Timber truck driver induction video
​WorkSafe New Zealand have put together a video to help educate drivers and truck owners within the timber trucking industry about some common risks and how they can ensure people go home healthy and safe. The video shows how to avoid or minimise the risks associated with route planning, cab safety, on-site traffic management and loading and unloading. Source
FAE is expanding its line of excavator forestry mulchers
The new UMM/EX/VT/HP mulchers are designed for managing and controlling vegetation in wooded areas, maintaining green spaces, and for any job where a large mulching capacity is required. The UMM/EX/VT/HP mulches vegetation and trees with a max diameter of 41 cm (16 in) and is compatible with excavators from 30 to 36 tons. It has a hydraulic capacity of 130 to 300 l/min (34 to 79 gal/min). Compared to the standard model, the new HP has been redesigned to fit the most powerful excavators and meet the most challenging tasks. It comes standard with a 160 cc VT hydraulic motor, heavy-duty transmission components and added side-frame reinforcements. Source
Komatsu Starts 100th Anniversary Commemorative Activities
​Komatsu Ltd was established in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Komatsu is going to implement commemorative activities and make efforts for sustainable growth into the future. Looking into the next 100 years, Komatsu will continue to move forward with its stakeholders as it creates value through manufacturing and technology innovation to empower a sustainable future where people, businesses and the planet thrive together. Source