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DUXSON FOR B HAHN LOGGING

This Duxson FX142 felling head was fitted to a John Deere 959MH for B Hahn Logging. It is being put to work near Greymouth on the West Coast. The machine was sold by Matt Mills of Drummond & Etheridge in Greymouth, where Jason of Duxson Donaldson carried out the install and fit up.

ANOTHER DUXSON FOR DOUGLAS LOGGING

Another Duxson GX171 Grapple for Douglas Logging. Fitted to a Cat 538LL ready to be put to work, the machine was ordered, delivered to the workshop and grapple-fitted ready to work all within 24 hours! MOLD LOGGING GETS MOVING

An existing Duxson GX171 grapple fitted onto a new Tigercat 865 in Whangarei over a weekend, ready for work for Mold Logging.

JOHN DEEERE/SATCO COMBO FOR GOODMAN LOGGING

Goodman Logging is working in the Kinleith Forest with its new John Deere 959MH harvester, set up by SATCO with a 630H felling head. Nick is extremely happy with the new purchase. Delivered by Terry Duncan, Agrowquip, Rotorua.

WOODSMAN PRO FOR JENSEN LOGGING

Long-time Ensign customer, Jensen Logging recently took delivery of its first Woodsman Pro harvester – a 750, sold by Adam Aldworth. Jensen Logging works in the Rotorua area and is finding the harvester and LOGGIC control system very easy to use. The 750 is fitted to a John Deere 959MH machine.

NEW LOG LOADER FOR BOWMAN CONTRACTING

Brad Bowman of Bowman Contracting has taken delivery of a new FX3230 log loader. Brad runs a crew of four, currently working out the back of Huntly, Waikato harvesting a farm block. This Hyundai FX Series has been designed and built for the toughest forestry conditions. Featuring a newly enhanced cabin and heavy-duty factory guarding package, these machines prove their worth on the skid. Machine delivered by Porter Equipment Territory Manager, Anthony Wanoa.

JOHN DEERE FOR TRIMAX LOGGING

Trimax Logging’s new John Deere 948L II is working in the Tarawera Forest, supplying full length stems for Hancock Forest Managers. In the background is a John Deere 959MH. Delivered by Terry Duncan, Agrowquip, Rotorua. BURSON LOGGING ADDS IRON

Burson Logging is growing its number of green machines, with thanks from the team at Drummond and Etheridge.

MORE IRON FOR KSB LOGGING

KSB Logging adds another FX3230G to its fleet of machines working in the Gisborne area. Kayle Beckett is building a top-performing logging operation with great people and good machines. These machines provide maximum uptime, increasing profitability. Machine delivered by Porter Equipment Territory Manager, Colin Duley.

DOUBLE DELIGHT FOR CMH CONTRACTING

Its double delight for Conan Hemsworth from Rotorua-based CMH Contracting with the recent delivery of Cat 568LL and 548LL forest machines into his new job in the Te Matai Forest. The big Cat 568 has a Woodsman 850 and guarding package by Ensign, while its ‘smaller brother’, the 548 has an Ensign FTR1770L (fixed top grapple). Both machines are performing very well since being put to work. Rotorua-based Mark Costello from Terra Cat sold both the machines. CAT 538LL FM FOR KM LOGS

Murray and Kina from KM Logs have taken delivery of a new Cat 538LL from Terra Cat. As with all purpose-built Cat forest machines it provides great stability, smooth operation and increased visibility. Murray is also impressed with the power of the 538 after coming off an older 320B. The unit was delivered by Territory Account Manager, Brent Van Der Burg from Rotorua.

VOLVO IMPRESSES

This Volvo L180H boasts an Ensign 3.2m3 log fork and logging counter weight CDC steering single hydraulic lever with proportional slider for the log grab. Lou, the operator, loves everything about the machine from the smooth hydraulics to the transmission. He says he is amazed at how much lifting power and stability it has over the previous loader. Machine sold by Marcus Stevens of TransDiesel.

JOHN DEERE FOR JENSEN LOGGING

Jensen Logging, working in Kaingaroa Forest, was really excited to receive its new John Deere 1470G wheeled harvester – the first in the North Island. This machine is perfect for the company’s thinning operations. Operator, Phil, had been practicing on a simulator in the AGrowQuip Rotorua branch, so is now enjoying operating the real thing! Delivered by Terry Duncan, Agrowquip, Rotorua. LUMBERJACK LOGGING GETS FIT

A new Hyundai 290LC-9 fitted at the Hamilton workshop with an existing Duxson GX171 grapple for Dan at Lumberjack Logging in Gisborne, ready to get to work.

ELTEC/WOODSMAN COMBO FOR NIGEL BRYANT

Nelson’s Nigel Bryant Logging has taken delivery by Shaw’s of an Eltec FHL317L tilter fitted with a Woodsman Pro CFH1400 fixed head. This machine is taking care of all the felling duties for the company’s swing yarder operation. ANOTHER SAT630E-S2 OUT IN THE WOODS

Stacy is really enjoying using the 630E with its impressive grab power and saw capacity.

DUXSON/TIGERCAT COMBO FOR HCD CONTRACTING

A Duxson GX171 Grapple fitted onto a Tigercat 865 heading out to work for Daniel Purcell of HCD Contracting in Wanganui. Fit-up by the team at Donaldson Mechanical in Hamilton. Sold by Ryan Peterson of AB Equipment.

CAT 326FL FOR SINTON HERDMAN

This new Cat 326FL is a recent arrival from Terra Cat to the operation of Sinton Herdman working in the Tokoroa region. It’s the first machine for Gareth Herdman, and the 77th for long-time Cat customer Alan Sinton. The Sinton Herdman team is pictured on delivery day with the 326FL which was sold by Brent Van Der Burg from Terra Cat. JOHN DEEERE FOR BRAND LOGGING

Brand Logging has taken delivery of a new John Deere 959MH tracked harvester. Pictured are Adam and Simon Brand.

ELTEC/WOODSMAN COMBO FOR MC CALLUM HARVESTING

Mc Callum Harvesting from Tuatapere has taken delivery by Shaw’s of an Eltec FHL317L tilter with a Woodsman Pro 1350c felling head. This machine is performing all the felling and shovelling duties.

KOMATSU PC 270LC-8 FOR EF HANSEN

Philip and Lynne Hansen of EF Hansen from Matakana, have recently taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 270LC- 8. The Komatsu has a full Ensign Heavy Duty Forestry Guarding Package and is fitted with an Ensign 1730C log grapple. Young Indie looked cool in her pink hat, pink Hi Viz and pink gumboots… an up-and-coming lady logger. Pictured from left: Antz Sowry, Hayden Fletcher, Chris Rust, Herb Jansen, Philip Hansen, Indie Viliua, Pete Stanfield (operator), Chris Fletcher, Darrin Collet (Woodbank Trading), Lynne Hansen and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ). Photographer – Hank. BOAPOD FOR MT HESLINGTON LOGGING

MT Heslington Logging, based in Masterton, recently took delivery of a BOApod hydraulic hose repair facility. With four logging crews, Aaron Clarke understands heavy equipment and the need to treat his hydraulic machinery with first rate servicing – and who can do that better than the trained operators themselves? One of BOA’s onboarding technicians trained and BOA certified Aaron and his team to safely carry out hydraulic hose repairs on-site, increasing productivity and hydraulic uptime.

ANOTHER SANY FOR STEVEN STOKES

Steven Stokes of Stokes Logging has added another Sany to his fleet. Delivered by Shaw’s, this SY415H is complete with full Ensign guarding package and a Duxson arm mod and installation of a refurbished 625c Waratah. SAT3L2 FOR GORDON FLIGHT

Gordon Flight has taken delivery of a new SAT3L2. Gordon is using the SAT3L2 to fall, trim and bunch large trees ready for extraction in the lake Taupo forests. With his new 3L2 he has included measuring. This gives him the versatility to cut to length if needed. With the large capacity, minimal weight and reliability of the SAT325 which Gordon had been using, he made the decision to go with the latest SAT3L2. As an owner/operator Gordon is impressed with the ongoing product changes and improvements SATCO has made. These changes are the result of listening to customers and the changing forestry industry.