Forestry Equipment Articles

John Deere, LEGO Announce Partnership →

Due to a new partnership, now everyone can build and explore a replica version of the John Deere 948L-II skidder with the LEGO Technic John Deere 948L-II skidder model toy set. This building kit recreates the skidder in authentic detail, featuring functional yet intricate working parts. Mechanical functions inspired by the real John Deere 948L-II skidder include steering, four-wheel drive and a working engine. Click for more...

John Deere Adds Hardened Beaver Tooth Option to Forestry Saw Teeth Portfolio →

Expanding the portfolio of aftermarket forestry saw teeth options for its customers, John Deere introduced the one-piece hardened beaver saw tooth for John Deere wheeled and tracked feller bunchers. The new beaver saw tooth design boasts a beveled feature at each tooth tip, which helps improve tooth durability while striking materials other than wood. Not only does this extend the life of the tooth but, also helps increase productivity in rocky conditions where a carbide tooth would not be advisable, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

FAE Unveils Cutting-Edge Equipment, Innovations at Utility Expo 2023 →

During Utility Expo 2023, FAE featured a display of some of its most sought-after models for land management and road construction. RCU 55, RCU 75 — Advancing Remote Controlled Tracked Units Conquering challenging landscapes, including hard-to-reach terrains, steep slopes of up to 55 degrees, and delicate ground conditions, is now a reality with FAE's RCU line of compact remote controlled tracked carriers. Click for more...

GLTPA Hosts 77th Annual Logging, Heavy Equipment Expo →

The largest logging and heavy equipment gathering in the Midwest took place Sept. 7 to 9 at the Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds in Escanaba, Mich. Hosted by the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) and co-sponsored by Fabick Cat, the 77th annual Great Lakes Logging and Heavy Equipment Expo featured more than 300 indoor and outdoor exhibits, which showcased the latest equipment and technology available to those in the forestry industry. Click for more...

VIDEO: Seppi M. Launches 'MINIFORST cl' AMERICA Special Edition Forestry Mulcher for Skid Steer, Compact Track Loaders →

Seppi M. , a manufacturer of forestry equipment, announced the launch of its "MINIFORST cl" AMERICA Special Edition, exclusively designed for the United States' market. This specialized forestry mulcher brings technology and craftsmanship to the forefront, offering a solution for land clearing and vegetation management. Key Features of the MINIFORST cl AMERICA Special Edition: Cut Control Rotor: The AMERICA Special Edition boasts a revolutionary cut control rotor, ensuring precise cutting and mulching for superior land clearing. Click for more...

VIDEO: KYTC Transforms Fallen Trees Into Valuable Mulch →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A recent video from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet illustrated how it worked with the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and other state agencies on a "debris-to-mulch" project that turned thousands of trees downed by major flooding across eastern Kentucky earlier this year into beneficial mulch made available for commercial sale For the first few weeks after the flooding, KYTC crews focused on removing debris while re-opening several roads and bridges — repairing and replacing damaged bridges with temporary structures. Click for more...

McCoy Construction & Forestry Continues Midwest, Southeast Expansion →

McCoy Group Inc. , a family-owned company based in Dubuque, Iowa, is expanding its business base into Tennessee and Kentucky with the purchase of eight John Deere Construction and Forestry stores from Meade Tractor Inc. The acquisition is expected to be finalized in early October 2023. MCF plans to retain the current Meade Tractor Construction and Forestry employees as part of the acquisition. This expansion will bring the number of McCoy Construction and Forestry John Deere stores to 24, located throughout the Midwest. Click for more...

Logging's a Tradition for This Business-Minded Georgia Family →

When his alarm goes off at 4 a.m., Charles Hill is ready to take on the day. "It's always a different tree," he said. "Let's see what the challenge is today." Charles runs Hill Logging Inc., a company based in Jeffersonville, Ga., started by his father Quinton in 1946. For the Hill family, logging is a way of life. "We grew up in the woods. Logging got in the blood, and we stayed in it," he explained. Click for more...

Sustainable Forestry Initiative Announces 2023 Community Grants to Promote Forest-Focused Collaboration →

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) announced 16 new SFI Community Grants to support meaningful initiatives in communities across the United States and Canada while strengthening SFI's mission of advancing sustainability through forest-focused collaboration. SFI Community Grants are awarded for collaborative community-based projects, activities and events that connect communities to forests. Click for more...

TimberPro Celebrates Expanded Forestry Manufacturing Facility →

TimberPro, a manufacturer of forestry equipment, recently completed an $8 million expansion project that added nearly 49,000 square feet to its facility in Shawano, Wis. The expansion will allow the company to double production capacity, enabling it to meet growing market demand for its equipment and attachments. To celebrate the project's completion, TimberPro hosted a public open house on Aug. Click for more...

Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association Announces 77th Annual Expo →

The 77th Annual Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo will be held in Escanaba, Mich., on Sept. 7 to 9, 2023, at the U.P. State Fairgrounds. Hosted and organized by GLTPA, the annual three-day expo is the largest "Cut to Length" forest products tradeshow in the Midwest and continues to showcase the forestry and heavy equipment industries. More than 200 exhibitors display, demonstrate and promote the newest technology and products on the market. Click for more...

Morbark LLC Announces Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. as New Dealer for All Product Lines →

Morbark LLC, a manufacturer of equipment for the tree care, forestry and wood recycling industries, has selected Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. as an authorized dealer of all Morbark, Rayco, Denis Cimaf and Boxer equipment product lines in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and western Illinois. This collaboration brings together two industry leaders committed to providing exceptional customer service and top-of-the-line equipment solutions to the market, the companies said. Click for more...

McCoy Hosts Open House at Facility in Cape Girardeau, Missouri →

McCoy Construction and Forestry hosted an open house and customer appreciation day on May 18 at its Cape Girardeau, Mo., facility. More than 450 people were on hand, including law enforcement from Cape Girardeau and Melissa Gray from the Missouri Forest Products Association. In addition to exploring the new and used inventory in the yard, special discounts were available for attendees. Customers also were invited to experience the construction grading technology of a John Deere 750L dozer in the Ride-N-Drive area; meet dedicated sales staff, technicians and support staff of McCoy Construction & Forestry; ride hayrides; and enjoy pizza, chicken and burgers. Click for more...

Chadwick-BaRoss Showcases Ponsse in New Hampshire →

Chadwick-BaRoss held a live demonstration of Ponsse tree harvesting equipment June 14, 2023, in Sandwich, N.H. A wooded area of rural New Hampshire provided an ideal setting for Chadwick-BaRoss and representatives of Ponsse to demonstrate the Ponsse Scorpion King harvester and the Ponsse Buffalo forwarder. Chadwick-BaRoss has long been the exclusive Ponsse distributor in New England. At the demonstration site, Chadwick-BaRoss customers and prospective customers were able to watch the Ponsse machines at work in their natural element. Click for more...

Komatsu Forest Production Now Carbon Neutral →

June 26th is a historic date for Komatsu Forest since this is when the company's production at Klockarbäcken in Umeå became completely carbon neutral. Komatsu Group has a vision of being carbon neutral by 2050. This applies to both the production and use of Komatsu machines. This vision also was evident when designing Komatsu Forest's new production facility. The company moved into its new facilities in 2021 and ever since then the business has been close to achieving the target to become carbon neutral. Click for more...

SENNEBOGEN Names Envimat, Alta, TEC as Top Dealers →

When Vinicius Casselli first planned to become a SENNEBOGEN dealer in Brazil, he knew that there were many opportunities for SENNEBOGEN, mainly in the forestry sector. He initially thought that SENNNEBOGEN could become as much as 30 to 40 percent of his sales. He felt that in this heart that since SENNEBOGEN was such a great product, he could turn around the markets' perception. What he didn't know was that once the word got out that Envimat was going to be the SENNEBOGEN dealer in Brazil and that it was going to serve the industries properly, that it would grow to more than 80 percent of its business … in three short years. Click for more...

United Construction & Forestry Celebrates New Facility →

United Construction & Forestry — a relatively new name to Northeast contractors — has expanded its footprint as a John Deere Industrial and Forestry equipment distributor over the past several years through the acquisition of Schmidt Equipment and Nortrax. Simultaneously, United Construction & Forestry's sister company, United Ag & Turf, has been acquiring John Deere Agriculture and Turf product distributorships across the northeast. Click for more...

Eco Log Launches New Harvester Cabin →

Eco Log has launched a completely new harvester cabin and, along with it, the G-series harvesters. The new cabin has been designed with full focus on the operator, where every part has been carefully selected to create the best conditions possible for an efficient, productive and comfortable working day. Emil Forsblom, head of product development at Eco Log, discussed the development process and what the operator entering Eco Log's new harvester cabin can expect. Click for more...

Fecon to Hold Charity Auction for Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation →

Fecon LLC, a global manufacturer of heavy-duty site preparation attachments and forestry accessories, will auction off a Bull Hog mulcher attachment to raise funds for Children of Fallen Patriots. The auction of the BH74 will take place online and all proceeds will be donated to Children of Fallen Patriots. "This is the second year we've done a charity auction. This year, we want to raise awareness for the incredible work Fallen Patriots is doing," said Mark Middendorf, Fecon's executive vice president of sales. Click for more...

Tigercat 630H Silviculture Carrier Replaces Modified Ag Tractors →

Tigercat, a company that has contributed significantly to increased efficiencies in timber harvesting operations, is putting focus on gaining efficiencies in the silviculture side of the forest industry. Many forestry companies struggle to prepare post-harvest sites for replanting with modified ag tractors. These machines are not up to the task, often suffering from insufficient power, cooling capacity and structural durability. Click for more...

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