News Articles - July 2010

Research Results - Diesel fuel consumption during forest road construction
2018-02-22 11:08:15

This research looked at calculating the diesel consumed during forest road construction and the resultant carbon dioxide emissions.

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Newsflash - What's happening in Forest Engineering?
2018-02-22 10:46:40

Herzog Grizzly 400-Cable yarder 

Komatsu Forest – Direct support for control systems


New Volvo FMX construction truck

Baumer OADM 250 – New laser sensor for distances up to four metres (13 ft)

JCB – New crusher buckets for JCB excavators

BPW Eco Disk – The disk break for the trailer

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New Products - Waratah HTH623C harvester head
2018-02-22 10:06:39

The HTH623C is designed for harvesting at the stump or processing at a landing.

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Kaiser S2 4x4 Cross - Walking mobile excavator (harvester?)
2018-02-22 09:16:57

This multifunctional carrier can have a harvester head mounted onto it.

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John Deere launches educational woody biomass website
2018-02-22 09:04:48

The website is designed to educate and inform about the importance of harvesting woody biomass.

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Exhibitions
2018-02-22 08:19:01

19-22 August 2010 - Maderexpo - Montevideo, Uruguay.

24-27 August 2010 - Tra and Teknik: Wood Products and Technology - Göteborg, Sweden.

2-4 September 2010 - FinnMETKO - Finland.

17-18 September 2010 - Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show - Starkville, Mississippi USA.  NEW!

7-9 October 2010 - Sabie Forest Fair - Sabie, South Africa.

15 November 2010 - Expocorma - Santiago, Chile.

13-15 April 2011 - Expoforest 2011 (and XVI Seminar on harvesting and wood transportation) - Brazil.

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

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

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

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Convert your chainsaw into a winch
2018-02-22 08:06:08

Create a portable winch by using a winch attachment on your chainsaw.

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AutoSock traction aid
2018-02-21 12:11:03

This new lightweight fabric offers improved traction for trucks in snow and icy conditions.

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