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HIS CONTRACT IS NO NORMAL logging operation. And if you look at some of the challenges facing the crew as they try to safely remove trees from the hill overlooking picturesque Queenstown you can see why. It might have some of the best views of any logging operation in New Zealand, but the task has been described as one of the most hazardous jobs ever undertaken by a forestry contractor in this country. And Colin Calteaux, Managing Director of principal contractor Andrew Haulage, must wonder why he ever took on the job. "It’s the challenge" was the explanation of this one-time West Coaster, who started out hauling logs for the Forest Service.
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CAT FOR JAG John and Adrian, from Jag Logging, have taken delivery of a new Cat 558GF forest machine for their operation in Canterbury. This is their second new Cat machine, which complements the 525D skidder purchased last year. The 558GF FM is fitted with a SATCO 323T processing head and has really stepped up production for the operation in Pidgeon Bay where the Cat has gone into a block with reasonable piece size and is eating the wood effortlessly. John is very happy with the decision to go with a purpose-built Cat forest machine, based on the durability and versatility it provides to their operation. The 558 will primarily be used as a processor, but also gives him the option to fell trees when needed. Matt Holloway, from Gough Cat, sold the machine.
TUMEKE KOMATSU Dan and Paige Solly, of Tumeke Logging from Takaka, have taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 300LC-8, which boasts a full Active heavy-duty forestry guarding package and is fitted with a Waratah FL95 felling head. Dan is very impressed with the PC 300LC-8 and says it has ”loads of lift, slew and track power”. Pictured, from left, are Dan Solly and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ). Photo: Reece Webster.
HYUNDAI FOR AARON Aaron Pevreal wanted a reliable new machine to augment his fleet of loaders and chose a new Hyundai R250LC-9H/C, complete with APC cab and Ensign 1730 grapple. He was attracted by what the team at Porter Group had to offer; first-class machinery and to back up the deal, inhouse Porter Finance and great after sales service from Porter Mechanical. This package has proven itself with Aaron and his crew and is a great success for many others in the bush judging by the numbers currently working. The sale was made by Porter Equipment Waikato/King Country and Taranaki Territory Manager, Dave McSorley.
TIGERCAT FOR NGARUNUI Ryan and Angel, of Ngarunui Holdings, have taken delivery of a new Tigercat 635G skidder for their ground-base operation north of Whangarei to replace their older 635D model. When they were considering the replacement of the older workhorse they only had eyes for the new ‘G’ series model. With its increased HP, EHS transmission and larger implement pump, it stood head and shoulders above the rest. Running the 780/55-28.5 rear bogie configuration has allowed Ngarunui to fit Clark band tracks to the rear tyres for increased tractive effort in the often muddy and steep terrain. Pictured with their new beast, from left, are Piki Ayerst-Brown, Sandi Ayerst, Angel Ayerst, Rodney Takimoana, Winky Tipene, Nick Wall, Rowan MacIndoe, Sonny, Steve Tahere and on the tyres are Ryan Donnelly and Sonny. 56 NZ LOGGER | July 2018
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HYUNDAI FOR KSB Kayle Stanisich-Beckett, from KSB Logging, has purchased a new Hyundai R290LC-9 High Chassis complete with full PFS Engineering guarding package and Ensign HT1730 grapple to complement his expanding harvesting operation. Kayle selected the APC (All Purpose Cabin) option to provide the operator with full ROPS/FOPS/COPS/OPS and chain-shot protection, and to assist the machine in its prime role of shovelling felled trees. single bar grouser plates have been fitted to get around the cut-over easier. The sale was made by Porter Equipment Hawkes Bay/Gisborne/Taupo Territory Manager, Roger Pedersen.
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ROUNDWOOD CAT The growth of Roundwood NZ continues, with another Cat 924K wheel loader joining the Tokoroa roundwood producer. Company owner, Mark O’Leary, now has every Cat small wheel loader model on site, from the 908 to the 924. Pictured in front of the latest machine is operator, Anthony Marsh, with company owner, Mark O’Leary. The machine was sold by Paul Roche, from Gough Cat.
Southland’s Dave (Daggy) McCallum, of McCallum Harvesting, has taken delivery of his second Sumitomo SH300TLFS. The first machine runs a Waratah HTH624C harvester and Daggy has set up his second unit with a Woodsman Pro FH1350 felling head. McCallum Harvesting has joined Rayonier as one of their main harvesting crews and Dave has recently added in this 300TLFS machine as well as a Tigercat 635 skidder to lift the production targets required. Both 300’s are identical, with the factory guarding package, forestry cab, high and wide track frame 35-tonne undercarriage and components. AB Equipment’s Dean Cousins made the sale.
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