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SUMITOMO 3740 FOR CT MACHINERY

James and the Team at CT Machinery have taken delivery of one of the first Sumitomo 3740’s in New Zealand. This has replaced a SH240-5TLFS and the huge upgrades were noticeable from Day 1, says James. He adds that he is rapt with the smooth and responsive operation, power of the machine when lifting, stability when loading on uneven ground and the comfort of the seat and cab. MOUTERE LOGGING’S FIRST SANY SY305H

Moutere Logging of Nelson has taken delivery by Shaw's of its first Sany SY305H grapple machine. Ensign of Rotorua carried out the full forestry package plus grapple. The team say they absolutely love the machine.

NEW JOHN DEERE FOR CABLE LOGGING

Cable Logging, Geraldine has taken delivery of a new John Deere 948L-II. It wasn’t the best of days for a delivery but that didn’t stop the John Deere getting straight to work. Sold and supported by the team at Drummond & Etheridge.

LOGGABILL GETS REPLACEMENT SATCO

Loggabill has taken delivery of a new Satco 630E as a replacement for its 630H which had been doing the heavy work for the last few years. Operator, Shagga, says he is impressed with the improvements Satco has made to the 630 “making a great product even better”. SHARPLES LOGGING HARD AT WORK

Solomon from DC Equipment is pictured with Carl Erceg, felling machine operator for Sharples Logging, working in a windthrow block on the Canterbury foothills with the company’s new JD 959 felling machine.

NEW CAT FOR THOMASSEN GROUP

New Cat iron has arrived for Crew 33 as part of the Thomassen Group, working in the Waikato district. The Cat 336 is impressing with its speed and power which, when coupled with a Woodsman Pro 750 harvesting head, is proving to be a powerhouse combination, they say. Sold by Brent Van Der Burg, Territory Account Manager from Terra Cat. HYUNDAI FOR PURE LOGGING

Porter Equipment Territory Manager, Selwyn Tilly, has delivered another Hyundai FX custom forestry model for Ngapuhi, Hokianga, to Mangamuka Marae for Pure Logging. This FX3230G is designed and built for the toughest forestry conditions, featuring a newly enhanced cabin and heavy-duty factory guarding package.

NEW DELIVERY FOR LEALAND LOGGING

Lealand Logging has taken delivery of the first John Deere 624P to go to work in New Zealand. It is fitted with Ensign log forks, loading trucks in the Kaingaroa Forest. The new P Series John Deere loaders offer more space in the cab which was well received by the operator. Sold and serviced by Agrowquip Rotorua.

NEW HYUNDAI FOR PRIDE FORESTRY

The team at Pride Forestry has welcomed a brand new Hyundai R25Z9 mini excavator, complete with forestry guarding. Machine sold and delivered by Porter Equipment Territory Manager, Colin Duley. SATCO 630H FOR NIGEL BRYANT

Nigel Bryant has taken delivery of a new SATCO 630H to add to its fleet of forestry equipment. Operator, Jarrod, has been operating an earlier model SATCO 630H and says he is impressed with the new SATCO auto saw system. The SATCO 630H has been put to work falling, shovelling and stacking stems ready for extraction.

ELTEC/WOODSMAN COMBO FOR LUMBERJACK LOGGING

Dan and Erika Herries of Lumberjack Logging have taken delivery of an Eltec FHL277L tilter fitted with a Woodsman Pro 1350c. Shaw's delivered the machine to the East Coast crew where Les will be carrying out all the felling and bunching duties for the hauler operation.

TIMBERPRO/ENSIGN COMBO FOR WILD CHERRY LOGGING

Binky and Wendy Ellis of Wild Cherry Logging have recently taken delivery of a new Timberpro TL 775D fitted with an Ensign FH 1350C felling head. Operator, Paraki Davis, commented to John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ) that “it’s got a ton of track power”. Pictured from left: Tinus Barnard (Komatsu Forest NZ), Ngaraima Brown, Dayne Nathan, Lincoln Ellis, John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ) and John Van Boven (Ensign). Photographer: Paraki Davis (operator). NEW MACHINERY FOR FORWEDA LAND CLEARING

Pete and Lorraine of Forweda Land Clearing recently upgraded their old processor to a new rear-entry Sumitomo SH370-5 fitted with a refurbished Waratah 626. The team is stoked with the extra reach and stability on the skid, saying the extra height of the cab adds another dynamic of vision around the skid too. The whole family made it out to the delivery which spread over a few generations. Awesome!

BOAPOD FOR MECHLOG

MechLog provides customised timber harvesting systems to plantation forestry across Northern Tasmania and the Green Triangle, South Australia. This BOApod is currently servicing MechLog’s North Eastern Tasmanian crews. Working in remote locations means an onsite solution is ideal for MechLog’s operation. Director, Anthony Brown, had this to say: “We are assembling hoses in no time at all and doing a hose repair is such a breeze. With the BOApod readily available, downtime is minimal. It is taken to major services which is ideal for preventative maintenance and it is well-built to handle forestry roads.”

FALCON FOR NIGEL BRYANT LOGGING

TDF Solutions is stoked to supply Nigel Bryant Logging with the first ever production two-speed Falcon winch assist. It was delivered to Tim and James at Stag Crew, pictured with Solly from Falcon Forestry Equipment. The winch has the flexibility to work the 552 Cat or be connected to a skidder with more line speed.

NEW HYUNDAI FOR YARDING SOLUTIONS

Yarding Solutions has taken delivery of a new Hyundai F3230LL, sold by Porter Equipment Territory Manager, Colin Duley. This 30-tonne log loader is designed and built for the toughest forestry conditions and comes standard with heavy duty guarding throughout, LED safety lights and extra-strength upper body and maintenance covers. NEXT GEN CAT FOR MANGOIHE LOGGING COMPANY

Delivery day is always exciting and this new Next Gen Cat 538LL forest machine is pictured on arrival with the crew from Mangoihe Logging Company. Bryan and Olivia McCarthy purchased the 538LL for logging operations in the Hunterville region. Sold by Terra Cat Territory Account Manager, Heath Stewart.

WEILER/WOODSMAN COMBO FOR H&R HARVESTING

Rotorua-based H&R Harvesting has taken delivery of a new Weiler B758 feller buncher which is running a Woodsman fixed felling head. It features leading lift capacity throughout full reach, a key benefit in big wood. Operator, Johnson Hubbard, is looking forward to putting some hours on the machine. Sold by Terra Cat Territory Account Manager, Mark Costello.

NEW MACHINERY FOR LUMBERJACK LOGGING

Dan and Erika from Lumberjack Logging in Gisborne have taken delivery by Shaw's of a Sany SY305H with a DC equipment tether winch package currently hooked to their brand new Eltec FHL277L tilter, making for great combination. CAT 330GC FOR HAVENDALE LOGGING

Chris and Kirsten Wise from Havendale Logging recently acquired this Cat 330GC excavator with a PFS guarding package and an Ensign heel and grapple. The machine has been put to work in the Wairarapa region and is impressing the team with its performance. Sold by Terra Cat Territory Account Manager, Heath Stewart.