Cat introduces technology that lets users know where their attachments are across all worksites
The PL161 attachment locator has been added to the Locator series of the Cat® Product Link™ hardware product line. The PL161 locator is claimed to be the most advanced OEM integrated technology solution for attachment tracking. It can track location and utilization, reduce the number of lost attachments, and plan for attachment maintenance and replacement. The PL161 attachment locator can be used on attachments and non-powered assets as an affordable option for last known location tracking, and it integrates easily into users’ operation for full fleet management of machines and attachments from one dashboard on a smartphone or a tablet. Source
Loggers descending on New Zealand mid-year for HarvestTECH 2019
Logging contractors and key suppliers from around this region and from overseas will again be descending on Rotorua. HarvestTECH 2019 will be running again over two days on 26 and 27 June 2019. The two-day programme has been designed by the Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA) in conjunction with local and international equipment suppliers and leading harvesting contractors. Like the two previous events, it’s been designed to be practical. Source
Agon Pacific is now a Kesla dealer in Thailand
During the past few years one of Kesla’s main area of interest has been Asia. The list of representatives in Asia has now widened further as Kesla and Agon Pacific Co. Ltd have signed a contract of cooperation for sales and services of Kesla products in Thailand. Agon Pacific Co. Ltd is a Finnish majority owned company. Source
Komatsu Forest Oy moves Komatsu machine sales to a new dealer in Estonia
The existing Komatsu Forest dealer, Zeigo Service OÜ will transfer the machine sales to MFO OÜ and in the future concentrate only on Komatsu spare parts and service sales business. MFO OÜ is a leading company in the used machine sales business in Estonia. In the beginning of April, MFO OÜ will start the Komatsu new machine dealership in Estonia. Source
Olofsfors Tracks is included in the latest edition of the Farming Simulator game!
The game, developed by Giants Software, allows one to operate a modern logging machine. Farming Simulator 19 will be available on PS4, XBOX ONE, PC and MAC. Komatsu Forest and Sampo Rosenlew are also included in the game. Source