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NEW ADDITION FOR SUMMIT

Summit Logging has taken delivery of a new SAT630E attached to a Sumitomo SH300. The new machine will fall and present stems ready for the extraction machine. Summit Logging is working near Waihola and Dunedin. EMS TRACTION LINE

Chris and Nikki Hurring from Gisborne have recently taken delivery of a new PC 300LC-8. The Komatsu PC 300LC-8 has been set up as a traction line by Chris, Rodney, Jono, Brad and the team at EMS. Pictured from left: Reagan Hurring and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ). Photographer – Nikki Hurring.

JOHN DEERE/WOODSMAN PRO COMBO FOR ATS

Amy and Toby Satherley of ATS Logging, Napier, have recently taken delivery of a John Deere 959MH track levelling harvester fitted with a Woodsman Pro 750 head. The machine joins their growing fleet of John Deere equipment working in Hawkes Bay. Owner, Toby Satherley is very happy with how the machine and Woodsman product are performing. Pictured with the machine, from left, are Mark, Scott and Daryn. Machine sold and supported by AgrowQuip NZ, North Island dealer for John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment. Woodsman Pro 750 sold by Adam Aldworth, Ensign/WP.

BOAPOD FOR PARKER LOGGING

Running three crew, Lelan Parker of Parker Logging saw an opportunity to save time and money by having an on-site hydraulic hose repair solution. Lelan is putting his BOApod to good use by offering his services to other contractors in the area. Regional Account Manager, Oliver, comprehensively trained and BOA certified Lelan and the Parker team so they can now take control of their machine downtime.

WEILER B758 FOR KAT LOGGING

KAT Logging has a new addition to its fleet with the arrival of this Weiler B758 track feller buncher. The unit features a 750 Woodsman Pro Head and is hard at work in its East Coast operations for owners Kylye and Tania Trengrove who are very happy with the powerful combination of lift capacity, swing torque, and tractive effort. Pictured on delivery, from left, are Ray (operator), owner Kylye Trengrove, Adam (Woodsman) and Mike Parker (Terra Cat). Machine prepared by the Terra Cat Napier branch and sold and delivered by Heath Stewart.

JOHN DEERE FOR BRYANT LOGGING

Bryant Logging has taken on a new John Deere 624K wheel Loader. Pictured are Stag Crew Operations Manager James, and loader driver Karl, along with Mark from the Nelson Branch of Drummond and Etheridge. NAB GETS NEW LOG LOADER

NAB Contracting’s Nick Bunn has taken delivery of a new 875 log loader. The 875 will be fleeting and loading in his T Mar hauler crew in the Manawatu/Wanganui region. Based on the amount of photos posted on Facebook, it’s clear operator, Danial Purcell, is pretty happy with his new machine. Operator vision, reach, lift and comfort are all features that make coming to work all the more enjoyable. Pictured: Nick and the NAB crew. Sold by Mardi Pritchard, AB Equipment Lower North Island.

KOMATSU PC 270LC–8 FOR TRESIDDER

Les and Gail Tresidder of Tresidder Punanga from Napier have recently taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 270LC–8. The Komatsu has a full Active Heavy Duty Forestry Guarding Package and is fitted with an Ensign 1730C log grapple. Operator, Tamatoa commented to John Kosar of Komatsu Forest NZ that he is very impressed with his new Komatsu PC 270LC–8….”Heaps of Power”. Pictured from left: Tamatoa Higgins (operator), Beau Tresidder, Jovaan Hanley, Mason Elliot, Les Tresidder, Gail Tresidder and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ). Photographer – Justin Morgan (Partridge Heavy Haulage).

NEW JOHN DEERE FOR LOGSOUTH

Daniel and Kate Blair of LogSouth in Southland have taken delivery of a new John Deere 648L-II Grapple Skidder. Pictured, from left, are operator, Ashley Wellar, owner, Daniel Blair, and Brodie Keen from Drummond & Etheridge Invercargill.

TIGERCAT SKIDDER FOR KAKAHU LOGGING

Andrew and Joe Cox of Kakahu Logging, based in Geraldine, have taken delivery of a new Tigercat 620E skidder. It was time to trade up from their previous skidder and the Tigercat 620E was the best fit for their operation around South Canterbury. Pictured from left: Joe and Andrew Cox. Sold by Steve Varcoe at AB Equipment.

ANOTHER NEW WOODSMAN PRO FOR JDL CONTRACTING

JDL’s new Woodsman Pro 750 harvester is fitted to a purposebuilt Tigercat 880D and is running the Woodsman Pro colour marking system and Loggic control system software. Sold by Adam Aldworth of Ensign/Woodsman Pro. KOMATSU PC 300LC–8 FOR SKIPPS

Tom and Mandie Skipps of Skipps Logging, Whangarei, have recently taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 300LC–8. The PC 300LC–8 has a full Active Heavy Duty Forestry Guarding Package and is fitted with a Satco 630 Felling Head. Rob commented to John Kosar of Komatsu Forest NZ that he is very impressed with his new Komatsu PC 300LC–8. Pictured from left: Brian Johnson, Rob Gray (operator/foreman) and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ). Photographer – Des Hansen (DT Logging).

JOHN DEERE FOR FREEDOM LOGGING

Glen and Megan McSporran of Freedom Logging have recently commissioned this mighty John Deere 3754G Harvestline, seen here hard at work in Putere, Hawke’s Bay. The project was a true collaboration of efforts from Freedom Logging, Electrical & Machinery Services (EMS), Satherley Transport and support from friends and family. Sold and supported by Paul Laird, AGrowQuip NZ – Hawke’s Bay. Pictured from left: Glen McSporran, Jason Tither, Keelyn Smith, Stu McSporran, Martin Maxwell and Rongomai Wairau – the ‘good buggers’ at Freedom Logging. BOAPOD FOR D&M FORESTRY

D&M Forestry, based in the lower North Island, recently took delivery of a BOApod hydraulic hose repair and maintenance facility. Working in such a remote block, Simon Hinds welcomed the onsite hydraulic hose repair solution. Oliver Boakes trained and certified the D&M team for “more time on the tools”.

WEILER S450 FOR TOMBLESON LOGGING

Long-time 100% Cat customer, Tombleson Logging, has transitioned to a new wheel skidder with the arrival of this Weiler S450 for its fully-mechanised ground-based harvesting operation in Woodhill Forest. Powered by a Cat 7.1 engine, the new Weiler skidder is impressing owner Nick Tombleson and operator Dave with its power, smoothness, speed and drag capabilities, and high rotation operator seat. Sold by Mark Costello.

NEW HITACHI FOR ATS LOGGING

ATS Logging recently purchased this new Hitachi ZX290L-5G. It is set up with an Active Engineering guarding package and Ensign 1730 Grapple. Operator, JB, is pictured with CablePrice technician, Stephan, after giving the machine a onceover before heading for the forest. Sold by CablePrice’s Hawke’s Bay/Gisborne Equipment sales rep, Phil Means.