News Articles - September 2011

Timber transport - Tyre pressure control of log trucks
2018-02-22 11:11:04

This informative publication provides background on tyre pressure control systems and the results of various trials carried out.

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Research results - Stream crossings and water quality
2018-02-22 10:42:48

Different stream crossings can affect water quality in different ways. This research examined various stream crossings during different operational activities.

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Newsflash - What's happening in Forest Engineering?
2018-02-22 10:36:46

 

Becoming a successful transport fleet owner/operator – Part 9

Engine emissions – John Deere receives Interim Tier 4 and EU Stage III B certifications for its 56 kW (75 hp) to 130 kW (174 hp) off-highway engines

New from Morbark - The Beever M18RX AU brush chipper

Heavy duty shredder from Komptech.

 

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New products - The LS-28 Log Splitter from Rotochopper makes light work of oversize logs
2018-02-22 10:03:09

The log splitter is designed to process large diameter logs for mulch or the biomass market.

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New products - Stihl MS 261 professional forestry chainsaw for pulpwood harvesting and thinning
2018-02-22 10:02:59

Stihls new generation MS 261 chainsaw includes many new technologies to improve productivity and safety.

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Which Hitachi machines are suitable for forestry applications?
2018-02-22 10:01:33

Hitachi excavators are commonly seen in harvesting operations. They have now provided us with a document outlining which machines are suitable.

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Exhibitions
2018-02-22 08:22:51

11-13 October 2011 - Austrofoma - Rein, Austria.

16-19 November 2011 - EXPOCORMA - Concepcion, Chile.   NEW!

17-18 November 2011 - FICA BIG DAY OUT 2011( practical field day) - Masterton, New Zealand

22-24 March 2012 - WoodEX for Africa - Johannesburg, South Africa.

29-31 March 2012 - AusTimber (and conference) - Mount Gambier, South Australia.

29 May-2 June 2012 - CONEXPO - Moscow, Russia.   NEW!  

20-22 September 2012 - Demo International - Saint-Raymond, Quebec.

5-8 June 2013 - ElmiaWood - Jonkoping, Sweden.

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Equipment manufacturer and dealer movements
2018-02-22 08:14:07

 

South African news – Husqvarna opens state-of- the- art head office in Pietermaritzburg

USA news – Morbark expands its territory to New York State

 

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Australia Shock as CRC for Forestry loses Federal Government funding
2018-02-21 11:16:54

Logging-on was very disappointed to hear that the CRC for Forestry was unsuccessful in their funding extension bid.

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