Logging-on March 2011
This first issue of March contains a wide variety of forest engineering news. Timber transport fuel efficiency features in a new truck and trailer from MAN, as well as research results from FPInnovations. Cat has released three new models of bulldozer which can be used in logging road construction. A very interesting paper on improvements to biomass harvesting systems is included. On a similar note, logging research results ...
Read More View NewsFebruary 2011 - Issue 2
This issue includes two valuable handbooks. The first is a logging handbook focussing on ground based harvesting, and the second is a forest road manual . New products continue to be featuring strongly in 2011. The new CAT 568 Forest Machine is a multi-tasking carrier that can be configured for different logging applications. An article on safety research shows us that hazardous jobs need “hands-on” train...
Read More View NewsFebruary 2011
February has not disappointed with new forest engineering products. We have been given a sneak preview of the new multi-purpose Tigercat 880 Logger . Komatsu replaced the Valmet brand in January and they have already released two new wheeled harvesters, namely the 911.5 and 931.5 . The new Trimble Ranger 3 series of outdoor hand-held computers is packed with features that will grab the attention of loggers. The rese...
Read More View NewsJanuary 2011 - Issue 2
2011 has been declared the “International Year of Forests” by the United Nations. 2009 and 2010 were tough years for the logging industry, but 2011 looks more promising. 2010 was also a relatively quiet year for new logging product launches. 2011 has started with a bang, with many new or updated products appearing. Cat has made significant improvements to the cabs of their 550 wheel and 501 and 501 HD tracked harvesters . Cat Read More View News
January 2011
In this first issue of 2011, Logging-on includes information on the different types of bandtracks and their application . Forestry tyres are also examined to try and enable the logger to make better decisions around the tyres most suited to their conditions. Moving onto forest roads, a useful manual is examined which provides guidance on the design and construction of low water stream crossings . The importance and use of the Californian B...
Read More View NewsDecember 2010
In this final issue for 2010, we look at some possible Christmas gifts for loggers ! There has been some interesting research into roadside bundling of logging residues . Komatsu is ready for the worldwide release of two models of hybrid excavators . Volvo has completed a new test rig which can research lightweight components on trucks in much a much shorter time period than usual. Tanguay produces a ro...
Read More View NewsNovember 2010 - Issue 2
This issue of Logging-on carries much information on the use of woody biomass and logging residues. A practical guide for using logging residues that remain on forestry landings for fuel wood has been compiled by Rien Visser. COFORD has assembled a technical note on units, conversion factors and formulae for using wood for energy. A new IUFRO document covers global drivers of change in forestry, with an interesting chapter on forests and bioenergy production. ...
Read More View NewsNovember 2010
Logging-on reaches 3000 subscribers Logging-on surpasses the 3000th subscriber in October! Logging-on set the target of 3000 logging subscribers around the globe by the end of 2010. As the target market is very focussed, this was a tall order, but the target has been reached with two months to go. Logging-on started sending out logging and forest engineering...
Read More View NewsOctober 2010 - Issue 2
This second issue of Logging-on in October brings you a very interesting logging handbook . We take a look at a harvester that also has a shear felling function . There is also a has a strong safety focus , especially for truck drivers . New and existing technologies are being combined and used to keep our truck drivers and other road users safer. A new Case website explains the new en...
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