2020 CAT 320GC, Stk #93665, Cab, A/C & Heater, Dig Bucket, FMS Quick Attach & FMS Hyd. Thumb, BU Camera, Radio, 2-Spd. Travel Motor, Block Heater, Good U/C w/ New 600mm Triple Grouser Pads, Good Paint & Cosmetics – For Rent or For
2018 CAT 336FL, Stk #93654, A/C & Heat, Straight Travel Pedal, A/R Seat, R/V Cam, 10’ 6” Stick, Q/C, 72” Bkt. w/ Serrated Edge, Aux. Hyd. Plumbed to the end of Stick, 33.5” Triple Grouse Pads, Good Paint & Cosmetics $250,000
2019 CAT 305.5e2, Stk #93652, Enclosed Cab, A/C & Heater, Radio, 77” Piling Blade, 28” Cat Dig Bucket w/ Side Cutters, Aux. Hydraulics Plumbed to End of the Stick, 16” Triple Grouser Pads, 2.75” Rail Height - For Rent or For Sale $85,000
2011 CAT D6T XW, Stk #93615, A/C & Heat, Powershift Trans. w/ Diff. Steering, 160” Pat Dozer Blade, Standard U/C w/ 31” Single Grouser Pads w/ Ice Lugs, New Idlers, Bottom Rollers, Sprockets & Track Group, Winch $275,000
2020 CATERPILLAR 307, Stk #93650, Enclosed Cab, A/C & Heater, Radio, 92” Blade, Hyd. Thumb, Dig Bucket, Aux. Hydraulics Plumbed to End of the Stick, 17.5” Triple Grouser Pads, 3” Rail Height, Good Paint & Cosmetics - For Rent or For Sale $110,000
New Allu Dh3-17, w/ Axe Blades 25/50mm Drums, Stk #AL7559, Adj. Blades Between 25mm & 50mm Screens, Crusher Screener Bucket, Dual Motors, Three Drum Bucket, 1.7m Wide, New w/ Warranty, Couple w/ a Variety of Machines – For Rent or For Sale CALL
Bauma, Bauma, Bauma!
Ever been to Bauma in Munich, Germany? Congratulations if you have; what I say below won’t be news to you. For those who haven’t, you simply MUST put it on your list of things to do.
It’s just you and 600,000 of your closest friends in a celebration of construction and mining! From the PC7000 mining shovel to autonomous vehicles to attachments, Bauma offers an overwhelming number of products from around the world.
As an example, Liebherr’s
booth was roughly 150,000 sq ft (20% larger than Tradex Abbotsford) and housed over 70 machines from their new autonomous wheel loader to their largest crawler cranes. Their tradeshow building was constructed over several months and housed upwards of 2,000 employees during the event.
The show spanned 7 days and included over 6.6 million sq ft of display space: 2M sq ft inside of 18 individual buildings and 4.6M sq ft of outside.
Tigercat releases L857 feller buncher and LH857 harvester, both built on the new sloping tail platform for steep terrain logging.
Tigercat has released two new track carrier models based on the new sloping tail platform for steep terrain
harvesting operations. Both the L857 feller buncher and LH857 harvester are pow-
ered by the efficient Tigercat FPT N67 engine. Power is delivered to the track drives via a refined, efficient open loop hydraulic system, providing high tractive effort and excellent performance on steep slopes.
The L857 combines the stability of a full tail swing upper with a sloped tail for enhanced leveling capability and additional chain clearance for winch assisted operation on steep mountain terrain.
The sloping tail platform takes ground based steep terrain logging to the next level. Optimized weight distribution and low centre of mass, along with Tigercat’s patented super duty leveling undercarriage provide the operator with comfort, stability and confidence on steep terrain. The sloped tail profile provides increased leveling capability to 26 degrees, and better cable clearance in winch assisted applications. For roadside processing applications, the sloping tail with its ability to clear obstacles allows the LH857 to work more effectively on smaller, congested landings.
Other enhancements include further improvements
to service access, and in-tank hydraulic filtration for extended service intervals. The side opening engine enclosure completely exposes the engine and most hydraulic components. When open, the enclosure roof serves as a safe, spacious and convenient work platform.
harvester can be equipped with several Tigercat boom and harvesting head options including the 573 and 575. The feller buncher is well suited to the 5702 and 570226 felling saws and 5185 fixed felling saw. SP
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With over 3600 exhibitors from 57 countries, nothing was missing; parts, tracking technology, attachments, major components, all the way to whole machines — diesel, electric, hydrogen and many autono-
mous vehicles. I offer you a quick glimpse of the show in the following places: Photos on page 6 & 9 of this issue, more photos and stories on our website at supplypost .com/news and finally, please check out our Supply Post LinkedIn page for a
timelapse video of both the inside and outside displays. My trip was 12 days in total and included a stop at the Porsche museum in Stuttgart, a Bundesliga soccer game in Augsburg (vs. rival Bayern Munich) and a day trip to visit our friends at the Hydrema
factory in Weimar — please see my article in page 11 for the highlights. Munich itself is spectacular with its gothic architecture set amongst modern amenities, so do yourself a favour and book a trip to visit Bauma, April 3-9, 2028 bauma.de/en/.
Back at home, this is our annual Forestry Super Issue. It’s full of stories and news from across the industry. New technologies, job stories and more. While the industry is struggling in certain regions, it’s always been resilient and
will always bounce back. We will be in attendance at both the ILA in Kamloops and the CNRE in Prince George, we hope to see you there. SP
By Jeff Watson jeff.watson@supplypost.com
The Fecon Bull Hog: The Ultimate Mulching Machine For Land Clearing
When it comes down to efficiency and effectiveness, the right land-clearing machinery can make all the difference.
Enter the Fecon Bull Hog, a top-tier mulcher designed to tackle an array of projects, from large-scale forestry management to residential landscaping. Let’s explore what makes the Fecon Bull Hog a standout choice for professionals in the field.
What is the Fecon Bull Hog?
Fit for various configurations—from skid steers to excavators to tractors—The Fecon Bull Hog is a powerful forestry mulcher that efficiently clears land by
grinding down vegetation, including trees, underbrush, and stumps. The Bull Hog’s advanced technology enables the machine to transform dense foliage into mulch, which can be left on-site to enrich the soil or removed for disposal.
Key features of the Fecon Bull Hog
• Durable Teeth: Equipped with replaceable forged or carbide teeth, the Bull Hog can chew through dense material effortlessly. Car-
bide teeth are highly resistant to impact and abrasion, offering an extended lifespan.
• Versatile Attachment Options: Compatible with various carriers like skid steers, excavators, and tractors, the Bull Hog provides flexibility, no matter the project.
• Compact Design: Its compact size allows easy maneuverability in tight spaces while offering powerful performance.
• Advanced Mulching
Technology: The Bull Hog’s unique design enables it to efficiently mulch even the toughest underbrush, trees, and stumps.
The Bull Hog For Skid Steers
Standard Flow: Fecon offers a hydraulic Bull Hog mulcher for your standard flow skid steer, which is ideal for clearing brush, trees, and stumps down to ground level. We recommend this option for trees up to 5” in diameter.
High Flow: Fecon offers a complete line of hydraulic Bull Hog mulcher attachments for your high-flow skid steer. Opt for the High Flow if you intend to mulch standing trees 4-6” in diameter or intermittently process 6-8”trees.
Blackhawk: Use the Blackhawk for vegetation management and land clearing needs, especially in regions with higher temperatures and longer growing cycles. It’s designed to process stringy,
fibrous, dense, and fast-growing materials quickly.
The Bull Hog For Excavators
Attached to an excavator, the Bull Hog forestry mulcher is perfect for clearing trees and brush along roadsides, ravines, creeks, riverbanks, and places that could otherwise be difficult to reach. See all our options:
3.5-10 Ton: Designed for 3.5 – 10 ton excavators, this attachment features a split ring rotor design and knife tools for maximum performance. You can also mount this on backhoes and side arm booms.
8-15 Ton: The CEM (Compact Equipment Mulcher) model offers the ideal balance of weight and durability for your excavator, delivering impressive performance on excavators with less power and lifting capacity.
12-20 Ton: Heavy Duty Bull Hog models offer ex-
cellent durability and lower weight than Severe Duty models.
15-45 Ton: Our Severe Duty line is by far the most robust attachment available, built to withstand the downpressure capabilities of larger excavators. For maximum production, pair with our Fecon BHP270 hp power pack.
The Bull Hog For Tractors
PTO Bull Hog: The Fecon PTO Bull Hog uses innovative cutting technology to deliver superior mulching for land clearing and maintenance for crop perimeters, fence rows, grazing overgrowth, pasture reclamation, and other agriculture and farm operation needs. These versatile attachments come in three sizes to fit a range of 45-110 horsepower tractors.
Bull Hog 150-200 HP: This Bull Hog mulcher for
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A Visit To Hydrema
When I was in the process of making my plans for the Bauma tradeshow in Munich, I was having lunch with my friend Allen Patterson from Hydrema, and he suggested that I incorporate a trip to the Hydrema factory as part of my journey. He was planning to host a small group and hoped I could join in. Never being one to decline a good time, it was set. After a day trip to the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart earlier in the day, I made my way via the Autobahn to Weimar Germany. We stayed at the Hotel Kaiserin Augusta right in the heart of the city. A quick online search will lead you to the Wikipedia page describing Weimar’s rich history in music, culture, politics and more. After a short and un-planned detour (AKA overshot my exit and didn’t realize it for half an hour!!) on the way up from Stuttgart, I met Allen and the guys for dinner. Mike, Randy, Lars, Darren and the 2 Stephens were already there unwinding from their long day of travel as well. We enjoyed some
laughs, some schnitzel and called it a night. We had all travelled over from Canada recently, so the time changes and our schedule the following day made it easy to call it a night early. The thing that struck me is that they seemed like a pretty tight group, even though some had only met on this trip. They have a commonality in these Hydrema products and there just seemed to be a natural fit in the personalities of the group. After a quick breakfast the next morning, we joined our tour guide Henning Andersen at the Hydrema factory, just up the street. Their building has a rich 125 year history including use in the manufacturing of railway wagons, a small amount of armoury, agricultural harvesters and over 50,000 excavators during its peak usage. Hydrema acquired the property in 1996 and uses it predominantly as the manufacturing and assembly plant for its flagship 912 and 922 articulated trucks. These trucks are used worldwide in construction,
water haulage, rail and countless other arenas. Over the course of 2.5 hours, we toured the facility, met the dedicated manufacturing and assembly crew (I had wanted to capture a few photos of the team in action, but EU privacy rules are quite strict and the publishing of “on the job” staff images is generally forbidden). I was particularly intrigued with the guys desire to see every detail of the machines. Randy, in particular, had plenty of interesting questions for our hosts, which really enhanced
the amount of information we took from the experience. I’m not a huge gear-head myself, but I have a great appreciation for those who are and it just seemed to me that the more questions the guys asked, the happier they became with the product. In each case, the group are either Hydrema dealers or customers, and their appreciation of the ingenuity and care taken by the assembly crew was not lost on any of us. It’s easy to appreciate the machine when
The 2025 Canadian Hydrema tour: Darren James - Darren James Excavating, Mike Comeau - H Bye Construction, Stephen Cargill - Annagola Iron, Randy Bye - H Bye Construction, Stephen Buckman - Viking Rentals, Lars Pettersen - Viking Rentals, Allen Patterson - Hydrema US, Henning Andersen - Hydrema Germany.
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your purpose-built forestry tractor is ideal for clearing brush, trees, and stumps down to ground level. Quickly mulch standing trees and intermittently process up to 8-10” trees.
Bull Hog 200+ HP: Hydraulic-driven Bull Hogs are configured to provide the best combination of cutting tools, width, weight, and driveline options for operation on open-loop, load sense, or closed-loop hydraulic systems up to 600 hp. Whether you prefer tracked or wheeled prime movers, big or small, to climb slopes, cross wetlands, or drive down paved roads, you can count on the proven reliability and performance of the Bull Hog.
Where Can You Use The Fecon Bull Hog?
The versatility of the Fecon Bull Hog makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
• Forestry Management: The Bull Hog helps manage tree density and promote healthier growth by clearing and maintaining forests.
• Land Development: The Bull Hog is perfect for preparing land for construction or agricultural use by clearing unwanted vegetation.
• Storm Cleanup: The Bull Hog quickly removes fallen trees and debris after severe weather events, restoring safety and access.
• Utility Right-of-Way Clearing: The Bull Hog ensures utility lines remain accessible by clearing out brush and trees that could obstruct service.
• Farm Maintenance: The Bull Hog helps manage overgrown areas on farms, maintaining land health and usability.
Benefits For Land Clearing
One cannot overstate the environmental and practical benefits of the Bull Hog. Here are a few key ones:
• Waste Reduction: By mulching on-site, the Bull Hog minimizes the need to transport debris, reducing our carbon footprint and costs associated with waste disposal.
• Improved Soil Health: Mulch left on the ground enriches the soil, promoting nutrient cycling and improving land health.
• Invasive Species Management: Effective at controlling invasive plant species, the Bull Hog helps preserve native ecosystems by removing competition for resources.
Fecon Bull Hog For Mulching
Professionals consistently choose the Bull Hog for their mulching needs for plenty of reasons. From performance to durability to versatility, the Bull Hog can handle even the most challenging mulching tasks while delivering high-quality results. Whether you’re in forestry, agriculture, or landscaping, the Bull Hog can help you achieve your land management goals effectively. SP
• Efficient Clearing: The Bull Hog’s powerful performance accelerates the clearing process, allowing for quicker project completion.
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Hydron Energy Announces Equity Investment from Modern Niagara Group
Hydron Energy Inc. announced further investment from their strategic partner, Modern Niagara Group Inc., the fastest growing multi-trade contractor and building solutions company in Canada.
Combating carbon emissions in the hard-to-abate sectors, Hydron Energy is in the final stage of their bridge financing prior to an upcoming Series A investment.
“We are happy to announce that we have received a bridge investment from Modern Niagara Group to meet our ongoing manufacturing requirements. They have been a strategic investor in Hydron, and we are pleased that they also provide manufacturing prowess for our anticipated large volume production,” said Hydron CEO Soheil Khiavi.
Hydron Energy’s Intensified Regenerative Upgrading Platform Technology (INTRUPTor) is a disruptive solution that will revolutionize various mar-
ket sectors within the gas separation and upgrading industries. Hydron Energy has commercialized the first application of this platform technology to provide affordable renewable natural gas (RNG) production from anaerobic digesters, wastewater treatment plants, and landfills. The INTRUPTor uses a biomimicry process that operates under ambient conditions and significantly simplifies the plant design and fabrication requirements. As a result, the INTRUPTor reduces capital and operating costs by up to 50% and delivers 85% lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to other available commercial products.
“Hydron continues to move its platform forward with upgrading biogas to
RNG to start. Modern Niagara is also very interested in leveraging Hydron’s platform for on-site oxygen production in hospitals as well as other commercial/industrial applications. We believe there are transformational opportunities in both the RNG and medgas spaces using Hydron’s technology,” said Philip Amyotte, Modern Niagara’s Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and VDC.
About Hydron Energy Inc.
Hydron Energy is a British Columbia (B.C.) based company that was formed in 2020 and is providing novel clean energy solutions for various applications at lower cost and less carbon emissions.
About Modern Niagara Modern Niagara is one of Canada’s largest national mechanical, electrical, building services, and building controls contractors that delivers to its clients a broad spectrum of service offerings, including GHG reduction solutions for existing buildings as well as new construction. SP
2001 Madill 124 Swing Yarder, Recent major work orders, can be viewed working $1,395,000 1989 Madill
you see the hand craftsmanship and care that goes in, by the people responsible for that work. As one guest quietly said to me “It just makes you want to buy one!!”
Our tour took us from laser cutting and fine welding through to components and parts, eventually on to
final assembly and inspection. Outside, we checked out a few of the final products, noting features on the finished trucks that were pointed out to us at the assembly level earlier in the tour.
After bidding our tour guide farewell, we stopped into the downtown area of Weimar for a traditional
lunch and a beverage. Again, I was impressed by the guys attention to detail as they continued their discussions about these amazing trucks. Like any good family, they had some good laughs (mostly at each others expense) as we
wrapped things up. After a quick solo walk through the rest of the downtown, I collected a couple of small souveniers and headed back down the Autobahn to Munich for Bauma. I was pleased to see the Hydrema booth jam-
packed each time I walked past it. Hopefully some more dealers and customers getting ready to take the leap into one of these amazing trucks.
Please enjoy these photos, plus a few more on our website at www.supplypost.com/
news. If you’re in the market for a mid-size articulated truck, consider a Hydrema. You’ll be treated well at all turns, just like I was. SP By Jeff
Watson
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John Deere Updates Select Forestry Equipment
John Deere introduces new operator assistance features and enhancements on its 900 M-Series Tracked Feller Bunchers, 900 MH-Series Tracked Harvesters and 900 ML-Series Shovel Loggers.
With a focus on customer productivity, the updates include an enhanced Dedicated Travel System, which has been updated for greater efficiency and is now a new feature on the 900 M-Series machines. Additionally, the new Return-to-Level functionality and further undercarriage improvements help to enhance durability. These operator assistance feature updates help improve the overall customer experience in variable operational applications.
“These performance and functionality enhancements are driven by ongoing customer feedback, which we continuously integrate into our machines,” said Jim O’Halloran, global product marketing manager at John Deere. “The updated operator features and improvements on our 900 Series models empower operators to maximize
efficiency with simplified functionality, for exceptional productivity.”
The Dedicated Travel System isolates the travel functions from the other functions on the machine. This enables the operator to focus on the task at hand by not allowing boom and swing operations to interfere and slow down the travel functions. In addition, the power balance and availability has been optimized and can be adjusted between the upper and travel functions, allowing priority to the needed operations. Dedicated Travel is standard on the 859M, 953M, and 959M Feller Bunchers, as well as the 959ML Shovel Logger. It remains optional on 853M and 903M Feller Bunchers and 859MH and 959MH Harvesters.
The new one-touch Return-To-Level functionality
combines multiple leveling system adjustments into one push-and-hold operator input. As the machine moves to a different slope, the rotating upper can be brought to a level position (based on the parameters of the leveling system) by utilizing a simple button function on the joystick. The individual leveling control buttons will remain. This new operator assistance feature has been combined with the fieldproven John Deere Slope Monitoring system, which actively measures and displays the slope of the terrain to the operator. These two advanced features allow the operator to focus more on the application machine adjustments. They are available as the new Slope Management System, which is available as an optional upgrade on all John Deere 800
and 900 Series leveling feller bunchers, harvesters, and shovel loggers.
dercarriages, the track frame steps are now welded onto the machine’s frame with additional gusseting to help
In addition to these new performance and productivity features, all 800 and 900 Series leveling feller buncher, harvester and shovel logger models received improvements to the leveling system cylinder pin joints. The leveling cylinder pins have been updated with a larger diameter, tighter machining tolerances, and an improved grease path, enhancing the initial fit and ensuring grease is directed precisely where needed. These updates reduce bearing stresses under load and improve the system’s overall performance. Also, on all 800 and 900 un-
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Updated 900 Series features help operators boost efficiency with simplified use.
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Komatsu Announces New TimberPro TN230D Log Loader
Komatsu is pleased to introduce its newest log loader, the TimberPro TN230D.
The new machine was built from the ground up based on customer and distributor feedback and was carefully engineered to help improve productivity and provide additional operator benefits.
The 197-HP TN230D offers a 36-foot reach and 58,224 foot-pounds of swing torque. It also features Power Max, which temporarily increases engine horsepower and hydraulic flow to support tough forestry tasks.
The machine is built with proven, high-quality Kom-
atsu components and its hydraulic system, powertrain, control valve and interior components are designed and manufactured in-house to help ensure performance and quality control.
The TN230D is the first machine in its class segment to feature dual service platforms with electrically actuated platforms on the left and right sides, offering improved access for service and cleaning.
New benefits include easy access via a large, rear entry cab with service walkways
and safety railings, premium heated and cooled seats with adjustable armrests, an elevated cabin with large windows and a front view camera to improve visibility, LED lights and a large overhead skylight.
“We know how demanding forestry environments are – the tough work requires equipment capable of standing up to the job,” said Kyle Kovach, Product Planning Manager. “When we set out to develop a new log loader, we gathered feedback on customer needs then unleashed a team of talented engineers to design this product from the ground up. The result merges quality components with the latest technology to offer a range of productivity, safety and comfort benefits.” SP
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Meet The New RQL/HY
Forestry Mulcher From FAE
The new RQL/HY forestry mulcher is here. FAE technology is now available for powerpack vehicles and wheeled excavators from 10 to 15 tons.
The RQL/HY can shred grass, shrubs, and trees up to 15 cm in diameter. It can be used to control vegetation along roadsides, railroad tracks, canals, rivers and lakes; to manage and protect wildlife habitats; and to maintain commercial parks and sports grounds.
The RQL/HY’s Direct Drive motor minimizes maintenance and allows for a highly compact machine design, enhancing maneuverability. The head’s clean profile and compact build
are further achieved through the integration of a hydraulic block with a flow regulator
valve built into the motor. The head is designed for high productivity, durability, and easy maintenance. The new RQL/HY can be equipped with C/3/MINI teeth and BL/MINI blades, and it is available in widths RQL/HY-125, RQL/HY-150 and RQL/HY-175. SP
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The TN230D merges quality components with the latest technology.
Caterpillar Introduces New FM528 GF/LL Forest Machine
Caterpillar Inc. is pleased to debut the Cat FM528 GF/LL (General Forestry/Log Loader), a forestry excavator designed for adaptability and efficiency.
This machine is crafted to meet the diverse demands of forestry professionals, providing them with unparalleled versatility, enhanced operator comfort, and cost-effective performance.
The Cat FM528 represents our commitment to understanding and responding to the evolving needs of the forestry industry. We are merging adaptability, operator-oriented design, and cost efficiency, empowering forestry professionals to maximize their productivity while prioritizing safety.
Whether it’s land clear-
ing, fire clean-up, chipping, grinder loading, mulching, or processing, the Cat FM528 is equipped to tackle a variety of tasks with ease. The machine is compatible with a wide range of robust Cat forestry grapples, available in sizes from 1322 mm (52”) to 1524 mm (60”).
The machine is equipped with Triple Grouser track shoes that help provide high maneuverability while minimizing disturbance in soft, wet underfoot conditions. To help keep operators safe, the machine is equipped with a certified side-entry Forestry
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ROPS cab, which includes a spacious door and an easy-touse tilt-up armrest. Refined visibility is integrated into the design with a large 1.25-in (32-mm) thick polycarbonate windshield, narrow cab pillars, large panoramic windows, and a flat engine hood, helping operators maximize engagement with their work environment.
Versatility At The Core
The Cat FM528 offers a unique fixed or live heel and blade configuration, allowing operators to easily adapt to various applications like navigating steep terrain, managing heavy logs, or performing detailed sorting tasks.
With options for processor, roadbuilder, log loader, and knuckleboom loader controls, this multi-configurable machine helps crews easily transition between forestry and millyard work, increasing productivity and profitability.
Efficiency Meets Performance
and service with the Cat
Next Generation excavator line, the FM528 ensures readily available components, significantly reducing downtime. Using Cat long-life fuel and hydraulic oil filters with extended and synchronized service intervals also helps lower maintenance expenses.
A Century Of Innovation
Powered by the Cat C4.4 173 hp (129 kW) engine and an advanced electrohy-
draulic system, the FM528 is designed to help lower fuel consumption while delivering superior performance. The high-torque engine operates effectively at low RPMs, minimizing maintenance costs from wear and tear while maintaining precision in various job tasks. Further, the hydraulic system features cooling E-Fans with reversing capabilities to optimize engine efficiency and temperature control.
Sharing common parts
Over the last century, Caterpillar has grown with our customers to help build
CBI Launches ChipMax
364T Whole Tree Chipper
CBI is pleased to introduce the ChipMax 364T Whole Tree Chipper, an industrial wood chipper built from the ground up with input from forestry and wood waste professionals.
Designed to excel in realworld applications, including land clearing, biomass production, pulp and paper, forestry and wood processing, mulch production, and landscaping, the ChipMax 364T is the ideal solution for operators seeking high-performance chipping with low maintenance costs.
Powered by either a 755hp or 550hp engine, the ChipMax 364T Whole Tree Chipper features an improved chute geometry, enhancing chip throw for more efficient
trailer packing. A standard chip accelerator optimizes performance by providing consistent output across varying chip sizes. Additionally, the service platform next to the engine provides a convenient space for routine maintenance, simplifying oil checks and upkeep for operators.
The ChipMax 364T also offers flexibility with two rotor options alongside the innovative CBI rotor design, which allows for quick and easy rotor swaps. This makes
it simple to adjust chip sizes for operators to produce a range of materials as needed, from consistent micro-chips to larger 30mm chips, cater-
a better, more sustainable world. That’s why we continue to support forestry customers with five models, including the FM528 GF and FM528 LL machines, plus a range of work tools that deliver dependability, versatility and efficiency to every fleet. When you choose Cat products, services and solutions today, you’re gaining 100 years of experience and expertise. SP
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ing to diverse market demands.
“From design to execution, the ChipMax 364T Whole Tree Chipper embodies simplicity and reliability,” said George Wilcox, Sales and Marketing Director at CBI. “We’ve listened to the needs of our customers and created a machine that maximizes efficiency while keeping operations straightforward and cost-effective.” SP
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ChipMax 364T Whole Tree Chipper from CBI.
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Waratah Launches Forestry Grapple Line
Waratah Forestry Equipment has introduced its new line of forestry grapples, designed to deliver exceptional performance and reliability across a wide range of forestry and non-forestry applications.
With focuses on productivity and versatility, the 15 new grapple models are engineered to deliver the same durability and trusted reliability as Waratah’s harvesting, processing and felling heads.
“Waratah’s new line of forestry grapples reflects our commitment to providing high-quality products that improve efficiency and reduce downtime,” said Brent Fisher, product marketing manager for Waratah. “These grapples complement our customers’ jobsite productivity from our other products and can be utilized for a wide variety of applications.”
The Waratah forestry grapple line includes three model categories to cover all types of forestry and nonforestry applications:
C Models: Designed for traditional forestry needs
C21, C26, C30, C36, C36HD, C42, C46, C46HD – These models are ideal for traditional forestry applications and machines, including forwarders, log loaders, shovel logging machines and bioenergy recovery. With a symmetric frame, timing links and jaw tips designed to engage the pile at an optimal angle, these grapples ensure full loads are consistently secured.
Large C Models: Built to tackle heavy-duty tasks
C60HD, C80, C100 –
Utilizing the same successful technical design as the C series, large C-model grapples are specifically designed for larger material handlers used in woodyards, ports and oth -
er large-scale operations. These robust grapples offer optimized frame structure and hydraulic features that minimize structural stresses, making them ideal for heavy-duty tasks.
E Models: Made for maximum material handling
C21E4, C30E4, C42E5, C46E4 – Purpose-built for handling slash, logging residues, stumps and bioenergy applications, these grapples offer specialized features for use with forwarders and chippers. The E models feature unique design elements, including a choice of four or five fingers for maximum material handling flexibility.
Easy maintenance and dedicated support
In addition to being tough, Waratah grapples are designed for ease of maintenance. Greasing the grapple is straightforward, with a single position to safely perform maintenance while the grapple is lowered. The open frame structure further facilitates maintenance by offering easy access to hydraulic hoses.
As with all Waratah prod-
ucts, these grapples come with easily accessible support for dealers and products, as well as genuine Waratah parts with an industry-leading warranty.
Waratah grapples are now available to customers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand,
Ponsse Introduces New Greasing System For Forestry Machines
The PONSSE Greasing System is a new optional accessory for Ponsse harvester heads, designed for chainsaw lubrication.
The C30 grapple is designed to ensure full loads are consistently secured.
Ponsse’s project manager.
The lubrication system can hold two 400-gram screw cartridges, which last approximately 8–16 hours, depending on the amount of sawing and dosing settings. The dosing settings can be adjusted from the Opti 5G information system according to the situation and need.
The system feeds grease to the chainsaw from screw-in grease cartridges according to the dosing settings made through the Opti5G information system. Grease cartridges stored in a warm place ensure effective lubrication throughout the work shift.
tridges are easy to transport and can be stored in car or cabin,” says Toni Rajaniemi,
The information system notifies the operator when it is time to change the cartridge. The grease cartridge is quick to change, so the machine’s downtime is very short. The grease cartridge can be refilled.
Ponsse’s range includes grease cartridges suitable for various needs such as mineral oil-based grease or new biodegradable oil-based grease.
The PONSSE Greasing System is currently available for all PONSSE H6, H7, and H8 harvester heads. The Greasing Systems can also be retrofitted. SP
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“This is a solution that makes the workday of a forest machine operator easier, especially in cold weather. The grease cartridges replace the fixed grease tank in the harvester head, so you no longer need to pump cold grease from an external container to the harvester head’s grease tank. The cartridge is quick and easy to replace. The car-
Asia Pacific, Brazil and Latin America. SP
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CBI Unveils New 5900T
Horizontal Grinder
CBI proudly introduces the all-new CBI 5900T, a nextgeneration horizontal grinder designed to set new standards in efficiency, power, and durability.
As the first model in the 5900 series, this machine blends the best of both worlds- incorporating proven features from the trusted CBI 6800 and 5800 grinders while introducing innovative upgrades for superior material processing.
With a 60-inch-wide infeed rotor, the 5900T optimizes material flow, effortlessly handling wider material and reducing the
need for pre-processing. Its robust 755-horsepower en-
powerful performance with precise control, making it an exceptional choice for highproduction environments.
Designed with mobility and transport efficiency in mind, the 5900T boasts an 8’6” legal transport width and a redesigned dolly system, ensuring seamless movement between job sites. Built for durability and ease of maintenance, this nextgeneration grinder features quick air filter removal and convenient engine access, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
gine, paired with a hydraulic clutch, delivers smooth,
A key enhancement to the 5900T is its updated discharge system, engineered with multiple wear plates and a material-
ejecting pulley to enhance durability and overall performance. Additional key features include:
• Metal Detection System (MDS) – Provides essential protection from tramp metal, preventing damage to vital components.
• 755hp Engine with Hydraulic Clutch – Delivers exceptional power, smooth operation, and precise control.
• 60” Wide Infeed & Rotor – Improves material handling and reduces the need for pre-processing.
• Belt Hold Down Rollers –Extends skirt rubber life for increased efficiency and longevity.
• Compact & Transportable Design – 8’6” legal width and an advanced dolly system enhance mobility.
“The 5900T represents CBI’s commitment to continuous innovation in the
grinding industry,” said George Wilcox, Sales & Marketing Director at CBI.
“By integrating the most effective elements of our flagship models and introducing new features, we’ve created a machine that delivers power,
efficiency, and reliability.”
The CBI 5900T is built to tackle the toughest grinding applications with ease, offering industry-leading performance and durability. SP
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Newly Redesigned Flail Mower Attachment For Skid Steers
Loftness introduces its newly redesigned flail mower attachment for skid steers and compact track loaders.
Designed to cut grass, weeds and brush up to ¾” in diameter, it offers new knife options and an available floating hitch, plus other improvements for greater performance and durability.
The flail mower attachment can be equipped with either duckfoot or flail knives to accommodate different ap-
plications. Duckfoot knives produce a finer cut in easier cutting conditions, whereas flail knives are designed for use in tougher vegetation. Operators can quickly switch from one style to another without the use of tools.
Also new to the flail mower is a floating hitch. This option includes front caster gauge wheels that follow the
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ground contour to produce an even cut, while minimizing the risk of gouging the surface. Another benefit of the floating hitch is ease of use, since operators can achieve excellent cutting results without worry of contacting the ground.
The flail mower offers a cutting height from 1 to 7 inches. It can be changed by simply adjusting the rear roller and front caster wheels, if equipped with a floating hitch.
Engineered for long-lasting performance in tough conditions, the flail mower is made in the U.S.A. using premium strength steel. It also features extra-large bearings for the rotor and rear roller to help ensure maximum reliability.
Other standard features include a high-pressure geartype motor, a three-groove banded belt drive, a full-width roller scraper, and anti-wrap bearing protection.
The flail mower is compatible with hydraulic systems ranging from 15 to 43.9 GPM at 4,200 PSI with a case drain or 15 to 32.9 GPM at 3,500 PSI without a case drain. SP
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John Deere Introduces Skidder Transmission Assurance Program
Demonstrating its commitment to delivering top-tier forestry equipment to create an unmatched customer experience, John Deere now offers extended transmission coverage, at no additional cost, through its skidder transmission assurance program.
This new program provides coverage up to six years or 12,000 hours on all eligible skidder models, and helps to maximize the machine lifespan with warrantable transmission repairs and replacements. The assurance program applies to all qualified skidders built on or after January 1, 2020 and is transferrable to subsequent purchasers.
“We’re giving our customers added peace-ofmind knowing that their new machines are backed by a robust transmission assurance program,” said Mike Fulton, service marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry. “This is another way we’re helping our customers excel in the woods and in their businesses, no matter the challenge at hand.”
Eligible machines include qualified skidder models (640L-II, 648L-II, 748L-II, 768L-II, 848L-II, or 948L-II) built on or after January 1, 2020 and purchased prior to December 31, 2026. SP
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No Bull About Boyko
This article originally appeared 50 years ago, in the September 30, 1975 issue of Supply Post newspaper.
The real bull of the Canadian woods is no 300-pound logger — in fact, he’s an introspective welterweight who stands a lot less than six feet tall and tips the scales at a lean 150 pounds.
Soft-spoken Alan Boyko is a bridgebuilder during the week at MacMillan Bloedel’s Taylor logging division on Vancouver Island. On the weekends, he’s the world champion in two logging sports and the Canadian titleholder in a fistful of others. He’s won so many championships in 10 years of competitive logging events that he’s lost track of some of them.
Boyko may not be a towering giant, but he packs a wallop that would break Paul Bunyan’s knee-cap. He shakes hands like a freight train coupler and the tattoo on his right forearm has grown from garter snake to python proportions thanks to a musclebuilding program that has turned his arms into tanned pistons.
Born and raised in Port Alberni, Boyko is a thoughtful, quiet man who collects antique bottles and putters around a basement cluttered with tools and a pinball machine, making coffee tables from log burls for family and friends. But put him on his favorite battlefield, a logging sports park, and he turns into a true “bull of the woods” — loggers’ slang for top hand — and possibly the best all-around competitive logger this country has ever produced.
Size, he insists, is not substitute for skill. Boyko is one of the smallest but most successful competitors on the Canadian Loggers Sports
Association’s 13-meet British Columbia circuit, which covers Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and Fraser Valley.
“I’ve been in quite a number of logging sports events where there are guys a lot bigger than I am, over six feet and 200 pounds or more,” said the 40-year-old bridgeman, a regular on the circuit since 1965.
“If you can get mean enough and you’re skilled enough, a smaller man can come out on top.”
The Boyko success formula is a spartan regimen of constant exercise and daily practice that covers the full range of the 25-odd events comprising a typical loggers’ sports day in any one of the dozen towns during the season, which runs May through October. These include such activities as bucking, falling, chopping and sawing timber, chokersetting, axe-throwing, and log-rolling.
Boyko specializes in two events that involve strength and dexterity with steel cables used in actual logging operations — eye splicing and the Molly Hogan race. He’s the recognized world champion in both categories and utilizes skills he acquired on the job since joining MB at Franklin River in 1952 at 16 years of age.
“In eye splicing, you take a piece of three-quartersinch cable and form a loop by weaving the strands together,” Boyko explained. “In a logging camp you use an eye-spliced loop to pull the rigging back out of the bush.”
He said the Molly Hogan race consists of joining two pieces of cable together by looping a nine-foot-long chunk of line between the ends — a grueling task that gets even tougher in competitive circumstances. “We call it the poor man’s shackle.”
Boyko’s entire family is involved in logging sports. His wife Jean regularly competes in women’s events such as nail-driving, crosscut sawing, and axe-throwing. A 13-yearold son, Mike, specializes in novice-class activities that include log-rolling, chopping, and axe-throwing, and an
‘em when I counted them last year, and I suppose we’ve added another 10 or so since then.”
mish, Terrace, or Quesnel.
11-year-old daughter, Janice, is also involved in log-rolling. A seven-year-old daughter is being held in reserve for future competition.
At their home in Port Alberni, the Boykos have assembled a solid wall of trophies, medallions, and commemorative sashes collected at logging sports days in B.C., Ontario, Oregon, Ohio, and even the Australian states of Tasmania and Victoria. So many, in fact, that Boyko doesn’t know how many.
“Well, there were 80 of
In addition to following the West Coast tour, Boyko strays occasionally into the southern and northern interior circuits and is a regular participant in special events. Two years ago, he toured Australia as a member of a 12man Canadian chopping and sawing team, and this year he spent three weeks at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.
On just about any summer weekend the Boykos can be found bouncing down the highway in a dusty camper loaded with axes, long-bladed crosscut saws, and gasolinepowered chainsaws, heading for a sports day at towns like Port Hardy, Woss Lake, Squa-
“When I go to a loggers’ meet, I’m after the all-around loggers’ title, which goes to the guy with the most points from all events,” he said. “If there’s 11 or 12 events on the program, I’ll enter eight or none. It’s the challenge of going against the best people in my profession — and I’ve been lucky enough to pick up a fair number of all-around logger titles in the past few years.”
Boyko said the prize money is of little consequence to him, which is lucky, since first prize in a single event rarely exceeds $200 and generally there’s 40 to 50 loggers entered.
One of the highlights of Boyko’s adventures in logging sports came when he was a member of the Canadian team that toured Tasmania in 1973 and early 1974. According to Boyko, the standing block chop is a national passion in Tasmania, rivalled only by that other great Australian pastime, beer-guzzling.
For the Canadians the competition was awesome. Boyko recalled finding himself in one town chopping against a pair of 70-year-old Tasmanians dressed in white slacks and sneakers. Under the Australians’ complicated
“If you follow the circuit consistently like I do, you’re lucky if you break even on your expenses. At most shows you can win your gas money and that’s about all. It’s the competition and the fellowship of the people that follow the sport that I really enjoy.”
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Bridgeman Alan Boyko of MacMillan Bloedel’s Taylor logging division finishes a cut. Boyko, 40, is one of Canada’s top all-around competitive loggers. Wife Jean times Boyko in crosscut sawing during long hours of practice at their Port Alberni home.
New Mini Brush Cutters From Diamond Mowers
Modeled after Diamond’s industry-leading Brush Cutter Pro X, the Mini Brush Cutter Pro X is engineered to provide stand-on users – from farmers and construction contractors to landscapers and land management professionals – with another tool for their equipment toolbox.
This versatile attachment transforms a stand-on or stand-behind track loader into a powerful land-clearing tool that tackles trees, cuts through dense brush, and grinds stumps to groundlevel, empowering operators to take on a broader range of tasks and jobs.
“This attachment is engineered specifically for the mini skid steer market and adds a new dimension of capability that empowers operators to clear land faster, reduce manual labor, and maximize their equipment investment,” explained Nate Cleveringa, vice president of engineering and product management at Diamond Mowers. “It packs all the power and performance of our Brush Cutter Pro X in a streamlined profile designed for those who value relentless durability and optimal versatility.”
The Mini Brush Cutter Pro X features a spindledriven blade system with 25% more cutting capacity than standard models, enabling operators to slice
through dense brush, thick vegetation, and trees up to 5” in diameter with ease.
The 42” cutting width is ideal for tackling everything from landscaping and property reclamation to urban lot clearing and maintaining parks, trails, and forest preserves. The direct-drive spindle also delivers smooth and efficient power from the motor to the blades for consistent cutting performance so operators can handle tough materials without compromising on precision.
“The spindle system replaces the more traditional gearbox, which can be prone to wear and tear under heavy loads,” noted Cleveringa. “This design reduces mechanical complexity, resulting in greater durability during heavy duty operations.”
The commercial-grade steel construction of the Mini Pro X is 25% thicker than most competitive models for enhanced durability. Furthermore, the offset design of the bolt-on attachment plate allows operators
to shift the plate across the front of their carriers to minimize track marks that would normally be left behind. This is particularly useful for precision tasks such as trail clearing or vegetation management near sensitive areas and affords greater flexibility when maneuvering in tight spaces and working near edges, fences, or other obstacles.
“This new attachment is more robust and reliable than anything else on the market,” added Cleveringa. “It replaces manual clearing and empowers operators to tackle a wide range of tasks efficiently and reliably without needing to call in additional trades. This versatility leads to greater productivity and profitability.”
To help protect operators and ensure long-term usability, the Mini Brush Cutter Pro X also features:
• Universal Safety Guarding – To minimize the risk of injury while working in challenging environments, polycarbonate safety glass shields operators from flying debris and other potential hazards during operation.
• Hydraulic Hose Protection – Hoses are enclosed in a thin spiral wrap, offering superior safeguarding, an enhanced level of durability, and resistance to wear and tear.
• Castle Nut Fasteners –Providing an added layer of protection, the castle nut system locks cutting blades in place and positions them closest to the ground during operation. Under significant stress or impact, the secure fit reduces vibrations and ensures that, in the event of a blade compromise, failure is isolated to the blade and the attachment continues to operate safely.
“Reliability and performance are crucial for professionals working in challenging environments and were top priorities in the design of this attachment,” said Cleveringa. “Field testing has shown that the spindledriven double blades and castle nut system perform well in rigorous conditions. The design handles heavy workloads and minimizes
by reducing the frequency of maintenance and repairs.”
Source: Diamond Mowers
PEI Receives Final Report From Forestry Commission
The final report of the Forestry Commission suggests the future health and resilience of Island forests will depend on striking a better balance.
The report, Towards a New Forest Policy, contains 14 recommendations put forward by the thirteen members of the commission who represent the forest industry, environmental groups, forestry professionals, and watershed associations. It begins by outlining a framework for new forestry legislation.
“I’m pleased that the commission was able to balance multiple perspectives to
come up with recommendations that aim to protect the future health of our forests, and I thank the members of the Forestry Commission for their service and dedication,” said Environment, Energy and Climate Action Minister Gilles Arsenault.
“Our department acknowledges the recommendations, has begun implementation of some, and will prioritize the creation of new forest legislation and policy for the province.”
The recommendations made by the Forestry Commission address several areas where progress has already been made or is planned, including:
Maintaining Forest Area
A Long-term Expanded Riparian Buffer Incentive has been created which allows landowners to place a conservation agreement on land within 50 meters of a
watercourse. This prevents the area from being developed or farmed for at least 20 years, and landowners get a one-time payment for farmland or forested land.
A new land conservation option for private landowners has been created under the Wildlife Management Area regulations, enabling lands under a conservation agreement to qualify for provincial property tax relief.
Preserving Natural Forest Environment, Energy and Climate Action continues to actively protect land under the Natural Areas Protection Act, adding more than 1,300 hectares (over 3,200 acres) of forest on public and private land since April 2023.
understanding the needs and challenges of the sector.
The commission’s final report underlines the need for the province to recognize
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Seedling Production
The ‘hardwood gap’ of 20,000 seedlings identified by the commission’s interim report has been addressed. Also, the J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery is on track to further increase the number of hardwoods produced, in response to the recommendation in the commission’s final report.
Encouraging Better Private Woodlot Management
The province invested an additional $400,000 in the Forest Enhancement Program in 2024/25, an increase of 45 per cent. The commission’s final report recommends changes to the program, including a significant increase in funding.
Managing Public Forests
The province continues to add to its forest land holdings through outright purchase.
Woodlot Owner Organization
Environment, Energy and Climate Action supported the PEI Woodlot Owners Association with a grant of $50,000 this year.
The commission’s final report recommends that future funding agreements be long term and be covered by memoranda of understanding outlining the responsibilities of all parties.
Forest Industry Support
Environment, Energy and Climate Action completed the PEI Forest Industry Capacity report this year, as a first step towards better
the important role that industry will play in reshaping our forests and in achieving the social, environmental, and economic objectives outlined in the new forest policy.
“On behalf of the members of the Forestry Commission with whom it has been my privilege to serve, I extend
my sincere appreciation to individuals and organizations that offered written submissions, and to the many woodlot owners and forest industry representatives who took the time to share their thoughts with us,” said Jean-Paul Arsenault, Chair of the Forestry Commission. “Arriving at our conclusions and recommendations required much research, reflection, consultation, and compromise. We believe we have conducted a thorough review of the matters put before us and have come up with reasonable and achievable recommendations that are consistent with the challenges ahead.”
To read the final report, visit PEI Forestry Commission or find the link at SupplyPost.com/news. SP
Source: Province of Prince Edward Island
Kelley Wood, owner and operator of Betts Mill, Glenwood, showing how she sharpens the circular saw during a tour on May 12, 2023.
handicap system, the pair of pensioners started chopping their blocks ahead of Boyko — and they both beat him.
“I couldn’t believe my eyes,” he laughed. “Here’s these two old duffers whacking away with their axes, chips flying. And they didn’t miss a single hit. They both made their cuts as clean as a whistle.”
Boyko said the Canadians did a lot better against the Australians in the sawing competition.
“One of the reasons we had trouble with the chopping was that they use a lot of eucalyptus down there, a very glassy wood, and we didn’t have axes that would cut it properly.”
Having just turned 40, Boyko cites the two Tasmanians as proof that he’s got a few good years of competition left in him yet. He gleefully recalled how, at a recent sports day in Port Hardy, he was waiting for a chokerman’s race to start, lined up next to two burly young loggers.
“One of the young guys turned to the other and said, ‘What’s that old jerk think he’s doing in a race like this?’ Well, I didn’t think I was all that old, and what they didn’t know was that I’d won the race at Port Hardy the two
preceding years.”
Boyko set his choker and shot across the finish line like a startled antelope for his third win in a row while the two amazed youngsters were still fumbling with their cables.
Another of Boyko’s fondest recollections is the time he was asked to demonstrate the axe-throwing for the Queen during a royal tour stop here several years ago.
“The Queen’s security people checked me, checked my axe and asked me how far I could throw it. Once they figured she was out of range, they let me go ahead. By that time, I was so nervous that I threw it straight into the leg of the frame supporting the target and nearly knocked it over. I missed the target completely and I was really redfaced.”
“A little later the Queen asked me if I was nervous. All I could say was, ‘Darn right I was nervous — your Majesty.”
Boyko uses a conventional double-edged swamping axe for throwing and a single-edged axe for chopping events. He has a selection of about 10 chopping axes, most of them imported from Australia, and will spend up to two months grinding a new tool in his spare time to get it
ready for competition.
“A good axe costs $150 to $175, one that cuts right down to the handle and doesn’t stick with good penetration of three to four inches a hit,” said the logger. “An 11-inchdiameter log in B.C, takes eight hits on the front, six hits on the back if it goes right.”
Boyko maintains a stiff training schedule. He chops about 200 standing blocks of wood a year at home, producing so much kindling that he recently bought a Franklin stove and installed it in his basement to burn off the splinters.
Although many of the events in logging sports represent logging techniques of a bygone era, Boyko gets to use two of the early tools of the trade fairly frequently in his job as an MB bridgeman.
“Building bridges can be very demanding physically and also requires a lot of concentration and skill in the use of tools. In other words, it’s the ideal job for someone interested in logging sports.”
Even when it came to building a home a few years ago, Boyko turned that into exercise and practice. He built his entire house himself, cutting everything by hand including all the dimension lumber, without using a single power tool.
BC Wildfire Service Has Record Application Numbers Ahead Of Wildfire Season
B.C. is ramping up wildfire preparedness for 2025 by welcoming back experienced wildland firefighters and training a new wave of recruits, following a record number of applicants.
Since October 2024, the BC Wildfire Service received more than 2,200 applications, the highest recorded number of applications ever received. This includes 578 in January alone, the largest number ever received in a single month.
“The heart of our wildfire efforts is hands down the brave members of the BC Wildfire Service,” said Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests. “I’m proud of everyone who put their name forward to join our team and grateful to all the wildland firefighters who continue to keep us safe year after year.”
Touring the Thompson Okanagan in March, Parmar met with BC Wildfire Service staff at the Merritt Fire Zone training facility.
B.C. continues work to keep communities safe by
focusing on all four pillars of emergency management: prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. As part of these efforts, a series of enhancements were made in 2024 to strengthen pathways for participation in wildfire response, specifically for applicants in rural and remote communities.
“Wildfire prevention is about more than stopping new fires – it’s about working together with our partners and communities to reduce wildfire risk,” Parmar said. “The BC Wildfire Service has already had a busy start to 2025, supporting our neighbours in California as they dealt with devastating wildfires. This was an invaluable opportunity to collaborate on our shared work and prepare for our own
“It didn’t make any sense to hire somebody else to do it when I knew I could do it myself,” he shrugged.
Boyko said that when
he retires, “Mike will get all my axes, and judging from his progress so far, he’ll really know how to use them.”
“When that day comes, I get to sit in the pub with the rest of the old-timers and brag about how great I used to be,” he laughed. SP
wildfire season in B.C.”
A dedicated training and recruitment model for First Nations communities is expanding this spring, with sessions that build local capacity, strengthen relationships between the local First Nation and fire centre, improve wildfire response, and address needs heard from communities. First Nations bootcamps began in April 2025 in several fire centres, along with new-recruit bootcamps at the Merritt training facility. Upon completion, successful candidates will be offered positions on crews around the province.
Facts about BC Wildfire Service’s recruitment
In previous years, BC Wildfire Service’s applications were accepted in De-
cember and January.
This period was extended to October through February in advance of the 2024 wildfire season.
Every year, there are typically approximately 200 openings for crew member positions in locations around the province.
The BC Wildfire Service is a year-round agency which
engages with local contractors, local governments, First Nations and international partners throughout the winter to ensure resources are available before the start of the wildfire season.
This includes:
• securing equipment and aircraft contracts;
• continuing to implement new technologies and in-
novation;
• focusing on prevention; and
• engaging with local partners, including communities and local equipment operators, to ensure everyone is prepared for wildfire season. SP
Source: Province of British Columbia
MacMillan Bloedel bridgeman Alan Boyko, 40, shows the technique that has made him world champion eye splicer in competitive logging. Boyko says he learned how to splice cables on the job at MB’s Taylor division, where eye splices are used to repair steel cables used in logging.
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Canadian Sales Of Agricultural Tractors & Combines Grow
According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Canadian sales of agricultural tractors and combines grew in March compared to the year before, while U.S. sales of Ag tractors and combines declined during the same time period.
from agricultural equipment manufacturers keeps us optimistic about the long-term future of this market. AEM looks forward to continuing to advocate for policies that elevate the agricultural equipment industry and foster growth and innovation.”
U.S. sales of agricultural tractors dipped 13.6% in March 2025, while U.S. sales of combines fell 37.7% compared to 2024. Canadian sales of agricultural tractors grew 18.6% in March compared to the year before, while Canadian combine sales jumped 69%.
“We are thrilled to see this growth in Canadian equipment sales; however, the drop in agricultural tractor and combines in the US reflect the complex challenges fac-
ing the market,” said AEM Senior Vice President Curt Blades. “There is uncertainty due to tariffs and the overall Ag economy. The resilience and adaptability we’ve seen
The Ag Tractor and Combine reports can be found on the AEM Market Share Statistics page at aem.org. SP
Source: Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Bobcat Adds New Heavy Construction Equipment
Bobcat is expanding its product lineup in a big way with new heavy construction equipment.
Four new large wheel loaders and two new large excavators will be available at select North American Bobcat dealerships in mid-Q2 2025.
“As a leader in the compact equipment industry, we are always looking to best serve our customers with product enhancements and new solutions to help them accomplish more,” said Brad Claus, Bobcat vice president of construction equipment.
“Offering complementary products, such as these heavy construction products, with even greater power and performance capabilities gives current and future Bobcat customers more options to address their toughest job sites.”
Large Wheel Loaders
New to the Bobcat lineup are the L205, L235, L255 and L285 large wheel loaders. These loaders are purpose-built for big load-
and-carry tasks, offering a powerful solution for construction, agriculture, manufacturing and more.
From building infrastructure to moving materials or doing expansive site prep, Bobcat large wheel loaders offer the strength, comfort and reliability needed to tackle the toughest challenges.
Built for high-production lifting, the large wheel loaders’ bucket capacity varies by model: 2.5 cubic yards for the L205, 3 cubic yards for the L235, and 3.5 cubic yards for both the L255 and L285.
The L235, L255 and L285 come standard with three transmission modes so operators can customize their performance for unique working conditions.
All four new large wheel loaders feature three power modes to allow operators to choose between maximizing performance with power mode, handling daily tasks
with normal mode or minimizing fuel consumption with economy mode.
All models are powered by a turbo-charged Tier 4 engine, which offers consistent performance at all elevations.
The machine’s design prioritizes operator comfort to keep productivity high and fatigue low.
existing lineup of large excavators with the new E220 and E245. These new excavators deliver the power, performance and precision needed for the biggest job site challenges.
digging force of 35,464 lbf.
Precision is amplified thanks to their fine swing feature, which allows the excavators’ upper structure to come to a smooth, gradual stop and reduce spillage on the job.
lic pump torque and engine response, improving efficiency in any of the four power modes.
Bobcat large wheel loaders offer versatile attachment options to suit a wide range of tasks. Customers can choose to order the loaders with pinon attachments or choose from two popular quick coupler choices.
The heavy wheel loaders complement Bobcat’s existing lineup of compact wheel loaders including the L65, L85 and L95.
Large Excavators
Bobcat is expanding its
With fast cycle times, impressive digging forces and high lifting capabilities, the new conventional-tail-swing E220 and reduced-tail-swing E245 help operators confidently handle large-scale projects, like commercial and residential construction, roadwork, infrastructure and more.
Bobcat large excavators have the size and weight combination for increased digging performance with the E220 offering a digging depth of 21 feet, 7 inches and the E245 offering 21 feet, 11 inches. Both models have a bucket
Equipped with Tier 4 engines, these excavators meet emissions compliance without needing a diesel particulate filter (DPF). This results in simpler maintenance and eliminates downtime caused by DPF regeneration.
The excavators offer four selectable power modes for operators to set their performance for the demands of the job – whether that is efficient fuel consumption or all-out power for tough digging and heavy lifting.
The excavators’ Smart Power Control will match load to engine RPM, hydrau-
The large excavators come standard with 2-way piping controlled by thumb wheel or foot pedal along with stand hydraulic quick coupler piping. Several attachments will be available.
The E220 and E245 join other large Bobcat excavators, the E145 and E165, along with a range of compact excavators from 1- to 10-ton options.
All six new models – E220, E245, L205, L235, L255, L285 – and the current E145 and E165 are backed by a 3-year/5,000-hour full coverage warranty, as well as the support of Bobcat’s extensive dealer network. SP
Source: Bobcat Company
A New Series Of Wheel Loaders: The Volvo BM 4500
This article originally appeared in Supply Post, November 1983 issue.
Pictured right is the Volvo BM 4500, one of a new series of wheel loaders being marketed by Parker Pacific Equipment Sales, Langley. The Parker people describe the new series as well received by the logging and construction industries for their top performing qualities with capitol cost savings and great fuel economy as major advantages.
Within the new 4000-series Volvo BM wheel loader line, the model currently making the greatest impact, particularly in north-central B.C., is the 4-yard model 4500.
This new 4500 saves up to about half in fuel costs with three to three-and-a-half gallons of diesel per working hour as about average for this new top performing 4-yard model.
A differential lock on the front axle is a standard feature which eliminates skidding when digging into an embankment or a log deck. It also smoothes out the ride across those rutted landings. Also standard are air conditioning, rear-windshield wiper and washer, an electrical cold-start device, and automatic seat warmer.
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A 4000-series Volvo BM loader forwarding coastal-size logs in a typical B.C. landing: muddy and lumpy. Terrain like this shows off the advantage of one of the 4000-series standard features – a differential lock on the front axle. The long wheelbase and wellbalanced power train give the operator confidence in high-production, tight-turning operations.
Supply Post, November 1983 issue
New 2024 McCloskey R155 16’ x 5’ Screening Plant, CAT C4.4 Engine.
New 2024 McCloskey S130 14’ x 5’ Screening Plant, CAT C4.4 Engine, Hydraulic Tipping Grizzly.
New 2024 McCloskey ST100 36”x100’ Conveyor, CAT Engine, Hydraulic Legs.
Manitoba To Grow Critical Mineral Market
The Manitoba government is partnering with the Mining Association of Manitoba Inc. (MAMI) through a $1.5 millioninvestment to develop and deliver an internationally focused critical minerals marketing campaign to attract foreign investment to the province and diversify export markets, Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses announced in March.
“We know the world needs Manitoba’s minerals and our government is committed to strengthening and growing our mineral economy with good Manitoba jobs for Manitobans,” said Moses. “We’re working with MAMI to increase and diversify investment in Manitoba’s critical mineral industry and Trump-proof the economy in the midst of the U.S. tariffs.”
The internationally focused campaign will aim to attract new industry partners in Europe and around the globe and lessen reliance on the U.S., noted the minister.
“We are excited to showcase Manitoba’s critical minerals to world,” said Stacy Kennedy, president, Mining Association of Manitoba Inc. “Manitoba’s critical minerals are vital to the global economy and MAMI, and we thank the provincial government for the opportunity to attract new capital for important projects.”
According to Natural Resources Canada, in 2023, 56 per cent of Canada’s mineral exports went to the United States. Manitoba is home to multiple critical minerals of worldwide interest, with 30 of 34 minerals on Canada’s
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Sealed bearings and bushings are also standard. A major contractor in the Cariboo, who runs a sizeable fleet of Volvo BM loaders, says he has never had to replace a bushing or a bearing on the boom of any of his Volvos. The machines he is referring to have over 3600 hours on them.
Like all other models in the 4000 series, the 4500 offers a cab engineered for operator comfort and safety. It also has a long wheelbase and a wellbalanced power train which deliver a mobility and stability, giving its operator confidence in high-production, tight-turning operations. SP
minerals on the European Union’s list.
The grant and proposed campaign will help address the need for new investment partners for Manitoba’s mineral industry, help reduce the long-term effects of tariffs on Manitoba’s critical mineral sector and increase investment from international markets, added Moses.
2024 critical minerals list, 45 out of the 50 minerals on the United States’ critical mineral list and 24 out of the 34
For more information on mineral resources and development in Manitoba, visit www.manitoba.ca/iem. SP
Source: Province of Manitoba
McCloskey International Celebrates 40 Years
McCloskey International marks a significant milestone this year, celebrating 40 years of excellence in material processing.
From its humble beginnings to becoming an established and trusted strategic partner for dealers and customers worldwide, McCloskey’s legacy is built on entrepreneurial drive, innovation, and an unparalleled commitment to customer success.
McCloskey’s story began in the early 1980s when Paschal McCloskey emigrated from Northern Ireland to Canada. It was a challenging time to start a career, with businesses struggling through a deep recession.
Paschal began working in conveyor manufacturing, this is where he saw an opportunity in the market and began to produce his own line of Trommels. This innovative move not only launched McCloskey but also laid the foundations for a customerdriven, solutions-focused business, built to empower and support strategic entrepreneurs just like himself. The commitment to innovation and new partnerships would go on to transform the mobile screening and crushing industry.
Darren McKnight, Vice President of McCloskey International, believes this entrepreneurial mindset continues to define the company today, “McCloskey was built on an entrepreneurial spirit, and that’s what continues to drive us. Our customers and dealers share that same ambition, and they expect us to be innovative, adaptable, and always ahead of the curve.”
McCloskey’s first line of trommels in the late 1980s drove steady growth, and by the early 2000s onwards, the company had expanded its
manufacturing operations to Northern Ireland, Canada, and Wisconsin. In Northern Ireland, the factory known as Granville, is currently undergoing an impressive extension in order to continue to meet the demand for McCloskey machines, with the build expected to be completed later this year.
McKnight emphasizes that McCloskey’s success isn’t just measured by its global footprint, but by the strength of its people and partnerships:
“For McCloskey, our biggest achievement has been sustained growth. We’ve continuously invested in our infrastructure, our systems, and, most importantly, our people. We’ve built an industry-leading team here at McCloskey who are heavily invested in the growth of the company and are deeply loyal to our brand. But perhaps one of our greatest achievements has been the partnerships we’ve formed – not just with our dealers but with our customers, ensuring we are a true strategic partner in their success.”
Today, the company offers a complete range of mobile solutions, including Crushers, Screeners, Stackers, and Trommels, delivering topquality machinery tailored to real-world applications.
The material processing industry has transformed significantly over the past four decades, with increased consolidation, regulatory shifts, and a growing emphasis on sustainability and recycling. Through this, McCloskey has remained dynamic, evolving its product offerings and strengthening dealer support
to help customers navigate these changing demands. However, while the industry has changed, McCloskey’s remained consistent in their commitment to delivering the quality, reliability, and practicality that customers expect.
“Our industry is always evolving,” McKnight explains. “Expectations around quality and technology keep rising. Legislative changes, sustainability demands, and industry shifts, such as increased mergers and acquisitions, continue to shape how we do business. But through it all, we’ve stayed close to our customers, listening to their challenges and ensuring we remain agile. That’s why our dealer network and strategic partnerships matter now more than ever.”
McCloskey’s partnerships with dealers and customers worldwide play a crucial role in shaping its product development. By fostering these close relationships, McCloskey ensures that its equipment delivers not just raw power, but intelligent, adaptable solutions that support customers and help them stay ahead.
“Our customers don’t just need a high-quality, reliable product,” McKnight says. “They need strategic support and a true partnership. This is what we do, and this is what we see as our strength, setting us apart from the competition.”
As McCloskey looks to the future, the company remains committed to strengthening partnerships with dealers and customers, expanding its global reach, and setting new benchmarks in material processing excellence.
McKnight sees this customer-first approach as central to McCloskey’s long-term vision, “Over the next decade, we see ourselves staying even closer to our customers and dealers, using their frontline insights to drive greater innovation in our product design. Our goal is to build even stronger relationships and become the strategic partner of choice for our industry.”
With a strong foundation and a clear vision, McCloskey is poised for continued success, staying true to its brand promise of being the trusted strategic partner in material processing. SP
Source: McCloskey
Next-Level Automation For Superior Cones
Superior Industries has announced the release of Vantage Automation version 7.2, the latest evolution of its cone crusher control platform.
Designed to improve the user experience and enhance data gathering for diagnostics, v7.2 delivers a significant upgrade for both Patriot Cone and Dakota Cone Crushers.
• Enhanced User Interface: Redesigned screens provide clear navigation and improved graphics for ease of use.
• Integrated Solenoid Testing: Eliminates the need for external tools, centralizing diagnostics directly on the touchscreen.
• Advanced Diagnostics Options: Individual solenoid testing and improved data recording enhance troubleshooting accuracy and visibility, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
• Unified Software Platform: Now compatible with Patriot Cone and Dakota Cones, offering streamlined updates and operations for two crusher models.
• Backwards Compatibility: Available for retrofitting on existing cone crushers manufactured by Superior, making upgrades accessible for current users.
“This update underscores the value of strong relationships with dealers and customers,” said Jarrod Adcock, Crushing Equipment Product Manager at Superior Industries. “The improvements are a direct result of their feedback, which is vital to the continuous improvement of Superior’s products.”
Vantage Automation v7.2 is included on all new factory machines as of January 2025 and is available for installation on existing machines. SP
Source: Superior Industries
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Seaspan Begins Construction On Heavy Polar Icebreaker
Seaspan Shipyards has announced it has officially cut steel on the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) new heavy polar icebreaker, signifying the start of construction on one of the most advanced conventional polar icebreakers ever to be built.
This marks the first time a heavy polar icebreaker has been built in Canada in more than 60 years, and it will play a critical role in protecting our sovereignty for decades to come.
Measuring 158 metres long and 28 metres wide, Seaspan’s polar icebreaker will be incredibly complex, designed to operate self-sufficiently in the high-Arctic year-round. It will play a critical role in enabling the Canadian Coast Guard to transit and operate on more than 162,000 km of Arctic coastline.
“Today’s milestone caps off an incredibly busy 10-month period for Seaspan, involving two firstof-class ship launches and the start of construction on this new world-class polar icebreaker,” stated John McCarthy, CEO, Seaspan Shipyards. “The National Shipbuilding Strategy is showing
that a made-in-Canada approach is not only possible, it is imperative to Canada’s security and sovereignty. We must continue to design and build ships here at home, to ensure that the experience, skills, and knowledge built through the NSS will be sustained. Seaspan looks forward to delivering this new polar icebreaker to the Canadian Coast Guard, and to building more Polar Class vessels for Canada and its allies.”
The capabilities of this Polar Class 2 icebreaker will help sustain a 12-month presence in Canada’s North in support of Canada’s Arctic sovereignty, high-Arctic science (including climate change research), Indigenous Peoples and other northern communities, and the ability to respond to major maritime emergencies including search and rescue. It will be able to
accommodate up to 100 personnel, and, as one of the only Polar Class 2 vessels in the world, will be able to operate farther north, in more difficult ice conditions and for longer periods than any icebreaker in Canada to date.
This built-in-Canada ship will be the seventh vessel designed and built by Seaspan under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). It will also be the fifth Polar Class vessel to be built for the CCG, and one of up to 21 icebreaking vessels overall that Seaspan is constructing.
In January 2024, Seaspan completed construction of a polar Prototype Block to ensure preparedness to build this highly-advanced vessel, which requires steel that is twice as thick in some areas, while also being less malleable, as the steel Seaspan has used for the other ships built under the National Ship-
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building Strategy.
As the only shipyard currently building polar icebreakers in Canada, Seaspan looks forward to supporting the Canadian Coast Guard by building this large, multimission vessel, and through the design and construction of any vessels Canada and its ICE Pact partners need now, or in the future.
Seaspan has already gained significant experience designing and building Polar Class vessels including three
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Vessels which are now in service with the Canadian Coast Guard; an Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel that will be delivered to the CCG in the coming months; and up to sixteen Multi-Purpose Icebreakers (also Polar Class) that are currently in Construction Engineering.
Seaspan is one of the most modern shipyards in North America, following its privately funded $200M+ shipyard modernization, develop-
FAE Introduces Multipurpose
Demining Arm
FAE is enhancing its demining line with the addition of a new multipurpose front arm for the PT300 D:MINE remote-controlled tracked carrier, which can be fitted with a manipulator grapple or excavation bucket.
ment of a skilled workforce and state-of-the-art, purposebuilt infrastructure to deliver large, complex vessels. Under the NSS, Seaspan has become a major economic and job creation engine. According to an economic analysis conducted by Deloitte, Seaspan has contributed $5.7 billion to Canada’s GDP since 2012, while also creating or sustaining more than 7,000 jobs annually. SP
Source: Seaspan
feet provide excellent stability while performing various operations.
CONE
The IROCK Cone Crusher ITC-200 is
for optimum versatility in
with
conversion from the finest to the coarsest cavity and adjustable speed to produce a higher percentage of on-spec product.
and reach deeply buried unexploded ordnance. The excavating bucket can also be used to dig a containment area in the ground, into which the explosives can be inserted for controlled detonation.
The new equipment has been designed for the disposal of “improvised” ordnance, known as IED. When configured with the telescopic arm and fitted with the manipulator grapple, the PT300 D:MINE can search the area under investigation using a specially designed camera system. It also allows objects which may contain ordnance, or the ordnance itself, to be moved in complete safety. If equipped with an excavating bucket, the front arm can be used to inspect the ground
The new multipurpose arm boasts some impressive technical features. It is able to move to the front and sides in the classic excavator style but is also able to rotate its bucket or grapple along its axis using a 360° rotation system. This system allows for quick and accurate positioning and manipulation of material in the work area. The camera system, which consists of fixed or motorized units with a zoom function, gives remote operators an overview of the environment they are working in and a clear view of the equipment’s activities. Two independent hydraulic stabilizing
The PT300 D:MINE is a special vehicle designed to withstand the most extreme forces. It is used all over the world for mine clearing, and it is effective against anti-personnel and anti-tank mines, even in the toughest working conditions. This FAE vehicle is the gold standard of its category, tested and certified to meet CWA 15044:2009, the international demining standard. The PT-300 D:MINE stands out for its versatility. It can be equipped with a demining head or another type of FAE attachment, like a forestry mulcher, tiller, stump cutter, or dozer blade.
These innovations make the FAE PT300 D:MINE a reliable and complete solution for government agencies, the military, NGOs, and other organizations operating in active war zones around the world. It is an increasingly effective and efficient product for reclaiming and restoring otherwise dangerous and unusable land for public use. SP
Source: FAE
Polar icebreaker rendering
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Cat Introduces New 775 Off-Highway Truck
Caterpillar Inc. recently showcased the new Cat 775 offhighway truck at bauma Munich 2025, spotlighting the company’s ongoing leadership in technology and autonomous capabilities.
The machine is the first next generation design of offhighway trucks for the company. Distinguishing it from the previous 775 models, this 65-tonne (71-ton) payload hauler is engineered to enable fully autonomous capabilities in the future.
“The design of the Next Gen 775 represents a significant leap forward in offhighway truck technology, offering unmatched power, efficiency and safety features,” says Tony Fassino, group president of Caterpillar Construction Industries. “Visitors at bauma will see our full range of technology offerings, from remote control to semiautonomous to the future of autonomous machines in construction.”
Caterpillar is leveraging its current Autonomous Hauling Systems (AHS), Cat MineStar Command for hauling, already at work at mine sites throughout the world, and scaling the system’s processes and technology to meet the specific needs for quarry operations.
“We are using the lessons learned from working with our US-based customer, Luck Stone, where we have MineStar Command for hauling installed on four Cat 777 trucks,” Denise Johnson, group president of Caterpillar Resource Industries. “The shift to the aggregate industry, where we are automating fewer trucks that don’t haul material 24 hours a day, is helping transform our technology and processes to manage smaller operations.”
The Cat 775 next generation truck has a planned introduction in 2026. Autonomous capabilities with MineStar Command for hauling are currently under development, and a release date will be announced at a later date.
Productivity
The 775 features an innovative new frame design that helps to optimize payload weight, a refined suspension for improved ride and handling, and advanced safety features like the 360-degree surround cameras and Cat Detect radar system to deliver superior performance and safer and more comfortable operation.
“Compared to previous models, our next generation 775 off-highway truck features an industry-first frame design that reduces empty weight delivering the potential for larger payloads and lower fuel burn. Plus, its 10% more body volume and improved turning radius helps to boost productivity and performance,” says David Holthaus, senior engineer and team lead for the Cat 775.
Performance
With more body volume, the truck’s new frame is optimized for weight distribution and structural efficiency. Compared to the 775G series truck, there is nearly 30% less welding to minimize the risk of cracks and improve frame life. Less internal welding and ease of frame repairability help lower costs to maintain the new 775 over an estimated 40,000-hour truck life.
Its redesigned suspension boasts a lower center of gravity. The 775 has shown to deliver better handling than previous designs, and an updated turning radius enhances onsite maneuverability. Improving service life, the truck experiences less bouncing on the tires and driveline, and the operator feels less vibration and energy feedback into the truck.
The truck is powered by the 615-kw (825-hp) Cat C27
engine and comes in different emissions configurations to meet different global regulations. The U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/Stage V version displayed at bauma offers better fuel efficiency than previous models, with advanced electronic powertrain controls that deliver faster cycles and reduced road maintenance. The truck’s enhanced ride and handling allow for higher speeds on curves and driving in higher gears, which directly reduces fuel consumption during the cycle.
Safety
The new cab is designed for efficiency and equipped with features to automate functions. The large windows give the operator visibility to the work area and surroundings. Automatic cab temperature controls and the Cat next generation deluxe seat is designed to help to improve operator comfort.
Its 360-degree surround cameras with object detection alerts operators to hazards within the immediate vicinity, making it easier to safely operate the new 775. Cat Detect combines radar and camera systems to automatically detect hazards within critical areas around the truck — primarily the front, rear and turning radius on each side.
Serviceability
Multiple key maintenance and service contributors have been reduced with the new truck design. The next generation of enhanced serviceability incorporates extended-interval filters with ground-level access, groundlevel lockout features and a serviceable suspension. Its design is fire suppression ready to simplify system installation.
The ability to access and analyze accurate real-time data enables faster diagnostics and enhances the ability to predict and prevent machine failure. New for the 775, remote flash and troubleshooting capabilities help to boost truck availability. Remote flash instantly provides access to the latest software updates and enables the updates to be scheduled and executed at a time that doesn’t interrupt the production schedule. Remote Troubleshoot enables the dealer to perform diagnostics remotely while the truck is still in operation. SP
Contract Logger Grows Despite Tough Times
This article first appeared in Supply Post, July/August 1984 issue.
One British Columbia logging operation that has expanded in recent years in spite of uncertain market conditions is Voyageur Contracting Ltd. This firm produced approximately 212,250 m3 last year, working in stands north of Prince George.
Ray Rancourt, principal owner of Voyageur Contracting, started logging in the 1960s, first as a trucker and then as a phase contractor. He gradually developed the business from there into today’s full phase logging operation.
Early in the 1970s, Rancourt purchased his first Caterpillar D6C tractor and today has 12 Caterpillar units and two Cat-powered logging trucks. His equipment consists of a D8K, D7G, 235 tree harvester with Dika head, 225/235 tree harvester with Kockums saw head, three Cat skidders (528 with Esco grapple and two 518 line machines), 966D, 966C, 14G motor grader, two 3406 powered logging trucks, JCB backhoe loader and other equipment.
Two of the newest pieces of equipment, seen working near Muskeg Camp, 97 km (60 mi) north of Prince George, included the 528 grapple skidder, and 225/235 tree harvester with a Kockums head.
Dale Edwards, operator of the 225/235, reports normal production for his unit is about 100 trees per hour. The trees range in size from
30.5 to 60 cm (12 to 24 in) in diameter. The 225 is equipped with the 4.42 m (14.5 ft) long undercarriage.
The 225/235’s special log-
ging arrangement also includes additional guarding and extra hydraulic circuits.
The Dika saw on the 235 is capable of cutting trees up to
76 cm (30 in) in diameter.
The 528, a skidder increasing in popularity in the Prince George area, developed 175 hp and has an unloaded op-
erating weight of 15,422 kg (34,000 lb). With the Esco grapple, it can yard up to 10 logs averaging 60 cm (24 in) diameter in one pass. SP
Supply Post, July/Aug 1984 issue
One birch forest coming up as 225/235 tree harvester operator Dale Edwards takes down the few remaining merchantable trees in this stand north of Prince George.
AUCTIONS
Jardine Auctioneers Becomes Part Of Euro Auctions Group, Joins Forces With Michener Allen Auctioneering
Euro Auctions are delighted to announce Jardine Auctioneers Inc are joining forces with Michener Allen Auctioneers as part of the Euro Auctions Group of global auctioneers, March 26, 2025.
Jardine Auctioneers
Inc, the family run auction business, that operates out of their 10-acre yard situated on their 139-acre site in Fredericton, New Brunswick, currently offers over 100 auctions per year, primarily hosting auto, commercial vehicle and industrial construction equipment sales.
Now, the Euro Auctions Group, a world leading auction house specializing in heavy machinery sales, welcomes Jardine Auctioneers to the group, joining Canadian Michener Allen Auctioneers who joined the group in Oct 2023.
Michener Allen conducts 80 auctions per year across their three permanent sites in Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg, catering for a wide variety of both buyers
and sellers across multiple sectors. Michener Allen and the Jardine Auctioneers management teams already have a strong relationship, with over 20 years’ experience working on joint ventures.
The addition of Jardine Auctioneers to Michener Allen and the Euro Auctions Group extends the national reach in Canada to the East Coast, expanding the groups global footprint to 14 auction sites across four continents. The group now boasts four locations across Canada further streamlining and enhancing the services it provides to its Canadian customers.
Jardine Auctioneers has been a trusted name in vehicle and industrial equipment auctions for over 25 years. The business has demon-
strated steady growth and exceptional customer loyalty from private and public sector companies, maintaining many long term relationships. Coupling a loyal seller base with its strong buyer base throughout Atlantic Canada has been a winning formula. In addition to auction services, Jardine Auctioneers operates a transportation division to service customer needs in New Brunswick.
The company benefits from a skilled management team, led by Blair Sissons and long-standing employees, that have made the business what it is today. Jardine Auctioneers dedicated auction site, complete with auction rooms, workshops, and extensive space for vehicle and equipment storage,
has allowed the company to facilitate the demand for live auction events making it a hub for the industry it serves.
Jardine Auctioneers was founded in 1982 by father and son auctioneers Frank and John Jardine. Today the business is managed by John Jardine and Blair Sissons, who joined the company in 2012. John and Blair will remain and will be a key part of the national management team in Canada.
“We are a family-run business, and the ethos and values of Jardine Auctioneers resonates strongly with our own,” commented Derek Keys, Founder and Managing Director of Euro Auctions Group. “We see great similarities in our company culture, vision, and future trajectory. As we expand our presence in Canada, we have remained focused on treating buyers and sellers equally. We provide the highest level of service, achieving true market value in our auctions, while maintaining fair commission rates for all. This basic principle has been a cornerstone of the groups success. We are de -
lighted to welcome the Jardine team into our auction community that share the same ethos.”
“This merger with Euro Auctions and joining forces with our close Canadian ally Michener Allen is the perfect fit for us all,” added John Jardine, CEO of Jardine Auctioneers. “Both Euro auctions and Michener
Allen are family businesses that share our same values and commitment to excellence and I couldn’t be more excited to expand our global customer base, attracting both buyers and sellers from around the world and introducing them to our maritime hospitality.” SP
Source: Jardine Auctioneers
From left to right: John Jardine (Jardine), Derek Bleakley (Euro Auctions Group), Frank Jardine (Jardine), and Blair Sissons (Jardine).
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4 Aggregate Pits for sale. Permitted, bonded turn key ready to go. Sand & gravel, tested rip-rap, landscape materials. Steady customer base, good volumes left, owner is retiring. Located in the East Kootenays. Contact Aaron McDonald for more info. rosenlakesandandgravel @gmail.com
D7HR Sidecutter for sale. Please call. Debolt, AB. DeBolt Contracting Ltd. 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 6956
D8 Rome Sidecutter for sale. Please call. Debolt, AB.
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D7G Rome Sidecutter for sale. Please call. Debolt, AB.
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D-8 Corner bits & wear plates. $500. Abbotsford, BC. Call for more info. 2248ern@gmail.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7471
D-9 Rad & Fan nose cone. Abbotsford, BC. Call for more info. 2248ern@gmail.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7471
980B Rebuilt Bucket. $2,500. Abbotsford, BC. Call for more info. 2248ern@gmail.com
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30 inch Screw. Abbotsford, BC. Call for more info. 2248ern@gmail.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7471
Felco Wheel Compactor. Low hr demo 36”, suitable for 18–30-ton excavators, new 5yr warranty. Located in Brantford, Ontario. $17,000. 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 6950
BUCKING SYSTEM
Coutts Bucking System for sale. Complete system, $10,000. Contact Dale for more info. dalehauer007@gmail. com
1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7649
BUSINESS OPP.
Two properties with buildings (approx. 3 acres) for sale. 685 and 735 South Mackenzie Ave, downtown Williams Lake, B.C. For more info call.
PHONE: 250-392-0098
CARRIAGES
Circular Carriage System for sale. Juniper, three block carriage, tractor assembly c/w top & bottom saw, c/w 200hp motor and carriage drive. Log stop & loader, log turner, cab & controls, loaded on truck. Built in Kelowna, BC. $22,500. dalehauer007@gmail. com
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CONVEYORS
Hikon 3675 Portable Radial Stacker for sale. Contact Don for more info. PHONE: 780-678-4703
New 14-yd. 36” Discharge Belt for sale. Contact Don for more info.
PHONE: 780-678-4703
2024 3660 Radial Stacker for sale. Contact Don for more info.
PHONE: 780-678-4703
New & used conveyors, from 20’ to 120’, radial or transfer conveyors, quick delivery.
Tyalta Industries Inc.
PHONE: 1-800-960-9939
Powerscreen HL75 Organics Conveyor. The HL75 is a high-level feeder conveyor that combines the Chieftain Feeder system with a mobile stockpiling conveyor. Designed for efficient material handling. Key benefits: Direct loading from wheel loaders to eliminate double handling on site. A hopper auger untangles and aerates organic material. High-capacity, customized hopper prevents bridging. Ideal for metered feeding into other equipment. Fully mobile and site-ready Max discharge height: 32’ 2”. Up to 600 TPH Contact for more information & pricing. Foreman Equipment info@foremanequipment. com 1-888-852-9021
CRANES
(Crawler)
Link-Belt LS-98 Long Crawler for sale. Full CTW, hyd third drum, ind travel, 80’ boom, 3 shive tip. 4-71 w/ torque convertor, excellent condition. $65,000. tfcc@live.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 5031
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CRUSHERS
1999 Cedarapids Model 2600 VSI Crusher. Portable plant, self-contained w/ Cummins QSX19-600 HP diesel. Work ready condition, $155,000 OBO.
HUGH: (604) 657-7167
For all your crushing equipment requirements. Sales, service and parts MORMAK EQUIPMENT
PHONE: (250) 542-7350 VERNON, B.C.
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Metso LT1110 Impact
Crusher For Sale, 41” X 31”, 1,200 hrs., 1-Owner/ Operator, 34-Ton, Magnet, Dust Suppression, Hopper Extensions, PTO Takeoff, 300 hp Cat Tier 4. $499,000. Langley, BC. CALL 604-866-0482
CRUSHERS (Jaw)
Cedar Rapids 30x42 Jaw Crusher on Tridem Carrier. Vibrating finger feeder, adjustable 42” discharge convey, & 1 extra new jaw plate. Contact for pictures and more info. $160,000. hedlundcontracting@ gmail.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 6746
Nordberg 2136 Primary Jaw Plant. Reconditioned & work ready. $150,000 OBO. Will take trade of 200 Class Hoe or 25-30 Ton Rock Truck.
HUGH: (604) 657-7167
DECKING
Truck & Trailer Decking, 2x6 Treated T&G 1-1/2”, 2x8 S/L overlap 1-1/8”, 3x10, 3x12, 4x12 Treated, 4x8x1” Fir Ply $54.95. Can-Am Building Supply Ltd. Surrey, BC 100% Canadian Owned & Operated. We deliver to your jobsite, even to the moon! canambldg@gmail.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 3670
DOZERS
1997 Cat D8R Dozer for sale. C-angle blade, ripper, very good undercarriage, track CTS 65% remaining, 3-oil analysis good, 11.9k hrs. $185,000. Call Norm for more info. norm@skynorth.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 5653
1987 Dresser TD20G Dozer. Steering clutches replaced 1000 ago, under carriage 80%, cutting edge 70%, comes w/ winch & a ripper, have other parts. Price includes delivery to as far south as Nanaimo. 20k hours, comes w/ $30K+ worth of parts, $55,000, located in Port Hardy BC. garybmcmillan@hotmail. com
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D7G Cat Dozer for sale. Bareback, unit #4, please call. Debolt, AB. DeBolt Contracting Ltd. 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 6956
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• 1994 Peerless Tridem Pull Trailer POR.
• 2003 International 4300 w/ Dry Van *as is* POR.
• 2004 FL Columbia DDE 12 8, Meritor RD-20-145 $18,500.
• 2008 KW Red T800 Tri-Drive, Cummins ISX POR.
• 1990 Peerless S/A Jump Jeep $11,500.
• 42ft Fruehauf Camp TRLR w/Duetz, GenSet, Potable Water Tank $18,500.
• Cottrell Car Hauler $9,500.
• 2005 Cancade Tridem End Dump $28,500.
• Tandem Clam Dump $14,500.
• Tandem Pup Gravel Trailer POR.
• 1999 Superior Super B Logging Trailer POR.
• Tridem Hayracks POR.
• Assorted Water Tanks and Trailers Available POR.
• 2013 Volvo D13 Auto Shift POR.
• 1990 IHC DT466 Flat Deck $6,500.
• 2009 Durastar S/A w/ Reefer Van, 26 ft Van $39,900.
• 1999 FL80 Tandem 24' Deck, Moffat Fork Lift $19,500.
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ENGINES
Large inventory of used and rebuilt Detroit Diesel, Cat, Cummins, Perkins, Deutz and Volvo engines. P.G. Truck & Equipment Phone: 1-800-946-9400 OR (250) 561-1234
EXCAVATORS
2018 Hitachi ZX200LC-5. Cab guard, guarding, 2 bkts q/c hyd thumb, only 3,673 hrs (no def, no regen). $169,900. Contact for more details.
Pacific Rim Equipment PHONE: (250) 493-4545
2013 Komatsu PC360 LC-10 Excavator. Located in Quebec. $122,000. Contact Lou for more details.
2017 John Deere 135G Excavator, 3,985 Hrs., Aux. Plumbing, Four Post Guarding, Blade, Thumb, Clean-up & Digging Buckets, Ready to work! $159,000. Central Island Rentals + Sales info@centralislandrent als.com PHONE: 250-667-5643
2015 Komatsu PC450LC-8 Excavator for sale. In great shape, 5 bkts & ripper, hyd quick change, wired for Topcon GPS, & no def. 5,460hrs. $250,000 OBO. Kelowna, BC. midmtn@shaw.ca 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7300
2018 Cat 336F Excavator for sale. In good condition, 2 bkts & a thumb, DEF not required, well maintained. 7,441hrs, $225,000. Contact Mike for more info. hamlog@island.net 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 5157
2014 Hitachi ZX135US-5 Excavator for sale. 5,192 hours, accurate dig bucket, accurate cleanup bucket, accurate pro link thumb, accurate hyd quick change, & hyd blade. $129,900.
VI Equipment 1 (833) 355-9450
2010 Hitachi ZX75US-3
Excavator for sale. 8,242 hrs, new hyd thumb, dig bucket, blade, bolt on rubber pads, & pattern changer. $53,000.
VI Equipment 1 (833) 355-9450
2005 Hitachi ZX120 Excavator for sale. 8,841 hrs, cab guard, dig bucket, clean up bucket, pro link hyd thumb, manual wedge quick change. $66,000. VI Equipment 1 (833) 355-9450
2015 Link-Belt 210X Excavator for sale. 6,100hrs, 800hrs on running gear, hyd quick attach, air seat, pro heat, extra plumbing, double grousers, catwalk & cab guard, 2 bkts, & backup camera. $135,000. Nakusp, BC. Owner is retiring. rhopp2002@hotmail.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 5330
2013 Hitachi EX290. 2bkts & hydraulic thumb, 10,428 hrs, engine rebuilt at 9,268 hrs, located in Smithers, BC $79,500 Call Jim 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7522
2013 Hitachi ZX350 LC-5N. 2bkts, hydraulic thumb & guarding, 9,230 hrs, located in Smithers, BC $79,500 Call Jim
2018 Tigercat LX870D Feller Buncher for sale. 10.1k
2022 Tigercat LX870D Feller Buncher for sale. 1.9k hours, Tigercat 570226 felling saw, includes hitch for tether system. Webasto engine heater, A/C, in very good condition, $750,000. Lake Cowichan, BC. Contact Clint for more info. clinton.horsman@hors mangroup.ca
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1996 Timberjack 618 Feller Buncher for sale. 6,705hrs, $39,500. Located in Langley, BC. cclemail@telus.net
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GRADERS
2011 Cat 160M Grader for sale. In good condition, c/w fenders, lite bar, well maintained. 10,289hrs, $155,000. Contact Mike for more info. hamlog@island.net
1-833-777-1971 EXT. 5157
2004 Volvo 720B grader. 5,700 hrs, second owner, ready to go to work! $75,000. Debolt, AB. DeBolt Contracting Ltd. 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 6956
GRAVEL BOX
16.6’ Gravel Box for sale. Aluminum, good floor, in good condition, no high lift, & cylinder included. $5,500. Contact John for more info. 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 4149
HAMMERMILLS
Rockbuster BH1220 portable mobile hammermill crusher for sale. 3306 Cat, recent chamber replacement, new hammershaft and drive belt, large quantity of spare hammers & parts avail. Ideal for forestry & industrial road resurfacing. $99,000. Contact Dale for more info. hyams@shaw.ca 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7665
LOADERS (Log)
2008 Madill 3800C Heel Boom Log Loader. A/C hydraulic cab riser, forestry package, 60” T-Mar log grapple, & heel boom. Double grouser tracks, Detroit Diesel series 60 engine, $180,000. Lake Cowichan, BC. Contact Clint for more info. clinton.horsman@hors mangroup.ca 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 4396
2009 Hyundai Robex 290LC-7A Log Loader. Recent motor complete & main pump u/c in excellent condition. $60,000. Clearwater, BC. greenstamp@me.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 5216
2019 Link-Belt 4040. New grapple tongs, 6855 hrs, wbm 10 cubic foot grapple, undercarriage in good shape, Kamloops, BC. $295,000. kopytkobryan@gmail.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7534
2020 Link-Belt 4040TLN. Great shape, ready for work, 5717 hrs, Kamloops, BC. $335,000. kopytkobryan@gmail.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7534
2001 Cat 330 Log Loader. Butt-N-Top, Finning serviceman did all recent work on it, ready to go to work, recent W/O’s. Located near Burns Lake, BC. $120,000. steve@htheli.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 5539
LOADERS (Wheel)
1996 Cat 926 Loader for sale. Serial #94Z01557, needs engine 3204 & frontend attachment. $10,000. dalehauer007@gmail. com
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2021 Komatsu WA500-8, 4,925 total Hrs – 2,285 ECM Idle Hrs, Very Clean, Thoroughly Inspected, All Servicing / Repairs Completed. Steering Wheel, Michelin Tires, 8-CYD GP Bucket, Reversing Fan, Auto Idle Shut – down, Rear Camera. Machine was Power washed, fully inspected, Eng., torque, trans. & hyd. pressures within OEM spec. Performance checks completed, Oils, Magnets & Suction Screens & filters checked for contaminates. $495,000. Contact Us for Details & Pricing delivered to your Site. Marcel Equipment London, ON marcelequipment.com PHONE: 519-686-1123
MINING CLAIMS
Yukon Turnkey Placer Operation for sale. $2.2 million USD. 12.78 miles, 3099 acres. Mining claims are held by assessment work. Visit https://140ukn. wixsite.com/burwash-nines creek for more info and drone footage 140ukn@gmail.com
ADVANCED G O L D
RECOVERY – Goldlands introduces the Helicoid, an innovative gold recovery unit capturing the finest of gold values; replacing gold tables & obsolete concentrators. After a day’s use, an operator will wonder how they managed without this advanced extraction technology.
goldlands@aol.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 3676
MOTORHOMES
2018 Newmar Mountain Aire for sale. 14k miles, 45ft 3 slide, 500 Cummins engine, all electric. Spartan Chassis, OnGuard collision mitigation, 4x 100watt solar panels, stacked washer & dryer, exterior entertainment center w/ 40” TV. Induction cooktop, 2x pass through storage trays, full storage basement w/ deep freeze, & power window shades. $399,999.00 CAD. 2248ern@gmail.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7471 MOUNDERS
1994 Donaren 870H Mounder for sale. Mounted on a 748 G John Deere Skidder. Blade tank included, new tire chains, recent trans rebuilt, grapple to fit, & recent rear differential. $65,000. Part of retirement sale, see page 49 for full list or contact Dwayne for more info. dwayne.670563@live.ca 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7659
• 1995 Freightliner, Series 60 Detroit, 470 Hp, 40,000 Lb 410 Ratio Rockwell Axles, Dbl Lockers
Other parts machines
Coring Hotsaw 20-22 Head • OMEGA 20-20 Ton Hyd. Crane • Crane Ph 20-1A Omega • Denharco 3000-3500 Strokers Used Tires and Chains
• 35.5 x 32, 30.5 x 32,
• 18.4 x 34,
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Tracks
• 618, 628, D6, D7, 200
Running Motors
• 8.3 5.9 Cummins; 671, 353, 453, 471, 6V53
• Detroit Diesel; 466, 414, 4276, • 4045 John Deere
Located in Sorrento, BC
LNH EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT
2002 Peterbilt 330 Boom Truck, w/ 2500kg Knuckle Boom, 122,678 km, Cummins 6 cyl diesel, US EPA label, Webasto Engine Coolant Heater, 1.6m-7.5m boom, out & down, outriggers, 22’ bed $44,500
John Deere 850C Crawler Dozer, 8,527 hrs, encl. cab, A/C, positive air shutoff, 158 in PAT blade, 30 in single grouser track shoes, 2 cyl multi shank ripper $59,500
1990 Kenworth Compressor Sandblast Truck, 629,256 kms, Cummins LTA10 Diesel engine, US EPA label, Air ride suspension, compressor has 300 hp diesel engine $39,500
Donaren 870H Mounder for sale. Mounted on a 2005 Rottne 16-ton forwarder, new rear tracks, 6-way blade. $150,000. Recent factory new trans, recent rear diff, & recent engine overhaul. Part of retirement sale, see page 49 for full list or contact Dwayne for more info.
dwayne.670563@live.ca 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7659
PARTS
Parts for Aveling Barford Grader for sale. Contact Dale for more info. dalehauer007@gmail. com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7649
Dismantling 966C Cat Loader for parts. Hyd tank with 3rd valve, cylinders – lift, tilt & steering, bell cranks, levers & links, planetaries, differentials, hyd pump, starter & alternator. MERLIN: (250) 819-4444
PLANERS
Yates A20 Planer for sale. Side heads include tongue & groove. $14,000. Contact Dale for more info. dalehauer007@gmail. com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7649
PRESSURE WASHERS
New 4,000 PSI hot water pressure washer. $3,400. Abbotsford, BC. Call for more info. 2248ern@gmail.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7471
PROCESSORS
2015 Ponsse Scorpion King Harvester / Processor. Ponsse H7 processor head, Ponsse C50 crane, tracks, ready to go to work. $294,500. Pictures & video available at onsiteauctions. ca.
2018 Hitachi 210-6 Processor. Very well kept, one owner, new feed wheel & feed motors, 8,731 hrs. $199,999. Clearwater, BC. greenstamp@me.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 5216
ROADBUILDERS
2016 John Deere 2454D Roadbuilder for sale. Comes w/ 66” cleanup bkt, 42” dig bkt, stump splitter, Daequip log grapple, Accurate 84” brush rake, Accurate hydraulic coupler. 4,641hrs, $349,900. Call for more info. cclemail@telus.net 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7156
SAWMILLS
Used diesel sawmill w/ rollers for sale. $15,000. Lytton, BC – Lytton First Nation. Call for more info! john.sam@lfn.band 1-833-777 1971 EXT. 7640
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Howe 6460 Weighing Element for sale. Western Scale M2000, 60-tonne, $12,500. Contact Dale for more info. dalehauer007@gmail.
SCREENING EQ.
McCloskey 621 Screener Drum. Comes with ½“ screens, used only 50hrs, Open to offers. Call EJR Trucking today! ejrtrucking@yahoo.ca
1-833-777-1971 EXT. 6850
2005 Extec S5 Screen. Hydraulic fold out conveyors, vibrating tipping grizzle, double deck screen on tracks. Contact for pictures and more info. $120,000. hedlundcontracting@ gmail.com
1-833-777-1971 EXT. 6746
2020 McCloskey R155 Scalping Screen For Sale. 16’ x 5’ double deck screen, excellent condition. Cat engine 1200hrs, $299,000 CAD.
PHONE: 604-866-0482
SILOS
3x 40-ton 2004 Skid Mount Silos for sale. Side delivery chute, hydraulically operated side gate, 3 units available. $3,500 each. Located in Winnipeg, MB. pave@superiorasphalt paving.ca
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SUSPENSIONS
Air Ride Tridem suspension. $1,800. Abbotsford, BC. Call for more info. 2248ern@gmail.com
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TIRES
26.5x25 Yokohama Tires, NEW set of 4, $20,000. Grader tires, NEW set of 4, bkt-1600-24, $5,000. Grader tires, 2-1600-24, advance, NEW, $900 each. MERLIN: (250) 819-4444
, 1989, Model 670b, 3100 hrs., 12 ft. articulating blade, 5 tooth ripper on front cutting edge is near new, tires in good cond. Good working cond. With I.C.B.C. Registration $25,000 OBO
2011 TIGERCAT H855C, c/w Waratah 624 Super, repairs avail. 40% U/C, working cond. $100,000 CUMMINS 72 KVA, 1200 rpm gen set, plus CAT 50 gen set, mounted in 40 ‘ trailer....................... $15,000
2011 KOBELCO 140SC EXCAVATOR, 2550 Hrs, work ready condition and new paint; thumb, 2 - buckets, blade, rubber inserts for tracks $125,000
2023 T86, BOBCAT ON TRACKS, Hi Flow, 265 hrs., as new condition.
TRACTION WINCH
2021 Link-Belt 210LX Winch Assist. 12-ton single line traction winch, new engine, main pump, & swing bearing. 10 min. to change head to a bucket. $215,000. Clearwater, BC. greenstamp@me.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 5216
TRAILERS
2016 BWS EZ-2-Load Pup Log Trailer for sale. 6’9” bunks, fresh CVI, ready for work. $23,000, Cranbrook, BC. Contact Darren for more info. ddoucette@levifp.com
1998 Doepker Tilt Deck. Good condition, current CVI, pintle hitch. $20,000. Kamloops, BC. accounting@extreme excavating.ca 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7631
$149,000
2023 T870 BOBCAT ON TRACKS, Hi Flow, 650 hrs., excellent cond. $137,500
18 INCH ASPHALT PLANER Model M7018, To fit Bobcat T 870. As new condition $18,000 OBO
12 INCH HYDRAULIC AUGER, BOBCAT 150C Good working condition
$2,750
I/R COMPRESSOR, as new, model # 2475N7.5V, 80 gallon, 175 PSI, 7.5 Hp, 230 volt single phase. About 50 hours run time, comes with 25 ft. 220 V extension cord
MADILL 099 YARDER, Working condition. Excellent candidate for a dragline
$2,250
$60,000
1980 MADILL 071 YARDER ON RUBBER, 6V92TA, 4 axle carrier, 4 guy lines, work ready
$100,000
Steelbro SB7440 Side Loader. Handles 2x20 ft or 40 ft & Double Stacks, Kubota Power, 750hrs, second owner, new Bridgestone tires, ideal for owner operations. Great revenue, $64,900. Located in Edmonton, AB. lyle@mountainviewmfg. com
1-833-777-1971 EXT. 6698 TROMMEL PARTS
Radicon gear reducer chain drive for sale. Perfect for building a big Trommel. $10,000 OBO. Kelowna, BC.
midmtn@shaw.ca 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7300
TRUCKS
2014 Western Star 4900 6x4 T/A Sleeper Truck Tractor for sale. 637k kms, 17.8k hrs, Detroit Diesel DD16 15.6L 600hp engine. A/C, cruise control, power windows, & engine brake. $170,000. Mesachie Lake, BC. Contact Clint for more info. clinton.horsman@hors mangroup.ca 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 4396
2007 Midland End Dump. Mint condition, tandem axle, have original bill of sale. $35,000. Kamloops, BC. accounting@extreme excavating.ca 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7631
2025 Titan Tridem 35ft All Alum End Dump. Contact for more details. Ocean Trailer PHONE: 833-599-0210
2025 International LT625 6x4. Stock #: 4783-25, Tandem Axle Sleeper Tractor, S13 engine (475) HP, T14 transmission (14 speed), Air S-Cam brakes, 12350 lbs. front axle capacity, 40000 lbs. rear axle capacity, 3-Way rear lockup, 73” Hi-Rise sleeper, Incl 72mo/960K engine and after treatment coverage. $200,200. Contact for more details.
Maxim Truck & Trailer PHONE: 1-888-242-6124
Items For Sale:
V Blades (2)
Spare Mounder For Parts
Spare Mounder Arms
Spare Parts For Tracks
Spare Tires And Chains
Spare Mattoc Wheels
Spare Maintenance Equipment
Spare Hydraulic Pump · Spare Head Cables · Spare Poclain Motors For Parts · Complete Selection of Spare Hydraulic Hoses · 200-Amp Welder ·
Grader - 140M AWD 2017 Ripper Wing Front Blade $339,500
Grader - 160M AWD 2016 Ripper Wing Lift Group $375,000
Skidsteer - 246C - 2011 Forks Hyd Angle Blade $32,000
Wheel Loader - 950 - 1969 GP Bucket Major WOs $P O R
Wheel Loader - 966D - 1985 Major WOs $37,500
Wheel Loader - 926M - 2019 QA Bucket $179,500
Check www.banningequipment.com for parts list or call.
2020 Western Star Tridem Log Truck. 2x trucks available, 18spd, A/C, all current CVI’s, one owner/ driver since new, all comes w/ PF30 Tri/A pole trailer. $160,000 each. Mesachie Lake, BC. Contact Clint for more info. clinton.horsman@hors mangroup.ca
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2019 Western Star Tridem Log Truck. DD16 engine, 18spd trans, A/C. One owner/driver since new, current CVI, comes w/ 2019 Profab PF30 Tri/A pole trailer. 437k kms, 10.9k hours, ready to work. $155,000. Mesachie Lake, BC. Contact Clint for more info. clinton.horsman@hors mangroup.ca
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2012 Kenworth T800 Water Tanker. Stainless insulated tank, 4,400 gallons. Used for spring water, new batteries, excellent rubber, Paccar MX 12.9, 18 spd, double diff lock, upgraded interior package, A/R cab, double frame, 8 bag air ride suspension. 14.6k front axle, D46170H rears, 244” wheelbase, aluminum wheels, all in excellent condition, fresh CVIP. 3,309 hrs, 231,961 kms, $95,000. Located in Grande Cache, AB.
rangertrucking@hotmail. com
1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7644
2002 International 4300. DT 466 6 spd manual transmission, 12K front 21K rear spring suspension, air brakes, good cab & frame, runs great, 217,000 miles, PTO & air shift on dash, great truck. North Vancouver, BC. $8,000 OBO. daltontruck@outlook.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7624
2010 Volvo A40E Truck for sale. Comes w/ tailgate, in great shape- just put to work, no def, & 6,760hrs. $350,000 OBO. Kelowna, BC. midmtn@shaw.ca 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7300
1975 Terex Rock Truck. 4 spare tires included, $25,000. Abbotsford, BC. Call for more info. 2248ern@gmail.com
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2018 Eltec FB317L Feller Buncher/Quadco 26” Sawhead, 6,226 Hrs., New Undercarriage (except pads) $175,000 2020 Eltec FH277L Harvester/Processor, Bare Pin (Ready for Processor), 7,175 Hrs $175,000 New 2025 Eltec FB277B Feller Buncher / Quadco 24C Felling Head Call for Price 2016 Southstar QS600 Processing Head $50,000 New Southstar QS500 Processing Head Special Price
2018 TimberPro TN725D / Southstar QS500 Processor, Cummins QSL9, Extra Counterweight, Fire Suppression, 13,065 Hrs $275,000 1998 Prentice 620FB, Quadco 20” hot saw, newer undercarrriage, recently serviced, runs well $57,500
2008 TimberPro 830B Forwarder, New Eco Tracks, New Grapple Link, New Cab Windows, New Lights, New Headache Rack, New Log Bunks, Some New Boom Pins and Bushings, New Paint $330,000
2006 International 9900I Eagle Day Cab w/ Crane. Cummins power, Eaton 18 spd, 396,510 kms, 7,825 engine hrs, Amida crane, fifth wheel, current CVI. $75,000. Kamloops, BC. accounting@extreme excavating.ca
1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7631
Ford F-550 XLT for sale. Flat deck comes w/ tidy tank, 3.5k lbs tiger crane (not mounted), & PTO. Underbody tool boxes (2 each side), wired for TAD radio, deck lights, driving lights, & beacons. $30,000. Part of retirement sale, see page 49 for full list or contact Dwayne for more info. dwayne.670563@live.ca
1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7659
2004 Western Star 4900SA Tridrive. 475 hp single turbo mbn c15. 18spd, 69k rears 20k front, 9.6” bunk no trailer, has cracked frame rail. Duncan, BC. $17,500.
1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7556
2012 Kenworth T800 Tandem Dump Truck. 1SX 525 Cummins, 18 spd, 20k front, 46k rears. Electric tarp, air shut off, pup hitch, midland box. Low KM’s, certified, in mint condition. Serious callers only. 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7651
2013 Kenworth T800. Tandem dump truck, Cummins ISX 485 hp, 18 spd, 20K front 46K rears, Langfab gravel box w/ lift gate, wet kit & air tarp. North Vancouver, BC. $105,000 OBO. daltontruck@outlook.com 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7624
TRUCKS
(Crane)
2015 Freightliner 114SD Crane Truck for sale. #C-32737, Detroit DD-13 engine, 448k kms on odometer. Contact for more info.
PHONE: 1-833-379-4040
1986 Foremost. New lights, mirrors, and belts. Located in DeBolt, Alberta. DeBolt Contracting Ltd. 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 6956
TRUCKS (Off Hwy)
2008 Volvo A40E Truck for sale. Comes w/ tailgate, in great shape, no def, & 6,240hrs. $375,000 OBO. Kelowna, BC. midmtn@shaw.ca 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7300
Moxy 1996 MT30X Rock Truck. In good working order, nearly new tires & 2 spares. Sandspit, BC. $25,000. OBO. shiels@qcislands.net
PHONE:
PHONE: 604-618-4632
Used U/C or parts for older 850 Case dozer.
1-833-777-1971 EXT. 4149
Older 848 KW log truck, with or without rigging. Will pay according to condition.
1-833-777-1971 EXT. 4149
YARDERS
2003 Madill 124 Interlock
Yarder for sale. 23k hours, Detroit Diesel series 60 engine, Allison 5spd trans, trans cooler & pall filter. Trans was replaced less than 2k hrs ago. Haulback & both mainline drums have lagging. $1,150,000. Lake Cowichan, BC. Contact Clint for more info. clinton.horsman@hors mangroup.ca
1-833-777-1971 EXT. 4396
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1982 Washington 88 Grapple Yarder. Updated sprag system. Comes with grapple, drop line, carriage and miscellaneous accessories. Machine is 1 piece lowbedding. $225,000. Contact Karl 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7152
1988 Washington 88 Grapple Yarder. Sprag system. Complete machine rebuild. Comes with grapple, drop line carriage and miscellaneous accessories. Machine is 1 piece lowbedding. $550,000. Contact Karl 1-833-777-1971 EXT. 7152
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Doepker Acquires Peerless And Scona
The Doepker Group of Companies is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Peerless and Scona trailer brands from Manac Inc.
ownership. With our team now exceeding 400 people, we are committed to supplying high-quality, Canadianbuilt trailers to customers across North America,” said Evan Doepker, President & CEO of Doepker. “Our operational excellence programs in Saskatchewan have created the capacity to integrate the Peerless and Scona brands alongside Doepker’s existing lineup. This positions us for continued growth, and we look forward to expanding our team in Saskatoon in the near future.”
SEVEN BASIC SPECS:
Choose the Akaliko Canada 4400 Series single-acting telescopic cylinder with Chrome Plated moving stages to meet today’s rigid application requirements. CALL FOR PRICING AND AVAILABILITY TODAY!
Self-Bleeding Design no air to bleed, which reduces labour/maintenance charges. Less Oil required to fill the cylinder. Less Oil = Less Weight or more payload. Threaded headnuts for added strength. Longer Bearing Length (overlap) for stability. Beveled stop rings and retaining rings for plunger centering.
Stock Models inventoried at five warehouse locations throughout the U.S. to meet your immediate requirements. Plus lifting capacity unsurpassed by other major brands in the industry and a Two-Year Warranty.
This strategic move strengthens Doepker’s position in the industry and expands its ability to serve key sectors, including oil and gas, mining, forestry, logging, and construction.
As part of this transition, Andy McEachern will be joining the Doepker team as Senior Vice President. The full Peerless and Scona trailer
product lines will now be manufactured in Saskatchewan while continuing to be supported by the current Peerless team of sales staff. Engineering, retail parts, and truck rigout operations will remain based in Penticton, BC.
“Doepker is proud to keep these strong Canadian brands under Canadian
“The Peerless and Scona brands align perfectly with Doepker’s commitment to world-class, high-performance semi-trailers,” added Bill Schuler, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. “Our teams share a passion for customer success, and we are excited to bring these brands together under one strong Canadian company.”
With this acquisition, Doepker Group continues its legacy of innovation, quality, and dedication to our customers in the transportation industry. SP
Source: Doepker
Luncheon: Guest Speaker Honourable Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests of British Columbia Friday Night Dinner & Dance
Learn, discover and network. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet face to face, discuss current issues, learn about industry trends in person.
Peerless logging trailer.
Automated Leader-Follower Platooning On Forest Roads Test A Success
In collaboration with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, FPInnovations successfully completed a three-week demonstration of Kratos Class 8 automated trucks in leader-follower mode in Quebec.
The purpose of the trial was to assess the ability of the Kratos leader-follower platoon system to operate in a Canadian natural resources operating environment, identify its limitations, and prepare an implementation plan.
This demonstration follows the evaluation of Forterra’s Autonomous Platoon Trucks, carried out in the fall of 2023. Details of this evaluation are available on the autonomous transport webpage. The successful completion of these trials marks a significant step forward in FPInnovations’ autonomous transportation initiative.
Kratos follower-leader trucks were tested with empty and partially loaded log trailers on different types of forest roads, demonstrating the potential of autonomous technologies in real-life con-
ditions. The event also enabled transport contractors to observe this technology in action, and to gauge its future prospects for the sector. The forestry sector is often cited as one of the most dangerous industries in Canada, not least because of the risks associated with transport over logging roads. In addition to safety issues, the shortage of truck drivers represents a major challenge for the transport industry. Driver shortages have already led to plant shutdowns, and as the situation worsens, these supply chain disruptions could become more frequent.
Key results
The tests carried out with Kratos in autumn 2024 achieved several key objectives, demonstrating the robustness and adaptability of autonomous systems:
• Autonomous distance covered: over 2,000 km on Canadian roads.
• Maximum speeds achieved: up to 70 km/h on forest roads and 113 km/h on paved roads (high-speed test track).
• Follower vehicle performance: the follower truck faithfully reproduced the actions of the lead vehicle in complex situations, including lane changes, speed adjustments, variations in spacing distances and management of vehicles inserted between the leader and the follower.
• Ability to transport a variety of loads: the system demonstrated its effectiveness in transporting empty or partially loaded trailers on different routes.
• Testing in difficult conditions: the demonstration took place in extreme conditions, with heavy dust, lighting variations (day, night and twilight), rain and temperatures as low as -6°C on gravel forest roads.
This series of tests represents another step towards modernizing transportation with autonomous solutions adapted to harsh environments. SP
Source: FPInnovations
Mammoet Breaks Record For Heaviest Transport In Alberta
Mammoet successfully transported two Ethylene Oxide (EO) reactors from Dacro Industries to Shell Scotford in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, north of Fort Saskatchewan over the first two months of 2025.
These reactors, integral to the production of downstream petroleum products, each weigh 670 tonnes, with a diameter of approximately 8.4 meters (28 feet) and a length of only 23 meters (76 feet). The unusually short length of the reactors relative to their weight required innovative problem-solving from Mammoet’s engineering team and resulted in a unique and record-breaking situation where the total vehicle weight needed for transport was nearly double the weight of the cargo.
While the EO reactors were not as heavy as the
previous Alberta record holder for cargo weight— the 800-tonne splitter vessel moved for the IPPL Heartland project in 2019 —the equipment required to move them made them the heaviest loads ever transported on Alberta highways, at 1.76 million kilograms of total gross vehicle weight. The transport operation utilized two pull trucks and six push trucks to maneuver the specially designed frame for the reactors onto the trailers, creating a transport train length just over 140 meters (462 feet).
“The primary challenge in moving vessels of this weight
is in spreading out the load per axle on our trailers” says Curtis Barnett, Senior Operations Director at Mammoet Canada Western. “Typically vessels like this are longer, but these are shorter than average and particularly heavy. That’s why we had to have the frame engineered to balance out the weight of each vessel across the two trailers.
Mammoet’s engineering team had the frame fabricated using four P55 beams from a Mammoet gantry system, with custom-fabricated ends to securely accommodate the two reactors. The frame was then mounted on large turntables on each of the two 26-line double-wide intercombi trailers, in order to facilitate the 90-degree turn required to enter the destination site. The innovative approach and meticulous planning ensured the safe and efficient delivery of the reactors to site, setting a new benchmark for heavy haulage in Alberta. SP
Source: Mammoet
Seabee Memories
I began PART TWO, THE MILITARY YEARS, by stating that I did not die in Vietnam because I had been fortunate enough to join the Seabees as a truck driver, and I stand by that statement.
If you have been reading my Supply Post articles for the past 13 months, I sincerely thank you! These articles chronicled my time spent in the US Navy Seabees while serving in Vietnam. These “in country” stories and memories, I must admit—hell, I agree with you— that many of those memories were either caused, or made much more hilarious, by the enjoyment of alcohol, mostly beer. Without the beverages, those memories would not, without a doubt, have been worth the time you spent reading them. What would I have written? “Arrived at convoy point; had to sit for five hours with nothing to do; read some and smoked cigarettes; tried to sleep in 100+ degrees temperature.”
I’m not sure why, but the group of guys I worked with, and called friends, never smoked pot, otherwise I could have sat at the convoy point in the middle of a purple haze. A lot of our guys smoked, what they claimed to be, was the best s_ _t they had ever had, and maybe it was, because many Army and Marine soldiers seemed to enjoy it themselves. I suppose drinking was good enough for us. (A very wise man once told me, “Whatever it takes to get you through!”)
To be quite honest, we probably drank so we would not be plumbedscared-to-death of being killed. If I had been drafted and had become a groundpounder, I think I could have handled actual combat, but waiting around to be shot at, or hit by mortars, or hitting land mines, just left too much to contemplate and worry-about. The beer helped, and my memories lend me all the confirmation I have ever needed to support my belief that alcohol was necessary at that time in my life. Being able to drive trucks while in Vietnam permitted me to observe quite a bit of the country’s sights and culture while driving back and forth over about one hun-
dred miles. The following observations are some of the memories I carried home:
• The South Vietnamese, other than its military members, were very gentle people, and they mostly seemed at ease and happy. I suppose the fact that their country had been at war for so long that they were indifferent to all the brutality surrounding them.
• Most younger women were quite beautiful. I suppose the hard labor the women did took a toll on their looks later in life.
• Chewing betel nuts made their teeth red. The nut is the seed of the areca palm, and it has a narcotic effect. (Could this be why they were such gentle people?)
• The coastline, especially along the mountainside was beautifully picturesque, as I looked down while traveling over the Hai Van Pass between Danang and Hue.
• All the kids were very curious of, and wanted to learn about, us Americans. They were ever present as they watched us building roads and bridges. They loved the chocolate and crackers we gave them from our C-Rations.
• The ever-present smoke caused by deriving charcoal from the burning of various types of roots. Men, and mostly women, balanced fully loaded, four-foot-tall baskets of roots on their shoulders. The shoulder harness looked like a long piece of wood with strings on both ends. The strings were attached to the baskets, and they hung down very close to the ground. I doubt that I could have carried the weight those folks did every day. Additionally, small, old women could carry more on their shoulders than most big GIs. Sometimes, we would see them with two pigs, or two wired cages full of chickens.
They didn’t have pickup trucks, so this was their mode of transporting many commodities.
• Twenty-passenger buses probably carried at least 40 to 50 people, in addition to the passengers’ kids, chickens and pigs, as the riders held onto the sides or sat on top of the buses. It was hilarious each time I passed one of these buses because most of the passengers on the outside and top smiled and waved like they were having the time of their lives. I still chuckle when I remember them.
• Daylight on the concrete wall along the Perfume River in Hue, across the river from our barge facility, as hundreds of Vietnamese, of all ages, hung their bare asses over the wall to take their morning constitutionals. Wondering, as my grandfather, Obie, would have phrased it, “How in the damned hell did the putrid and stinking Perfume River ever get its name?”
• From the same bargeunloading facility in Hue, observing a sampan, on a
tributary of the Perfume River at daylight, after a woman completes her morning’s constitutional off the leeward side, then dips a pan to draw water from the wayward side to use for fixing breakfast.
• Living on soil so porous that trucks created dust only 30 minutes after it had literally rained every single day for 40 days.
• Danang’s China Beach was the nickname for My Khe beach, having been given the name by American, English and Australian soldiers during their relaxation time in Danang, as they swam and surfed. Ironically, the beach was also the site of the first U.S. troops landing in Vietnam in 1965. Although I was not yet in the Seabees. I am proud to say that the battalion I was in also landed with the Marines on China Beach.
• The thump, thump, thump, thump was loud as B-52s dropped their bombs along the Ho Chi Minh trail in the A Shau Valley 20 miles west of our camp.
• The unmistakable sound of the whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, as the 16-inch shells fired from the USS New Jersey went flying over Danang headed for the A Shau Valley.
• Holding open the screen door of our chow hall for a heavily laden Army soldier to enter. Damn! It wasn’t just any Army dude. It was a friend and neighbor who grew up half a mile from me, although we were both now 13,000 miles away from home.
• The heat took a long time to get used to, especially when trying to sleep while sweating. Many of us purchased fans for our hooch’s, but they were not very effective because our bunks were enclosed in mosquito netting. Conversely, the winter temperature never went below 50F, but we were
still cold, having been used to 100+F.
• The beer girls were always smiling and happy, as they knew a lot about customer service at their young ages.
• I tried to write home every couple of weeks, and I usually included a photograph in each envelope. My dad eventually replied with a request to send “your mother” some pictures without a beer can in my hand. SP
Ed Miller (atruckerstale@ gmail.com) has more than 40 years of management and ownership experience in the trucking industry. Today, he is a part-time tour bus driver, published author of “A Trucker’s Tale”, and regular contributor to Supply Post. He is a father of three and a grandfather of two, and lives with his wife in Rising Sun, Maryland.
PHOTOS COURTESY ED MILLER
The ubiquitous Vietnamese 20 passenger bus.
Young Vietnamese woman riding her ubiquitous motor bike.
China Beach, Danang, Vietnam.
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