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LOGGING • SAWMILLING • EWP’s • BIOMASS

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2017

HEADY HEIGHTS Unprecedented CTL head options for contractors

GET A GRIP Nordic Traction & Trelleborg show the way in tyre technology

MULCHING MAGIC Which attachments fair best on comparison?

UPGRADE IN PARADISE USNR/Söderhamn Eriksson line changes fortunes in Fiji

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HARVESTER HEADS

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Range has become the theme for cut-tolength harvesting suppliers both inhouse and as a subsector of the industry

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50 26 OPERATION FOCUS - TIGERCAT

30 TYRES & CHAINS

50 PRIME MOVERS & MULCHERS

Tigercat visits Parnell Inc. Maplesville, Alabama

Signifcant resources ploughed into R&D are showing through in a variety of updated and brand new technologies

There is a fierce array of evolving technology presented in this year’s review of prime movers and mulching attachments

LUMBER PROCESSING

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2017

REGULAR FEATURES

6 Logging News

13 World Markets

64 Advertising Index

COVER: SPRINGER – Screw Unscrambler and Feeder Springer’s Screw Unscrambler and Feeder were recently installed in the debarking line of a Tolko mill in British Columbia, Canada.

Due to the high cost of maintaining the two existing log singulators, Tolko’s requirement was clear: smooth, efficient feeding and of logs up to 25 logs/min, with consistent gaps and reduced maintenance costs.

The flexibility of Springer’s solution was key, bridging an elevation change of 10 feet with a single unit. Logs are aligned, singulated, and even-ended to an integrated stop-end chain, and accelerated in the longitudinal direction as they are fed to the existing receiving conveyor.

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LOGGING • SAW

MILLING • EWP ’s

• BIOMASS

OCTOBER / NOVEM

BER 2017

HEADY HEIG

HTS

Unprecedente d CTL head optio ns for contractor s

GET A GRIP

Nordic Traction & Trelleborg show the way in tyre technolog y

MULCHING MAG IC Which attachmen

ts fair best on comparison?

UPGRADE IN PAR ADISE

USNR/Söderh amn Eriksson line changes fortu nes in Fiji

OPERATION FOCUS

Tigercat visits Parnell Inc. Maplesville, Alabama

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LUMBER PROCESSING

CONTENTS

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18 USNR Tropik Wood increases recovery to support Fiji building boom

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China still a force for forestry

The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was held recently and the dominant topics up for discussion were far removed from what many economists pessimistic about the state of the Chinese economy might have imagined two or three years ago.

Then, all the talk was of the inevitable slowing of the Chinese juggernaut. GDP had almost halved since it’s double-digit peak, the shadow banking industry was apparently running unchecked, and the debt being racked up by local government had placed the country on the precipice of crisis.

This was all happening as the government was meant to be tackling a challenge that had been approaching for a decade – transitioning from a developing world, export economy to a first world, consumer economy.

But at some point, perhaps 18 months ago, talk of the inevitable implosion of China’s economy started to fade away. China was taking steps to manage its debt but had continued to stimulate its economy and move industry down the value chain.

As the world’s media recently watched for indications of Communist Party priorities, they watched for the internal political positioning of Xi Jinping as he tightened his grip on Chinese politics; and for signs of how he might attempt to manage the dual volatility presented by Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.

Conspicuously, there was little conjecture or concern over the country’s economic fortunes.

Jinping and his colleagues’ ability to successfully manage China through a period of intense peril is a function of both fortune and skill.

While major debt issues and economic transition on the scale seen in China are not solved without a material degree of fiscal prowess, executing rescue plans is made much easier when the party and the party’s leader enjoy absolute control over almost every aspect of the country’s power structure.

This is precisely why India has not, and never will, be ‘the next China’ as many in the forestry sector have hoped when they considered the

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void a slowing China might leave in the demand for raw materials. India, with its corrupt, disjointed and devolved democracy will never be organised enough to grow like China has.

Jinping has also benefited from a timely return to form for the economies of the United States and the European Union, which have both enjoyed an uptick in growth, which has taken the pressure off China and also gifted the forestry sector a long-awaited boon in demand.

The importance of China success for the entire forestry world but directly for its regional partners was seen in the most recent set of numbers from the Wood Resource Quarterly, which highlighted the effect the nation’s continued growth was having on Australia.

“Australia has rapidly become a major exporter of softwood logs and was the world’s sixth largest log exporter in 2016,” the report stated.

“During the first half of 2017, the upward trend continued with shipments being 17% higher than in the first half of 2016.

“In 2012, Australia’s annual exports totalled only 1.2 million m3. Just four years later, in 2016, exports had tripled to a record high of 3.6 million m3, of which 96% was destined for China.

“If the upward trend seen this far in the first six months of 2017 continues, export volumes will end up totalling over four million m3 in 2017, which represents approximately 25% of the total softwood timber harvest in Australia.”

Australia is of course not the only beneficiary of strong growth out of China but tracking its fortunes provides a useful bellwether for China’s impact on forestry in general. Provided the political structure and ambitions remain consistent, it is difficult to see a time when China won’t be a key demand centre for our industry, no matter what the doubters may say.

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LOGGING & BIOMASS NEWS

NZ Log jam: too many trees, not enough trucks The New Zealand forestry industry is facing a frightening amount of work in the next few years, as it struggles to attract staff, a forestry management company says. PF Olsen business development manager Scott Downs said the shortage was the biggest challenge faced by the industry and unlikely to improve in the near future reports Radionz NZ. The amount of forest available for harvest is rapidly increasing as the surge of plantings in the 1990s are now maturing. The volume harvested could potentially rise by 15 million tonnes to just under 40 million a year by 2023. That was

going to be a major problem, Mr Downs said.

“It is almost scary how much wood is coming on in New Zealand.

All this wood [planted in the 1990s] is maturing now and the fact is we won’t be able to harvest all that wood or cart all that wood.”

The industry often suffered from a sometimes-unearned reputation that workers struggled for good pay and good conditions, he said.

“But we’re certainly seeing some very good pay rates for people in the industry and we’re not very good at getting that message out to the community.”

Meanwhile, a shortage of

logging truck drivers was also playing a part in the industry’s challenge. Simon Reid, who owns S J Reid and nine trucks, is based at Maungatapere on the outskirts of Whangarei. Attracting drivers was a huge problem because of the antisocial hours, he said.

He believed truck driving needed to be put on the government’s critical shortage list, but was doubtful that would happen. “The government isn’t interested in helping us. They don’t see it as being a critical problem in the bigger picture of the economy.

Everything you see in a shop is actually freight and it relies on a

truck to get it to the point where it then becomes a retail item,” he said.

Vecoplan introduces new all-rounder VecoBELT With high operational reliability and flexible application possibilities, conveyor belts are indispensable for the transport of bulk goods in industry today.

Transportation lines and material streams are important aspects of every production plant. They need to be cost-effective, efficient and above all reliable in continuous operation. A true all-rounder in transport systems for bulk materials is the VecoBelt pipe conveyor from Vecoplan.

The VecoBelt is ideal for conveying bulk materials over long distances either horizontally or on a slight incline. The components transport all kinds of bulk materials such as wood chips, refuse-derived fuels, meat and bone meal or wood shavings. The forward-moving VecoBelt conveyor runs inside a tube and not on rollers like with normal conveyor belts. The belt runs on cushion of air. Low friction

losses and quiet operation are therefore guaranteed. The fully enclosed system is particularly suited to the safe transportation of dust-laden materials.

In recent years, Vecoplan has made some optimisations to the components and further developed the technology of the VecoBelt series (500/800 and 1000 belt width). The return belt now also runs in an enclosed housing, supported by a return air duct. This gives customers 100% certainty that no material can fall or trickle down, for example in the area of the return rollers.

Another new addition is that Vecoplan equips the VecoBelt with two scrapers at every drive station. The pre-head scraper and hard metal scraper can be adjusted from the outside, and tensioning the scraper with the ratchet is quick and easy to do. The pre-head scraper is flexible, yet

stable enough to remove impurities on the belt. The hard metal scraper prevents substances such as resin from sticking to the belt.

A further technical improvement has been added to the weight tensioning stations. Additional scrapers on the drive stations have been added here too to prevent impurities from adhering to the belt. For customers, these measures mean fewer maintenance costs, fewer downtimes and less material carry-over on their conveyor line.

Vecoplan also offers customers an optional bunker attachment filter. At material transition points, where material is passed to the next conveyor and loaded into this, a radial blower has been installed to extract air containing dust.

To date, these conveyor components have built transportation lines worldwide covering a total length of more than

10 kilometres. The longest stretch is 430 m long and is driven by two 30 kW geared motors.

The VecoBelt conveys bulk materials over a distance of up to 450 meters and with a capacity of up to 1260m3/h at 2.5 m/s. The conveyor belt is quick and easy to assemble and it can span inclines up to 20 degrees. The individual support struts can be spaced up to 75 metres apart. The power consumption of the VecoBelt is only about half that of similar conveyor belts.

Roseburg Resources acquires investmentgrade timberland in southeastern U.S. Roseburg Resources Co. has acquired approximately 158,000 acres of investment-grade timberland in the southeastern United States from Forest Investment Associates (FIA), a timberland investment

management organization.

The timberland is located around Roanoke Rapids, largely within the coastal region of North Carolina and southeastern Virginia, and has a strong history of professional management.

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“The property is an accretive addition to Roseburg’s Westernbased timberland portfolio, with close proximity to broad, stable markets,” Roseburg Senior Vice President of Resources Scott Folk said. “With an attractive age class

distribution and above-average site productivity, the property represents significant long-term value for the company, as Roseburg seeks to diversify and grow its timber holdings.”

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LOGGING & BIOMASS NEWS

1910G Forwarder rolled out in North America John Deere North America has announced the latest addition to its forwarder lineup, the 1910G Forwarder. The largest model in the John Deere forwarder line, the 1910G offers operators the power and efficiency needed to tackle tough jobs, even on difficult terrain.

The 1910G machines are equipped with a Final Tier 4 200kW/268 horsepower engine.

The maximum engine output has increased by 7.5 percent and torque by 21 percent compared to previous models, offering customers the power and performance they expect in a John Deere machine. Additionally, the drive hydraulics have been increased, with the transmission boasting 4.5 percent more tractive force. of these mid-sized for torque by 21 percent.

“The G-Series Forwarder line provides our customers with the machines they need to tackle each workday, regardless of the conditions they may face. With our 1910G machines, operators are able to handle even larger loads,” said Niko Solopuro, product marketing manager, WCTL Forwarders and Automation. “Additionally, we maintained the features of the G-Series lines that our customers appreciate—including the improved operator station and configurable joystick controls—to develop a machine that customers enjoy while also boosting operator productivity.”

A key feature on this model is the adaptive driveline control, a first in the forestry industry.

This software-based control system improves the productivity and drivability of this G-Series forwarder, and enables the operator to choose the desired RPM setting (Eco, Normal, Power) for the operating conditions. The system automatically adjusts the engine’s RPMs to correspond with the engine load. In high-load situations, the driveline control ensures that the diesel engine runs smoothly and uses the maximum available tractive force efficiently.

Another key feature is the larger load capacity. The crosssectional area of the wide load space is bigger and the new-

generation headboard provides excellent visibility to the load space. Additionally, the CF8 boom on the 1910G moves smoothly and seamlessly, increasing accuracy and efficiency.

Boom control is further enhanced using Intelligent Boom Control (IBC). Exclusive to John Deere, IBC is an innovative technology that improves operator productivity by automatically controlling the lift, slew and extension of the boom based on the location of the grapple. IBC increases accuracy and, ultimately, the number of loads per each work shift. Additionally, configurable joystick controls allow the dealer to quickly reconfigure the machine to meet the preference of the operator. The operator can select one of three configuration options, providing the operator with an intuitive system.

The 1910G, as well as the rest of the G-Series Forwarder line, is equipped with the TimberMatic™ F-16 control system. The improved control system features a configurable user interface, cruise control and inclination display, increasing operator efficiency.

Additionally, the new software offers service personnel remote access to the machine. New MECA control modules, simple CAN busses and a streamlined electrical system improve the efficiency of machine functions.

The 1910G is available with two cab options, fixed or rotating and leveling, both of which are designed to improve operator comfort. The rotating and leveling cabin helps the driver to maintain the correct working positions to reduce strain on the back and shoulder areas, even when working on uneven terrain. With a cabin rotation of 290 degrees, the 1910G model offers a view of the boom and grapple, enabling safer, easier log loading. The large windows of the cab allow for virtually unrestricted all-around visibility.

Other fatigue-beating features, including ergonomic armrests, a fully adjustable air-cushioned seat and an automated climate-control system, help to boost operator productivity.

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The 1910 G-Series forwarder supplies operators the power and efficiency they need to complete challenging jobs on tough terrain

1910G machines boast a Final Tier 4 200kW/268 horsepower engine that increases the maximum engine output by 7.5 percent and torque by 21 percent

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Once we looked into the idea of going purpose-built, it was a no brainer. It performs so much better, the reliability is there, ease of maintenance and the longevity. The 880D is built for the task and it has been a major benefit to the operation.�

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LOGGING & BIOMASS NEWS

Colour marking of the wood is one part of many in the harvesting process As colour marking is the foundation for delivering the right products to the sawmill and to minimise wastage, it is important that the paint is of the right quality. Komatsu CM has shown many advantages over competing brands in performance tests.

Colour marking facilitates the handling of the processed wood and is a prerequisite for the correct product being delivered to the sawmills.

The quality of the paint is also an important prerequisite for this process to go smoothly and that no wood will go to waste.

An important factor is the colour intensity, where alcohol-based paints have a relatively low intensity while glycol-based paints have a medium intensity - both types, however, have problems with the colour spreading easily over the cut surface. Komatsu CM on the other hand, which is a water-based product, has a high intensity while the paint does not spread over the cut surface. This leads to clearer and more visible markings that help the operator while reducing colour consumption.

Something that can affect the final price of the product is if the paint has penetrated the wood and thus destroyed parts of it. Paint based on both alcohol and glycol have problems with the paint easily penetrating too deep into the wood, causing a lot of wastage for sawmills.

Komatsu CM only adheres to the top layer of the wood, about 2-4 mm, resulting in a better end product. Another advantage is that Komatsu CM does not cause any corrosion, which is usually a problem with alcohol and glycol-based paints.

For both the environment at large and the operator’s work environment it is very important what the paint consists of. Glycol is hazardous to health while methanol belongs to the group of chemicals that are toxic alternatively can cause serious or long term health damage.

Komatsu CM, on the other hand, is water-based

with additives used in the food industry. It lacks warning signs all together and is completely harmless to humans and to the environment.

Overall, the tests show that Komatsu CM has great advantages in terms of quality and environment. The characteristics of the paint mean that consumption is lower compared to other brands, while improving the performance.

In conclusion, Komatsu CM provides a good end product, something that both operators and machine owners as well as sawmills profit from.

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LOGGING & BIOMASS NEWS

Rhenus bundles its timber operations into Rhenus Forest Logistics

Rhenus will be reorganizing its timber operations as of 1 October.

The two Rhenus Fehring units in Bielefeld, which currently trade independently, and the Brenner Group in Plaidt will be grouped

together under the umbrella of the newly founded Rhenus Forest Logistics and form one single unit in the future.

“With the merger of Rhenus Fehring and the Brenner Group,

we would like to take even better account of the aims and requirements of our customers.

Since regional proximity is very important to us, we will retain both the Bielefeld and Plaidt sites with their associated truck fleets.

We will be running further offices in Switzerland and Luxembourg,” says Olaf Mohrmann, a manager at Rhenus Forest Logistics.

Rhenus Forest Logistics specializes in the transport of and trade in sawmill waste, scrap wood and biomass. Within Germany, the company operates in North RhineWestphalia, Lower Saxony and Rhineland-Palatinate, as well as in

neighbouring European countries such as Belgium, France and Switzerland.

The company’s core component is a modern truck fleet, which is directed using state-of-the-art IT and can be supplemented and/ or combined with rail and ship transportation.

Rhenus Forest Logistics is certified according to criteria laid down by the German Waste Management Facility Directive, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and PEFC (Program for Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes), thus ensuring smooth and qualityassured production planning for all of its suppliers and customers.

Introducing the Vermeer® TR5300 trommel screen Vermeer is expanding its line of recycling equipment with the addition of a new trommel screen.

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The trommel screen’s conveyors have the ability to lower parallel to the ground giving the operator more control over dust and wind, while also allowing for easier maintenance area access. The new unit features convenient controls through the machine display mounted on the control panel or through a remote control.

Changing product sizing can also be done quickly with the quickchange screen design.

“We focused on the needs of the operator when designing the new TR5300 trommel screen,” explains Jeff Bradley, product manager for recycling and forestry equipment at Vermeer. “The unit has four programmable presets that allow the operator to save settings for different material types, or the operator can quickly

make adjustments on the fly based on incoming materials.

There are also several features that make the TR5300 easy to adjust and service, including access doors around the engine compartment and dual-hinged doors on both sides of the drum for ease of maintenance and machine inspection. These service doors give full-length access to the trommel drum at ground level.”

The Vermeer TR5300 trommel screen’s unique chain-driven direct drum drive permits the drum to lift off the cog for service. This top-load design allows the drum to be quickly changed out with proper equipment. This design also makes changing out the bolt-on sprockets fast and efficient.

LOGGING & BIOMASS NEWS - WORLD MARKETS

Australia tripling softwood log export volumes Timberland owners in Australia are increasingly exploring opportunities for the exportation of logs as an alternative to selling logs in the domestic market. From 2012 to 2016, the export volume was up 300%, and 2017 is likely to set a new record high, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly.

Rising log prices in the export market have been the key drivers of the increase in exports. Conversely, prices in the domestic market have stagnated the past few years.

Australia has rapidly become a major exporter of softwood logs and was the world’s sixth largest

log exporter in 2016. During the 1H/17, the upward trend continued with shipments being 17% higher than in the 1H/16. In 2012, Australia’s annual exports totaled only 1.2 million m3. Just four years later, in 2016, exports had tripled to a record high of 3.6 million m3, of which 96% was destined for China. If the upward trend seen this far in the first six months of 2017 continues, export volumes will end up totaling over four million m3 in 2017, which represents approximately 25% of the total softwood timber harvest in Australia.

Obviously, exportation of logs has become an attractive alternative to domestic sales for timberland owners in Australia.

Wood Resource Quarterly reports that in 2012, there were minimal price premiums for exported logs over domestic logs, but by 2016 and 2017, premiums had surged to between AU$35-50/ m3. Despite these recent price increases, Australia is still considered to be a low-cost log supplier in the Chinese market as compared to other suppliers such as New Zealand, Russia and North America, mainly because of higher

domestic sawlog prices in those markets.

Higher log export volumes have occurred at the same time as domestic log demand has gone up over 20% in four years, from 3.6 million m3 of lumber in 2012 to an estimated 4.4 million m3 in 2016.

Although sawmill production fell slightly in 2016 from the previous year, the output from the Australian sawmill sector reached record high levels the past two years thanks to healthy domestic demand for softwood lumber.

China’s sawnwood imports increased by 16% in 1H 2017 In the 1H 2017, China’s sawnwood imports totalled 18.12 million cubic metres valued at $4.75 billion, a year-on-year increase of 16% in volume and 24% in value, ITTO reports.

The average price for imported sawnwood in the 1H 2017 was $262 per cubic metre, up 7% over the same period of 2016.

Of total sawnwood imports,

sawn softwood imports rose 37% to 12.41 million cubic metres, accounting for 68% of the national total. The average price for imported sawn softwood in the first half of 2017 was $192 per cubic metre, up 12% over the same period of 2016.

On the other hand, sawn hardwood imports fell 13% to 5.71 million cubic metres. The average

price for imported sawn hardwoods in the first half of 2017 was $414 per cubic metre, up 20% over the same period of 2016.

Of total sawn hardwood imports, sawnwood from tropical countries amounted to 3.02 million cubic metres valued at $1.127 billion, up 14% both in volume and in value. Sawn hardwood imports from tropical countries accounted

for 17% of the national total.

The average price for sawnwood imported from tropical countries was $373 per cubic metre, a yearon-year slight increase of 0.3%.

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LOGGING & BIOMASS NEWS

Hiab receives an order for forestry cranes from Russia

Hiab, part of Cargotec, has secured an order for close to 40 LOGLIFT F96ST forestry cranes from Russia.

The customer is ULK, a group of Russian companies specialised in logging, deep wood processing

and disposal of waste lumber. The value of the order exceeds EUR 1 million and it has been booked into Cargotec’s third-quarter order intake.

“We will build a new wood

processing plant next to the existing plant. As a result, this complex will be Russia’s largest woodprocessing factory. In order to provide the plants with a stable and uninterrupted supply of timber, we decided to order LOGLIFT cranes because we trust their quality and durability,” says Vasiliy Vasilievich Kuznetsov, Technical Director, ULK. “LOGLIFT F96 forestry cranes combine power, speed and efficiency. The telescoping model of LOGLIFT 96S can effortlessly reach the pile from further away and load the timber straight to the back of the trailer,” says Hannu Virtanen, Director at Hiab Russia.

The deliveries of the forestry cranes start in November and will be finalised by the end of 2017.

Hans Ekman, Vice President, Forestry, Hiab “We are very happy to receive this order from ULK and our wish is that this delivery is a good start in our cooperation. This order is also a great success for our ambition to grow the Hiab business in the important and recovering Russian market,” says Hans Ekman, Vice President, Forestry Cranes, Hiab.

Potlatch and Deltic Timber to combine Potlatch Corporation and Deltic Timber Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction and create a leading domestic timberland owner and top-tier lumber manufacturer.

The combined company will be named PotlatchDeltic Corporation.

Transaction expected to close in the 1H 2018.

Together, the combined company will have a highly productive and diverse timberland portfolio of approximately 2 million acres, with approximately 1.1 million acres in the U.S. South, 600,000 acres in Idaho, and

150,000 acres in Minnesota.

In addition, upon completion of the transaction, the company will operate 8 wood products manufacturing facilities, including 6 lumber manufacturing facilities, 1 medium density fiberboard (“MDF”) facility and 1 industrial plywood mill. In total, the combined company will have lumber capacity of 1.2 billion board feet, making it one of the leading producers in the U.S. Furthermore, the company’s lumber capacity will be heavily weighted towards high-margin southern yellow pine lumber, with over half of the company’s capacity

being produced at its three southern mills. The transaction also combines two highly complementary and successful real estate businesses.

Upon closing of the transaction, Mike Covey will continue to serve as Chairman and CEO, and Eric Cremers will continue to serve as President and COO. John Enlow, currently President and CEO of Deltic, will serve as the company’s Vice Chairman and will lead the integration of the two businesses. The Board of Directors of the combined company will comprise eight Directors from Potlatch and four Directors from

Deltic.

The corporate headquarters will be maintained in Spokane, Washington, with the southern operational headquarters located in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Autolog partners with FPInnovations to market an automated tool for separating wood species Autolog has announced an agreement with FPInnovations™ for the commercialization of a real-time automated system for identifying and separating wood species based on existing technology using near infra-red spectroscopy.

Research by FPInnovations™ has shown that it is possible

to separate Canada’s softwood species with a high success rate. Autolog begins work to industrialize the process, make it robust and facilitate the use of this technology in the sawmills.

Remarkably, this innovative technology does not use consumable products. By eliminating recurring costs,

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New Log Max dealer for Finland Ove Ljungqvist (on the right in the photo) will assume the responsability for marketing, support and service of Log Max Harvesting heads and accessories in Finland

For sales and service Ove Ljungqvist Solf Ängsväg 236 64 450 Solf Finland For more information: Lars Strömsund, +46 70 347 65 74 Ove Ljunqvist, +358 500 169 037

Setra reports increased earnings and invests in the future “We’re reporting an operating profit for the first three quarters of SEK 107 million, which is an improvement of SEK 21 million on the previous year. Due to good market conditions, we have been able to increase both selling prices and sales and production volumes for comparable units. Going forward we see continued good demand from our customers and a positive development for the wood products market, both in Sweden and internationally,” says Hannele Arvonen, President and CEO of Setra.

Disruptions in the freight market for much of the year had a negative impact on earnings.

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to begin again to some extent from October.

Setra’s Board has decided to invest in a new trim saw with integrated planing machine at Hasselfors sawmill. The new investment, which is expected to deliver major efficiency gains, forms part of Setra’s clear strategy to increase the proportion of finished products in response to the growing demand in the global construction market.

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Setra has set in motion the sale of its operation in Rolfs, Kalix.

Cash flow from operating activities for the period January – September amounted to SEK 222 million (195). The Group’s financial position is strong even after a dividend of SEK 100 million was paid to shareholders. The Group’s financial net debt amounted to SEK 14 million (83) at the end of the period, which corresponds to a net debt/equity ratio of 1% (6).

Hannele Arvonen, Setra’s President and CEO Setra does not publish a complete quarterly report.

Figures for the previous year include the operations in Vimmerby which was sold in the beginning of 2017, as well as the subsidiary Setra Plusshus and the planing operations in Valbo, both of which were sold in the second quarter of 2016.

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CatchMark agrees to $43.3 million acquisition of 14,923 acres of prime timberlands near southeast Georgia coast CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CTT) announced this month an agreement to acquire 14,923 acres of prime timberlands near the southeast coast of Georgia for $43.3 million, excluding closing costs. The to-be-acquired timberlands in Long and McIntosh counties, the Coastal Georgia Acquisition, will expand CatchMark’s positioning in one of the most competitive wood baskets of the U.S. South, increasing its regional holdings by 36%. Closing of the Coastal Georgia transaction is expected by the end of the year.

Jerry Barag, CatchMark’s President and CEO, said: “This acquisition will not only provide synergies in pricing power, haul distances, and management, but also will meet CatchMark’s objectives for continuing to establish the highest quality timberland portfolio in the industry.

In particular, we will benefit from the enhanced merchantability of our harvests to a significant number of local mill customers within a 60-mile radius and a favorable supply agreement. Most importantly, the superior stocking and premier growing conditions on these plantations also meet our criteria and targets for producing durable earnings for our shareholders.”

The Coastal Georgia Acquisition includes 72% pine plantations with stocking of 81 tons per acre. Approximately 92% of the inventory volume is pine and 65% of the inventory volume is chip-nsaw or sawtimber. The transaction’s harvest productivity is expected to be 7.6 tons per acre per year, adding approximately 110,000 tons per year to CatchMark’s harvest over the next decade.

CatchMark also announced

that earlier this month the company closed on the purchase of 4,641 acres of premier timberlands located in southeastern South Carolina (Colleton County)—the Carolina Midlands V Acquisition— for $10.9 million, exclusive of closing costs. Carolina Midlands V comprises high-quality, heavilystocked southern pine timberlands close to strong coastal mill and export markets. Based on current estimates, the Carolina Midlands V tracts contain approximately 224,000 tons of merchantable timber, comprised of 94% pine plantations or convertible natural pine stands by acreage and 65% chip-n-saw or sawtimber by tons.

Barag said: “Carolina Midlands V adds extremely high-quality sites to our existing South Carolina timberlands with the acquisition’s stocking averaging 47 tons per acre. Again, this transaction

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meets CatchMark’s stringent criteria for building the highest quality timberlands portfolio in the industry.”

The Carolina Midlands V transaction was funded through CatchMark’s multi-draw term credit facility.

Setra invests in a new trim saw and planing machine in Hasselfors Wood products company Setra is investing in a new trim saw with integrated planing machine at its mill in Hasselfors. The investment is expected to deliver major efficiency gains and help to strengthen Setra’s position in the global construction market.

Setra’s Board has decided to invest in a new trim saw with integrated planing machine at Hasselfors sawmill. The new investment, amounting to SEK 300 million, is expected to deliver major efficiency gains and forms an integral part of Setra’s strategy to increase the proportion of

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“This investment will allow us to boost our competitiveness and sharpen up our offer to customers in Sweden, the rest of Europe and, not least, markets outside Europe. The investment will also mean greater flexibility and better service for existing and new customers alike,” says Olle Berg, Market Director at Setra.

With the new facility in place, the mill in Hasselfors is expected to produce 320,000 m3 of wood products. Planed products will

make up around two thirds of overall production.

“This is a major step in our Hasselfors mill’s continued development. The new trim saw and planing machine will enable us to significantly improve the efficiency of our current operation.

We’ll be able to expand and enhance our product portfolio and better meet our customers’ wishes, which is something we’re really looking forward to,” explains Jonas Fintling, Mill Manager at Setra Hasselfors.

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Strong result and positive market conditions for Södra Södra’s operating profit totalled SEK 421 million (400) for the third quarter. The strong results were due, inter alia, to higher prices and stable demand for both paper pulp and sawn timber. During the quarter, decisions were also taken about future-oriented initiatives for increased wood processing and biofuel production.

“Market conditions for forest industry products remained favourable, and higher prices for both market pulp and sawn timber contributed to a strong result.

Production levels remained stable at all of Södra’s facilities during the quarter, while Södra is in its most extensive investment phase for decades,” said Lars Idermark,

President and CEO. “We also made decisions about important future initiatives during the period. These relate partly to increased wood processing in cross-laminated timber, and partly to the production of biofuel based on the by-product methanol from the pulp industry,” said Lars Idermark, President and CEO. Net sales in the third quarter increased 8 percent to SEK 4,763 million (4,417). Operating profit increased 5 percent to SEK 421 million (400). Operating margin was 9 percent (9).

The Södra Skog business area reported operating profit of SEK 12 million (11) and a sales increase of 8 percent in the third quarter.

The Södra Wood business area reported operating profit of SEK 8 million (0). The increased result was mainly due to a positive price development and high demand for sawn timber. Sales decreased 8 percent due to restructuring and a deliberate product portfolio reduction.

The Södra Cell business area reported operating profit of SEK 421 million (377). The improved result was mainly due to strong demand. The new pulp mill in Värö is now fully operational and capacity has increased according to plan. The result was also positively impacted by the continuing high price level for softwood sulphate pulp.

Lars Idermark, President and CEO For the January to September period, net sales amounted to SEK 15,105 million (13,915), operating profit to SEK 1,336 million (699) and operating margin to 9 percent (5). Return on capital employed was 11 percent (6) and equity ratio was 55 percent (53).

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Tropik Wood increases recovery to support Fiji building boom Determined to improve its recovery in its quest for sustainable harvesting, Tropik Wood set out to update its saw line with state-of-the-art technology. It selected a line from Söderhamn Eriksson / USNR, manufactured in Sweden. The result is gratifying, with increased recovery in excess of 50% and significantly higher throughput 3-saw Edger Sideboards

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pproximately 2500 Fijians, including the country’s Prime Minister, celebrated the startup of a new Söderhamn Eriksson/USNR sawline at the Tropik Woods Drasa mill in Lautoka, Fiji. The new equipment replaces an old sawline and almost doubles the mill’s timber recovery.

Founded in 1987, Tropik Wood Industries Limited (Tropik) is the largest producer of timber products in the country. Processing Caribbean pine, the 170-employee

company produces more than 15 product types, both treated and untreated, ranging from profiled timber, construction material, and posts and poles for domestic customers, to wood chips for export markets. Waste material feeds a biomass power generating plant.

Project goals The mill was using equipment purchased in 1987 that focused on volume rather than recovery.

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This did not match the company’s and the government’s goals for optimizing the use of the island’s natural resources. Four years ago, Tropik decided that major capital upgrades to their sawmill line were needed. “The old mill experienced long downtimes and very poor recovery,” said Vimlesh Kumar, Tropik Wood’s Project Manager.

“The low average recovery of 27% meant that we were wasting our valuable saw logs, which take 25 years or more to mature for timber.”

Tropik considered several alternatives including buying refurbished machinery from Canada or New Zealand, but opted for new, top-of-the-line equipment for greater certainty of productivity increases over the next 15 years.

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The process: Debarking Caribbean pine logs enter the sawmill unsorted leading with the small end. Logs range from 15 - 50 cm diameter in lengths of 3 - 6.1 meters. Logs are scanned and optimized, with 2.8 - 3 m gaps at the infeed. Processing logs with small ends first provides advantages in more accurate infeed alignment and for edging accuracy.

Logs enter the debarking line at consistent intervals. The Cambio 800 is a heavy duty high-speed debarker that accommodates all log sizes, and is particularly

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suited for logs up to 795 mm in diameter. It offers reliability, minimal service requirements, and ultra-low operating costs.

Triangular feed works and carbide tipped debarking tools actuated by compressed air are important features to achieve first class debarking results.

Tropik Wood paired the Cambio 800 with the CIM Debarker Infeed.

This infeed’s auto-centering function feeds logs with no gaps, maximizing debarking line productivity. The CamTrail debarker outfeed prevents logs from wobbling or rotating during the process. Once debarked, logs

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pass through a metal detector, to a log kicker, elevator, and singulator, then on to the sawline scan conveyor.

The process: Chipping, canting Once scanned, a 3D data model is produced and the optimized saw pattern provides log and cant breakdown solutions. Log rotation is achieved with the 750E rotary log turner controlled from the PLC and actuated with an electric servo motor.

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Technology, the process engineers (and Söderhamn Eriksson/USNR’s agent) out of New Zealand, to review our plans and ensure a smooth machine installation.”

“Another challenge was the isolation factor,” said Vimlesh.

“It takes almost 2 months for shipments to reach Fiji from Sweden.” As if these challenges weren’t enough, a major cyclone hit the island in the middle of the project. “Despite these factors, and the time zone difference between Fiji and Sweden, the project was implemented on time,” said Vimlesh.

Results The new mill has a capacity of 350m3/day, however it is currently being run at a daily average of 180m3 to ensure sustainability of the island’s forests. As a result of the new equipment, timber recovery has increased significantly. The new line also offers greater flexibility and can handle larger diameter logs.

For Söderhamn Eriksson/USNR, this was a unique and challenging project. Lars Lindvall comments, “We knew this project was going to have significant challenges, but we were pleased to be able to outfit this operation with state-of-the-art equipment that will serve Tropik’s interests for many years to come.”

Logs are rotated at the 750E log turner

bed. The side rollers have spikes to hold the log’s rotated position securely while feeding into the cutting tools. The infeed offers side shift capability of ±30 mm and follows the path defined by the sawline optimizer to achieve accurate opening faces on both sides. Spiked rolls firmly secure and feed the logs into the chipper canter unit.

The Chipper Canter with CombiSpiral discs was chosen because it produces first class pulp chips, and boards with smooth sawn faces and proven dimensional accuracy. With a wide variety of accessories, it can be customized for log or cant breakdown, straight or sweep sawing and for production speeds up to 150 m/ min.

The process: Sawing The quad bandsaw maximizes production and performance with thin kerf saws. It is designed for high product accuracy at feed speeds up to 120 m/min. Two to four sideboards are separated at the board separator, and dropped onto the edger conveyor.

The cant is turned 90 degrees and conveyed to the Cant Feeder 435 which positions it in front of

the second chipper canter; it is centered, side shifted and skewed for the most accurate curve sawing following the cant’s natural shape.

The curve sawn cant enters the single arbor circular saw with 4 shifting saws and the option to mount additional saws on the outer shafts. Side and center boards are sent to the green chain. Side boards are manually separated and sent to the optimized edger.

The process: Edging

The cant is processed through the 2500 Chipper Canter upstream of the circular saw

The Catech 400 edger line includes an S-shaped unscrambler, transverse scanner with conveyor, edger infeed and 3-saw edger, edgings separator, and board outfeed. The edger line offers high speeds and top recovery with optimized wane control, and a split saw for processing wide boards.

The install One of the challenges we faced was integrating new equipment into an old facility with in-place infeed and green chain. “The costs of moving everything would make the project commercially unviable,” said Faiz Khan, Fiji Pine’s Executive Chairman. “To increase our chance of success, we engaged the services of Skookum

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any mills process boards that are cut in two or more pieces to add value to their output, or to meet their cut-to-order requirements. In North America and some other regions where there are a high number of grades, optimization is capable of extracting the utmost value from each board. Then handling a vast number of products becomes much more of a challenge. Traditional methods have improved the value of the products, but can reduce the volume of production. USNR has developed several solutions to mitigate the challenges.

The traditional process When boards are identified for cut-n-two processing, the lug loader deals an empty lug for each cut-n-two board. After the trimmer cuts the board in two pieces, one of the resulting pieces must be transferred into the empty lug space. There are two common methods to achieve this.

Lift skids can be installed in the flow to lift one of the cut-n-two board pieces and drop it into the empty lug space. The other method involves a recirculation transfer.

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the recirculation transfer and is deposited into an empty lug space.

These processes come with several drawbacks. Creating empty lugs means reducing the mill’s overall production output, as a full-length board that is destined to be cut in two now requires two lug spaces. If the mill wants to maintain its production level it must speed up the line. With a high percentage of cut-n-two solutions, the reduction in production or increase in speed can have major impacts on the operation’s process.

New designs USNR has developed several designs to overcome the challenges and allow mills to operate at the same rate of speed and production, while accommodating a high percentage of cut-n-two boards.

After the board is cut in two at the trimmer, both pieces remain in the same lug space until sorted directly into the correct bin. The two pieces of the cut-n-two boards are ended to opposing lumber lines for sorting, and USNR offers two methods for accomplishing this: • Board ending: One method involves hold downs and

opposing ending rolls after the trimmer. In the first section of the transfer, hold downs hold one piece of the board while ending rolls transfer the other piece to one lumber line. In the second section of the transfer, the ended piece is held in place and opposite ending rolls end the other piece to the opposite lumber line. Both pieces of the cut-n-two board share the same lug space, but at opposing ends of the transfer going into the sorter • T he second method involves temporarily splitting the flow at the trimmer outfeed. The clear line pieces of the cut-n-two boards are diverted up an incline and even ended to the clear line.

Meanwhile the lumber line board pieces and full-length boards remain on the lower deck, and are even ended to the lumber line. The two board pieces are merged again into the same lug space just prior to entering the sorter.

Sorting options As with board separation, USNR has two methods for sorting boards

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to accommodate cut-n-two boards in a smaller sorting footprint than would traditionally be required for so many sorts: • Split diverter shafts: The first sorting solution involves split diverter shafts in the sorter top.

Each split diverter shaft has its own dedicated cylinder and valve at the nearest end of the bin.

One portion of the split shaft actuates to pick out one of the cut-n-two board pieces, or both portions of the shafts actuate together for a full-length board.

The diverter shafts can be split in differing locations for a variety of product mixes. With this design, the sorter is divided into zones for various products, and each zone has its own configuration for bin walls.

As an example, for a 20 ft system, Zone 1 could sort 8 ft or 10 ft clear line boards, and in the same zone could sort 8 ft, 10 ft or 12 ft lumber line boards. As well, Zone 1 bins could sort full length lumber line products. Zone 1 bin walls would be configured to accommodate these board products to clear line and to lumber line.

In the same example, Zone 2

could sort 8 ft, 10 ft or 12 ft clear line boards, and 8 ft lumber line boards. Zone 2 bins could also sort full length products. Zone 2 bin walls would be configured to accommodate these clear line and lumber line board products.

Zone 3 bins would be standard bins and accommodate full length board products, with the option to also accept any cut-n-two lumber line boards. Zone 3 would be fitted with single bin diverter shafts and cylinders for each bin.

Bin discharge chains would be configured to handle near side and clear line side end boards.

• T andem bins: With a tandem bin sorting configuration, two short length sorters are located side-by-side with independent bin floors. They are contained under a single sorter top, with dedicated diverters, shafts, and floors for lumber line and clear line, as well as dedicated discharge chains with an interchange rollcase. A standard full width sorter is located behind either of the side-by-side sorters.

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line products. The lumber line tandem bins accept 8 ft, 10 ft or 12 ft lumber line products. Clear line bins reverse discharge to an interchange rollcase, then travel on to the stacker in the same direction as the lumber line bins and fulllength bins.

The full-length standard bins accept any full-length lumber line boards, with the option to accept any cut-n-two lumber line boards.

It shares the same sorter top as the tandem bins.

Considerations The benefits of these options can be huge for mills that produce a high percentage of cut-n-two products. As the percentage goes up, the return on investment is increased.

“The configuration that may appeal to a particular mill will depend on factors such as space availability, cost of capital equipment, the number of products (sorts) and the level of

product flexibility a mill requires to gain the highest return,” the manufacturer said. “Be assured, these configurations are all installed and operating in multiple locations, and we can arrange for lumber processors to view them first hand.”

USNR’s WinTally sorter management system accommodates any of these options, and MyMill mobile sorter control can make it easy to manage the wide variety of products produced, from anywhere in the mill.

Tandem bins: With a tandem bin sorting configuration, two short length sorters are located side-by-side with independent bin floors. A standard full width sorter is located behind either of the other side-by-side sorters

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Tandem bins: The clear line tandem bins accept 8 ft, 10 ft or 12 ft clear line products.

The lumber line tandem bins accept 8 ft, 10 ft or 12 ft lumber line products

Split diverter shafts: With this design, the sorter is divided into zones for various products, and each zone has its own configuration for bin walls

Split diverter shafts: Zone 1 could sort 8’ or 10’ clear line boards

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Split diverter shafts: Zone 1 could also sort 8 ft, 10 ft or 12 ft lumber line boards and full-length lumber line products

Split diverter shafts: Zone 2 could sort 8 ft, 10 ft or 12 ft clear line boards

Split diverter shafts: Zone 2 could also sort 8 ft lumber line boards, and full-length products

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PARNELL PERSPECTIVE – Samantha Paul

The 45,000 hour T250 in the yard at the Parnell Inc. headquarters in Maplesville, Alabama. (L-R): David Long, sales specialist, B & G Equipment; Joseph Parnell, part owner, Parnell Inc.; Jeff Parnell, part owner, Parnell Inc.; Johnny Boyd, Tigercat district manager; Tommy Moore, manager, Parnell Inc. “It is just as dependable as it was when we first bought it,” says Jeff.

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he Parnell family has come a long way from their first grant of land from the Government of Alabama nearly 200 years ago back in 1819. In 1960 James Parnell started his own business with just a used truck and a pair of mules.

Incorporated in 1978, the company now has nine logging crews and 34 pieces of forestry equipment. In 2006, Parnell Inc. earned the title of Forest Resource Association’s Regional Logger of the Year and in 2008 Logger of the Year.

“You can’t imagine what I have seen change over the years,” states family patriarch James. When James first started out, he bought an old Pepsi Cola delivery truck from Atlanta. He put a log body on the back and loaded logs by hand. They used mules to skid until about 1963. Back then he worked eighteen hours a day. “He would do it today if mama would let him,” says son Joseph.

Logging was not a big industry in the area in the early 1960s. “We didn’t know we were in a good

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trade at the time,” says James.

“The Riverdale Mill that opened in Selma Alabama in 1966 opened things up for logging in the South.

Before that, we didn’t know what we had. When that mill came in, it was like the gold rush out West.”

People were calling James at twelve o’clock at night trying to learn about logging and how to get in business.

Brothers, Joseph and Jeff Parnell spent many years in the woods with their now 73-year-old

Parnell Inc. owns 34 trucks with contract trucks on top of that. The company services the trucks at night so the trucks don’t need to be pulled off the road during the day. “The repair costs are going down tremendously,” explains Tommy.

MARKET INSIGHT Joseph Parnell shared his thoughts on the current cycle of supply and demand in the United States: “We are going into the best spring bounce in dimensional lumber since before 2008. The problem is the dimensional lumber mills can’t run because they can’t get rid of their residuals, too many chips with nowhere to take them.” father James. In the early 1980s the family worked on building one main crew and getting that crew as productive as possible. By the time Joseph graduated from college in 1997, the business was doing very well. They then decided to start a second crew in 2002, producing eighteen loads per day with just three men.

“Today, we run a very lean operation with myself, Jeff, Tommy Moore and two ladies in the office managing 500,000 tons per year.

We deal with the timber buying, the mill and nine crews but we do it all very lean,” states Joseph. Instead of harvesting on land owned by the mill, the company buys all of its own timber, mainly from private landowners. He feels that relying on the large forest product corporations hinders growth.

Working at full capacity, the company can haul 600 loads per week, but more typically averages 500. Recently, this volume has been cut down to 350 loads per week due to the twin challenges of overcapacity and the reduced

“We are growing 30% more wood a year than we are consuming so there is a current oversupply in the market.

However, long term outlook looks really

good. We have an announced 4.5 million tons of increased capacity of dimensional lumber within 150 miles of here [Maplesville, AL] and a lot of universities in the area are looking into how to cut and dry a southern young pine board to get it uniform so it will maintain its integrity, so you can build with it.”

“We have always faced challenges and will continue to face challenges. You just have to keep a positive attitude and stay aware of the markets,” adds Joseph.

“Success has come from the good operators and crew foremen we have been able to hire,” says Joseph. (L-R): 620D operator, Lane Collins, Joseph Parnell and Johnny Boyd on one of the nine crews Joseph manages

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demand that the industry is currently facing.

The Fleet Finding good labour has been an ongoing challenge for the Parnells,

so they have been early adopters of the latest innovations with the aim of doing more with less. For instance, James Parnell purchased the first hot saw in the area, the first grapple skidders and the first

stroke delimber in the southern United States.

Parnell Inc. currently owns 29 pieces of Tigercat equipment.

The first Tigercat machine was an 860 stroke delimber purchased in 1999. “At the time everyone was saying we can’t buy Tigercat, there isn’t any dealers around.”

Joseph responded with, “Well we have never had to call the dealer.”

To this day he can’t remember a service call he has had to make for that 860.

The company’s second Tigercat purchase was a T250 loader in

2003. Then came the 630C skidder, followed by a 724D drive-to-tree feller buncher and another T250.

“The 724D has cut more wood than most loggers will cut in a lifetime.

It cut four times [more] than an average crew would for eight years.

We demoed one of the first 726 drive-to-tree feller bunchers. Not buying that machine may have been one of the worst mistakes we ever made,” states Joseph.

Preventative maintenance Good maintenance has helped the Parnells grow and improve

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Joseph, Jeff and 234B operator, Leslie Collins (Rookie) had dinner with Tigercat CEO Ken MacDonald at the Hot Springs, Arkansas show several years ago. At the time Rookie did not know who Ken was.

Ken asked him what he thought of the new loader. Rookie responded with, “I love everything but that damn seat. Those Canadians must be little because they won’t hold up for me,” he stated. “If I had have known who I was talking to I would not have said that,” laughs Rookie. Ken had a good laugh too and immediately set Tigercat designers in Paris, Ontario to improve the loader cab and seat.

234B operator, Leslie Collins talking things over with Joseph Parnell profitability. “We are sticklers about maintenance,” says Joseph.

“We always blamed the heat for our breakdowns. When a group of Brazilians came to see our job they opened my eyes,” says Joseph.

The Brazilians explained that they were easily getting 20,000 hours out of their Tigercat machines while experiencing the same high heat all year round. Their secret?

Having a technician on site every

day conducting maintenance checks according to the proper maintenance schedule.

Parnell Inc. quickly switched to daily greasing. They now have everything on a regular schedule.

They have two mechanics whose sole purpose is to go around to every machine at least once a week to do regular maintenance checks. They do fluid changes, filter changes, greasing and write a

Left & Right: In a company-wide study, every time a machine was idle for more than three minutes, the operator had to report why so they could really understand their productivity loss causes

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report detailing items that require attention. Head office has good visibility into the status of all machines and can then schedule preventative maintenance ahead of time.

“Preventative maintenance is cheap compared to replacement costs. If it says to grease every eight hours, don’t grease every eighteen hours, you need to grease every eight hours,” explains Joseph.

The Tigercat Fluid Analysis (TFA) oil sampling program works well for Parnell and excessive metal content in the oil is taken seriously and always investigated further.

Success Parnell Inc. has been a leader in the logging industry for many decades.

Visitors have come from all around the world, including India, Brazil, Chile and China to see how the company runs its operations.

The company follows market trends, takes timber buying into its own hands, takes preventative maintenance very seriously and hires the best to continue to overcome the market challenges faced today.

BTB got a quick chance to talk with James Parnell who is still running his Tigercat T250 loader

“I am not just blowing smoke, the biggest advantage we have had over others is being a Tigercat customer,” says Joseph. “We have been able to grow because instead

of having to replace equipment, we have been able to keep it running and move it to another job because of its longevity.”

This article originally appeared in Between the Branches, July 2017, the official publication of Tigercat Industries Inc.

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The Haggis Ultra-Link ovoid pin design protects the C-Link for premature wear resulting in less maintenance and downtime as less re-tensioning and adjustments are required

Multistud is the ultimate chain for stony ground

Nordic Traction upgrades range Signifcant resources ploughed into R&D are showing through in a variety of updated and brand new technologies

N

ordic Traction Group develops, manufactures and sells traction products for professional use to suit all vehicles from ATVs to the largest forestry machines. Two state-of-the art manufacturing sites in Finland and Scotland produce chains and bogie tracks of the highest quality with almost a century worth of experience.

With a qualified dealer network, a full range of chains and bogie tracks is offered to customers all over the world. The brands of the Nordic Traction group include Clark Tracks, GripX, NordChain and OFA.

Bogie track innovations from Scotland Flotation and minimising ground pressure is getting more and more often important in forestry operations. For maximum flotation, Clark Tracks has developed the TXL with close spaced, extra wide tracks. The TXL – like all bogie tracks from Clark Tracks – is developed exclusively for forestry

machines based on a wealth of experience and close connections with all the major forest machine manufacturers.

“When you’re looking for tracks for all-year-long use and guaranteed traction and flotation on all types of terrain, the newest track model from Clark Tracks should be on the top of your list,” Nordic Traction stated.

“The ATF All-Terrain Flotation tracks have received excellent customer feedback for their versatility. The design of the track plates prevents the snow and mud from packing and ensures good grip between the track and the tyre as well as towards the terrain.”

For the heaviest machines like skidders, scarifiers and large forwarders, Clark Tracks has developed the FX, which is an evolution of the popular Terra95 model with double rocky spikes on each pad. The design provides supreme grip and flotation as well as durability for the most arduous terrain.

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Clark Tracks link system is already known for providing a smooth run and longer work life, but the new Haggis Ultra-Link sets totally new standards. The ovoid pin design protects the C-Link from premature wear resulting in less maintenance and downtime as less re-tensioning and adjustments are required.

OFA chains are trusted for a reason OFA forestry chains are well known around the world for their good grip and easy installation. At Elmia Wood 2017, OFA presented an update to the world’s best-selling forestry chain – the Matti W – a new model Paragon Soft 16, and heavyduty skidder chain U-Grip 22.

The classic Matti W 16 has been updated with new link design.

Heavy, 19 mm round studs provide long life and twisted vertical link creates a V-shaped stud pattern ensuring better grip. The Matti W 16 is available with 2-diamond, 3-diamond and super tight

3-diamond tread patterns and suits all kinds of forest machines.

OFA Paragon Soft 16 is a new development of the Paragon chain presented a couple years ago.

With a more open chain pattern, it offers excellent performance also on soft terrains. It suits forwarders very well, as the transverse chain lines make the chain very stable on the tyre, regardless of the driving direction. The tight side pattern on tyre shoulders protects the tyre sidewall and shoulders.

OFA U-Grip product range uses the U-stud welded under the chain link, ensuring constant power and weight transfer from the tyre for excellent grip. In addition to 13 mm, 16 mm and 19 mm chain link diameters, 22 mm is now available for the heaviest skidders. U-Grip 22 is available with single diamond and 2-diamond patterns.

Nordic endurance with NordChain forestry chains Gunnebo chains have been on the market since the 1930s and developed for harsh Nordic conditions. The new brand name NordChain emphasizes the Nordic endurance, which is appreciated all around the world. The Versastud product range presents unique exchangeable studs, which can form different patterns for different needs. Versastud is designed for heavy machinery with high demands on service life.

Multistud is the ultimate chain

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The ATF All-Terrain Flotation tracks have received excellent customer feedback for their versatility

The giant Haggis-Link

OFA Paragon Soft 16 suits forwarders very well

for stony ground. It has both standing and U-studs, giving it an excellent grip and long life.

Available versions are 160 and

160TS with 16 mm chain diameter, with or without tension chain, and 130 and 130 TS with 13 mm chain diameter. The versions without

tension chain are a good choice for those who need to remove the chains often.

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New generation of forest tires The Twin Forestry T440 and T480 are two new tires series, which combines the best attributes of the previous range with innovative performance enhancing technology and design.

The Twin Forestry T440 and T480 are designed for harvesters and forwarders. Thanks to new technology, these tires now offer even better grip and stronger resistance. The new design, including ProgressiveTraction™ and inter-lug terraces, delivers the next generation of self-cleaning, track-compatible tires with superior traction.

Lars Eriksson, Global Product Manager Trelleborg Forestry Tires, says, “The new ranges draws on all our experience and know-how from forestry and adds award winning innovations from Trelleborg’s agricultural tires. The result is two enhanced tire ranges that are ideally suited for the tough demands of forest terrain, providing improvements in traction, resistance properties, stability and accessibility.”

Except for the new design, the Twin Forestry T440 and T480 tires, are made from a newly developed enhanced rubber compound, so that maximum grip and maximum performance is achieved with and

without tracks.

The Twin Forestry tire range is complemented by the Skidder range T418 specifically designed for log skidding service.

A solution for every challenge Forestry demands machines that can work in and navigate the forest regardless of the terrain. Tire and wheel quality are decisive to the fulfilment of this challenge. This is why customer feedback is important when Trelleborg develops new products and solutions, incorporating both needs and opinions. On this spread, professional forestry contractors share their experiences of Trelleborg’s solutions.

TWIN FORESTRY T480, L-G HULTSJÖS SKOGSMASKINER AB – SWEDEN “L-G Hultsjös Skogsmaskiner AB has been logging the forests of Småland for more than 25 years.

With eight employees and a fleet comprised of three harvesters and one forwarder, all Komatsu machines, we’re one of the largest contractors in the region.

I became a partner in the company in 1996, together with my father Lars-Gunnar Hultsjö.

At that time, he’d been running the company for a while and was already a loyal Trelleborg customer.

Since then, we’ve always been pleased with the tires and the few times we’ve needed to contact Trelleborg the service has been great.

The main harvesting services we offer are thinning and final logging, mostly for our biggest customer Sydved. We work an area south-west of the city of Jönköping, with highly diverse types of terrain.

One day we might be working in the hills, the next on the plains.

One distinguishing feature is the many wetlands, which means that we often need to use tracks. I’d say that’s about 70 percent of the time.

We’ve just invested in a Komatsu 901 that will mostly be used for thinning in varied terrain.

That machine is currently working

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in a very hilly area, with both steep inclines and flat wetlands.

Since we’ve always used tires from Trelleborg, they were the obvious choice for our new Komatsu. We decided on the latest Twin Forestry T480, since they’re specially designed for using with tracks. So far we’ve clocked up about 350 hours with the tires, solely with tracks, and we’re very pleased.

What I like most about the Twin Forestry T480 is the traction and the unbeatable force transmission from tire to track. The tires have transverse grooves that grip the tracks and hold them firmly. This makes working with the Twin Forestry T480 tires very different compared to the competition.”

Johannes Hultsjö, Partner, L-G Hultsjös Skogsmaskiner AB, Sweden

TWIN FORESTRY T440, EURL BÉDÈRE – FRANCE “Since the start in 1998, my company Eurl Bédère has been focused on logging in south-west France. We’re located in the small municipality of Orx, at the heart of France’s largest forestland.

Two years ago, I invested in a new eightwheeled Ponsse Scorpion King harvester with a full 286 horsepower. The machine was delivered in June 2016 and we chose to equip it with Twin Forestry T440 tires from Trelleborg.

The Ponsse Scorpion King is a fantastic machine with a productivity of about 250 cubic metres of timber a day. Features that really distinguish this machine are the comfort, the amazing panoramic view and the stability, despite its weight of 22.5 tonnes.

But not even a Ponsse Scorpion King works optimally without perfect grip and traction. That’s

SKIDDER T418, EUCATEX – BRAZIL “Eucatex is one of Brazil’s largest manufacturers of products for the construction and furniture industries, such as laminated flooring and MDF panels. Each year, the company produces some 1.5 million cubic metres of timber, which is a high production figure.

That’s why we need tires that offer great performance in different types of terrain.

The three skidders we have at our facility in Botucatu, in the state of São Paulo, are all fitted with

why I chose the new Twin Forestry T440 tires and I’ve been satisfied with my choice since they first touched the ground.

What I like most is the ProgressiveTractionTM technology with double lugs, which offers both improved traction and greater load capacity. Also worth mentioning are the transverse grooves that help increase traction too. The steel reinforcement and considerably reduced risk of punctures are also clear advantages.

The landscape around Orx is comprised of sand dunes and muddy slopes along the banks of the Adour. I don’t need to use tracks here because the grip of the T440 tires is sufficient.

So to summarise, the Twin Forestry T440 offers an excellent combination of grip and flexibility.

Since they were fitted, the tires have rolled problem-free for more than 1,400 hours and still look new.”

Fabrice Bédère, Owner, Eurl Bédère, France

Trelleborg’s Skidder T418 tires.

What’s more, we’ve just fitted our forwarders with the Twin Forestry T440 and T480 tires. We chose Trelleborg because of the high quality and the cost advantages offered in the field.

Working effectively in the field requires tires that can cope with many different ground conditions. This is a requirement that Trelleborg fulfils, thanks to advanced technology that enables excellent performance and evenly distributed ground pressure, which also means maximum grip.

Moreover, the Twin Forestry T440 and T480 are both self-cleaning with compatible tracks and offer high traction for demanding forestry work.

These qualities make Trelleborg’s forestry tires the most cost-effective on the market.

We’ve never had any problems with tires from Trelleborg and their performance has exceeded our expectations.”

Emílio José Costa Filho, Forestry Operations Supervisor at Eucatex, Brazil

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Harvester Heads

Ahead in the world

The Komatsu C144

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Range has become the theme for cut-to-length harvesting suppliers both inhouse and as a sub-sector of the industry

P

erhaps it was the timing of Elmia Wood in the European Summer this year that prompted machine technology suppliers to ready themselves for an assault on the harvesting market. Perhaps it was just coincidence. Or perhaps the improvement in the global economy, particularly emerging markets, has encouraged more building materials to be ordered.

We could speculate all day around why equipment suppliers have chosen to invest in new innovations recently but all that matters to contractors is they have choice on a scale rarely seen before when it comes to the actual cutting tools on the end of their carriers.

With this technology review already stretching across a major chunk of this edition, we will keep the introduction brief, needless to say, if you’re a contractor in the market for a new head – there is definitely something in here for you.

production, while the S-heads are known for their reliability. There are also custom-made heads for harvesting eucalyptus. The MultiTree Handling option is a way to further expand the range of use for the heads, as it helps keep the production high in forests

The Komatsu C124

Komatsu Forest offers a wide range of harvester heads for various types of logging. This is particularly true of the C-heads and the S-heads, where the C-heads are primarily adapted for high

with small stems or mixed forests.

The function is available on the S82-S92 and C93-C144 heads.

C124: refined head with four feed rollers The C124 is a versatile harvesting head that offers maximum

productivity, quality and reliability.

The concept of four driven feed rollers was introduced with the C144 and has proven to be a major market success.

The design philosophy behind the C-heads is that the stem is held by the feed rollers.

They centre the stem, which ensures efficient feeding, while the low clamping pressure reduces friction, which means lower fuel consumption. The design also gives reliable length and diameter measurements.

What’s more, on the C124 the diameter sensors in the delimbing knives are fixed, which means no calibration is needed after servicing.

The frame of the C124 combines light weight with retained strength.

The felling link has a large tilt angle for effective harvesting in steep terrain.

This reduces strain on frame components, which has a positive effect on head reliability and operator comfort. The head has cast delimbing knives for maximum durability and good stem handling.

C144: New Year model with many new options Komatsu C144 has been on the market since 2014 and is one of Komatsu Forest’s larger heads. In conjunction with the 2018 model

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Komatsu’s range of harvester heads is exceptional, with one for every occassion

upgrade, new options are available and several quality improvements have been made.

Komatsu C144 is the typical ‘big and strong’ head. To increase the head’s versatility, there is now the option of smaller feed roller motors. This feature provides an energy efficient and fast feeding start, which is particularly useful for customers who have a forest where most of the stems are thinner.

Another new option is the possibility to equip the head with a 90 cm saw bar. It is a demanded feature that allows the head to handle big trees with buttresses, thus increasing the productivity and the head’s range of use.

A practical new function for logging and processing is the option ‘Find End’. When Find End is activated, the head returns to

the root end and resets the length measurement without the need to trim the stem. This maximises the length of the stem and thereby the profit.

An important performance improvement is that the clamping force when positioning the head against the tree has increased. The effect is a better grip on the stem, which results in more power in the felling moment.

Several quality improvements have also been made to the Komatsu C144, such as an improvement of the force of the saw bar return and the head now also has cast knives for increased service-life.

Constant cut The Constant Cut saw unit is fitted as standard on all C heads since last year. The saw unit is designed

The C124 is a versatile harvesting head that offers maximum productivity, quality and reliability Komatsu

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for maximum durability and minimum maintenance. It has an intelligent saw motor control that maintains a constant chain speed of 40 m/s, this gives high speed without the risk of over-revving while also reducing log splitting.

Fewer splits appear and those that do are shorter and more favourably located.

Integrated working light Integrated work lighting is another new option that has many benefits.

To begin with, it makes it easier for the operator to position the head against the tree. It also reduces the risk of sawing in rocks and other obstacles in the terrain. These factors contribute to increased productivity and less risk of downtime.

Length measuring aAdvanced A new feature, which is available to all C units, is the Length Measuring Advanced option. It improves the measurement accuracy by ensuring an even pressure on the measuring wheel throughout the feeding process. A second measuring wheel for measurement under bark is included in the option.

Eco-GLS The Eco-GLS option is an environmentally friendly, adaptive

lubrication system for harvesting heads. The chain and bar are lubricated with eco-friendly grease instead of oil. The grease has better adhesion, minimizing both consumption and waste, which leads to environmental as well as financial gains. It also has advantages like less oil mist, thus minimizing problems like soiled windows and clogged cooling units.

Service Komatsu Forest heads are designed to be service-friendly in order to keep up service and thus high productivity. That service can be performed in a safe way is also important, and to meet these needs, Komatsu Forest strives to develop heads that do not need to be re-positioned during service.

That’s why the daily service points can be performed with the head in a folded-down position as there are centralized lubrication points for topping up grease and oil.

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Strong grip, powerful feeding and fast sawing are packed in a robust and reliable package that can be fitted into various tracked carriers Janne Loponen, Ponsse

The Ponsse harvester head H600 in the mid-1980s, pictured with company founder,. Einari Vidgrén

Ponsse has a long history of making harvester heads. The very first were manufactured in the 1980s and, ever since, each harvester head model has been designed with a focus on efficiency, durability and ease of maintenance. Each model is characterized by its simple and strong structure.

Ponsse harvester heads are built to meet the demands of the roughest conditions and thanks to the wide range, the manufacturer can offer solutions from rubberwheeled harvesters to track-based machines.

The Ponsse harvester head range offers 11 modern harvester head models, which are suitable for various uses from thinning to final felling and processing. Their high feed power and fast economical sawing result in extreme efficiency.

As each harvester head can be adjusted according to tree and

base machine properties, working is easy and the harvester head has a long service life. Moreover, Ponsse´s in-house developed and manufactured Opti information system guarantees measurement accuracy in cutting.

“All our harvester heads of different sizes are also suitable for

the multi-stemming of energy wood and pulpwood without any optional equipment,” says Janne Loponen, Product Manager for Ponsse Harvester Heads.

“This eliminates additional costs, servicing and weight. The frames of our harvester heads are machined after the welding assembly. This guarantees the highest quality with excellent precision.

“Durable hoses, well-designed hose routing and strong delimbing knives are important features of Ponsse harvester heads. In addition, the automatic Ponsse CT+ chain tensioner and the grease lubrication system for the saw chain are available for all harvester head models except H10 where saw unit is Hultdins 300.

“For H7 and H8 models a stronger HD version is available for track-based harvester installations and can also be used in larger wheel based harvesters. The H8, H8HD and H10 models can be equipped with a top saw and find end sensor for even more efficient logging.”

H8HD AND H10: modern heads for the most demanding conditions Loponen is very proud of the latest model in Ponsse harvester head

The Ponsse H8HD is a modern harvester head for CTL and processing

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family, the H8 HD, which is a heavyduty harvester head for felling and processing of hardwood and softwood in tough conditions.

Thanks to the modern and optimized design of H8 HD, the weight of the harvester head is low, making it possible to use it on the Ponsse Bear, wheel-based harvester and most track-based machines. Low weight also enables lower fuel consumption and easier handling, especially in processing operations.

“Strong grip, powerful feeding and fast sawing are packed in a robust and reliable package that can be fitted into various tracked carriers,” Loponen said.

The H8 HD has a wide feed roller geometry that supports even the largest stems with feed rollers instead of delimbing knives.

This allows a lower pressure to be applied by the knives, improving fuel economy and feeding speed as well as measuring accuracy.

The H8 HD is available with a top saw for processing curvy trees with big branches. Processor delimbing knives are longer than standard knives for picking logs more easily from a pile, Loponen added.

The other newcomer, the H10 processing head, offers unbeatable Ponsse quality and productivity

The Ponsse H10 is the harvester head for most demanding operations to a new size class. The H10 is designed and built for heavy-duty processing work in the hardest conditions. Robust structure, strong grip and powerful feeding guarantee high efficiency and reliability through the years.

Meanwhile, the Ponsse Opti is an entire product family of forest machine information systems. It covers harvesters, forwarders and loose harvester heads installations and can consist of CTL measuring,

weight scaling, reporting and many other features. Applications for wood procurement management are also available.

The basic principle behind the Opti information system is userfriendliness.

“We are aware of importance of the operator skills; therefore, we have created the system where the operator doesn’t need to adapt to the control system – the control system is adapted for the

operator,” Loponen said.

“Forest machines must be effective, reliable, and capable of measuring wood accurately, and they must also be easy to use and environmentally friendly. The fulfilment of these requirements can be greatly enhanced with the help of information technology. The cutting suggestion made by the measurement device ensures the optimal usage of the raw material,

leaving the machine operator free to concentrate on the quality of the tree.”

To help the operator to focus on what is essential and improve working methods, Ponsse has also developed EcoDrive software, which indicates in real-time whether the machine is being controlled economically and efficiently.

Hanna Vilkman, Product Manager for Information Systems: “Efficient and economic wood procurement is in the best interests of all parties in the procurement chain, that is, the forest owner, the contractor, the forest company, and the nature of the forest.”

Ponsse forest machines, harvester heads and information systems are widely available from Ponsse dealers and service centers around the world. Ponsse is a pioneering developer of mechanical timber-harvesting based on the cut-to-length method.

“We only manufacture forestry machines so our focus is clear,” the company told International Forest Industries. “At Ponsse we put customers always first and we aim to be the preferred partner in our industry.

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Since its beginning in 1980, Log Max has grown into a highly regarded and much sought-after manufacturer of harvesting heads and control system. Today the company is one of the world’s largest manufacturers in the space. With an extended range of products, high service, and quality benefits, Log Max products bring leading technology and reliability.

difference between them is that the 318 comes with an automatic chain tensioning where the 218 has manual tensioning.

The key component of the True/Cut system is the intelligent saw motor with integrated valving solutions for saw motor speed and cycle.

This yieldsBy an continuously impressive saw bar control. cutting – theand True/ sensingperformance the motor speed Cut is up tothe 35saw % faster thanrate adjusting bar feed conventional sawTrue/Cut units. maintains accordingly, the By locating the motor an almost constantvalve chainfor speed speed control inside the it is of 40 m/s throughout themotor, cutting able react instantly to changes cycle.toThis yields an impressive in motorperformance speed and practically cutting – the True/ eliminate any that is Cut is up to 35over-revving % faster than seen in a conventional conventional saw units.saw unit.

Not By only does this themotor locating thereduce valve for stress the motor also it is speed on control insidebut theitmotor, provides a safer work environment able to react instantly to changes by reducing the and risk practically of chain shots. in motor speed The True/Cut saw units also eliminate any over-revving that is features longer strokesaw cylinder seen in aaconventional unit. and higher cutting Not aonly doesresolution this reduce the control sensor.

Thesebut additions stress on the motor it also provide a more precise providesfor a safer work environment control of thethe saw barofresulting in by reducing risk chain shots. maximized cutting performance The True/Cut saw units and marking precision. alsocolor features a longer strokeThe True/Cut is optimized at the factory cylinder and a higher resolution and should not sensor. need any further cutting control These setting changes in the field. additions provide for a more This saw unit has been a success on the T-series with the harvesting head. It will be a newly released Log Max 3000T and stylish combination - Swedish 4000T thinning heads. manufactured throughout, and “The customer feedback on thanks to that, full control over the T-series has been outstanding, quality. where superlatives regarding power, speed, efficiency, and reliability is what everyone at Log Max strives to achieve,” the manufacturer stated. “This reliability is a direct result of intensive prototyping and collaboration with our test drivers.

“The 5000 and 6000 heads are our best sellers and we cannot wait to see them in the hands of our customers.”

Since beginning TWO its NEW HEADSin 1980, Log Max has&grown into a highly 5000V 6000V regarded and much sought-after After the success of the T-series, manufacturer of harvesting heads featuring the Log Max 3000T and control system. Today the and 4000T thinning heads, Log company is one of the world’s Max is proud to announce the largest manufacturers in the release this year – ahead of fullspace. With an extended range of scale production in 2018 – of the products, high service, and quality V-series; V standing for versatile. benefits, Log Max products bring Two new heads, the 5000V leading technology and reliability. and 6000V, are built around a After the success of the new frame with an optimized T-series, featuring the Log Max saw-box geometry and saw unit 3000T and 4000T thinning heads, position. Furthermore, the length Log Max is proud to announce the measurement is improved as well release this year – ahead of fullas the hydraulics that provides scale production in 2018 – of the considerably more power and feed V-series; V standing for versatile. speed.

Two new heads, the 5000V Both 5000V and 6000V can be and 6000V, are built around a equipped with the new saw unit new frame with an optimized Log Max 218 or 318 True/Cut. The saw-box geometry and saw unit position. Furthermore, the length measurement is improved well Log Max embarks on aas new as the hydraulics thatforest provides cooperation with The Log Max 6000V more power and feed considerably machine manufacturer Rottne. speed.

Rottne from now on will Both 5000V and 6000V can be offer Log Max as an optional equipped with the new saw unit Log Max 218 or 318 True/Cut. The difference between them is that the 318 comes with an automatic chain tensioning where the 218 has manual tensioning.

The key component of the True/Cut system is the intelligent saw motor with integrated valving solutions for saw motor speed and saw bar control. By continuously sensing the motor speed and adjusting the saw bar feed rate accordingly, the True/Cut maintains an almost constant chain speed cycle. This yields an impressive of 40 m/s throughout the cutting cutting performance – the True/

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precise control of the saw bar resulting in maximized cutting performance and color marking precision. The True/Cut is optimized at the factory and should not need any further setting changes in the field.

This saw unit has been a success on the T-series with the newly released Log Max 3000T and 4000T thinning heads.

“The customer feedback on the T-series has been outstanding,

Cut is up to 35 % faster than conventional saw units.

Since its beginning in 1980, Log By locating the valve for motor The newest models were unveiled this year Max has grown into a highly speed control inside the motor, it is regarded and much sought-after able to react instantly to changes The Log Max 6000V manufacturer of harvesting heads in motor speed and practically Main specifications for current models Log Max 4000T Log Max 5000D and control system.

Today the eliminate any over-revving that is companyWeight is one of the world’s 777 kg + 55kg rotator 904 kg + 55kg rotator seen in a conventional saw unit. largest manufacturers in the Maximum cutting 58 cm 63 cm Not only does this reduce the space. With an extended range of Maximum feed roller opening stress on the motor but it also 46 cm 52 cm products, high service, and quality The Log Max 5000V provides a safer work environment Delimbing 37,4 cm 41,5 cm benefits, Log Max products bring by reducing the risk of chain shots. leading technology and reliability.

The True/Cut saw2017 units also 68 International Forest Industries | OCTOBER / NOVEMBER After the success of the features/aNOVEMBER longer stroke 40 International Forest Industries | OCTOBER 2017cylinder T-series, featuring the Log Max and a higher resolution cutting 3000T and 4000T thinning heads,

where superlatives regarding power, speed, efficiency, and reliability is what everyone at Log Max strives to achieve,” the manufacturer stated. “This reliability is a direct result of intensive prototyping and collaboration with our test drivers.

“The 5000 and 6000 heads are our best sellers and we cannot wait to see them in the hands of our customers.”

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The John Deere 1070E carrying a new-model H412 head

As a leading equipment manufacturer in the forestry industry, John Deere offers comprehensive range of attachments, including the Cut-toLength harvesting heads. The John Deere harvesting heads provide forestry professionals with the versatility and productivity they need, regardless of the diameters of the trees within a stand.

Additionally, an excellent powerto-weight ratio and compact size make the John Deere harvesting heads highly maneuverable even in dense thinning stands as well as in regeneration.

All of the John Deere harvesting heads are designed to offer outstanding “productivity, reliability and measuring accuracy”.

The John Deere harvesting heads are known for their efficient feeding, excellent delimbing, and outstanding measuring accuracy. The H200-Series product family consists of two-wheel drive harvesting heads capable of processing hardwood and softwood. The four-wheel drive

H400-Series harvesting heads feature the same first-rate standards for manufacturing and product design that logging professionals worldwide expect from John Deere.

Operation can be improved using Intelligent Boom Control (IBC), now available on the 1270G harvester’s CH7 boom. With IBC, the operator controls the harvester head while the system simultaneously adjusts the boom’s movement, creating smoother boom movements, reducing stress on the entire boom, and increasing the operator ergonomics.

With the harvester, the IBC operation has been specially designed to suit the harvester’s work cycle. The boom’s movement and operation automatically adjust as the boom is taken to a tree and when the tree is in the grapple. For new operators, IBC accelerates the learning curve, increasing operator productivity.

measuring, making delimbing trees of all sizes a smooth process. The head also features a multi-treehandling system option, increasing productivity.

The long knives and wideopening rollers of the H270 Series II model easily grab tree stems, while the floating front knife and roller arms along with the geometry of the four moving knives facilitate the feeding of

both crooked and straight tree stems. The saw box top plate has been designed to avoid snow packing inside the saw box, while a stronger valve cover in the frame offers increased protection and easy access.

H290 harvesting head The H290 model is a powerful, high-capacity new-generation harvester head. Built for superior performance in regeneration

H270 series II harvesting head The powerful, high-capacity John Deere H270 Series II harvesting heads are designed to provide superior performance in regeneration harvesting. It offers exact length and diameter

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The H290 model is a powerful, high-capacity new-generation harvester head

harvesting, this harvesting head was specially designed for use with the 1470G harvester. A powerful two roller head, the H290 features dual-speed feeding, delivering high feed force and feed speeds with excellent delimbing.

“Known for a durable HD structure, high-capacity main saw and optional top saw – it brings further productivity in demanding applications,” the manufacturer stated.

The powerful saw unit on the H413 harvesting head fells and crosscuts with speed and precision John Deere

H413 harvesting head The John Deere H413 is designed to tackle a variety of harvesting jobs, including early to late thinnings and light regeneration harvesting.

The strong frame structure and hydraulics on the H413 model increases productivity and boosts handling control.

The powerful saw unit on the H413 harvesting head fells and crosscuts with speed and precision.

This unique continuous four-wheel drive with hydraulically connected feed rollers and mechanical differential lock ensures strong, fast feeding.

Four moving knives inside the H413 harvester head deliver excellent delimbing performance.

The H413 excels when paired with multi-tree-handling equipment.

Additionally, the hydraulic valve solution streamlines its hydraulic cylinders and motors, extending the life of the hoses.

The powerful, high-capacity John Deere H270 Series II harvesting heads are designed to provide superior performance in regeneration harvesting Delimbing starts at first gear, as MultiSpeed provides high torque at a low speed. MultiSpeed is a popular option for the H415 harvester head because it offers the highest possible hydraulic power and feed torque for customers working on sites with large trees and heavy branches.

The higher frame of the H415 helps control the felling process, and the hydraulics solution makes the hoses more durable. Feeding is handled efficiently, due to excellent grip and trunk management features as well as the location of the delimbing knives.

The higher frame of the H415 helps control the felling process

H415 harvesting head Boasting the strength and stamina for large timber, the John Deere H415 combines large timber cutting power with “excellent delimbing quality, offering unprecedented tree-processing performance”.

A feed-roller-arm geometry ensures feed rollers grip solidly and reliably carry trunks in all diameter ranges. The H415 is well suited for different types of regeneration harvesting, featuring three different frames – one for normal trunks (narrow stem), another for dealing with large buttflare (wide stem), and a top saw for pile processing and hardwood.

Feeding and delimbing is a smooth process on the H415 harvesting head, as it is equipped with optional MultiSpeed feeding.

The head is equipped with feed motors that can be adjusted to three variable feeding speeds, which are automatically controlled according to tree diameter, feed speed and tree species.

The all new KESLA harvester heads 27RH-II | 28RH-II | 30RH-II

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The new heads present improved performance, durablity and reliability. Altogether the heads have more than 100 improvements that lift them to a totally new level. Also lots of options to equip the head to different working conditions, from the borealis coniferous woods to hardwoods or processing and debarking of Eucalyptus and Acacia, are available.

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SP Maskiner was founded in 1978 and presented the world´s first ever single grip harvester head in 1980.

“We have the longest experience of all in the field of development and manufacture of harvester heads for the forestry professional,” the manufacturer says.

Last year and for what has passed in 2017 has been a busy period for the SP product development team. A new productive, reliable and versatile harvester head, the SP 661 LF, has been designed and presented at Elmia in June. The SP 661 LF is currently being tested in various harvesting operations around the world and is planned for official sales release in early 2018.

Another major development also presented was the FDM system. FDM (Floating Diameter Measuring) is a patent-pending innovation, designed to ensure high-precision diameter measuring at during full production, highspeed feeding.

SP 461 LF The SP 461 LF is designed for first and second thinning jobs but is also capable of handling larger tree sizes. Due to carriers getting larger and stronger, and measuring accuracies becoming more and more important in thinning applications, the SP 461 LF underwent a major update in 2015.

During 2016, further refinement of details was made that resulted in a substantial increase in reliability and uptime and an even lower carrier fuel consumption than before.

SP 561 LF The SP 561 LF is an all-round harvester head that is used for both thinning and light clear-fell operations. In order to be able to

meet the demands of larger and stronger carriers, the SP 561 LF underwent a major update in 2015, resulting in a more robust and heavy-duty product.

During 2016, a further detailed refinement of the product has taken place with optimization of hose routing, covers and component placement resulting in a substantial increase in uptime and reliability.

SP 591 LX G3 The SP 591 LX is purpose built for debarking of difficult and crooked eucalyptus and acacia. Since the launch in 2007, it has earned a very good reputation on various global markets for its simple and robust design in combination with its high production.

The latest version is called G3 and was released in 2016. The SP 591 LX G3 offers two different frame designs (‘A’ and ‘E’) in order to optimize the performance depending on tree species and operation characteristics.

The A frame is optimized for superior handling of crooked and difficult tree species such as acacia and Australian blue gum while the E frame is optimized for eucalyptus species with straighter tree form.

The G3 version offers an increase in uptime and reliability thanks to a redesigned measuring device using a very rugged and reliable type of non-contact encoder. Also contributing to the increase in uptime is the further refined house routing and component placement.

friction and maximum productivity.

The SP 661 LF is designed to be able to offer highest productivity in both small and large diameter harvesting. In large diameter harvesting, the proportional-angled feed rollers in combination with SP’s patented knife control system LogHold, ensures an impressive capacity and productivity.

When harvesting smaller diameter trees, the compact and agile design is a great asset.

Equipped with the optional multi-tree handling equipment, the SP 661 LF is able to reach high productivity when harvesting very

SP 661 LF officially goes on sale early 2018, orders are already being placed by dealers and customers worldwide.

SP 761 LF The SP 761 LF is a compact and heavy-duty harvester head designed to handle a variety of different demanding applications.

The SP 761 LF was released four years ago and has been extremely well received all around the globe.

It is a very versatile head that through a large offering of options can be built to perfectly suit both cut-to-length, road side processing

The SP 661 LF officially goes on sale early 2018

The SP 661 LF is able to reach high productivity when harvesting very small tree dimensions

SP 661 LF As mentioned, the SP 661 LF is the latest design from SP. It is a compact and strong highperformance harvester head designed according to SP’s lowfriction (LF) principle for minimum

The SP 661 LF is designed to be able to offer highest productivity in both small and large diameter harvesting

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small tree dimensions.

The comprehensively protected and robust design in combination with state-of-the-art hose routing ensures high reliability and uptime regardless of tree size and harvesting condition. Though the

or debarking eucalyptus operations. During 2016, the SP 761 LF was further refined, which has led to an increase in uptime and reliability.

Southstar Equipment, a division of the Quadco group in Canada, manufactures a full spectrum of world-class forest harvesting and processing heads. The factories are in Canada and New Zealand, and a subsidiary in Australia for local inventory, sales and support.

The heads can be mounted on any carrier make. This gives the customer exceptional value as there are a lot of quality choices in base machines with local dealer support. Southstar is fully committed to supporting these dealers.

“The combination of expertise from the dealers and Southstar will produce a well-functioning machine and professional customer experience,” Quadco reckons.

From machines specifically designed for thinning operations, to processing heads in single or multi-stem applications, the Southstar Equipment line-up of machines makes it possible for each client to deal directly with one supplier only.

This facilitates the reduction of inventory and training needs as all products manufactured by Southstar have the same hydraulic system. The only difference would be the motors and cylinders between the various models.

“The simplicity of the hydraulic system and the fact that it is the same in all processing heads makes the product support a breeze for any technician,” Quadco said.

Southstar has many innovative features as part of its product line-up.

All processing and harvesting and felling heads come standard with continuous rotation, auto-saw tensioning and laser-type butt end find where applicable. Optional features may include replaceable knife edges, different feed-wheel styles and computer software options. etc.

The processors and harvesters only use four lines from the base machine, which makes installing the heads on any base machine remarkably easy and cost effective.

Each head comes with a full computer system as standard.

One of the most important factors is accuracy in length and diameter, which is the result of prioritization during the design process. Today, Southstar processors are referred to as one of

the most accurate, in both length and diameter, of all processors available on the market. This gives each owner an advantage as production data are as accurate as they could be.

“Various sizes and types of heads available from Southstar form a full line up of machines needed to make an operation productive, reliable and cost effective,” Quadco said.

The first is the thinning head, QS450, specifically designed to handle smaller trees in the optimum range of up to 35-45cm.

“It’s a fast and durable processor design making it a reliable and productive addition to any line-up the customer may choose,” the manufacturer stated.

Next is the group of harvester/ processor heads: QS500, QS600 and QS630. Each is designed to be able to fall and process full trees or to be used in cut-to-length systems. The recommended tree size ranges are 45-60cm, 55-65cm, and 60-80cm, respectively.

The third is a grapple processor group: QS505, QS605 and QS635 with similar recommended tree sizes as above. The grapple processors are used to process trees on a landing. The short hanging bracket makes these heads more stable and easier to control compared to dangling heads with a longer tilt frame.

This speeds up the processing as the head is easier to line up with the next log to be grabbed from the pile. The grapple processor can also be used to load the truck as the arms open up wider than in standard processing heads.

The fourth product is a directional felling head, the FD750 with a felling capacity up to 100 cm. The head has many innovative design features. It is one of the first felling heads to be able to give the operator an indication of how many trees have been felled. The onscreen display also gives a warning to the operator that the saw bar is not home, preventing saw bars from being bent when felling trees.

Satellite communication, called the Startrax system, is readily available to enable customers to receive production reports on an automated basis. This system does not rely on cell phone coverage, the use of USB sticks or Wi-Fi; thus, eliminating the human error factor and giving operators security in data receiving.

Southstar heads heads can be mounted on any carrier for a higher number of quality choices in base machines with local dealer support

QS450 is designed for thinning operations

Process trees in the landing with Southstar grapple processors The short hanging bracket gives better stability for easier movement control compared to dangling heads with a longer tilt frame

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The EGS406 is a small and quick thinning head located on the stand-operating harvester, Rottne H8D

harvester head options for most of Rottne’s harvesters.

Rottne has its own harvester heads, which are specially designed, manufactured and customised for each harvester model. The harvester heads are known for simple and robust construction, which provides a long service life, something that is combined with advanced technology and a high production capacity.

Rottne has partnered with Logmax and SP Maskiner, which means that there are also several

Rottne EGS 706: robust and powerful for final felling The Rottne EGS 706 is a stable and robust harvester head for heavy final felling with a 90 cm bar. Since it was launched four years ago, the EGS 706 has been continuously refined, with improved measuring equipment, among other advancements.

New this year is a completely new type of saw box and bar holder, which makes it easier to handle very large trees.

Characteristics for Rottne EGS 706 • T wo-speed hydraulic feeding (3.5 m/s, or 5.2 m/s) which is regulated automatically depending on the tree size – which mainly increases the production capacity for felling in smaller stands and maintains traction in thicker stands

• Supporting wheel arms and five feed rollers provide a steady grip even on the coarsest stems, which facilitates the processing of heavy trees • Proportional tilt that is adjustable and lockable for easier tree processing • Proportional knife and feed roll pressure provides optimum grip depending on tree species and diameter for fast feeding while at the same time maintaining a low diesel consumption.

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Rottne EGS 596 is a proven all-round harvester head for thinning and final felling

Characteristics for the Rottne EGS 596 • S upporting wheel arms and three feed rollers that provide a steady grip even on the coarsest stems, which facilitates the processing of heavy trees

• Proportional tilt that is adjustable and lockable for easier tree processing • Proportional knife and feed roll pressure provides optimum grip depending on tree species and diameter for fast feeding while at the same time maintaining a low diesel consumption

Rottne H21D with the powerful Rottne EGS706 harvester head, which is adapted for heavy final felling

Characteristics for the EGS 406 • D ouble upper and lower knives and one fixed knife

• S uitable for thinning up to approx. 35 cm breast height diameter • P roportional knife and feed roll pressure provides optimum grip depending on tree species and diameter for fast feeding while at the same time maintaining a low diesel consumption • Multi-tree handling (option)

Rottne EGS 596: all-round harvester head for thinning and final felling The Rottne EGS 596 is a proven all-round harvester head that can handle everything except the really heavy final felling. The design with supporting wheel arms and three feed rollers makes limbing work possible with a lower knife pressure – and ensures maximum utilisation of the feed force.

Rottne EGS 406: small and versatile harvester head

the harvester head Rottne EGS 406 has also been updated.

The most important new additions are new cylinders and a new hose routing for increased reliability and performance. There are now also several different types of feed rollers to choose from, which are adapted to different tree species and bark types.

The harvester head’s frame has also been strengthened, while also being as small and convenient as before.

The EGS 406 is a small and compact harvester head fully adapted for the stand-operating thinning harvester, the Rottne H8D. The harvester head is ideal for initial thinning but can also handle coarser thinning up to 35 cm breast height diameter.

For the new generation of Rottne H8, with the designation ‘D’,

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The KETO 873 head is intended for demanding conditions

Keto heads with over 20 years of service life already behind them can be found still hard at work in many places around the world

Born in the arctic conditions of the Nordic forest, Keto harvester heads are built for hard use. Keto heads with over 20 years of service life already behind them can be found still hard at work in many places around the world.

Different kinds of machine models based on track feeds have been created to meet the needs of customers on different continents.

Forestry is different in Finland than it is in Japan, and both are different than in North America. In Keto machine’s native country of Finland, the product development team’s objective in the creation of each and every model is to increase productivity. This is one of a machine’s most important features, and one which is sought after by forestry contractors around the globe.

Keto harvester heads are created and manufactured by KoneKetonen’s factory in Finland. Over the course of the past year, two new models have been developed.

The 873 is a processor head intended for the demanding conditions in North America and for handling extremely large trees.

Launched in June, the Keto Xtreme is, in turn, a harvester head to be installed on light forest thinning machines that is intended for managing the young spruce copses typically found in Nordic countries or the densely branched trees

typically found in the forests of Central Europe.

The 873 was launched in February of this year at the Oregon Logging Conference in the US. Weighing 3,360 kg, the head is suitable for installation on 30 ton+ base machines. One important change in the Keto 873 model is the Rotobec rotator. Spinning fully around, the rotator provides a contractor with vast and entirely new application possibilities to use the machine with extreme efficiency.

Additionally, the 873 model uses the Parker valve system. The valves are proportioned to function only on-demand, a key factor in optimizing the fuel consumption of the base machine, even at low temperatures. Like in the other Keto models, the track feed of the new model uses Danfoss motors.

The 500 cm³ motor produces produces nearly 4 kN of tractive force, guaranteeing that big trees can be pulled by the tracks and delimbed with speed and efficiency.

Based on track feeding, the unique length measuring in Keto harvester heads is the most precise one on the market. It is simple and extremely reliable. A second important feature of the Keto 873 model is its shortest possible tilt frame, which minimizes swaying of the harvester head and makes it easy to control.

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The 873 was launched in February

Model of KETO 870 C is well-known in western forest fields in the North of America.

The 30RH-II is a heavier and more robust head for track-based harvesters and excavators up to 25 t

Kesla is a Finnish technology group well known to the forestry space as a leading international harvester head manufacturer. The extensive Kesla range covers both roller and stroke harvester heads for professionals, from small thinning heads up to heavy-duty heads for clear cuttings and processing at landings.

At Elmia this year, Kesla the new series of large heads, replacing the existing 28RH and 30RH models. The new, modular series of the heads includes three different models, 27RH-II, 28RH-II and 30RH-II, and a wide range of options.

The Kesla 27RH-II is a light but powerful head for large rubberwheeled harvesters and excavators up to 20 t in capacity. The head features 2WD feeding with the Kesla’s unique variable roller angle linkage. With three delimbing knives and short frame design, it offers exceptionally high power-toweight ratio and excellent features for processing curved trees and eucalyptus.

The Design of the 28RH-II is similar to the 27RH-II, but it is equipped with four delimbing knives and the option of 2WD or 3WD synchro-feeding.

The 30RH-II is a heavier and more robust head for track-based

harvesters and excavators up to 25 t.

It has, like the 28RH-II, four delimbing knives and it can be equipped with whether 2WD or 3WD synchro-feeding. Max sawing diameter of the new heads is 780 mm with JPS R5500 saw unit, and max delimbing force is 36 kN. The new heads suit coniferous to hardwoods, according to Kesla.

It includes lots of options to equip the head to different working conditions, from the borealis coniferous woods to hardwoods or processing and debarking of eucalyptus and acacia.

and quality, leading to improved durability and longer service life.

Overall, the design is much more protected, offering better protection for hoses and sensitive components, meanwhile serviceability has also been

improved.

“Altogether, the new heads have more than 100 improvements, compared with the old ones, that lift them to a totally new level,” the manufacturer stated.

Improved performance, durability and reliability Performance of the new heads has been greatly improved by the new hydraulics, valves, hosing and feeding motors. Feeding and sawing power especially has increased remarkably.

The length and diameter measuring systems have been redesigned for better measuring accuracy to meet the highest standards in the industry. For debarking applications, the heads can be equipped with optional length encoders in the feed motors and optical butt-end sensor.

The sturdier frame construction includes many changes and more mechanized parts to further improve manufacturing accuracy

The Kesla 30RH II

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Prime Movers & Mulching Attachments

Reliability and the quality of service are paramount for Vermeer

There is a fierce array of evolving technology presented in this year’s review of prime movers and mulching attachments

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n most forestry apparatus there is balance between power and efficiency, between force and touch, between strength and agility. This usually includes prime movers and mulching attachments.

This year’s technology review in some ways is no different. There is ample time given to smaller, more manoeuvrable units as well as those offering more precision and a slightly more refined product.

But the overall takeaway theme is that of aggression. Aggression in the teeth, aggression under the hood, and aggression toward the operator’s bottom line.

There are both advantages and disadvantages to choosing a dedicated mobile mulcher versus an attachment, according to Jeff Bradley, Product Manager for the recycling and forestry segment at Vermeer.

If the head is dedicated to the tractor, it means it has been designed specifically for that machine. It also means the tractor is more likely to have a more rugged design with required safety

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The FT100 forestry tractor is built for optimal performance and efficiency

The FT100 with mulcher attachment gives contractors a powerful tool for completing landclearing jobs Jeff Bradley, Vermeer

features built in specifically for the forestry application. For larger projects, having the productivity of a dedicated machine will often times prove to be more efficient in the long run.

Vermeer offers two forestry tractors that are tough, effective solutions to land-clearing needs.

The FT100 forestry tractor is built for optimal performance and efficiency. Equipped with a 120 hp (90 kW) Tier 4 Final engine and an above-ground mulcher attachment, operators have the features and control needed for small- and large-scale land-clearing operations.

The FT100 has a ringed rotor design on the above-ground mulcher, helping manage the material being processed more efficiently. While mulching large material, the operator is able to maintain rotor speed for minimal stalling and maximum production.

The rings control bite size achieving smaller, more consistentsized chips when compared to non-ringed rotors. Equipped with interchangeable rotor tips, operators can optimize the cutting performance to fit the different conditions that are present while not having to rebalance the drum each time. The push bar provides a reach of 7 in (17.8 cm) below grade with the head at ground level, giving the operator better control when directing material to the rotor.

“The FT100 with mulcher attachment gives contractors a

powerful tool for completing landclearing jobs,” Bradley said. “It’s great for residential work as well as for underground construction contractors clearing vegetation before installing utilities.”

“When it comes to the demands of your large land-clearing and forestry management jobsite – from pipeline preparation to utility work, wildfire mitigation and more – the 300 hp (224 kW) FT300 forestry tractor with mulcher head from Vermeer can meet your needs.”

The unit is built with operator ease, reliability and serviceability top of mind, operators can get to work on the job at hand. The robust

hydraulic system is designed to operate below its rated capacity for extended life of hydraulic components, while a patentpending self-positioning thrown object deflector helps direct thrown material at a consistent discharge angle, regardless of head position.

“Land-clearing work is the first step in timely and expensive projects, such as land development and pipeline installations,” Bradley said. “The power and features of the FT300 forestry tractor with mulcher head, along with innovations like the selfpositioning deflector, help increase productivity so contractors can

more easily meet the stringent deadlines they’re given.

In the competitive land-clearing market, the FT300 forestry tractor with mulcher head offers the features, reliability and support contractors need.

“With the demands faced by these contractors, they are looking for an equipment supplier that stands behind its products and provides machines that are up to the job,” Bradley said. “We know of no competitor in the marketplace that can match the reliability and the quality of service of Vermeer and its independent dealers.”

The SEPPI M Superforst hyd is equipped with a universal interface, and is suitable for any hydraulic mower with available hydraulic flow between 290-720 l/minute

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than standard motors. A high-flow circuit is recommended.

“Extreme rotor exposure to trees promotes fast mulching,” Seppi said.

For fine and safety mulching, the Superforst is equipped with a hydraulically operated hood.

The unit is available with different types of guard frames for felling operations and to protect the tractor. Available working widths are 225 cm and 250 cm (89 in and 98 in).

Extreme rotor exposure to trees promotes fast mulching

The Superforst hyd is the high performer among the Seppi forestry mulchers for hydraulic machines and prime movers.

The unit is ideal for highly professional gas, pipeline and power transmission maintenance, for land clearing, maintaining of power and communication lines, clearing forests after harvesting wood, right of way and site preparation. It is also “perfect” for the creation of fire-break strips.

With a new generation, patented, aggressive rotor, and efficient Mini Duo tungstencarbide-tipped hammers, the Superforst can mulch wood and brush to 50 cm (20 in) at working speeds up to 5 km/h. The tools are easily interchangeable.

The basic features are: a strong frame, made of high tensile steel; heavy duty belt cover; well protected hydraulic cylinder; and protection chains, which all assure a long working life.

The Seppi M Superforst hyd is equipped with a universal interface, and is suitable for any hydraulic mower with available hydraulic flow between 290-720 l/ minute.

The versatile mulcher is available with several hydraulic motor options, the most powerful and efficient of which is the variable displacement M-Boost motor, offering 40% more torque

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Stump Shear

I can get in and out of places much easier with it on a smaller machine. It makes life much simpler George Whiteman, CBI Stump Screw user

From left to right: Aaron Benway, George Whiteman Jr, George Whiteman III., Donnie Shepard

Continental Biomass Industries (CBI) hosted its 2017 Factory Forum recently at its global headquarters in Newton, putting on live demonstrations and workshops for guests from around the world.

The three-day event saw guests from Sweden, Brazil, and various businesses throughout the United States, including local customers who partnered with CBI for the live demonstrations.

“Hosting the forum here at the CBI Factory gives new and existing customers a close look at our machines and the dedicated people who make it happen here at the shop,” said Art Murphy, Director of Sales and Marketing for Terex Environmental Equipment, Americas.

“It’s great for guests to meet some of our veteran employees who helped build this company and spent the last few decades bringing the CBI advantage to end-users.”

The event kicked-off with an opening reception and cocktail hour at the Portsmouth Harbor Events and Conference Center, followed by a factory tour through the CBI facility the next morning.

Long-time CBI employees shared company history with guests and led tour groups through the shop floor to get an intimate look at grinders being prepared for recent hurricane debris clean up.

Tours were headlined by the famous CBI Road-Mill, which was first put into service for Hurricane Andrew clean up in 1991 and has logged more than 60,000 hours. Ingerson Transportation brought the machine down from their business in Jefferson, New

Hampshire for a static display.

Neal Nowick, General Manager of Terex Environmental Equipment, welcomed the crowd and was the first to speak during a series of keynote presentations that included overviews and forecasts for the CBI and Ecotec product lines. Terex Financial Services presented and was followed by a Tier 4 Compliance Overview from CAT to give in-depth looks to topics of recent interest in the industry.

CBI partnered with Chappell Tractor in Brentwood, NH for live screw splitter demonstrations.

“The CBI Stump Shear is a stump’s worst nightmare,” Aaron Benway, CBI Attachments Sales & Product Manager, said.

The CBI Log and Stump Screw is designed to split oversized butt logs, pole wood and stumps into more manageable-sized material to be further processed into firewood, wood fuel or other value-added finished products. Splits wood up to 7 ft in diameter and up to 20 feet in length with ease and efficiency and without the need for a larger machine. Ideal for all excavators, log loaders, front-end loader/ backhoes, farm tractors and skid steer units.

George Whiteman wanted to purchase a CBI XLP Screw Splitter to expand the services he offered.

He purchased a Hyundai 140 Excavator from Donnie Shepard of Chappell Tractor to mount the screw splitter. Benway sold the screw to George and worked with Chappell Tractor on the installation and set up of the CBI Screw Splitter.

“The screw has worked awesome,” Whiteman said. “We’ve had real good luck with it, even with the bigger logs breaking right apart. It will pick the logs up and

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move them around. I can get in and out of places much easier with it on a smaller machine. It makes life much simpler. The whole setup is very cost effective.”

Whiteman has a 20 t tag along trailer that he moves the 30,000 lb (13.6 t) excavator with. He says the XLP mounted on the excavator is more than enough to lift, place, and split any of the material he encounters.

“It was great to work with both George and Donnie to ensure everything was setup properly so George could hit the ground running and be successful in his new venture,” said Benway.

“Immediately upon picking up the machine, George was able to transport the machine to a project in Rhode Island to split oversized logs for a large mulch producing client.”

The attachment is designed to grub, pull, backfill, shear, split and load, making uniform processed material out of the biggest stumps and butt logs at a rate of 50 t/h or greater.

Two massive ripper teeth pull stumps out of the ground, while the reinforced steel plate backfills the stump hole.

The Stump Shear’s dualaction cylinder allows the knife to retract fully out of the way when grubbing and excavating stumps. By not remaining fixed in a low position, it does not interfere with work or cause unnecessary stress to the shear or excavator from unwanted knife strikes.

Chappell Tractor also supplied a Takeuchi TL12V2 Track Skid Steer for CBI to mount an XP Screw Splitter with its universal skid steer quick-attach mounting plate. After hooking up the quick-disconnect hydraulic hoses and setting the machine to low-flow mode – within minutes – the screw operated flawlessly for guests at the CBI Factory Forum.

Benway appreciated the cooperation and camaraderie between Donnie Shepard and the Chappell Tractor team in both the sale of the screw and installation.

Learn more at www.cbi-inc.com or call (603) 382-0556.

CBI’s Aaron Benway with the stump screw

480B mulcher and new 4061 mulching head Earlier this year Tigercat released its next generation 480B track mulcher and the brand new Tigercat 4061 mulching head as Tigercat’s off road industrial product line continues to expand.

The Tigercat 480B tackles the toughest terrain with ease and offers superior durability and high uptime for large-scale, timesensitive right-of-way and site preparation projects.

With a power rating of 411 kW (550 hp) at 1,800 rpm, the Tigercat FPT C13 Tier 4f engine offers quick load response, low operating costs and high power density, combined with excellent fuel economy. Best of all, Tigercat FPT engines are backed by Tigercat warranty and support.

The efficient, responsive closed loop track drive system delivers powerful tractive effort and performance with greater hydraulic effi ciency in challenging terrain.

The high-lift boom geometry means

high productivity in slopes and gullies.

The cab interior is quiet and instrumentation has been placed to optimize productivity. The electronic control system interface uses a high-resolution, 180 mm (7 in) touch screen. The 480B is equipped with a comfortable, heated and cooled seat with air-ride suspension. Excellent cab insulation translates to reduced noise levels so operators can take full advantage of the Bluetooth® sound system with hands-free calling.

4061 MULCHING HEAD The new mulching head offers excellent durability and reliability in a package ideally suited to the capabilities of the Tigercat 480 and

M726 series mulchers.

The 4061 is manufactured to Tigercat’s exacting high standards for robustness and quality. The housing features reinforced side covers and abrasion resistant skis.

The housing is optimized with debris door cylinders mounted internally for protection and contains position references to aid in ski alignment.

Timing belts eliminate belt slip and provide efficient power transfer to the rotor, lowering maintenance time and costs associated with conventional v-belts.

Service and maintenance are a snap, maximizing uptime. The Tigercat designed tooth and holder system uses a taper lock interface that requires no torque wrenches, greatly reducing changeover time.

The teeth are extremely durable with carbide tips and carbide inserts for increased life.

Unlike competing mulching heads, the 4061 wear liner requires no welding and the rotor does not need to be removed when servicing. There are also reversible and interchangeable shear bars for quick servicing. In addition, a tapered housing shields debris from potential build-up and easily accessible grease points make daily servicing even more convenient.

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NEW PRODUCT UML/S/DT The new UML/S/DT forestry mulcher with fixed tooth rotor system, for tractors from 130 to 190 hp.

The UML/S/DT improves the most important aspects of the FAE mulcher experience. It introduces a new advanced design of mulchers.

FAE’s new forestry mulcher machine, the UML/S/DT, fits right in between the smaller UML/DT (for tractors from 80 to 130 HP) and the medium size UMM/DT (for tractors from 160 to 240 HP) and it replaces the former model UML/ DT/HD.

Standard equipment: • PTO shaft with cam clutch,

• Hydraulic hoses integrated in the frame, • Cylinder protections, • Adjustable skids, • Trasmission with XPB belts, • Interchangeable bolt on counter blades, • Inner anti wear FCP plates, • Bolted on protection chains.

Options: • Special skids to go underground • Mechanical push frame • Hydraulic push frame • W style self aligning device • Z style self aligning device • Extra ripper for push frame

• Gearbox with freewheel,

• I nterchangeable bolt-on “spike” counter blades

• Hydraulic hood,

• Hydraulic top link

• Enclosed machine body,

• Multiple tooth options

• Centralized greasing hub,

NEW FAE UML/S/DT

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NEW FAE UML/S/DT

NEW FAE SCL/EX/VT EXCAVATOR STUMP CUTTER The SCL/EX/VT excavator stump cutter is designed for excavators from 7 to 15 tons with flow rates between 26 and 42 gpm.

A hydraulic door controls the exit of debris, and standard equipment includes a belt transmission, a 110/60cc variable torque hydraulic piston motor

at any time.

Last year Bron launched its newest series of Mulcher Models, the 490 and 590 replacing the previous generation 475 and 500. Both new machines are powered by a fuel efficient Cummins QSX15 Tier-3i 15 litre engine.

The 490 is rated at a 480 hp peak at 1,800 rpm. The 590 is rated at a 589 hp peak at 1,800

integrated into the frame, screwed protection chains, and an adjustable supporting service stand.

Rotor diameter is 26 inches, total width is 27 inches, and the unit weighs 1,665 pounds.

Options include a customized attachment bracket with fixed thumb, and a front fixed thumb.

rpm. The increased speed rating over the previous models provides additional range for the engine to operate and results in improved efficiency by using less fuel per horsepower.

Hydraulic power comes from proven closed-loop pumps for both track drives and mulching head, providing awesome performance and control for high productivity. Purpose-built frames

unique between the two models incorporate new oscillating track frames. D4 is standard on the 490 and the D5 is optional. The 590 comes standard with D5 tracks.

These tracks are powered by heavy-duty planetary drives that are matched to the size of the selected undercarriage.

Two specially designed extreme service heat exchangers are designed for improved cooling

in even the hottest climates.

They are optimally positioned to draw cool/clean air in from the rear of the tractor, then directed alongside the engine, maximizing air-flow efficiency, reducing wasted horsepower and excessive noise.

The open area between the heat exchangers also provides ample room for service to the front of the engine.

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Prinoth has achieved yet another innovation in the area of vegetation management with its Raptor 300 carrier vehicle. The expanded new generation of carrier vehicles includes the Raptor 800 and the RAPTOR 300 Little Brother in the 275 hp class.

Tried-and-tested attributes have been further developed here, and the benefits of the new generation of Prinoth mulching carriers have been incorporated as well.

Maximum efficiency and service life Aside from the key unique selling points offered by all Prinoth vehicles, such as maximum efficiency and service life, this model places particular emphasis on adapting to meet a diverse range of customer requirements.

Further development of the Prinoth modular system The modular design has been further developed, allowing the Raptor 300 to be fitted with two different mechanical drive systems for the attachment. Customers can choose here between a highly flexible power take-off (PTO) drive with a CAT 3 interface and a robust Powerband drive that allows for a “virtually unlimited” lifting height.

With three different types of undercarriage available, the vehicle

The modular design makes the Prinoth units exceptionally versatile

can be customised to suit any possible requirements in terms of ground pressure, traction, and overall width. Like the Raptor 800 with 640 hp, the 275 hp Raptor 300 features a ramped-up delta undercarriage on the rear.

Easy service and maintenance The whole vehicle’s modular design allows service and maintenance costs to be cut significantly.

Development work focused especially on providing easy access to maintenance components in response to requests from our customers.

The Prinoth Raptor 300 is known as the Little Brother to the larger 800 model

AHWI Prinoth Mulcher Heads AHWI Prinoth has a wide range of forestry mulchers that can be used for a variety of applications.

• Made in Germany • Long service life • Efficiency • Crushing quality

M650H The M650H is a mulcher for medium-heavy applications with a rotor diameter of 25.6 in (650mm).

It is suitable for hydraulic carrier vehicles with 200 to 350 HP. It is a universal mulcher that can be mounted on all carrier vehicles with between 200 and 350 horsepower with a hydraulic drive.

This machine has been developed according to AHWI “Made in Germany” standards and offers a variety of individual equipment options.

The closed design of the housing prevents dirt deposits and simplifies cleaning.

The AHWI Prinoth M650H

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AHWI H600 Bio Harvester The Biomass Harvester H 600 is a robust and durable complete system for harvesting biomass, which can be quickly and easily attached to all standard carrier vehicles in the range 240 - 400 HP using the mounting frames.

Whether standing tree-stock or logging debris, biomass from the re-cultivation of extensively used areas or thinned forest areas on skid trails - the H 600 harvests, shreds and blows the shredded material through the discharge chute into a trailer or collecting bin.

All in one step.

No matter how chaotically bushes and trees have grown, are standing or lying, the H 600 will clear them up.

Row-less and in combination with the RT 400 carrier vehicles, can be operated in very difficult terrain. The machine leaves

behind a clean pathway and piles of biomass that can be re-used immediately - for energy generation or substrate recovery

BMH 480 THE INTEGRATED BIOMASS HARVESTER

has a capacity of 25 mÂł and provides sufficient space for harvested biomass. This system simplifies the process chain and no transport vehicle needs to be used simultaneously.

The BMH480 collects the material and brings it to collection areas such as containers, which can be transported if required.

Our proven and tested cab design also provides the driver with the upmost of working comfort.

H600 with RT 400

The self-propelled Kangaroo Biomass Harvester was developed to harvest biomass from vertical or horizontal stands. The H600 mounted head is equipped with two horizontal and two vertical feed rollers, positioned on each side, and is operated using a 475 HP-powered carrier unit.

The integrated high tilt collection bin of the BMH480

The Kangaroo

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PrimeTech launches the PT-300 with Tier 4 engine technology PrimeTech’s PT-300 is a mid-size tracked carrier, now available with a Tier 4 engine. Along with installing a new engine some important modifications and improvements were made to this unit, however the main features the PT-300 is known for, remain the same: productivity, maneuverability, reliability, low ground pressure and comfort Engine - T he engine is a robust and fuel efficient CAT C.1 Acert 7l (428 in3) turbocharged and aftercooled engine, with 6 in-line cylinders, producing 302hp (225kw); - T he engine complies with the Tier 4F emission regulations and is equipped with Diesel Particulate Filter Technology (DPF), Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR);

- T he higher power output of 302hp (225kw) is achieved at a lower rpm (2200), meaning better performance at lower fuel consumption;

Engine Compartment

- A bigger fuel tank was installed (390 l) to ensure no filling up is needed even when working longer shifts;

- B etter layout of the components in the engine compartment and cleaner routing of hoses and wiring harnesses;

- 2 4V batteries are installed with a better cold start ability.

- E asy cleaning and daily maintenance through perfect

- T he PT-300 has a separate AdBlue (DEF) tank. The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is used by the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in the exhaust;

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- T he bigger engine compartment with two large side doors on each side allows easy and quick access to any component;

accessibility to all service points and both engine and hydraulic filters; - A tool box in the engine compartment for storage of tools and teeth. For the convenience of the operator the tool box can be easily removed.

Cabin - S econd-to-none operator comfort: spacious, low-noise

and low-vibration cabin, with excellent visibility and more headroom; - Overall height of the cabin has been reduced so that the total height of the unit is now only 2785 mm (important in case of trucking in areas with height restrictions); - Even better and more ergonomic layout of controls; - New digital 7� colour display to check and keep main parameters under control, as well as to customize functions and settings; - Troubleshooting and diagnosing via display including data storage on a USB stick; - Cabin is 30% more tiltable, allowing better access to the components located under the cabin.

Radiator - One oversized radiator with enough cooling capacity for hydraulic oil, air and water, even when worked in extremely hot climates; - The radiator comes with coarse fins, preventing them from get-ting

plugged by dust and dirt and making cleaning much easier; - T he radiator can be equipped with a proportional and reversible fan (option) thus, based on radiator temperatures, the blades will automatically adjust the pitch in the most efficient and effective way. This results in less power absorbed by the fan and eventually in lower fuel consumption; - T he sucker fan helps to keep dust out of the engine compartment and thus keep it clean; - The fan is hydraulic driven

PrimeTech a full range of purpose-built carriers: PT-175, PT-300, PT-475, PT-600

and the pitch of the blades get adjusted hydraulically, being a more reliable solution to belt driven fans with blades being adjusted by a separate air compressor.

FRONT ATTACHMENTS A range of front attachments are available for the PT-300, making it a very versatile tracked carrier. Following attachments are available: forestry mulcher, subsoiler, stump cutter, rock crusher and asphalt grinder.

The forestry mulcher underwent some major redesign and offers

some very interesting new features: - New push-frame design to reach the ground for dragging and raking; - B olt-on counter blades for quicker change and reduced maintenance cost; - A djustable skids to set required working depth; - Reinforced frame and hood.

For further information: http://prime-tech.com/en/ marketing@prime-tech.com

- High productivity - Lowest true ground pressure - High reliability - Comfort and safety

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Hydraulic sealing system with CLEAN GENIUS Keeps hydraulic systems dry, even in the event of leaks

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n agricultural machines, numerous functions are performed hydraulically. Highperformance seals make these technologies extremely reliable.

So it’s frequently troublesome when hydraulic oil needs to be fed to any sort of rotary actuators.

Agricultural machines commonly contain variators, for example, for adjusting speed (threshing drum, reel, blower for cleaning the grain, cooling fans).

These actuators always need an rotary intake assembly, which feeds the oil through the rotating component (variator disk or fan hub) to a linear cylinder. The seals of these rotary intake assemblies require a minimal amount of leakage for their own lubrication, which describes the “sweating” of these components. As the number of operating hours increases and

especially when the hydraulic oil is dirty, the sweating becomes a leak.

A couple of drops of oil are not the actual problem and according to a DIN standard, this must even be expected by the customer.

However, if these drops end up in the wrong place and, for instance, come into contact with the variator belt, or are blown by the cooling fan onto the engine and turbocharger, or enter the radiator core when the fan is switched over, the consequential costs are tremendous and outages at the wrong time are inevitable.

Such potential fire risks are also a thorn in the side for the insurance industry.

The goal of the Clean Genius innovation is to drain away all oil leaked from these actuators in a controlled manner, either back to the oil reservoir or, even

better, to a small transparent leakage monitoring container.

In this way, the condition of the seals can be observed at any time via the amount of leakage in a corresponding period.

Replacement of the seals can thus also be scheduled and postponed to off-peak times. Because a dual seal system is always necessary for this technical solution, this alone increases the service life accordingly.

The most important benefit, however, is that costs due to consequential damage and outages can be avoided!

Oil leaked from the rotary intake assembly as well as from the related work cylinders and possibly also from auxiliary seals (O-rings as shown) is drained away via a second thin line.

Leaked oil is guided to the drainage channel between the two O‑rings. The same applies for the underlying adjustment cylinder, if applicable.

Leakage return line

Leakage monitoring container

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Feed and drain lines

Clean Genius in the variator

Drainage channel between the duplex seal system at the rotary intake assembly and the dual seal system at the bushing

Customer benefits: • Component service life is extended

Leakage return line

• Costs due to machine outages are eliminated • Consequential damage is avoided – No amage to plastic and rubber parts – No slipping of the variator drive belt • Service can be scheduled – Thanks to simple visual check of the leakage monitoring container • Machines remain clean – Dust particles do not gum up the radiator fins • Fire risk is reduced • Insurance costs remain calculable • Environment is protected

Feed and drain lines

Joint development: The Clean Genius was developed based on a development order from John Deere. It is designed for use with the belt variator of a cooling fan. Market launch is planned for

this autumn.

An application for utility model registration has been filed for the Clean Genius.

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BRON Mulcher

BRON 475 Mulcher with SEPPI Mulching Head

Leveling everything in their paths are BRON mulchers - grinding trees, brush and stumps into fine mulch, quickly and easily. Low ground pressure and powerful hydraulics are standard on all models, ranging from 275 hp to 700 hp.

Richardson Service_Frances Marion tree thinning

Seppi Midiforst dt 225 Mulcher on the Bron 275 was a perfect combination on a tree thinning project in the Frances Marion National Forest in Huger, SC. The Bron handled flawlessly on the saturated ground while the Seppi Midiforst dt 225 is an easily manueverable and very efficient mulching head. This video was brought to you by Richardson Service and Seppi Partners LLC

BRON 275 Mulcher with Seppi Midiforst Mulching Head

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John Deere G Series - Harvester and Forwarder

Road Map to Success

Fleet management systems have put Mid Atlantic Tree Harvesters “on the map�.

2013 John Deere 843K Feller buncher at Forestry First 05-02-13

This 2013 model Deere 843K is working in Pine Plantation.

We filmed this cutter working on a second thinning job where the stems are 6 inches or so average, many less.

This feller buncher is very impressive. The owner has been pleased with fuel consumption and the speed and power of this feller buncher is more than adequate in his thinning and logging operations. The operators are also making positive comments about the cab interior which has recently been much improved. The old steering column is gone and it opens everything up in terms of visibility and space for your legs. If you have not sat in one of these you should do yourself a favour and hop into one.

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4300B Drum Chipper Making Micro Chips

s5710C horizontal grinder with Terra Select S6 E Star Screen

The new Peterson 4300B drum chipper has been updated for 2014 with new features that high-volume biomass chippers demand. The 4300B can be equipped with either a 6-pocket (to make standard biomass chips) or 12-pocket (to make microchips) drum depending on your material needs.

A Peterson 5710C horizontal grinder feeds ground wood pallets into a Terra-Select S6-E star screen. The three fraction Terra Select S6-E sorts the ground material into fines, accepts and overs.

Both machines are ideal for processing mulch, compost, or other organic material.

6700B Mid-Speed Grinder

5710C Pallet Grinding

This Peterson 6700B horizontal grinder is equipped with our new Mid-Speed C&D package, and is doing primary grind in surplus railroad ties. The second grinder (a Peterson 4710B) is processing the material to meet the product spec which is being used for energy production.

This Peterson 5710C horizontal grinder is grinding pallets for mulch production in Indiana. The machine uses a cross belt magnet to pull the nails from the material (watch for a follow-up video on this process soon!)

The Mid-Speed C&D package is designed for highly contaminated material and features several new innovations that have not been seen on high-speed horizontal grinders before. This operation is seeing consistent 300+ tons per hour of production in this material.

The 5710C is Peterson’s latest generation of high production track grinders. Powered by the Caterpillar C27 or C32 engine at 1050 horsepower, this grinder provides the highest power to weight ratio of any Peterson grinder. At approximately 83,000 pounds (37650 kg) the 5710C was designed for operations requiring high production and frequent moves between jobs.

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Pine harvesting system in Tasmania

1135 wheel harvester: blowdown clear fell

An all-Tigercat pine harvesting system owned by B.R. & K.F. Muskett & Sons. The three-machine system working in the southern part of Tasmania consists of a Tigercat L830C feller buncher, a Tigercat LH855C harvester processing infield and a 1075B forwarder equipped with a Tigercat crane and grapple.

A Tigercat 1135 wheel harvester felling and processing in a tough blowdown clear fell salvage application in Scotland. Although the 1135 wheeled harvester was designed for specialty thinning, the machine is highly capable in a variety of selective felling and clear fell applications.

1075B scarifier in Sweden

25, a film by Tigercat

A Tigercat 1075B forwarder base carrier equipped as a scarifier.

This 1075B scarifier is operating in Sweden in tough, rock strewn terrain. Durable Tigercat forwarders are ideal carriers for heavy duty cycle scarification applications.

25, a film by Tigercat, was made in conjunction with Tigercat’s silver anniversary. The film explores the importance of the prototype 726 feller buncher, the machine that started it all and launched a company that would go on to change the business of harvesting timber around the world in very significant ways.

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FT300 Forestry Tractor

WC2500XL Whole Tree Chipper

Vermeer forestry tractors offer tough, effective solutions for your land-clearing needs. Whether you work on small-scale residential jobsites or large right-of-way clearing projects, the Vermeer forestry tractor line has what you need. From the above-ground mulcher with a ringed rotor and multiple tip options, to the accessible tractor design for convenient service, Vermeer forestry tractors are built to provide superior versatility and productivity.

Expand your revenue stream with more flexibility to produce valuable end-product from logs or slash with the WC2500XL whole tree chipper. Featuring a chip drum with an adjustable bite size that produces chips for pellets and biofuel chips, faster and easier knife setup and a PT Tech clutch, the WC2500XL whole tree chipper offers a powerful and effective solution for producing wood chips in a compact footprint. Material can be handled efficiently with variable-speed dual-infeed conveyor chains and SmartCrush technology.

HG8000TX Horizontal Grinder

HG6000TX Horizontal Grinder

Municipal waste facilities, pallet and sawmill operations, and compost contractors alike will appreciate the cost of operation-minded qualities of the all-new HG4000 horizontal grinder. Among is the 445 hp (332 kW) Tier 4i (Stage IIIB) Fiat Powertrain Technologies diesel power plant that has shown considerable fuel savings over similarly powered engines in this application.

Watch here how the HG6000TX horizontal grinder processes waste more efficiently using either 20�/ 51 cm or 24�/ 61 cm double grouser track pads. Its high ground clearance and sealed rollers help to keep material from building up in the track system. An optional discharge blower system distributes processed wood over a large area or can fill a covered trailer from the rear end.

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The Best of PrimeTech PT-175 forestry mulcher

The Best of PrimeTech PT-300 tracked carrier

The PT-175 is also an impressively innovative PrimeTech PT-300 is a medium, low ground mulcher, built around cutting-edge technology pressure tracked mulcher powered by a John with easy access to all components.

Deere 6068 HF485, 6.8 L turbocharged and aftercooled engine, with 6 in-line cylinders and 275 hp.

The Best of PrimeTech PT-600 tracked carrier

PT-400 the movie

PrimeTech PT-600 is a tracked carrier for the hardest and toughest jobs out there, equipped with a Cummins QSX15 turbocharged in line 6 cylinder diesel engine producing 600 hp.

Depending on the front attachment, PT-600 can be used for land clearing and site preparation operations (with mulching head) or for removal of stumps and roots and for land conversion (with forestry tiller / subsoiler head).

PT-400 is a tracked carrier for heavy duty applications thanks to its 12.5 L Caterpillar C13 engine, producing 415 HP. It can be equipped with a variety of front attachments: mulching heads, soil stabilizers and rock crushers

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FAE Forestry Mulcher Kubota KX 80

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The DML/HY from FAE is the best of its category, this mulching head can be mounted up to a 10 ton excavator. G.B Equipment inc is the Canadian distributor for FAE, contact us via our website www.gbequipment.ca to know your local dealer.

FAE Forestry And Mulching Heads

FAE forestry and land clearing heads. Forestry Mulchers, forestry tillers, rock crushers. Mulching machines.

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Aciers JP - Installation belge 2015

Mobile rotary log debarker is a portable system is installed on a three-axle trailer for easy transport. It consists of three rotors that ensure contact between the debarking plates and the surface of the logs over a 10-foot length.

The system is designed to debark various types and diameters of wood year-round. European Homologation.

Mobile rotary log debarker http://www.acierjp.com/en/new-releases/products-details.cfm?ProduitID=8 Les Aciers J.P. inc.

15, 3rd Avenue East La Reine, Quebec, Canada J0Z 2L0 Phone: 819 947-8291 Fax: 819 947-6321 E-Mail: info@acierjp.com Owner: RenĂŠ Perreault

www.acierjp.com

Doppstadt Expo 2015 - a Bird’s-eye View

50 years of Doppstadt: More than 5,000 guests from the environmental and recycling sector experienced two unforgettable days: on 24 and 25 June 2015.

Environmental technology company Doppstadt staged what was arguably the largest European trade show of 2015 in this field on its 220,000 sq.-metre works site (Saxony-Anhalt). On show were over one hundred machines for the shredding, sorting and treatment of waste and biomass. What was unique thereby

was that more than half of the machines could be seen in action. In two-hour live demonstrations, the guests saw how coarse shredders, screening machines and exact hackers shredded tree trunks into sawdust, separated waste from recyclables and sorted pebbles from sand heaps. In doing so, Doppstadt demonstrated its problem-solving skills through combined processes: material collected by machines was initially shredded, then separated into its various components by means of separation processes such as screening, washing or air separation.

Doppstadt AK 510 BioPower

Doppstadt AK 510 BioPower high speed shredder showing awesome power in wood applications

www.doppstadt.com

Precision Husky Kwikchip 58’’ Disc Chipper, KWF Tagung 2016

Precision Husky Progrind 5100

48” waste wood chipper with 55 KW motor, chips logs up to 28 cm.

This is the biggest of the mobile tub grinders from Precision Husky, USA. Fully road capable this unit can also be fitted with own loader, everything powered by own onboard diesel.

Suitable for biofuel production from bulky objects like tree stumps and pallets.

Precision Husky Chipper & Flail Debarker

Precision Husky Horizontal grinder 3045

Suited for shredding bulky timber horizontally for small shreeded wood suitable for biofuel. Comes with own diesel and set as a mobile trailer that can be towed on roads. Outfeed conveyor folds for road transport.

www.precisionhusky.com/

IFI WEB VIDEO DIRECTORY

LUMBER PROCESSING

Comact GradExpert

Comact Stacker

Comact Log 3D Scanning

Comact Transverse 3D Board Scanner

www.comact.com

Integrated Log Loader

MyMill™ - Changing the way you work

USNR’s Integrated Log Loader is positioned at the last step in the log feeder, and precisely manages the gap between logs.

MyMill is a new software suite developed by USNR that enables mill personnel to interact with mill equipment using mobile devices, such as iPads and iPods. This new mobile functionality will change the landscape of today’s modern mills.

6-Deck Jet Veneer Dryer - time lapse construction

Murray Timber 4-sided canting log breakdown line

This new 6-deck jet veneer dryer, located at Martco, Chopin, LA, is the largest dryer to date in the southern yellow pine region. This dryer will accomplish the equivalent production of two dryers, reducing labor costs by one-half. At the same time it will reduce thermal energy consumption by 10%, and exhaust fugitive emissions by 15%.

This mill is located in Ireland.

The dryer was erected off-line, and once complete it was towed into place and connected to all services under a projected expedited schedule. This allowed Martco the advantage of choosing the optimum time to disrupt its production schedule to install the additional capacity, and allowed the plant to utilize the existing building structure to house the new dryer.

www.usnr.com

Sweep reducing

Log positioning

The importance of cant positioning is often overlooked.

Only one infeed position will result in maximum product value. Deviation from this position will result in lower output. With a True Shape optimization system the best position is accurately determined.

Söderhamn Eriksson´s positioning system ensures the correct rotating position is maintained and carries out the side positioning which is calculated by the optimising system.

System Edger - versatile and reliable Bandsawing technology edger optimizer

Söderhamn Eriksson´s edging systems with high capacity and maximum yield generates the most valuable product out of each board.

Söderhamn Eriksson´s bandsaws offer the highest accuracy, very thin kerf, short built-in length, easy to set and efficient curve sawing of cants.

- Systems for all capacity requirements - Highest capacity on the market - Designs for unmanned operation - High resolution scanning on both sides of the board - Unlimited edging options - Split and reject modules

- High-strain bandsaws with high accuracy at highest feed speed - Saw kerf 3 mm or less - Reducer band saw combinations with 2,3 or 4 bands - Resaw combinations with 1 to 4 saw bands - Feed speeds up to 180 m/min

www.se-saws.com

Microtec CT Log 360° X-ray CTSawing Optimization

Microtec Goldeneye Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner

CT Log optimized sawing • 100% optimum cutting solution based on highest value of final products • Increased value in every sawn log compared to any other breakdown solution • Maximization of lumber recovery quality that significantly increases revenues & resale value

Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner for lumber Grading, Chopping and Sorting for joinery and wood component manufacturers – doors, windows and wood furniture, high performance planer mills and manufacturers of glulam and lumber construction products Goldeneye 300 advantages • Worldwide-accredited strength grading Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner • Increased lumber utilisation while reducing labor costs • Optimal utilization of your machinery capacity • Next generation sensors, state-of-the-art cameras and components with Full HD resolution, faster image acquisition and on-chip image processing • Including X-ray technology • Award winning design and functionality, long product life thanks to a smart design • Fast return on investment • Integrates seamlessly with all cross and chop saws as well as sorting and packaging lines

Microtec CT Log Virtual Grading

Microtec Goldeneye 900 no. 1 transverse lumber scanner

High-speed 360° X-Ray industrial CT-Scanning for high added-values sawmills by the industry leader Microtec.

• Full digital log reconstruction and virtual grading to determine quality at conveying speed of 180 m / min.

• Virtual cutting solutions to asses multiple break-down angles and cutting masks for value optimization.

• For all types of logs • World leading scanning solutions Microtec is the global leader in optoelectronic wood grading technology.

As one source solutions provider for all sawmilling processes, we optimize, automate and streamline all processes for the wood working industry using optoelectronic Multi-Sensor Quality Scanning technologies. We have provided personalized solutions for our customers for over 35 years.

Innovation is our drive. Wood is our passion!

The world’s no.1 Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner in transverse transport, the Goldeneye 900, is a showcase of the innovative technological capabilities of Microtec.

Goldeneye 900 determines the overall quality of green, dry or planed lumber in one pass from all four sides.

Value optimization before and after kiln drying is possible as the Goldeneye 900 grades both rough and finished lumber.

www.microtec.eu

Industrial Sawmill Business Spotlight SLP2 at LIGNA - Ohio Valley Veneer

For six years, Ed Robbins struggled to make his high grade lumber mill profitable. Finally he turned to Wood-Mizer industrial thin-kerf headrigs and his employees thought he was crazy... See what happened in the video.

Wood-Mizer debuts the SLP2 (Small Log Processing system) at Ligna 2013, in Hanover. Thin-kerf blades and higher automation result in a profitable combination.

WM4000 ENG

WM1000 with new hydraulic system

WM4000 – Wood-Mizer’s latest thin-kerf headrig.

WM1000 – Break down big logs accurately and efficiently with a 1.7 metre (67”) center capacity cut.

www.woodmizer.com

The Westervelt Story

True-Q Patented Board Tracking System

www.Lucidyne.com

Wood Processing Industry: Springer System Fitness Check

SPRINGER - a step ahead through productivity

When correctly serviced and controlled, a system ensures reliable and efficient operation.

That’s why a steadily increasing number of customers is opting for our system fitness check. Following inspection of the system, measures for improving state and performance are suggested. These activities form the basis for a successful and complete system checkup during summer or winter breaks. For that reason, the inspection should ideally be carried out 2 or 3 months before the scheduled system check in your plant.

SPRINGER is well known for machines and conveyor systems and produces innovative wood processing solutions worldwide.

Innovative CLT production lines

SPRINGER - automation of layer press @ Tilly (A)

To optimize the production of natural wood panels with multi-layer technology, SPRINGER was commissioned with the design and construction of an installation, enabling automation of its existing layer press at Tilly Plant I in Althofen, Austria.

Excellent ease of handling, low maintenance effort and, most of all, minimized material input – these are the key characteristics of the innovative CLT production lines made

by SPRINGER. We develop CLT production lines that take cut-outs and chamfers into account early on in the process, specifically during the provision and automatic positioning of lamellas.

This means minimized material consumption thanks to solutions that are tailored to the requirements of our customers.

www.springer.au

Autolog Carriage Optimizer

Autolog Gang Optimizer

The Autolog Carriage Optimizer allows for the best log scanning in the industry with its fullprofile scanner with 5” density.

The Autolog Gang Optimizer allows for the best cant scanning in the industry with an outstanding 0.25” scan density at 45°.

Autolog High Speed Lug Loader Control System

Autolog Linear Planer Optimizer – ProGrader

The Autolog control system offers a high speed and precise operational sequence at the sawmill lug loader.

Our ProGrader is a linear optimizer designed to fully automate the grading process of dressed lumber at the planer.

www.autolog.com

International Forest Industries | OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2017 IBC

CONFIDENCE BY DESIGN. “We typically harvest wood in the two to three tonne piece size and we are doing 500 to 600 tonnes per day.

Once we looked into the idea of going purpose-built, it was a no brainer. It performs so much better, the reliability is there, ease of maintenance and the longevity. The 880D is built for the task and it has been a major benefit to the operation.�

Colin Wroe Whisker Harvesting 880D logger Roadside processing