Newsletter Archive

March 2019 - Issue 2

In Logging-on’s second issue of March, we witness the continual move towards the use of sensors and technology to improve the management of our fleets. BPW has developed a brake lining wear monitoring system that is able to determine how much lining rema...

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March 2019

Logging-on’s first edition of March again shows the forest engineering progress regarding the use of technology in forestry operations. Cat steps up with increased telematic connection with jobsite though a remote equipment diagnostics system. Komatsu Am...

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Logging-on: February 2019 - Issue 2

Articles - Logging-on: February 2019 - Issue 2 Hello {NAME} Logging-on’s second issue of February is the celebratory issue! We join both Ponsse and John Deere celebrating milestones regarding machine production. Ponsse has produced thei...

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February 2019

Logging-on’s first edition of February brings news of updated G-Series swing machines from John Deere. The changes are not just cosmetic but include design changes to improve productivity and safety. The use of technology to improve training and efficien...

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Logging-on: January 2019 - Issue 2

Articles - Logging-on: January 2019- Issue 2   Hello {NAME} Logging-on’s second issue of January shows how the march towards the automation of road trucks continues. Both Freightliner and UD Trucks have announced new automation ...

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January 2019

Logging-on wishes all subscribers the very best for a successful 2019. We will once again bring you the latest news from the forest engineering / logging world, which incorporates the latest technology and information on timber harvesting, road management, tim...

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December 2018 - Issue 2

In this second issue of December, the final issue for 2018, Logging-on brings a variety of articles and information that covers the full spectrum of forest engineering activities. We begin with two innovations from BPW, which allow one to easily reverse truck ...

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December 2018

In the first issue of December, which is the penultimate issue of Logging-on for 2018, we have a road construction focus. We first examine how electric powered excavators are beginning to make their way into mainstream production. A joint venture between Hyund...

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Logging-on: November 2018 - Issue 2

Articles - Logging-on: November 2018 - Issue 2   Hello {NAME} Logging-on’s second edition of November reveals that Nokian is experiencing large growth in the heavy-duty tyre sector, including forestry and tyres for automated mac...

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November 2018

In Logging-on’s first issue of November, we celebrate with Waratah as they celebrate their 45th birthday. The famous “red heads” have become a truly global brand with a reputation for being innovative, robust and productive. Eco Log have rele...

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October 2018 - Issue 2

In this second edition of October, Logging-on brings advice from Oregon on how to correctly tension a chainsaw chain. We also get tips from John Deere on how to prepare and manage equipment for operation in winter conditions. FPInnovations have released a set ...

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October 2018

Logging-on’s first issue of October brings guidance for the potential owners of wheeled loaders and the powertrain options that should be considered according to the jobsite and application. Cummins enlightens us on some of the new technologies that they...

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September 2018 - Issue 2

Logging-on’s second edition of September brings the release of the new L-Series skidders and wheeled feller bunchers from John Deere. Improvements and enhancements have been made throughout the skidder range. Waratah’s new H215 head has been put th...

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September 2018

The excitement of new product and service releases at FinnMETKO was overshadowed by the news that Cat plans to sell their purpose-built forestry machine business to Weiler. Cat was almost synonymous with the word “logging”, with old and new Cat ski...

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August 2018 - Issue 2

In this second edition of August, Logging-on focusses on steep slope harvesting. We examine three different steep slope logging guides that provide us with information on the risks and with operational information. The first is from Washington State and examin...

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