August 2019 - Issue 2
Logging-on’s second issue of August brings information from Case on the aspects to consider when looking at options for equipment trade-in . Skogforsk have produced a most useful guide for harvester machine owners and operators to assist understand and implement good tree measurement practices for accura...
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In Logging-on’s first issue of August, we bring news of two new wood processing machines on the market. PrimeTech have released a new tracked machine for land clearing and mulching , and Komptech have launched their new Axtor 4510 all-purpose wood chipper . Moving to timber transport, Iveco have taken big...
Read More View NewsJuly 2019 - Issue 2
Logging-on’s second issue of July again emphasises the rapid technology march in forestry and specifically the forest engineering disciplines of logging machines, forest roads and timber transport. Coupled to this is the requirement to ensure that the technology does not just improve productivity per machine hour, bu...
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In this first issue of July, Logging-on brings news of John Deere’s new 910G and 1010G forwarders . They now have the same high levels of technological innovation of the larger G-Series forwarders. Technology also advances onto the cranes used for timber loading, with Kesla introducing their new proC con...
Read More View NewsJune 2019 - Issue 2
Logging-on’s second issue of June brings a taste of things to come in 2020! Komatsu Forest have already let us know what is new in their logging equipment line next year. They are poised to update and release a substantial number of machine...
Read More View NewsLogging-on: June 2019
In Logging-on’s first issue of June, we explore the new six-wheeled thinning harvester introduced by Nisula, specifically designed for thinning operations. It has a unique axle design concept which allows it to operate on softer soils and steeper slopes. Peterson have a produced a new horizontal grinder ...
Read More View NewsMay 2019 - Issue 2
Logging-on’s second issue of May highlights the technology developments in logging machines. Logset has produced their second hybrid harvester , the 8H GTE Hybrid, which is smaller than the large 12H GTE Hybrid, which was launched in 2016. Volvo provides us with information about the move towards battery pow...
Read More View NewsMay 2019
In this first issue of May, Logging-on begins by examining the results of a recent study that quantified the safety and productivity advantages of platooning in the logistics industry . The results show clearly that costs can be reduced, and safet...
Read More View NewsApril 2019 - Issue 2
Logging-on’s second issue of April begins by highlighting nine areas that log truck fleet owners and drivers should focus on in order to reduce the high safety risks associated with this activity. John Deere presents technologies which keep the logging machine owner, dealer and factory connected to diag...
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The increasingly rapid pace of technology in the forestry industry is something to behold. Life is never boring in the logging business, but the rapid advancement of technology makes the times we live in very exciting. In this first issue of April, Logging-on continues to bring information on the progress of these new tech...
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