The system enables customers with online access to quickly find the genuine parts they need to keep their machines up and running.

The new online catalogue is a way to ensure that customers quickly get the parts they need. Customers can locate parts and send the info directly to their dealer. This efficiency will help ensure that customers get the right parts, reduce delays and increase uptime.

The robust online catalogue is easily searchable by Waratah model with PIN/serial number or equipment name, or by a full or partial part number. From there, parts are divided into logical categories, for example mechanical, hydraulics and saw, so parts lists are considerably shorter for faster searching.

Each part is displayed with its part number, component description and an image or schematic. Once the correct part is identified, purchasing is as simple as selecting the quantity and adding it to an online cart for sending to the customer’s respective dealer. Multiple parts can be added to the customer’s shopping cart as needed or even added manually by typing in a part name. Customers can directly email the parts list to their dealer or parts person and have the option to print their order page for verification or reference.

The online, easily searchable Parts Catalogue is a dramatic change from the dependence on paper manuals, which are easy to lose, damage or leave behind in the machine – causing delays. The new online catalogue features parts for current and select older model Waratah products including harvester heads felling heads, and control systems.

The Waratah Parts Catalog can be found at partscatalog.waratah.com. The online feature is readily translated and numerous language options include English, French, German, Spanish, Suomi, Svenska and Norsk to name a few. Source

The battery-powered, electric vehicle design – referred to as E-Power – will target the ease of operation and performance level of the diesel-powered 310L Backhoe.

The design is intended to provide substantially lower daily operating costs, lower jobsite noise, enhanced machine reliability, and zero tailpipe emissions. National Grid is a leader in promoting clean energy solutions and will test the John Deere electric backhoe design in real-world conditions. This project is another stepping stone in John Deere’s backhoe innovation journey, intended to lead to subsequent electrification testing and design refinement.

The testing period will enable National Grid to expand its use of electric equipment on jobsites, reaffirming its commitment to leading the industry in the use of clean and resilient energy solutions. National Grid is one of only two energy companies in the US to add electric backhoes to their fleets. Decarbonizing transportation remains a challenge in the journey to net zero and bringing on more electrified heavy-duty vehicles and equipment will help make significant progress. John Deere is in early Phase I development of its electric backhoe.

National Grid (NYSE: NGG) is an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people through our networks in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. National Grid is transforming our electricity and natural gas networks with smarter, cleaner, and more resilient energy solutions to meet the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Source

BPW delivers the AirSave telematics kit – with a two-year warranty.

The BPW "AirSave" tyre control system has become a bestseller because it saves tyres, fuel and nerves - and already returns a profit within its first year. BPW now supplies a telematics kit that automatically warns drivers, dispatchers and other recipients via an app, an online portal, email or SMS as soon as a tyre weakens.

Saving around a thousand euros in fuel and wear of tyres, year after year: this is a compelling reason for every vehicle operator to only order trailer chassis with automatic tyre pressure control systems. It measures and regulates tyre pressure continuously and fully automatically - which is worthwhile because even small differences in pressure have an impact on the cost balance, and also increase pollutant emissions. In addition, dangerous tyre bursts can also be effectively prevented by AirSave.

Automatic tyre pressure control is now also available for BPW self-steering axles for the first time - making the trailers much more agile, safe and gentle on the tyres. From now on, the tyre pressure control system "talks" directly to the drivers, dispatchers and other predefined recipients - BPW now supplies an AirSave telematics kit that enables remote monitoring in real time. It can be easily connected to the trailer gateway telematics box from idem telematics. The AirSave systems that have already been installed can be easily retrofitted with telematics. The tyre status can be retrieved at any time - for example online via the Cargofleet 3 portal or via the driver's app. Practical alarm functions ensure that in the event of a leak, the garage/service station can be contacted in good time before the tyre is completely lost or worse.

BPW and idem telematics also offer advantages in terms of operation and maintenance. BPW gives a two-year warranty on the AirSave system, while vehicle operators with a BPW partner service package enjoy full maintenance service while keeping their costs transparent. The configuration, calculation and ordering of the AirSave system is extremely simple for vehicle manufacturers. They can be added to the individual chassis design in the BPW online configurator at the click of a mouse. The axles are then delivered completely pre-assembled with AirSave and all associated components - this guarantees top quality and fast installation. Source

The excavators are designed for use in forestry and logging applications.

Doosan Infracore North America, LLC, extends its log loader product offering with two new road builders. The new Doosan® DX300LL-5 and DX380LL-5 road builders complement the current DX225LL-5 road builder in offering comfort, power and durability.

The DX300LL-5 and DX380LL-5 road builders are designed for use in forestry and logging applications. Within the forestry industry, they are operated in access road development, timber harvesting, log loading and mill work. The road builders are often the first machines on a site, used to build access roads or clear a path for other forestry equipment. Customers can also find uses for them in construction demolition or crushing tasks.

These models are iterations of the current DX300LL-5 and DX380LL-5 log loaders. They provide a package designed to perform road-building tasks. Customers can carry out the tasks needed on a typical forestry access site with a complete product offering.

Due to the nature of work that the DX300LL-5 and DX380LL-5 perform, they offer good power and operator comfort. Operators can stay comfortable in the enclosed excavator cab or optional forestry cab. A standard excavator cab simplifies machine transport due to its lower height. Extra cab guarding is available, further protecting the machine to reduce downtime.

The models combine a log loader mainframe with an excavator boom and arm front configuration. Traditional excavator attachments are available to pair with the new road builders. Road builders and attachments can remove tree stumps and logs, and clear paths for access roads to the harvesting sites.

Customers can monitor their equipment with DoosanCONNECT® Telematics, so even in remote locations the Doosan equipment’s location and health are accounted for with satellite device communication. In addition, Doosan dealers can monitor their customers’ machines and respond to parts and service needs in a timely manner. Source

It improves fuel efficiency by up to 3 percent compared to the current MP8HE.

Mack Anthem® models spec’d with Mack’s new extended chassis fairings and the Mack HE+ efficiency package, which includes the revised MP8HE engine, now deliver up to a 13 percent improvement in fuel efficiency compared with a baseline Anthem model.

Mack Energy Recovery Technology captures waste energy from the engine’s exhaust, converting it back into mechanical energy delivered to the engine crankshaft as additional torque. To improve efficiency further, Mack engineers implemented an updated wave piston design that helps to evenly distribute the air/fuel mixture within the cylinder to burn fuel more completely and consistently than traditional piston designs. Additional efficiency gains came by increasing the MP8HE’s compression ratio from 17:1 to 18:1 and adding an improved turbocharger and wastegate.

The Mack HE+ efficiency package bundles the MP8HE engine, the Mack mDRIVE™ automated manual transmission, Mack Predictive Cruise and a plethora of aerodynamic enhancements for the ultimate in fuel efficiency. The HE+ package can also be combined with Mack’s all-new extended chassis fairings, which smooth airflow around the rear axles to deliver an additional 0.5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency.

The next generation Mack MP8HE engine will continue to be offered in 415 and 445 horsepower ratings with 1,760 and 1,860 lb.-ft. of torque, respectively. Source

The new Keto-150 Karate P Harvester head is released

The head has been developed as a multifunction head suitable for harvesting large trees in mountainous forests attached to 14 to 15 ton base machines. Karate-machines can be equipped with a Karate-accumulator system. The system controls hydraulic oil flow and pressure is accurate according to the needs of the various work stages. Source

Komatsu Forest establishes a new branch in Paysandu, Uruguay

This is a strategic, important step for the company to strengthen their presence with both machines and a strong service organization in this market. Komatsu Forest has been present in Uruguay since 1992 through local dealers and has now taken the step to establish a Komatsu Forest branch to further expand their presence in the country. The local dealer Roman SA will continue as a partner and will be focusing on the small and midsize customer segment in the Uruguay forestry business, while the new branch will focus on the large customer segment. Source

Eco Log offers extended technical support in Finland

Eco Log, in cooperation with their Service Partner PJP Metsäexpertit OY are extending their technical support in the Finnish market. The investment is a part of the strategy to increase the presence and the level of service for customers in Finland. Source

“Potential of Briquette Produced with Torrefied Agroforestry Biomass to Generate Energy”

Found in Forests 2020, 11(12). The authors were Grzegorz Trzciński and Łukasz Tymendorf. Source

“Transport Work for the Supply of Pine Sawlogs to the Sawmill”

Found in Forests 2020, 11(12). The authors were Grzegorz Trzciński and Łukasz Tymendorf. Source

“Evaluating the Economic Incentives of Biomass Removal on Site Preparation for Different Harvesting Systems in Australia”

Found in Forests 2020, 11(12). The authors were Michael Berry and John Sessions. Source

“Detecting Harvest Events in Plantation Forest Using Sentinel-1 and -2 Data via Google Earth Engine”

Found in Forests 2020, 11(12). The authors were Sifiso Xulu, Nkanyiso Mbatha, Kabir Peerbhay and Michael Gebreslasie. Source

“Simulating Combined Self-Loading Truck and Semitrailer Truck Transport in the Wood Supply Chain”

Found in Forests 2020, 11(12). The authors were by Christoph Kogler, Alexander Stenitzer and Peter Rauch. Source