ForestryTrader Forestry Equipment News Blog Archive

In honor of Earth Day, Komatsu employees once again ventured deep into the forest to plant trees in support of the company’s ongoing reforestation partnership with nonprofit organization Green Forests Work. ...

Komatsu launches its 22-ton XF895-3 forwarder in North America with a stronger frame, an upgraded 205F crane option, smarter hydraulics, and an adjustable load space. ...

Bobcat’s new 48- and 80-volt lithium-ion battery packs for Class I cushion tire, pneumatic-tire, and three-wheel electric forklifts have 50% faster charging, IP65 durability, and cold-weather support. ...

John Deere’s new L-III series forestry skidders come with new, more comfortable and adjustable seats that can operate facing right, as well as two feature package options, better lighting, improved visibility, and more. ...

Caterpillar’s FM528 forest machine can handle a wide range of tasks in the woods or the mill yard, including processing, log loading, road building, fire clean-up, chipper loading, mulching, and more. ...

Komatsu’s 2025 C124 harvesting head has a new valve bank, saw unit, feed system, and other improvements that result in fuel savings, greater productivity, and other benefits. ...

The new Bandit HM6420 tracked horizontal grinder is a hammermill model powered by a 1,200-horsepower Cat engine that uses 20 carbide-infused hammer inserts to process material at high speeds. ...

Vermeer’s 48-horsepower diesel SC48TX stump grinder has the torque to tackle large stumps and cut 16 inches below grade in tight residential spaces. ...

Vermeer’s 115-horsepower SC1052, its largest stump cutter, can remove a 6-foot stump without changing position and runs on gasoline to avoid complex emissions controls. ...

Morbark recently displayed its new, modular BVR line of brush chippers that will replace its venerable Eeger Beever products in 2024, as well as some British chippers from Timberwolf that Morbark will market in the U.S. ...

John Deere’s hardened beaver saw teeth with beveled tips are more durable against stones and non-wood materials, reducing downtime for feller bunchers operating in rocky conditions. ...

Operators can quickly and easily reposition the grinder’s power unit instead of swinging the cutting wheel, making it easy to adjust for work in tight spaces with less downtime. ...

Upgrades includes a new, standard Constant Cut saw motor controller as well as reliability and productivity enhancements requested by customers. ...

The maneuverable, compact LH 26 M Timber Litronic timber truck is designed to work at sawmills, timber yards, and woodworking shops with limited space in the U.S. and Canada. ...

The manufacturer says the new final logging harvester’s compact size allows it to be used in denser stands. ...

"The new 2956G crawler log loader machine not only provides optimal power and hydraulic capabilities but is still easy to transport due to its excellent width and weight combination,” says Deere’s Jarvis de Groot. ...

The machine boasts an extra-durable exterior, thick glass around the cab, heavy-duty under guards, a dustproof net for the radiator and oil cooler, and more. ...

Compared with the 2021 model year Cat 558, the new edition boasts 25% more power, 30% more swing torque, and 15% more travel power. ...

“More production, greater comfort and safety, and lower maintenance cost is what loggers can expect from our new 548,” says Brent Uitermarkt, vice president for Caterpillar’s forestry products. ...

The new gasoline-powered model made its public debut at the by Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) show in Charlotte, North Carolina earlier this month. ...

The head now uses a new, longer-lasting valve bank that has proven to be effective on the company’s C164 head; the wear-resistant valve bank also conserves fuel by reducing losses in the system. ...

The manufacturer says the redesigned grinder is a good fit for recycling wood waste and producing mulch. ...

Hiab says the next-generation crane has a longer outreach and is designed to stand up to inclement weather conditions thanks to an improved housing, fully protected oil distribution and cables, and a new cabin with improved insulation and ergonomics. ...

With an operating weight from 51,800 to 57,300 pounds, the compact log loader features a small front and rear swing radius that allows it to work in narrow passages. ...

Hiab says its latest Loglift forestry cranes have a new geometry and offer a longer reach, greater performance, and greater uptime. ...