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WOODSMAN PRO FOR MAUNGAWARU

Maungawaru Logging based in Opotiki recently took delivery of a new Woodsman Pro 750 tree harvester, which was fitted to the company's existing Eltec FHL277L base machine. Originally fitted with a Woodsman Pro FH1350C felling head, the C felling head setup allows for interchange between felling head and tree harvester. Sold by Adam Aldworth, Sales Woodsman Pro.

NEW MACHINERY FOR MAHUTA

Mahuta Logging has taken delivery of a SANY SY415H full ensign guarding package, including high and wide, fitted with a Woodsman Pro 850 processing head, by Shaw’s. The crew is pictured with the machine which is working out of Port Waikato performing processing duties. KOMATSU FOR GRAHAM LOGGING

Chris and Melissa Graham of Graham Logging have recently taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 300LC-8. The Komatsu has a full Active Heavy Duty Forestry Guarding Package and is fitted with a Woodsman FH 1350 Felling Head. Ethan Graham commented to John Kosar of Komatsu Forest NZ that he is very happy with the new machine which has “heaps of power”. Pictured from left: Peewee, Jackson, Temera, Adam Aldworth, (Woodsman), Ryan Du-Tout (Komatsu Forest NZ), Chris Graham, Shannon, Ethan Graham (operator) and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ). Photographer - Mike Lepper (Active).

ANOTHER DOOSAN FOR NEWTON

Rotorua’s Newton Logging has taken delivery of another new Doosan DX 300 LL. This machine has gone into Newton 25 working in Tarawera forest. The machine was sold, guarded and serviced by Priceright Parts and Machinery, Rotorua.

JOHN DEERE FOR B.E.L FORESTRY

Another successful delivery of a new John Deere 948L-II, this time to B.E.L Forestry in Marlborough. Pictured from left: Drummond & Etheridge C&F Sales Consultant Mark Blakemore, B.E.L Forestry Owner Jason Bryant, Forestry Manager, Cory, and operator, Jaydn.

ANOTHER SATCO FOR RIKI COOK

Riki Cook Logging has taken delivery of a new SAT3L2sc attached to a Hyundai 3230G factory forestry machine. Riki has been around SATCO forestry attachments for a number of years. First as an operator for a contractor near Timaru. Then he was in a position to purchase a SAT630 felling grapple which he still has doing most of the falling work for his crew. And now he has the SAT3L2sc for processing on the landing. Riki says he was impressed with the quick set-up on delivery.

CAT 538LL FOR WAYNE SPICER

This new Cat 538LL forestry machine is a recent addition for Wayne Spicer, and has been put to work in his woodlot operation in the Taupo region. The unit is coupled with a Duxson GX171 grapple, and was delivered by Territory Account Manager Brent Van Der Burg from Rotorua.

NEW MADILL FOR FLIGHT HARVESTING

Flight Harvesting is seen here operating its brand new Madill HT2250C feller buncher with attached SATCO 3L2 processing head in the Central North Island. Madill has been in the forestry game since 1911 and the quality of their machines reflects this 100+ year heritage, says Flight Harvesting. Sold and Delivered by Porter Equipment.