John Deere celebrates 175 years
John Deere was established in 1837 in Illinois, with the production of the self-scouring plow. John Deere currently has more than 60,000 employees worldwide. The first John Deere crawler-tractor was used for logging 60 years ago. Source: www.deere.com
Ponsse produces their 8000th machine
Ponsse’s 8000th machine, a Ponsse Ergo 8w harvester, was handed over to Wood Rock & Roads AB, a company that operates in the Norrbotten province in Sweden. Ponsse was established by Finnish entrepreneur, Einari Vidgren, in 1970. Source: www.ponsse.com
Bandit brings beltless hydrostatic drive to small stump grinders
The Bandit 2250XP self-propelled stump grinder uses a heavy duty hydrostatic motor to directly power its 20 inch (51 cm) diameter cutter wheel. This eliminates the need for a clutch, jackshaft, drive belt, belt-tensioning system and the sheaves and bearings needed with these components. Source: www.banditchippers.com