The harvester head can rotate 360° degrees freely without limitations.
With the Ponsse HH360 the hoses stay in a fixed position from crane tip to rotator, all the time. This new rotator enables the harvester head to rotate freely without worrying about unexpected downtime caused by twisted hoses.
The rotating harvester head speeds up processing wood, makes working easier for the operator and reduces hose failures. The rotator is strong, powerful and energy efficient, and Ponsse has exclusive rights to the product in forest machine use. The Ponsse HH360 rotator is available for H6, H7, H8, H7 HD, H8 HD, H7 HD Euca, and H8 HD Euca harvester heads when installed as a loose head installation. Source
Logset appoints a new CEO
Logset’s finance and administration director Ron Back has been elected as the company’s CEO from the beginning of next year. He has worked as Logset’s finance and administration director since 2019. Previously, he has worked as CEO of VAMP at Schneider Electric, among other things. Source
Vermeer Corporation plans to open a new manufacturing operation in Des Moines, Iowa
Operations will begin in February at the new location focused on critical parts production. Utilizing existing manufacturing facilities located just off the Interstate 80/35/235 Northeast mixmaster, Vermeer is hiring 60 to 80 people with the goal to begin manufacturing critical parts in February 2023. Source
Volvo launches more electric trucks
Volvo Trucks continues to expand its range with the launch of several new electric trucks, making it possible to electrify even more transport routes in cities and regions. Volvo Trucks is now expanding its offering with the introduction of rigid versions of its heavy electric trucks: the Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX. Source
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The SV Series features a new expanded cab with enhanced controls.
These features deliver benefits including greater operator comfort and increased productivity. The totally redesigned and restyled interior and exterior cab is wider, providing greater clearance for the operator’s legs when rotating the seat between forward facing and rear facing configuration, and superior accessibility to the cab. The left-hand cab console redesign also places the wiper tank beneath one of the new open tray storage units, enabling convenient refills via the left-hand door.
The new Backhoe Loader SV Series has many improvements to operators’ comfort, which result in big productivity gains. A relocated parking brake, new speedometer option, regrouped switches on the right-hand console, new integrated F-N-R switch in the loader control lever on the Power Shift model, new joystick roller switch for extending dipper operation and relocated stabiliser levers all add up to time savings.
Operator safety has been enhanced with new rear side glasses that provide greater visibility and are less expensive to replace. Additional safety features include the relocation of the horn switch onto the left gear shifter on Power Shift units for easier and quicker accessibility in case of emergency. Safety and comfort have clearly been a focus of the SV Series’ design team. Finally, operators’ comfort and needs have been further accommodated by including 2 USB ports, a 12v port on the instrument cluster, a mobile phone holder, latest Bluetooth technology, and an industry leading storage capacity that is 4 times greater than the previous series. It includes 2 lockable compartments, 2 bottle holders, 4 open trays, and a cooling box, all finished with practical yet stylish injection moulded plastics.
The FPT engine design optimises the fuel consumption during both production and travel and especially in backhoe digging applications. It continues to deliver a strong performance with best-in-class power and torque density. Operating costs are kept at a minimum thanks to the variable volume pump that only delivers oil when needed. The familiar and effective one-side serviceability layout is retained for swift and convenient maintenance operations. Source
This includes the new mid-size 200 G-Tier.
Aimed to deliver a range of products at different levels of capability and user experience, John Deere debuts its latest P-Tier and G-Tier excavator models to its portfolio of mid-size machines. As part of its Performance Tiering Strategy, John Deere has added the 135, 210, 245, 250, 300 and 345 models to its line-up of P-Tier excavators. In addition, John Deere is introducing a brand-new model to its family of G-Tier excavators: the 200 G-Tier.
Offering improved front-joint durability, the P-Tier mid-size models promote better performance and operator stability. With grease points at the arm-tip for easy greasing, extended uptime and better torque retention at the clamp, which reduces the likelihood of the front hydraulic pipes moving, the new P-Tier models were designed to provide optimal performance and easier serviceability. In addition, the redesigned boom-foot bushings offer enhanced durability for an extended machine life span.
The latest addition to the John Deere line-up of mid-size excavators is the brand-new 200 G-Tier. Helping to enhance efficiency and reliability without sacrificing power or torque, the PowerTech 4.5-liter engine on the 200 G-Tier delivers optimal performance for operators of all skill levels. In addition, the easy-to-maintain, high-uptime exhaust filters help decrease downtime for service while the in-monitor adjustable flow and pressure auxiliary hydraulics can be easily controlled using the auxiliary function lever.
The Powerwise Plus hydraulic-management system in the 200 G-Tier combines extra ability with smooth control and pinpoint finesse. Through intuitive technology, the system delivers on-demand power. Offering precise pump flow, the pilot controls are metered, helping to provide reliable, fuel-efficient machine performance. With the push of a button on the joystick, operators can boost power and toggle on automatic boom-up and lifting functions. In addition, the optional hydraulic single pedal propel system moves the machine when and where you need it to without having to articulate both hand levers and both foot pedals, making for easier operation.
Customers looking to make the most of their machines can benefit from two factory-installed high-pressure, high-flow auxiliary packages, which deliver additional hydraulic capability to power attachments. Aimed to support operator ease of use, the ergonomically correct, short-throw pilot joysticks on the 200 G-Tier provide smooth, precise fingertip control with less movement or effort. Designed to accommodate different operators with the simple flip of a lever, the control pattern-change valve comes standard on the 200 G-Tier, helping to provide consistency on the job. Also standard on the 200 G-Tier is the pattern-control switch, which is conveniently accessible at ground level.
The line-up of John Deere G- and P-Tier excavators can be equipped with a full line of buckets, which are offered to meet the needs of a wide variety of applications. The new hydraulic coupler-ready option includes factory-installed hydraulic plumbing to the end of the arm, additional coupler controls integrated into a switch in the cab and a quick and efficient coupler installation capability. Popular in the underground segment, couplers allow excavators to efficiently switch attachments and get more productive working hours each day. Source
The calibration of the diameter and length measuring is improved, using a new method to secure better statistical data and reduce the risk for human error.
Another new feature is the integrated analysis function for visualisation of the control measurement result. An important prerequisite for a good calibration result is that the calibration basis is as good as possible. The new system ensures that a suitable number of stems are used as statistic base for each calibration, which increases the precision of the calibration. The default setting is for the calibration to be performed on ten stems, but it is possible to adjust according to the customer’s own needs (please note that one tree is measured every time, but the system uses data from the last ten calibrations).
When a new tree is added, the oldest tree will automatically be excluded from the data collected. In order to ensure the quality of the machine measurement, MaxiXT will filter and select trees where the head had good clamping of the trunk during the processing, meaning that they are suitable for calibration.
With the new system, diameter calibration is done in diameter intervals. This makes it possible to calibrate only the intervals where there are deviations and where enough measurement data is available. The documentation remains after the calibration has been performed and the graphics show how the active calibration would have measured on these stems. All in all, these improvements contribute to minimizing the risk of errors when calibrating.
Another new feature of the new calibration system is that length and diameter calibration can easily be copied between tree types. In addition to the improved calibration method, the visualisation of the results has been improved. The system provides a visual analysis of the stem profile where all measuring points are displayed and categorised according to colour codes. The system also clearly visualises the measurement errors between the machine and the data calliper. The basic calibration is done in the same way as before, with a measuring pipes. Source
An agreement has been entered into with Lazarus Industriförvaltning AB, which acquires a majority of Eco Log Group AB.
Eco Log Group AB manufactures and sells efficient forest machines for sustainable forestry and is based in Söderhamn. Eco Log has a new majority shareholder. Lazarus is an investment company specialized in operational turn-around of companies facing significant challenges. By combining access to capital with experience of operational turn-around, Lazarus can strengthen Eco Logs' position and offering going forward. Lazarus already owns companies such as Eurosteel Nybro, AH Automation, Stockholm Repair Yard and other manufacturing industrial companies.
The acquisition is conditional by the Swedish Competition Authority’s approval. Weland and Accent remain as minority shareholders of Eco Log Group AB. At the moment, Eco Log Sweden AB is in an ongoing reorganization process.
Eco Log Sweden AB have recently faced liquidity issues. The company chose to apply for financial reorganization to the Hälsingland District Court. The purpose of the reorganization was to create long-term sustainable conditions. The day-to-day operations continued as usual during the reorganization process without affecting customers or deliveries.
Financial reorganization is an instrument to avoid bankruptcy for companies that have payment difficulties but in the long run have good opportunities to survive. During the reorganization, the company is given time to reconstitute and rebuild its finances and operations. This takes place step by step according to a set process specified by the law and includes collaboration with an administrator who is approved by the district court. It is still the regular board and management that represent the company and are responsible for the operations during the reorganization.
Eco Log has approximately 120 employees. The company was hit hard by the Covid pandemic, which led to complications in global supply chains with component shortages as a result. In addition, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has further created disturbance in the global supply chain. The increased material costs and disruptions in supply chains have resulted in a delay of certain deliveries. Since the business is highly capital intensive, the company is particularly affected by delayed deliveries, which has led to a deterioration of the company's liquidity. Source