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Stihl provides chainsaw chain sharpening advice
2018-02-22 11:08:23

A correctly sharped chain reduces costs and improves productivity. Stihl guides us on chainsaw sharpening best practice.

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Newsflash - What's happening in Forest Engineering?
2018-02-22 11:08:19

USA news - New Tigercat dealer for upper Great Lakes region

USA news - Fecon announces Five Star Equipment as a new dealer

Morbark appoints David Herr as their new CEO

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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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Steps to reduce harvester chain shot
2018-02-22 11:08:08

AEM outlines five tips to reduce harvester head chain shot risk

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Research results - Comparing the productivity of three systems used for energy wood harvesting
2018-02-22 11:08:02

Two multi-tree harvesting systems were compared with a single-tree system in first thinning of Scots pine.

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Steep slope harvesting - Ponsse Alpine Buffalo
2018-02-22 11:07:55

Ponsse and Herzog have made use of a winch on a forwarder to increase its terrain handling capabilities.

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Research results - Are you calibrating your harvester head properly?
2018-02-22 11:07:48

Accurate calibration of the harvester head relies on accurate manual log measurements.

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Research results - A review of shift scheduling in mechanised harvesting operations
2018-02-22 11:07:33

A literature review and expert consultation were carried out to identify best practices for shift scheduling.

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Stage IIIB Tier 4 Interim engines - Frequently asked questions
2018-02-22 11:07:31

Hitachi has supplied us with information that addresses the 2011 exhaust emission regulations.

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Research results - Using agricultural tractors for multi-tree harvesting
2018-02-22 11:07:10

This study looked at small tree harvesting, such as is found with early thinning.

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