USA news - Mack introduces a new online fuel economy tool
The new tool allows users to choose from a number of Mack Pinnacle model component and application options that affect fuel efficiency, including weight, speed, engine size and rating, transmission, axle ratios, tires, aerodynamic enhancements and more. Specs for the customer’s current Mack Pinnacle model are used as a baseline and can be compared with up to four alternative configurations. The tool includes an interactive map that allows customers to choose from several major interstate highway routes, providing a breakdown of flat, rolling hills and hilly terrain. Topographical information is then used in the fuel efficiency comparison. Source: http://www.macktrucks.com/community/mack-news/2016/new-online-tool-gives-mack-customers-the-fuel-efficiency-edge/
Canada news - Ponsse searchers for a dealer in British Columbia and Alberta
Ponsse is looking for a retailer in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. On the east coast, Ponsse's retailers are A.L.P.A. Equipment Ltd (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia), Hydromec (Quebec) and ReadyQuip (Ontario). Source: www.ponsse.com
Fecon produce a new stump grinder for their FTX128 carrier
The SH280 Stump Hog stump grinder delivers high torque and wheel speed of 1,000 rpm through a large displacement direct drive 227cc hydraulic motor. The large 28.75” diameter wheel is swept from side to side with the ergonomic control of the FTX128 joystick. The dedicated auxiliary low flow of the tractor powers the sweep function so no performance is taken from the high flow power to the wheel. Source: www.fecon.com
Logset successfully demonstrates their new 12H GTE hybrid harvester
The mission was to demonstrate the performance, stability and efficiency of the harvester on steep conditions in Scotland. The 12H GTE harvested Sitka spruce of up to 2.5 m³ on slopes of 32 degrees (70%) slopes. Trees were felled at 90 degrees to the side of the machine with a full extended crane at 11m. Fuel consumption averaged 14.9 l/hr (4 gal/hr) even with band tracks on the bogies. Source: http://www.logset.com/Home
Third quarter results show demand for Ponsse machines is still strong
Order intake was good during the third quarter and the order books totalled EUR 163.2 (173.7) million at the end of the period. International business operations accounted for 77.4 (75.0) percent of net sales. Net sales for the third quarter were EUR 112.7 (103.6) million and the growth in net sales was 8.8 percent compared with the comparable period. After the very strong performance in 2015, the Group’s euro-denominated operating profit is expected to be on a par with 2015 in 2016. Source: www.ponsse.com