The second half of 2020 kicks off with Logging-on’s first issue of July, where we bring news of the new H415HD harvester head from Waratah. This gives customers an additional heavy-duty option for their wheeled harvesters. JCB has produced the construction industries first hydrogen powered excavator. It is part of their zero-carbon future focus and will be further tested over the following months. Case gives equipment owners and contractors advice on positioning their machines and business post Covid-19. Logset has given their 5F GT forwarder an update that includes improvements to the engine and cooling system amongst other upgrades! Finally, we look at research results will tell us the implications of day and night and shift length on the damage caused by harvester operators during thinning operations in pine.

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