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NEW CAT FOR DG GLENN LOGGING

This new Cat 330 GC log loader was recently purchased by DG Glenn Logging, located in Napier. The machine was sold with an Ensign guarding package, which includes a 1730 Ensign rotating log grapple. Pictured are Managing Foreman, Ross Cooper and Jermaine, who comment that they really like the power of the unit, as well as the all-round performance it provides. The machine has been put to work in the Mohaka Forest in Hawke’s Bay. The unit was sold by Heath Stewart from Terra Cat.

DG GLENN GETS TRACTION LINE

DG Glenn Logging has also taken on a new Cat 336 GC Traction Line package build with EMS that has been put to work in its operation. The Cat Next Gen combo traction line system ensures safe, productive steep slope harvesting with a Cat 552 harvester. Operator, Harry, is putting the new unit through its paces with crew 42 in the Te Waka Forest. The machine was sold by Heath Stewart, Territory Account Manager for Terra Cat.

COMBO FOR NEWTON LOGGING

Newton Logging recently took delivery of a new Woodsman Pro 750/Timber Pro TL775D combo, to work in the Tarawera Forest. This is the Newton family’s fifth Woodsman Pro harvesting head. Head sold by Adam Aldworth. SUMITOMO FOR HURUNUI

Hurunui Logging took delivery of a Sumitomo 240/SAT630HA late last year. The machine is working in the North Canterbury area felling, shovelling and stacking stems ready for the skidder.

FALCON WINCH ASSIST FOR HWH

The team at HWH Logging, based out of Gore in the lower South Island, recently took delivery of a brand new Falcon Winch Assist on a forestry-spec base. This will enable them to tether their 885 Tigercat feller-buncher and safely harvest wood on steeper slopes. From left: Reese and Jim from HWH Logging with DC Equipment's Hayden Thorn.

SOUTHSTAR FOR BLUEWOOD LOGGING

Southstar has welcomed Otago's Bluewood Logging as a customer with its purchase of the Southstar FD750 felling head. An innovative install by Heavy Equipment Repairs in Tapanui makes for easy changeover between felling head and grapple. Clint McIvor is pictured with the new FD 750 head on his Doosan DX300LL. ULTIMATE GEAR FOR ULTIMATE LOGGING

This mighty John Deere swing machine is new to the East Coast. The 2156G purpose-built log loader with high rear-entry cab was sold to TDF Solutions and is on a lease-to-purchase plan to Ultimate Logging. The green machine is a great fit in Ultimate Logging’s ground base operations. Pictured from left: Paul Laird (AGrowQuip), Patrick Tasker (Ultimate Logging) and Frankie Davidson (TDF Solutions). Machine sold and supported by the AGrowQuip Hawkes Bay and East Coast team.

KOMATSU FOR SHERWOOD LOGGING

John & Ellen Sherwood of Sherwood Logging have recently taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 300LC–8 for their harvesting operation in Kaingaroa Forest. The Komatsu PC 300LC-8 has an Active Guarding Package and is fitted with a Woodsman Pro 750. Paul Groot (Operator) commented to John Kosar of Komatsu Forest NZ that he is very impressed with the new machine. Pictured from left: Mike Lepper (Active Engineering), Steve Palmer (Komatsu Forest NZ), Adam Aldworth (Woodsman), John Sherwood, Paul Groot (Operator), Jordan Sherwood and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ). Photographer – John Van Boven (Woodsman).

NEW MACHINERY FOR FLIGHT HARVESTING

Gordon Flight of Flight Harvesting has taken delivery of a new SAT3L2 attached to a Madill 2250C. This machine will be working in the Lake Taupo forests. Its duties are to fall, trim and present stems for extraction.

TE WAA GETS A CAT

Waa Owens of Te Waa Logging has recently added a new Cat Next Generation 336 to his operation. Son, Manawa, quickly put the 336 to the test with 3.7T plus piece size making it look effortless, with the fine-tuning of individual priority settings giving balanced power to all functions exactly when needed. A key benefit of having a full electric over hydraulic system now means each operator can finetune each operating style while maintaining low fuel consumption. The new Cat was sold by Terra Cat Territory Account Manager, Brent Van Der Burg. ANOTHER SUMITOMO FOR H&H

Southland logging company, H&H Logging, has added another Sumitomo SH240TL machine to its busy logging operation. Crew owner, Terry Harland, chose the 240TL for its speed and agility on the skid, and is very happy with the PFS Guarding Package and specialised PFS Forest Cabin. The ‘TL’ option also gives the flexibility of being able to fit the bucket and linkage back to the machine relatively easily, if required, with the excavator boom and arm configuration. Terry’s fleet of Sumitomo machines already includes a similar 240TL machine and he has been very happy with the performance and speed of the machine, which is important in a high-production mechanised operation such as Terry’s. Jason Harland is pictured with the new machine.

NEW MACHINERY IN ACTION

Steven Yeoman has taken delivery of a new SAT3L2 attached to a new Tigercat 855. The main duties are to fall, trim and present stems ready for extraction.