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FIRST TIGERCAT 625H SKIDDER IN NEW ZEALAND Nelson-based Fraser Logging recently took delivery of the first Tigercat 625H skidder in New Zealand. To ensure the FML80 crew were not left out, Mike supplied them with its big brother, the mighty 635H. Both machines have impressed the operators, Brad and Mungo, with their pulling power and the increased carrying capacity these big machines offer. Not to mention they now have the biggest cab available on the market as their office. Supplied by AB Equipment Nelson.
NEW KOMATSU FOR ENDURANCE LOGGING Hayden and Tracee Barnes of Nelson-based Endurance Logging have recently taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 270LC-8. The PC 270LC-8 has a full EMS forestry guarding package including a Live heel and is fitted with an Ensign 1730C log grapple. Hayden pointed out an older PC 300LC–5 to John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ) with heaps of hours on it which was still working in his operation “and has cost me next to nothing” over the years. “If this new PC 270LC–8 can go as well as the old girl I’ll be a happy man,” he says. Pictured from left: Brendon Harmon, Bevon Friend, Hayden Barnes and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ), Scott Gullery, Harley Hicks, Scott Buckland (operator) and Jamie Drake. Photographer: Luke Ohagen.
JAZZING UP Jazmine Kuru of Jazzed Up Logging recently took delivery of her first Woodsman Pro 850/Cat 568 LL to work in Tolaga Bay, Gisborne. This machine is working under the hauler and carrying out full log-making duties. Jazz is no stranger to Woodsman Pro tree harvesters; this is the Kuru family’s eighth Woodsman Pro product.
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