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FIRST JOHN DEERE 959M FOR SOUTH ISLAND

Shane Griffin Logging has taken delivery of the South Island’s first John Deere 959M tracked feller buncher, fitted with a Quadco QB4400, from Drummond & Etheridge. ANOTHER SANY FOR 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 refurbed 625c Waratah.

NEW JOHN DEERE FOR ROSEWARNE

A new John Deere 2656G swing machine is taking on shovelling and loading duties for Rosewarne Contractors – from steeper shovelling operations to loading out trucks. Pictured are Derek Rosewarne (left) and Dan Ball. CAT FOR CABLE LOGGING

Geraldine-based Cable Logging has taken delivery of a purposebuilt Cat 538 forestry machine. Pictured are the two owners, Mike May and Tracy Burrows, along with operator, Britney Burrows, and Terra Cat South Canterburybased heavy diesel resident field service technician, Luke Loader. Both Mike and Tracy speak highly of Luke, and say that he was a key reason for the purchase of their new Cat which has been put to work in their South Canterbury operation.

HYUNDAI FOR WEST COAST LOGGING LOGMAX HEAD FOR SPARROW

Operator, Tony Carter, of West Coast Logging in Waingaro is loving the company’s new Hyundai FX3230G, fitted with Ensign 1730 grapple and single bar grousers. Owner, Clarry Iti, is a long-time supporter of the Porter Group with quite a few Hyundai’s in his forestry fleet. Sparrow Logging in Southland recently took delivery of a Logmax 10000XT from Southstar Equipment. The new head was installed onto an existing Madill 2850C. Shannon is pictured running the new head at commissioning.

JOHN DEERE FOR BRAND LOGGING

Brand Logging has taken delivery of a new John Deere 1910E forwarder for its Canterbury operations. The forwarder comes with Intelligent boom control (IBC), Bluetooth weigh scales and TimberMatic maps – the newest development in forest machine automation. Sold and supported by Drummond & Etheridge. DUXSON/JOHN DEERE COMBO FOR PATON

A Duxson GX181HD fitted onto a John Deere 2156G for Paton Logging, heading out to work.

NEW JOHN DEERE/WOODSMAN COMBO

This new John Deere 959MH with Woodsman 750 has joined Crew 045, working for Timberlands in Kaingaroa Forest. Owner, Russell Jensen is pictured with Russell Brown, Rachael Brown and operator, Eugene. ANOTHER HYUNDAI FOR FORRESTER LOGGING

Porter Equipment Northland Territory Manager, Selwyn Tilly, recently delivered this Hyundai FX3230G to Iain and the boys at Forrester Logging in Kerikeri.

SATCO FOR BAY FOREST HARVESTING

Bay Forest Harvesting has taken delivery of a new SATCO 630E. Dan is using the SAT630E to fall and shovel wood ready for extraction. Included with the SAT630E is the Logmaker SATCO control system. The system runs GPS maps, with the capability to log where each tree is harvested from and the butt diameter of each tree, to be downloaded. 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.

DUXSON/JOHN DEERE COMBO FOR HAHN LOGGING

Brian of Hahn Logging has taken delivery of a John Deere 2156G fitted with a Duxson GX181HD grapple. The machine was sold by Matt Mills of Drummond & Etheridge and fitted in Greymouth by Jason of Duxson Donaldson. The machine is working hard, alongside the company’s Duxson FX142 felling head.

ANOTHER JOHN DEERE

Spud and Claire Paton have added to their John Deere Fleet with a new 2156G low cab to assist with shovel logging and loading duties. Pictured from left are Tai, Spud, Rorden, Shannon and Liam. SMH LOGGING GETS NEXT GEN CAT

This new Next Gen Cat 336 is a recent arrival for Shaun Erni from SMH Logging. The machine was guarded at PFS and is running a Woodsman 750 processor. Shaun says he is impressed with the powerful, smooth performance of the 336, plus the room and comfort of the operator cab. The big new Cat is working in the Foxton area and was sold by Mark Costello, Territory Account Manager for Terra Cat.

SUMITOMO/WARATAH COMBO FOR DONALDSON MECHANICAL

Near Malborough, Endurance Logging’s Hayden has taken delivery of a Sumitomo SH350TLFS fitted with a Waratah 624 by the team at Donaldson Mechanical. The machine was sold by Martin TalbotPrice of AB Equipment. Operator, Scott Gullery, says he is very happy.

JOHN DEERE/SATCO COMBO FOR JUDE BROLLY

Jude Brolly’s new John Deere 959MH with SATCO 325E fell and trim ready to go on the tether in the Rotoehu Forest. All the crew got in for the photo shoot.

ELTEC/WOODSMAN COMBO FOR MCCALLUM

Tuatapere’s McCallum Harvesting 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. NEW FALL AND TRIM HARVESTER FOR M WELCH LOGGING

M Welch Logging has taken delivery of a new 3L2 fall and trim harvester to take over the duties of falling, trimming, and stacking stems ready for extraction from an older SAT424H. Nick says he is loving all the new features the 3L2 with logmaker control system has to offer.

CAT DOZER FOR SPEIRS LOGGING

Gisborne-based Speirs Logging has taken delivery of a new Cat D8T dozer. The machine has been put to work by owner, Blake Speirs, doing forestry roading in the company’s East Coast operations. A Cat C15 engine provides the horsepower to get the job done in the tough conditions, while the operator says the updated cab provides great all-round visibility and comfort. The machine was sold by Terra Cat Territory Account Manager, Heath Stewart.