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FROM LOCKUP TO LOGGING Story: Hayley Leibowitz
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HEN YOU’RE ON THAT PATH OF almost going to jail or, worse, in jail, you know you gotta make some radical changes. Life has changed for me for the better... I think, through growth, learning from past mistakes and trying to get ahead to better the future for myself and my family,” says Cruz Hobson of his job placement with FNR Forestry 2019 Ltd through the Department of Corrections.
Starting there in silviculture and now cutting logs to length in an 875 Tigercat Machine for Mold Logging, he adds, “It feels good being in the bush. Time goes quick in the fresh air.” Cruz, 29, is one of many ex-offenders who have found their way in forestry thanks to the Department of Corrections’ own recruitment service, titled This Way for Work. Though he didn’t spend time behind bars, he was on
home detention on electronic monitoring for four months. Julie Wilson, Manager Employment Services for the Department of Corrections says since November 2016, over 200 people have been placed into forestry and logging jobs, with 36 people into employment in forestry between 1 June 2021 and March 2022. Explaining how the programme came about, she says, “We have a duty of care to
New recruits at FNR Forestry 2019's first day of planting in June 2020. May 2022 | NZ Logger 31
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NEW MACHINERY FOR G WHITE LOGGING UPGRADE FOR OLSEN CABLE LOGGING Sam Olsen has upgraded his older QS630 to a new South Star QS630, running the upgraded drive motors and new Log Mate 510 control system.
G White Logging has taken delivery of a new SAT630E with an H3 Logmaker controller. The H3 is an upgrade from the basic H4 which adds GPS Navigation and felling production data options. The machine is being operated by Carl Field.
KOMATSU PC 400LC-8 FOR HAWKES HARVESTING Shaun & Katrina Hawkes of Hawkes Harvesting from Wanganui have recently taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 400LC-8. The Komatsu has been converted to a Harvestline by the team at EMS. The machine was financed by TDF Solutions. Operator, Ryan, told Komatsu Forest NZ’s John Kosar that he is very happy with the Komatsu PC 400LC-8… “heaps of power and very fast line speed”. Pictured from left: Jack Turner, Craig Paget, Ryan Worsley (foreman/operator), Pete Roy, Ian Hawkes, Shaun Hawkes and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ), Sam Gillard and Marcus Healy. ‘Professional’ photographer: Tani Rangi (Log Haul Taranaki).
CAT 538 FOR CENTRAL WOOD RECYCLERS
SANY FOR FAST LOGGING
This Next Gen Cat 538GF forest machine is a new acquisition for Rene Richmond and the team at Central Wood Recyclers. Having previously run converted 20-tonne excavators, this step up to the speed, power and comfort of the purpose-built 538 has been a game changer they say. Sold by Territory Account Manager, Brent Van Der Burg. Photo credit: Ivan Turdeich.
Fast logging has taken delivery by Shaw’s of another Sany SY305H log loader to add to its fleet. This will be number four. The machine will be preforming shovelling and loading duties for the crew in Waimiha.
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JOHN DEERE FOR CJ NEWLAND LOGGING CJ Newland Logging has taken delivery of a new John Deere 3754G/ Alpine RS450 shovel yarder combo. Based out of Wanganui, Clint and Lisa of CJ Newland have the big hydraulic yarder working hard near Hunterville and say they are very impressed with the versatility and performance of the combination. Delivery was a group effort by Total Hydraulic Services, Alpine, Active Engineering and AGrowQuip–John Deere.
NEW MACHINERY FOR STOKES LOGGING Stokes Logging has taken delivery of a Sany SY305H DC tether winch package, adding this to its big fleet of Sany machines. This unit is hooked up to an Eltec FHL317L tilter currently logging just above Oakura Bay, Northland. Sold and serviced by Shaw’s.
CAT 730 FOR COCHRANE & SON LOGGING Cochrane & Son Logging of Maungakamea has taken delivery of this new Cat 730 purpose-built ADT log truck. Keith Cochrane had a vision of this specific truck to carry out two-staging in his 100% Cat forestry fleet. Keith says longer leads and cycle times and a good size payload were key factors in his decision-making process. The 730 features a long chassis, wide low profile tyres, and Cat Payload system to ensure the truck is loaded to optimum weight. Comfort in mind for big days in the cab was also factored into Keith‘s thought process. Shaun Rosewarne, owner of SR Engineering designed and manufactured the log bolsters and bulkhead.
CAT 548LL FM FOR JENSEN LOGGING A new Cat 548LL forest machine is a recent arrival for Rotorua-based Jensen Logging. Equipped with an Ensign Heel/1730, the new unit joins other Cat 548 forest machines in this modern fleet. It has been put to work shovel logging in one of Jensen’s Timberlands operations. Sold by Territory Account Manager, Mark Costello.
SUMITOMO FOR M WELCH LOGGING Mark Welch, owner of M Welch Logging, has replaced his old loader with a new Sumitomo SH300TLFS-5 in his ground based operation in Hawkes Bay. He says the team love the reach and lift in the new machine which is fitted with an Ensign IH1730 and factory heal.
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Komatsu PC300HW
WG Boom Set Internal Hose Routing
Forestry Cab Options • Komatsu • EMS • Active • Ensign Komatsu HD Cooler Package Options
Komatsu Integrated Control System
Komatsu High/Wide
Optional Guarding Packages
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; • Large HD Cooling / Guarding Packages / Forestry Cabins
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