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TEREX TA300 FOR GADDUM CONSTRUCTION A new Terex TA300 was recently delivered to Guy's crew down in Waikawa Forest, East Cape to run with two other TA300s doing forestry roading work and hauling logs from upper skid to main skid sites at Gaddum Construction. The TA300’s are performing well in some very steep country; but wow what sea views from the comfort of the operator's seat! Machine sold and delivered by Porter Equipment Territory Manager, Steve Puddle.
CAT 538LL FOR NIXIN CONTRACTORS Masterton-based Nixin Contractors has taken delivery of a new Next Gen Cat 538LL forest machine, featuring an Ensign 1750 grapple. The unit has been put to work in the Wairarapa region and owner Nick Cusack says he is really impressed with the unit and all the Next Gen features. Sold by Territory Account Manager Forestry, Heath Stewart.
KOMATSU PC 270LC-8 FOR CRG FORESTRY Channing Green of CRG Forestry from Mangonui has recently taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 270LC-8. The Komatsu has a full Active Heavy Duty Forestry Guarding Package and is fitted with an Ensign 1730C log grapple. Channing commented to John Kosar of Komatsu Forest NZ that he is very impressed with his new Komatsu PC 270LC – 8… “Heaps of power”. Pictured from left: Darcy Smith, Channing Green and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ). Photographer: Mark Chisnall (Komatsu NZ).
SATCO 630H FOR MG LOGGING MG Logging has taken delivery of a new SATCO 630H. Shaun says he is loving his new 630H and all he wants to do is “go down the hill and cut wood”. He is using the 630H to fall and shovel, placing stems ready for extraction in the Marlborough region.
JOHN DEERE FOR TUMEKE LOGGING Tumeke Logging has taken delivery of a new John Deere 648L-II grapple log skidder for its Takaka clear-fell operation. Sold and supported by Mark Blakemore and the team at Drummond & Etheridge in Nelson.
April 2022 | NZ LOGGER 47
