Newsflash - What's Happening In Forest Engineering?
New felling head from AFM – the 75 FH
The AFM 75 FH is a compact head for felling, cross cutting and loading. It can be used for forest clearing after storms or for right-of-way clearing. It is equipped with a 0.75 or 0.404 inch saw unit, and has automatic chain tensioning. It is mounted onto 20 to 30 ton tracked machines. Source: http://www.afm-forest.fi/
Bandit backs away from Alamo offer
In the December issue of Logging-on, we reported that the Alamo Group was to acquire Bandit. Bandit has now announced that the company will remain privately owned. The current owners are Jerry Morey, Mike Morey Sr. and Dianne Morey. Source: http://www.banditchippers.com/
John Deere improves the fuel economy of their forestry swing machines
John Deere is offering an updated pump/management system and fuel economy kit for existing models. When operating in high power mode, these machines have improved fuel consumption without a loss of productivity. The enhancements will be implemented on all models, including the 2154D, 2454D, 2954D and 3754D. Source: http://www.deere.com/
The Komatsu 895 forwarder is now available in a six-wheel option
The forwarder has a new axle design to handle the weight of the 20 tonne payload. Komatsu indicates that six-wheeled forwarders are increasing in demand where even ground is found and less soil impact is required when turning the machine. Source: http://www.komatsuforest.com/
Waratah celebrates 40 years of business in Tokoroa, New Zealand
Watatah started operating in Tokoroa in 1973. They currently design and build the 600 series forestry harvesting and processing heads at the factory. In 2000, Waratah joined John Deere as part of the acquisition of Timberjack. Source: http://na.waratah.net/
The AFM 75 FH is a compact head for felling, cross cutting and loading. It can be used for forest clearing after storms or for right-of-way clearing. It is equipped with a 0.75 or 0.404 inch saw unit, and has automatic chain tensioning. It is mounted onto 20 to 30 ton tracked machines. Source: http://www.afm-forest.fi/
Bandit backs away from Alamo offer
In the December issue of Logging-on, we reported that the Alamo Group was to acquire Bandit. Bandit has now announced that the company will remain privately owned. The current owners are Jerry Morey, Mike Morey Sr. and Dianne Morey. Source: http://www.banditchippers.com/
John Deere improves the fuel economy of their forestry swing machines
John Deere is offering an updated pump/management system and fuel economy kit for existing models. When operating in high power mode, these machines have improved fuel consumption without a loss of productivity. The enhancements will be implemented on all models, including the 2154D, 2454D, 2954D and 3754D. Source: http://www.deere.com/
The Komatsu 895 forwarder is now available in a six-wheel option
The forwarder has a new axle design to handle the weight of the 20 tonne payload. Komatsu indicates that six-wheeled forwarders are increasing in demand where even ground is found and less soil impact is required when turning the machine. Source: http://www.komatsuforest.com/
Waratah celebrates 40 years of business in Tokoroa, New Zealand
Watatah started operating in Tokoroa in 1973. They currently design and build the 600 series forestry harvesting and processing heads at the factory. In 2000, Waratah joined John Deere as part of the acquisition of Timberjack. Source: http://na.waratah.net/