Newsletter Archive

July 2024

Logging-on’s first issue of July is once again technology leaning – highlighting the continued developments in sensors, telematics, autonomous machines and virtual reality. Firstly, BPW shows how technology such as AI can be used to make fundamental differ...

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June 2024 - Issue 2

Logging-on’s second issue of July brings news of the new 6040 Carbonizer from Tigercat. We examine a number of new technology solutions from Ponsse that will boost machine productivity. Komatsu Forest have announced that MaxiFleet will now become part of a b...

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June 2024

Logging-on’s first issue of June brings news of the retirement of one of the legends of the logging industry – Lee Crawford. After seven years as president of TimberPro, Lee Crawford has announced his retirement. This draws to a close Crawford’s nearly 4...

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June 2024

Logging-on’s first issue of June brings news of the retirement of one of the legends of the logging industry – Lee Crawford. After seven years as president of TimberPro, Lee Crawford has announced his retirement. This draws to a close Crawford’s nearly 4...

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May 2024

In Logging-on’s first issue of May, we begin by examining a new harvester head from Waratah. The H216 has been designed for hardwood harvesting but will handle any tough conditions thrown at it. Ponsse has received international recognition for their Opti 5G...

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April 2024

Logging-on’s first issue of April has a selection of articles which shows the clear move towards smart technology in logging and related machines. Ponsse is partnering with service providers to better integrate artificial intelligence and other technologies ...

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April 2024

Logging-on’s first issue of April has a selection of articles which shows the clear move towards smart technology in logging and related machines. Ponsse is partnering with service providers to better integrate artificial intelligence and other technologies ...

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March 2024 - Issue 2

Logging-on’s second issue of March brings news that Tigercat has added a fifth model to their harvesting head line-up with the new three-wheel drive 573 harvester head. Komatsu Forest continues to expand their telematics and remote machine monitoring solutio...

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March 2024

Logging-on’s first issue of March has a focus on tyres and traction for timber transport vehicles. In the first article we look at what is myth and what is reality regarding retreading of tyres versus buying new cheap tyres. In the second article we look at ...

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February 2024 - Issue 2

Logging-on’s second issue of February brings news of a new steep slope extraction shovel logger from Tigercat. It was introduced at the recent Oregon Logging Conference, and we now eagerly await more technical detail from Tigercat. Ponsse has announced that ...

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February 2024 - Issue 2

Logging-on’s second issue of February brings news of a new steep slope extraction shovel logger from Tigercat. It was introduced at the recent Oregon Logging Conference, and we now eagerly await more technical detail from Tigercat. Ponsse has announced that ...

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February 2024 - Issue 2

Logging-on’s second issue of February brings news of a new steep slope extraction shovel logger from Tigercat. It was introduced at the recent Oregon Logging Conference, and we now eagerly await more technical detail from Tigercat. Ponsse has announced that ...

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February 2024

In Logging-on’s first issue of February, we celebrate Tigercat’s 30,000th forest machine. This is a significant achievement considering the relatively young age of the company. Ponsse have released their Ponsse Manager 2.0 which is a digital service platfo...

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February 2024

In Logging-on’s first issue of February, we celebrate Tigercat’s 30,000th forest machine. This is a significant achievement considering the relatively young age of the company. Ponsse have released their Ponsse Manager 2.0 which is a digital service platfo...

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