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TIMBERPRO TF 840D FOR MOFFAT

Archie and Hine Moffat of Moffat Logging recently took delivery of a new Timberpro TF 840D for their road lining operation in Kaingaroa Forest. “Looks like it can take a good load,” said operator, Liam to John Kosar of Komatsu Forest NZ, with a big smile on his face, adding that he is looking forward to operating the TF 840D. Pictured from left: Dee-Jay Waerea (foreman), Gene Hastings, Liam McCarthy (operator), Archie Moffat and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ), Mark Haa, and Pete Earle (Komatsu Forest NZ). Photographer: Shane Perrett (Prime Forest Management).

ANOTHER MACHINE FOR BRAND LOGGING

Great to see another 324T entering the Canterbury forests. Brand Logging has taken delivery of another 324T to add to its growing fleet of Satco attachments. This harvester will be falling, trimming and cutting to length, and presenting wood ready for extraction. NEW MACHINE FOR DEADMAN LOGGING

Local Ohakune family, the Deadmans, have been supporting their region with firewood supplies for years. Now with the business branching out to support a logging operation it was time to upgrade from the old Kato. Ben and Sam are stoked to be in their first new machine and the advantages they are seeing are huge with the massive reach, huge lift power and performance of the machine, they say. The huge reduction in fuel burn on the new 3740 is also a massive saving to the business, say the Deadmans.

NEW TIGERCAT FOR HCD CONTRACTING

This awesome pic of his new Tigercat 865 loading out was taken by HCD Contracting’s Dan (Purcey). Dan says he still absolutely loves the whole machine and spends most of his time loading out around the Manawatu area.

CAT 330GC FOR GALBRAITH EARTHMOVERS

This new Cat 330GC is a new arrival for Steve and Kelly Galbraith at Galbraith Earthmovers. The Cat unit is purpose-built for forestry roading applications and features Ensign Super High and Wide undercarriage and guarding. The 330GC is currently working in the Hawkes Bay region and operator, Bruce McIntyre, loves the power and smoothness of the unit. The machine was sold by Terra Cat Territory Account Manager Forestry, Heath Stewart.

NEW HARVESTER FOR FPNZ

FPNZ has taken delivery of a new SATCO 3L2 fall and trim harvester. Aaron will be falling, trimming and placing stems ready for extraction in the Ngaroma Block, Pureora.

FALCON WINCH ASSIST FOR BRAND LOGGING

Nick Andrews of DC Equipment is pictured delivering a Falcon Winch Assist to Simon Brand of Brand Logging based in Rangiora. NEW SKIDDER FOR ELLIOT LOGGING

Working in often difficult settings, Elliot Logging says its new 948L-II John Deere skidder provides pace, volume, comfort and reliability. Sold and supported by the AgrowQuip team in Hastings. Pictured from left: Nick Boult (Finance NZ), Joela Elliot, Kere Elliot, Tony Dellow, Grant Elliot, Danny Tito, Phil McKenzie and Sam Mitchell.

KOMATSU FOR SHERWOOD LOGGING’

John, Ellen and Jordan Sherwood of Sherwood Logging have recently taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 270LC-8 for their harvesting operation in Kaingaroa Forest. The Komatsu PC 270LC-8 has an Active Guarding Package and is fitted with an Ensign 1730IH grapple. Dee Araroa (operator) commented to John Kosar of Komatsu Forest NZ that he is very impressed with the new machine. Pictured from left: Jordan Sherwood and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ). Photographer: Theo Heta.

SUMITOMO FOR MANGOIHE GROUND BASE

Mangoihe Ground Base’s Steve and Kylie have added a new Sumitomo 4040 fitted with a live heel and 1730 grapple to support and increase their productivity for their ever-evolving and growing operation in the Manawatu area. They say the brute power and lift coupled with stability and smooth operation and the awesome backup support from the team at AB Equipment helped them with their decisions. Operator, Si, was quick to put this machine through its paces moving stems around the skid.

FIRST JOHN DEERE 6-WHEELER IN SOUTH ISLAND

Southland’s Swain Logging has taken delivery of the first John Deere 6-wheeled skidder in the South Island. The 6-wheel drive is performing extremely well in the muddy conditions of Pebbly Hill Forest. Sold and supported by Brodie and the team at Drummond & Etheridge, Invercargill. FIRST OF NEW 40-SERIES SUMITOMO INTO SOUTH ISLAND

A brand new Sumitomo 4040 with a Duxson GX181HD grapple has been delivered to Roxburgh Contracting in Otago. This is the first of the new 40-series Sumitomo to be delivered into the South Island. The 40 series models are purpose-built for a forestry application, and operator, Tegan, rates the speed, power and smooth operation of the new setup highly.

NEW MACHINERY FOR SIKA LOGGING

Roger Fergusson of Sika Logging with his new 2156G. The Sika logging crew is working in the Kaingaroa Forest. The JD 2156G XDLC was complemented with an Ensign Grapple. Sold and Supported by AgrowQuip, Rotorua.

FALCON WINCH ASSIST FOR OLSEN CABLE HARVESTING

Olsen Cable Harvesting team’s Eugene, Christopher and Sam with Solomon from DC Equipment in front of their new Falcon Winch Assist in Kinleith Forest. JOHN DEERE FOR SHOTOVER CONTRACTING

When Sam Keenan from Shotover Contracting needed a machine to tackle difficult timber retrieval he decided on the John Deere 768L-II. First day on the job the machine more than proved itself and operator, Brendon Hodson, says the 768L-II went from strength to strength. Pictured from left: Nash Hodson, Luke Brown, Brendon Hodson, Rob Smart, Frederico Smith and Sam Keenan.

SATCO 630E FOR AH GILLESPIE

AH Gillespie has taken delivery of a new SATCO 630E. Operator, Kuta, is operating the new 630E and is impressed with the set-up. The machine is being used to fall and stack stems ready for extraction. This includes shovelling stems when needed. SATCO FOR LE & TA MCLEAN LOGGING

LE & TA Mclean Logging has taken delivery of a new Satco 630H. The main duties of the Satco 630H are to fall and shovel stems ready for extraction. Lewis is harvesting woodlots in the Northland area. KOMATSU FOR HEW AND BEN DALRYMPLE

Hew and Ben Dalrymple have recently taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 270LC-8. The Komatsu PC 270LC-8 has a full Active Heavy Duty Forestry Guarding Package and is fitted with a quick hitch, two buckets and an Ensign 1730C log grapple. Foreman, Arron, commented to John Kosar of Komatsu Forest NZ..."the PC 270LC8 has plenty of track power". Pictured from left: Hew Dalrymple, Ben Dalrymple and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ), Arron Christiansen (foreman) and Rob Miers (machinery specialist). Absent: Glenn Bennett (operator). Photographer: William Horne.

CAT/WOODSMAN COMBO FOR JAZZED UP LOGGING

East Coast-based Jazzed Up Logging has taken delivery of a purpose-built Cat 568 LL forest machine. The big Cat is running a Woodsman Pro 850 tree harvester that is proving to be a great harvesting combo in the big wood for owner Jaz Kuru. Sold by Territory Account Manager Forestry, Heath Stewart from Terra Cat.

NEW JOHN DEERE FOR FISKEN WOOD

Fisken Wood in Southland has taken delivery of a new John Deere 768L-II skidder. The 6-wheel drive is right at home in these challenging conditions. Sold and supported by the Drummond & Etheridge team in Invercargill.

SATCO FOR HAURAKI LOGGING

Hauraki Logging has taken delivery of a new Satco 630H felling grapple, being used to fall and place stems ready for extraction.

HIGH COUNTRY HARVESTING GETS TIGERCAT 890

Rhys Ferguson and Jamie Cook from High Country Harvesting Logging (based in Waimate) have taken delivery of their first new Tigercat 890 fitted with a new Woodsman Pro 850 processor. The new 890 replaces their older Tigercat 880, also with the Woodsman pro 850. They say they had such a great run out of the 880 it was a no-brainer to stay with the Tigercat/Woodsman combo. They went a bit bigger for the base this time as they say the added HP and lift power makes the job easier. The machine was sold By Steve Varcoe of AB Equipment. Pictured from left: Rhys Ferguson and Jamie Cook. NEW MACHINERY FOR GAMBLE FOREST HARVESTING

Gamble Forest Harvesting in Dunedin is starting the new year right with a recently delivered John Deere 959MH. Jason Donaldson from Duxson did a top job with the felling head and installation. Sold and supported by Brodie Keen and the team at Drummond & Etheridge.

JOHN DEERE FOR NORWEST HARVESTING

Norwest Harvesting has recently taken delivery of a new John Deere 648L-II to take over duties from a trusty older 648H series. Working in the Hutt Valley directly above the Transmission Gully project, a new machine was required to keep up with the production schedule. The new 648L-II has the same production capabilities as the older 748H. Pictured from left: Lilli Bradley, Bruce Ewers and Karyn Davies.

JOHN DEERE/WOODSMAN COMBO FOR DAVIES TREE SERVICES

Alex and Ruth from Davies Tree Services in Canterbury have taken delivery of a new John Deere 959MH fitted with a Woodsman FH1350C felling head – a great combination for their harvesting operations on steep hill country blocks, they say. Sold and supported by the team at Drummond & Etheridge.