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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.

CAT D8T FOR NEVILLE EARTHWORKS

Barry Neville of Neville Earthworks has taken delivery of this big Cat D8T dozer. The unit joins Barry’s Cat fleet in the company’s Hawke’s Bay operations. Barry operates the machine himself and says it meets all his expectations when it comes to performance and ease of operating. Sold by Terra Cat Territory Account Manager Forestry, Heath Stewart.

NEW MACHINERY FOR AWAKERI PLANT HIRE

Awakeri Plant Hire recently updated its 850J-II to a new 850L to tackle a variety of work including forest roading and skid site preparation. Seen here on the left, Gus Greer says he is impressed with the upgrades and performance on the 850L over the 850J. Sold and delivered by Phil McKenzie and the team at AGrowQuip Hastings. NEW MACHINERY FOR JENSEN LOGGING

Russell Jensen pictured with operator, Grant, on Jensen Logging’s new 1910E, working in a thinnings crew in the central North Island. Sold and supported by AGrowQuip, Rotorua.

CAT 982M’S FOR ISO LIMITED

ISO Limited has taken delivery of a new Cat 982M wheel loader. The new unit is fitted with 5.66m log forks, and has been put to work unloading log trucks at the Port of Gisborne. Following on from the Cat 982M delivery to the Port of Gisborne, this 982M is one of two units that have arrived at ISO Limited’s Murapara site. The units have been put to work loading the rail at the log yard. It has been a few years since they’ve had a Cat on site and the team say they are very impressed with the advancements made, especially the lift and operator comfort. The 982M units were sold by Terra Cat Territory Account Manager, Brent Van Der Burg.”

CAT 336GC FOR DOUGLAS LOGGING

Douglas Logging has recently added this new Cat 336GC traction line unit to its Northland operations. The Next Gen 336GC package combined with the EMS traction line is set up to run Douglas Logging’s skidder in a steep slope application and can also run the feller buncher when required. Sold by Terra Cat National Account Manager, Anthony Ireland.

ANOTHER SATCO 630E OUT TO THE WOODS

Moutere Logging has taken delivery of a new 630E to add to its fleet. Chris will be operating the new machine. His duties will include falling and placing stems ready for extraction. Machine delivery was assisted by Matt Goodall. NEW MACHINERY FOR ROXBURGH CONTRACTING

Roxburgh Contracting has taken delivery of a new Tigercat, L855E with a 5185 fixed felling head. With Phil Jones in the operator's seat, the Roxburgh 2 crew couldn’t wait to get some wood on the ground.

KOMATSU PC 400LC-8 FOR MOLD LOGGING

Pete, Glennys, Tim and Tracy Mold of Pukenui-based Mold Logging have recently taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 400LC-8. The PC 400LC-8 has a full Active Heavy Duty Forestry Guarding Package and is fitted with a Waratah HTH 626. Ken Tepania (operator) commented to John Kosar of Komatsu Forest NZ that he is very impressed with his new Komatsu… “A pleasure to operate”. Pictured from left: Cruz Hobson, Dion Erstich, Ken Tepania, John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ), Jessie’Lee Winikerei and Frank Vojcich. Photographer: Pete Mold of Mold Logging.

BOAPOD FOR WOODLOT HARVESTING

Based in the Nelson/Marlborough region, Woodlot Harvesting runs two fully-mechanised ground base crews. With 13 late-model high production machines in Brad’s fleet, an onsite solution for hydraulic hose repairs was imperative. In just a month of having the BOApod onsite, he says Woodlot Harvesting has seen massive savings in dollars and downtime, through improved machine utilisation – reducing machine downtime from 2-3 hours to 30 minutes. Onboarding technician, Oliver, is pictured with Brad on site on delivery day. FIRST LOW-CAB CAT 538 FOREST MACHINE IN NEW ZEALAND

Shane Jordan of Shane Jordan Logging, Firewood & Sawmilling has recently taken delivery of the first low-cab Cat 538 forest machine in the country. The speed and power of the new 538 of this unit is impressive, with the unit pictured picking up the biggest log in the yard estimated at just over 7-tonne, at full reach with very little effort! Sold by Territory Account Manager, Brent Van Der Burg.