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top spot
from NZ Logger June 2021
by nzlogger
Not your normal P.radiata – manual felling is the only practical option. Shannon Todd, 'Tree Faller' falling a 90-year-old Douglas.
Clint McIver and Shannon Todd standing next to a fallen 90-year-old Douglas – machine-assist tree falling. Tyrone Keenan standing on the stump of a hazardous tree removed through manual tree felling.
Adam McIver, 'loader operator' and helping out on the skids to log make and cut up.
VIEW FROM THE TOP
Jon Harmer of Harmer Earthmoving showing off his drone-flying skills with photos of his new Hyundai FX3026LL being put to work in the forest. Machine sold by Porter Equipment South Island Sales Manager, Peter Wells.
SATCO FOR ALLEN LOGGING
Allen Logging has taken delivery of a SAT3L2sc which has been attached to an existing base machine. Mike has set this machine up so that the harvester can be removed and grapple installed. The changeover (when needed) has been made easier with the SATCO quick change system. SHAW’S COMBO FOR M.F.L
The team at M.F.L Logging has taken delivery of an ACME GS23 by Shaw’s. It’s the first one to hit the coast. Crew owner, Mitch Evans, made the decision to go with an ACME because of the versatility the dual purpose grapple/slackpulling combo carriage gives and the safety of grappling the big wood out of the cut-over while having fewer men on the ground. Pictured: Mitch (centre) and his crew in Aratu’s Huanui Forest.
FIRSTCO GETS TWO CATS
Pete Smith of Firstco Forest Harvesting has taken delivery of two new Cat machines from Terra Cat. His new 538FM LL features a spacious Cat rear entry cab and 1730 Ensign grapple and has been put to work in the Kaiangaroa Forest. The Cat 548FM also has a 1730 Ensign grapple and is Firstco’s main load out machine. Operator, Phil, is very happy with the powerful performance and the roomy cab. Mark Costello from Terra Cat sold both machines.
