Valmet has recently introduced their new 931 wheeled harvester. The 931 is claimed to be more capable of handling denser forests on steeper and rougher terrain.
Tigercat recently released their new 630D grapple skidder. True to their tradition of listening closely to what their customers say, it contains some very well thought out improvements.
As SP puts it, it is a “head full of energy”! SP’s latest product development is the 401 EH harvesting head designed for felling and accumulating small trees primarily for biofuel.
A literature review examined how effective best management practices are for the control of sediment in forestry areas.
The National Lightning Safety Institute gives us guidance about how lightning effects operators and their vehicles.
ECO-TRACKS provide a brief overview of the application of their different bandtracks.
We examine the Nokian range of tyres to see what tyre should be used for specific conditions.
We examine the Nokian range of tyres to see what tyre should be used for specific conditions.
Timber harvesting guidelines are often developed and implemented to protect environmental values and maintain site productivity. This research investigated the affects of these harvesting guidelines on the productivity of felling and skidding machines.
Different guidelines specify the quantity and type of biomass that should be left on site. This research examined the adherence of harvesting operations to five USA state guidelines.