brooks, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Echols, Grady, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift, Thomas and Ware....
Wed September 12, 2018
John Deere Adds Stump Shredder to Worksite Pro Attachments Lineup
John Deere continues to expand its Worksite Pro attachments lineup with the addition of the SS30 model stump shredder. Ideal for landscaping and construction job sites, the new shredder removes stumps from 8 to 28 in....
Tue September 04, 2018
Caterpillar Announces Plan to Sell Purpose-Built Forestry Business
Caterpillar Inc. announced that it has entered into a preliminary agreement with Weiler Inc. to sell the Cat purpose-built forestry business. The sale is subject to negotiation of a final agreement, the closing of which is expected by early 2019....
Thu August 30, 2018
Caterpillar Announces Plan To Sell The Purpose-Built Forestry Business
Caterpillar, Inc. announced that it has entered into a preliminary agreement with Weiler, Inc. to sell the Cat purpose-built forestry business. The sale is subject to negotiation of a final agreement, the closing of which is expected by early 2019....
Wed August 08, 2018
Komatsu Previews XT-5 Series Track Feller Bunchers
Komatsu America Corp. previewed its XT-5 Series of track feller bunchers. Models include the XT430-5 (non-leveling), XT435L-5, XT445L-5 and XT465L-5, which replace the prior XT-3 Series machines. The XT-5 Series ranges in operating weight from 66,359 to 74,516 lb....
Thu August 02, 2018
Contractor Goes to War Against Emerald Ash Borer, Snowstorms, Hurricanes, More
Hurricanes, nor-easters, snow storms and infestations of Emerald Ash Borer have been taking a toll on trees in Massachusetts for several years. For arborists like Jason Yerke, of Distinctive Tree Care, it's been a challenge to keep up with demand for clearing roads and power lines....
Tue July 31, 2018
Operator-Friendly Controller Now Available on Select Brush Chipper Models
Morbark LLC, a leading manufacturer of forestry, biomass, tree care, sawmill and wood recycling equipment, is now offering the iQ-View Smart Controller on its 3.0L gas engines for the Beever M12R, M12D and M12RX models....