May 2017 - Issue 2
Welcome to the May 2 edition of Logging-on! The build up towards Elmia Wood has begun, with several manufactures giving sneak previews of the new machines and technology that will be on show. One of the exciting new products that will be on show is the new large 8-wheeled harvester from Tigercat . Designed for the harshest conditions possible, this new wheeled harvester announces a bold move into the large wheeled harvester marke...
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In this first edition of May, Logging-on brings an innovative new skidder from Tigercat . This smaller 602 skidder will initially serve as a swing-boom skidder, but the range of applications will increase over time to include single and double drum cable skidding. Researchers are starting to place their focus on steep slope cable-assist machines . We bring new research that has examined the traction and stability ...
Read More View NewsApril 2017 - Issue 2
Logging-on’s second edition of April brings several new items from Tigercat . Their new 1055C forwarder has received a number of updates and improvements. Tigercat have also released a new mulcher carrier, the 480B tracked mulcher and the new 4061 mulching head , designed for harsh terrain and conditions. John Deere has opened a new machine health monitoring cen...
Read More View NewsApril 2017
Logging-on’s first issue of April includes new products and machines available for timber transport, logging operations and biomass processing. The trend towards axle lifting continues as we examine the Mack Trucks drive axle lifting option that can reduce fuel consumption, reduce maintenance and improve fuel consumption. JCB continues with their innovative streak by producing a new skid steer and mobile loader with a telescopic boom Read More View News
March 2017 - Issue 2
In this second issue of March, Logging-on brings a fully-revised cable yarding handbook produced by the South African forestry industry. We look at two new John Deere ADT models that have applications in construction and possibly also for timber transport. FAE has added two new products to its line-up. The first is a new GPS system for mapping work that has been carried out and the second is a new multi-applicat...
Read More View NewsMarch 2017
In this first issue of March, Logging-on brings information of new products and technical information for machine management purposes. We start with Keto who have produced a large processing head for demanding logging conditions associated with big timber. Komatsu Forest has now started producing a factory fitted optional cable assist winch for some of their harvester and forwarder models. They have taken a different approach to...
Read More View NewsFebruary 2017 - Issue 2
Logging-on’s second issue of February begins with important information from Tigercat regarding the dangers and treatments of high pressure hydraulic system injuries . We look at technology directions in trucks with Mack and gain specific insight into trucks that are increasingly trending towards zero-emissions. Ponsse has presented their shareholders with a strong set of financial statements for 2016 and predict their markets to rem...
Read More View NewsFebruary 2017
In this first issue of February, we examine how one of our longest existing machine suppliers, Husqvarna , has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emission levels over time. It has also committed to having its ambitious targets verified by a credible third party organisation. Husqvarna explains to us how they plan on reaching their new targets. We celebrate with Ponsse as they produce their ...
Read More View NewsJanuary 2017 - Issue 2
In this second issue of January, Logging-on brings news of a strategic partnership between Prinoth, Ponsse and research institutions to investigate the use of rubber tracks on forwarders . Eco Log has a change in its ownership structure with Accent Equity coming on board to assist with the growth and acquisition drive in the wheeled cut-to-length markets . On a more technical note, we bring news of Finnish efforts (Luke) to improv...
Read More View NewsJanuary 2017
Logging-on’s first issue of 2017 brings a spread of forest engineering articles that covers timber transport, roading and logging. On the logging front, we start the year with three new logging machines or options on machines. John Deere has released new grapples that optimise their knuckleboom loading machines. We examine the new E-series forwarders produced by Eco Log. Komatsu have made improvements to their...
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