News Articles - October 2014

“Comparison of cost efficiency of mechanized fuel wood thinning systems for hardwood plantations on farmland”

 “Productivity study of WoodPac bundling of logging residues and small stems”

“The energy consumption and economic costs of different vehicles used in transporting wood chips”

 “Wood-based energy products – land or energy efficient?”

Pezzolato produces a new large-log crosscutting machine

Bandit introduces their new tracked stump grinder

FAE celebrates 25 years in business

Deere announces changes to their forestry and construction division senior leadership

North America news - Integrated Cat grade control technology now standard equipment on 323F excavators

The 30 / 36 has been redesigned for increased chipper productivity.

Improvements can be found in the seat, protective operator hood, crane column and hose routing.

The USDA Forest Service has published a comprehensive wood handbook.

The winch is suited for long-distance up and downhill cable extraction.

Ground-based logging systems are continually being used on steeper slopes. Australian researcher’s investigated one of these logging machines.