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FOREST TALK Removing exotics is not the solution; Questions raised; Countering the illegal timber trade; Rates increase targets forestry; Hi-tech approach to silviculture; Commercial forestry buys into Western Southland; Fuel pressure building; Taking control; Less energy, more timber; New name, same values. SHAW’S WIRE ROPES IRON TEST Lloyd Logging was among the first to take delivery of a new generation 40-series Sumitomo model in New Zealand. Weighing in at 37 tonnes, one of its stand-out features is fuel economy, as it appears to
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YOUNG ACHIEVERS Bushman, bodybuilder, axeman… any one of these titles fits Matt Stewart like a chainsaw mitt. His love for the bush gelled well with his passion for fitness, and combining the two to become a competitive axeman was a natural progression.
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WORKER WELLNESS The Blokes Book launched by Hawke’s Bay charitable Trust, DADS HQ is proving popular among logging companies. It provides a wealth of information on self-care, from leisure and recreation to physical and mental health, habits, addiction, men’s groups, parenting and growing older. DEPARTMENTS 2 editorial 41 fica 44 top spot 46 new iron 50 classifieds
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POWER TO BURN Story: Tim Benseman Photos: John Ellegard
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JOHN DEERE FOR CAMPBELL CONTRACTING
CAT 330GC FOR MCCORMICK LOGGING
Craig and Jeff of Campbell Contracting in Canterbury have taken delivery of a new John Deere 948L-II skidder courtesy of the team at Drummond & Etheridge.
McCormick Logging has taken delivery of a second new Next Generation Cat 330GC excavator into its Timberlands operation. The unit was guarded by PFS and has an Ensign 1730 grapple attached. The crew is impressed with the performance of the new Next Gen platform and says the fuel saving is noticeable. Sold by Mark Costello from Terra Cat.
DOOSAN FOR NAB CONTRACTING NAB Contracting’s Nick has added a Doosan DX140 to his fleet to assist with pretty much everything on site. Bush guarded and compliant and fitted with Doherty tilt bucket, thumb and ripper and Ensign 1100 grapple, he says the extra weight has been no issue for performance. Nick says he was impressed and surprised with the performance and lift. Even with being a smaller machine it has the capability of lifting 5 axle trailers off, he says. It will be mainly performing maintenance tasks around the skid and roading sites.
ANOTHER SATCO 3L2T INTO THE TAUPO LAKES FOREST
JOHN DEERE FOR BLUEWOOD LOGGING
TeWaa Logging has taken delivery of a new 3L2T to replace an existing harvester. The new SATCO harvester has the SATCO Logmaker control system. The 3L2T will be cutting stems to length on the landing.
Clint and Kath of Bluewood Logging in Tapanui have taken delivery of a new John Deere 768L-II 6-wheel drive skidder. Supplied by Drummond & Etheridge.
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NEW MACHINERY FOR HAUTAPU LOGGINGG Hautapu Logging has taken delivery of a new Falcon Winch Assist on a Cat 330 GC base machine which was commissioned near Whanganui. This is Terra CAT’s first Falcon Winch Assist machine, and the sale was made by Steve McDougall of Terra CAT. Pictured from left: Barry McIntosh (DC Equipment), Henry (Hautapu Logging), Steve McDougall (Terra CAT), Kyle PakiPaki (DC Equipment) and Jason Moore (DC Equipment).
CAT 336 FOR H&R HARVESTING H&R Harvesting has put its new Cat 336 excavator to work in Wainui. The machine has been guarded by PFS and has a Woodsman 750 harvester attached. This is an ideal combination to be a productive performer in the forest, say owners, Rodney and Ngahuia Hubbard. Sold by Territory Account Manager, Mark Costello.
NEW CAT FOR RAZORS EDGE CONTRACTING This Next Generation Cat 538LL forest machine is a new arrival for Razors Edge Contracting. Deanna and Guy Hogan secured the unit to perform fleeting and loading duties for their swing yarder operation in the Mohaka Forests. Guy Hogan is pictured on delivery day. He says he is really impressed with the overall performance of his Next Gen 538 as well as the great visibility from the cab. Sold by Territory Account Manager Forestry, Heath Stewart.
QUADCO UPGRADE FOR LEALAND LOGGING
MADILL ON THE MOVE!
Mark Lealand has recently upgraded his older KF800 to a new Quadco QB4400. Sold by Southstar Equipment NZ.
Porter Haulage snapped on the road by photographer Jordan Cleaver, delivering a Madill 172B tower yarder fitted with additional LeBus lagging to Black Contracting in Dunedin. Machine sold and delivered by Porter Equipment Territory Manager for Otago Southland, Ross Moody.
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Komatsu PC270HW Forestry Cab Options • Komatsu • EMS • Active • Ensign
Factory WG Boom Set
HD Side Doors
Internal Hose Routing
HD Track Skis
HD Slew Guard
Komatsu High/Wide
Komatsu Forest working closely with Komatsu Ltd Japan have developed two new Forest Xtreme models the PC270HW & PC300HW. These two models feature unique forest specifications from the Komatsu Osaka factory; • High & Wide undercarriage / Forestry Boom Set / Forestry Cabin Options supplied from KF are; • HD Guarding Packages / Forestry Cabins / Hydraulic Interface
Komatsu’s unique ‘Forest Combinations’ Komatsu Forest Pty Ltd 15C Hyland Cresent Rotorua, New Zealand John Kosar M: 0274 865 844 Paul Roche M: 021 350 747 E: info.au@komatsuforest.com