Forestry Equipment Articles
Komatsu America Corp. Introduces Tier IV PC290LL-11 Log Loader →
Komatsu America Corp.'s PC290LL-11 log loader features a 196 net hp, EPA Tier IV Final, Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 engine. The PC290LL-11 is available in either a 40 ft. (12 m) reach, live heel log loader, or a 34 ft. (10 m) reach, road builder configuration, for high performance in demanding logging applications. Log loader and road builder operating weights are 89,730 lb. (40,700 kg) and 82,230 lb. (37,300 kg), respectively. Click for more...
Forestry Manufacturer Expands Sales Efforts, Partners with First Dealer →
Brown Brontosaurus, a leading manufacturer of excavator mulchers, skid steer mowers, mulchers for mini-excavators and stump grinders, today announced a partnership with Integrity Truck & Equipment for the sales of its patented Brontosaurus land clearing product line. Michigan-based Integrity Truck & Equipment is the first company to partner with New Hampshire-based Brown Brontosaurus for sales and will be the premier dealership throughout the United States. Click for more...
New Vermeer WC2500TX Whole Tree Chipper Packs Power in Compact Design →
Vermeer has extended its whole tree chipper product line with the introduction of the WC2500TX tracked whole tree chipper. The WC2500TX offers the same performance and compact design as the recently released WC2500XL whole tree chipper by Vermeer, but is equipped with a tracked undercarriage to aid in maneuverability in the woods and on tough landclearing sites. Versatility The WC2500TX boasts a compact design and packs a 600 hp (448 kW) Tier 4 Final engine to meet jobsite production demands. Click for more...
Komatsu America Corp. Introduces PC290LL-11 Log Loader →
Komatsu America Corp. , a global heavy equipment manufacturer, introduced the new PC290LL-11 as an addition to its current log loader product lineup. Featuring a 196 net horsepower, EPA Tier IV Final, Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 engine, the new PC290LL-11 is available in either a 40 ft. reach, live heel log loader, or a 34 ft. reach, road builder configuration, for high performance in demanding logging applications. Click for more...
Fecon Adds FTX128R Rubber Tracked Mulcher to FTX Tractor Line →
Fecon Inc.'s FTX128R mulcher has a rubber undercarriage that utilizes a heavy duty bogie roller system and metal imbedded rubber tracks. The FTX128R offers 23 in. of ground clearance, powerful steering, excellent traction, and a PSI of 4.5 for responsive handling in soft wet conditions. The FTX128R is ideal for right of way clearing where working on both sides of the road is necessary, or for moving a short distance to the next clearing site. Click for more...
John Deere Extends In-Base JDLink From Three to Five Years on Construction and Forestry Machines →
In an effort to better meet the needs of today's customer and the evolving job site, John Deere is extending its JDLink in-base subscription service from three to five years on construction and forestry machines. The update is a result of increased customer interest in technology and the integration of 4G hardware in John Deere equipment. The extension also allows the manufacturer to stay connected with machines beyond the warranty period and unlocks additional functionality and value for customers. Click for more...
Komatsu America Corp. Announces 931XC 8WD Harvester: A Harvesting Powerhouse Built for Xtreme Conditions →
Komatsu America Corp. , a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, announced the new 931XC (Xtreme Conditions) 8WD harvester. This new 8WD harvesting powerhouse delivers superior performance, productivity, operator comfort and convenience, and serviceability in steep, rough or soft terrain harvesting environments, according to the manufacturer. The Komatsu 931XC has all the features found in Komatsu's 931-6WD harvester platform, including the 3PS three-pump hydraulic system, best-in-class ergonomic cab, 4-way cab/crane leveling, and 360 degree cab/crane rotation. Click for more...
Komatsu America Corp. Announces New Lineup of Tier IV Final Forwarders →
Komatsu America Corp. announced a completely new line of EPA Tier IV Final certified forwarders. This new 845, 855, 875 and 895 lineup provides increased performance, productivity, operator comfort and convenience, and serviceability, compared to the prior 855.1, 865 and 895 Tier IV Interim models. The 845 is a new, additional model which competes in the 12 metric ton payload class. Performance and Productivity Rated payload capacities for the 845, 855, 875 and 895 are 12, 14, 16 and 20 metric tons, respectively, and provide broad market coverage. Click for more...
John Deere Extends In-Base JDLink From Three to Five Years on Construction and Forestry Machines →
In an effort to better meet the needs of today's customer and the evolving job site, John Deere is extending its JDLink in-base subscription service from three to five years on construction and forestry machines. The update is a result of increased customer interest in technology and the integration of 4G hardware in John Deere equipment. The extension also allows the manufacturer to stay connected with machines beyond the warranty period and unlocks additional functionality and value for customers. Click for more...
Ponsse, Prinoth Join Forces for a Gentler Forest Footprint →
Prinoth announced its participation in a consortium of European forestry institutes together with the leading cut-to-length forestry OEM Ponsse. The partnership aims at developing a forwarder with rubber tracks that can protect the forests and soils while improving productivity and access to weak forest grounds. Consortium members were looking to set more stringent thresholds for damages, to adopt improved operations practices and to better regulate creation of ruts and treatment. Click for more...
Nation's Tallest Dam About to Burst →
Croyle said Feb. 11th that he told the governor, state legislators and Congress that it may cost $100 million to $200 million to repair the damage to the spillway and other features. Click for more...
Chilean Relief Efforts →
According to Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, the fires have claimed the lives of at least 11 people and caused more than $300 million in damage. Click for more...
Tackle a Wide Variety of Job Site Tasks With New Root Rakes From John Deere →
Tough land-clearing and ground-leveling jobs are no match for the new John Deere Root Rakes (RR72, RR78 and RR84), the latest additions to the ever-expanding lineup of Worksite Pro attachments. Optimized to work with John Deere G- and E-Series skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs), and K-Series compact wheel loaders, these attachments get the job done quickly and can be a more economical option over dozer blades. Click for more...
Bobcat New 70-Inch Forestry Cutter Attachment Sized for Greater Production, Smooth Operation →
Easily rip through hard and soft woods with the new Bobcat 70-inch forestry cutter attachment. This forestry cutter model boasts up to 17 percent more mulching production, allowing for greater production in less time. The 70-inch forestry cutter is approved for use with M2-Series compact track loaders — T750, T770 and T870 — and the S850 skid-steer loader. An additional 400-pound counterweight is required when using the 70-inch model with T750 and T770 compact track loaders. Click for more...
John Deere Construction & Forestry Adds Foresight Intelligence, Inc. to its List of Endorsed Data Solutions →
John Deere is adding Foresight Intelligence to its stable of construction data solutions to increase dealer efficiencies and customer uptime. The collaboration utilizes Foresight's Intelligent Alert Triage Center (IATC) and helps John Deere dealers and customers better manage daily machine alerts. IATC enables dealers to easily capture, consolidate and prioritize diagnostic trouble codes, oil sampling results, preventative maintenance alerts and more into one centralized and secure portal. Click for more...
Two Vehicle Fires Cause Massive Delays on I-476 →
Two fires, one caused by a crane caused hour long delays around the Philadelphia Region. Click for more...
ASV RT-120 Forestry Compact Track Loader Brings Leading Size, Power and Durability to the Forestry Industry →
ASV LLC , an industry-leading manufacturer of high-performance compact track loaders and skidsteers, introduces the Posi-Track RT-120 Forestry, the largest and most powerful compact track loader in the industry. The large-frame RT-120 Forestry features more power and productivity with less ground disturbance than any other machine in its class. Maximum power and torque, along with unparalleled cooling capacity, make the RT-120F capable of using the largest attachments for long periods of time without bogging down or overheating. Click for more...
Doosan DX380LL-5 Log Loader Supplies High Swing Torque, Long Reach →
Forestry and logging professionals who desire a larger Doosan log loader to assist with shovel-logging, sorting and log-loading tasks will be impressed with the new DX380LL-5 log loader. Similar to other Doosan models, such as the DX225LL-5 and DX300LL-5, that have proven themselves as productive, fuel-efficient machines, the DX380LL-5 log loader is designed for demanding logging applications. Weighing approximately 113,500 lbs. Click for more...
Komatsu America Appoints Midlantic Machinery as Forestry Equipment Distributor for Delaware & Maryland →
The addition of Midlantic as a distributor now gives Komatsu a complete forestry equipment sales coverage in the northeast United States. Click for more...
Cat D3K2 Mulcher Features Durable, Productive Design →
Operator safety and comfort are priorities in the design of the D3K2 Mulcher. Click for more...
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