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SAT324HD FOR SUBRITSKY-CLARK LOGGING

Willie has replaced his SAT323T which he says has been extremely reliable with the SAT324HD which will allow his crew to process larger size stems. Operator, Dane, fall’s and processes at the stump ready for the forwarder. The company is working in a forest plantation with trees ranging from post wood to mill wood. With this in mind, Willie wanted a harvester that could harvest large stems down to 10cm. Both Willie and Dane say they are wrapped with the new harvester as it is doing everything that is required of it with ease.

NEW MACHINERY FOR DG GLENN LOGGING

DG Glenn Logging has added a new 635H to one of its Pan Pac operations in Hawkes bay. They say they are stoked with the performance and comfort of the new machine. THIRD SANY FOR MAHUTA LOGGING

Mahuta Logging recently took delivery of its third Sany, delivered by Shaw’s. This SY305H with full ensign guarding package and grapple is performing the fleeting loading for Mahuta Logging’s cable operation in Port Waikato.

CAT 336GC & WEILER B758 FOR HAURAKI LOGGING

Blu and Donna from Hauraki Logging have recently taken delivery of a new Weiler B758 track feller buncher with a Satco 630H felling head. The Weiler B758 is tether felling off a new Cat 336GC Tractionline built by EMS. Both units were sold by Terra Cat Territory Account Manager, Mark Costello.

NEW MACHINERY FOR BROOKS LOGGING

Jason has recently added a new South Star QS600 to his South Island operation running on a PC 300 Komatsu.

UPGRADE FOR OLSEN CABLE LOGGING

Sam Olsen has upgraded his older QS630 to a new South Star QS630, running the upgraded drive motors and new Log Mate 510 control system.

CAT 538 FOR CENTRAL WOOD RECYCLERS

This Next Gen Cat 538GF forest machine is a new acquisition for Rene Richmond and the team at Central Wood Recyclers. Having previously run converted 20-tonne excavators, this step up to the speed, power and comfort of the purpose-built 538 has been a game changer they say. Sold by Territory Account Manager, Brent Van Der Burg. Photo credit: Ivan Turdeich. NEW MACHINERY FOR G WHITE LOGGING

G White Logging has taken delivery of a new SAT630E with an H3 Logmaker controller. The H3 is an upgrade from the basic H4 which adds GPS Navigation and felling production data options. The machine is being operated by Carl Field.

KOMATSU PC 400LC-8 FOR HAWKES HARVESTING

Shaun & Katrina Hawkes of Hawkes Harvesting from Wanganui have recently taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 400LC-8. The Komatsu has been converted to a Harvestline by the team at EMS. The machine was financed by TDF Solutions. Operator, Ryan, told Komatsu Forest NZ’s John Kosar that he is very happy with the Komatsu PC 400LC-8… “heaps of power and very fast line speed”. Pictured from left: Jack Turner, Craig Paget, Ryan Worsley (foreman/operator), Pete Roy, Ian Hawkes, Shaun Hawkes and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ), Sam Gillard and Marcus Healy. ‘Professional’ photographer: Tani Rangi (Log Haul Taranaki).

SANY FOR FAST LOGGING

Fast logging has taken delivery by Shaw’s of another Sany SY305H log loader to add to its fleet. This will be number four. The machine will be preforming shovelling and loading duties for the crew in Waimiha.

JOHN DEERE FOR CJ NEWLAND LOGGING

CJ Newland Logging has taken delivery of a new John Deere 3754G/ Alpine RS450 shovel yarder combo. Based out of Wanganui, Clint and Lisa of CJ Newland have the big hydraulic yarder working hard near Hunterville and say they are very impressed with the versatility and performance of the combination. Delivery was a group effort by Total Hydraulic Services, Alpine, Active Engineering and AGrowQuip–John Deere. NEW MACHINERY FOR STOKES LOGGING

Stokes Logging has taken delivery of a Sany SY305H DC tether winch package, adding this to its big fleet of Sany machines. This unit is hooked up to an Eltec FHL317L tilter currently logging just above Oakura Bay, Northland. Sold and serviced by Shaw’s.

CAT 730 FOR COCHRANE & SON LOGGING

Cochrane & Son Logging of Maungakamea has taken delivery of this new Cat 730 purpose-built ADT log truck. Keith Cochrane had a vision of this specific truck to carry out two-staging in his 100% Cat forestry fleet. Keith says longer leads and cycle times and a good size payload were key factors in his decision-making process. The 730 features a long chassis, wide low profile tyres, and Cat Payload system to ensure the truck is loaded to optimum weight. Comfort in mind for big days in the cab was also factored into Keith‘s thought process. Shaun Rosewarne, owner of SR Engineering designed and manufactured the log bolsters and bulkhead.

CAT 548LL FM FOR JENSEN LOGGING

A new Cat 548LL forest machine is a recent arrival for Rotorua-based Jensen Logging. Equipped with an Ensign Heel/1730, the new unit joins other Cat 548 forest machines in this modern fleet. It has been put to work shovel logging in one of Jensen’s Timberlands operations. Sold by Territory Account Manager, Mark Costello. SUMITOMO FOR M WELCH LOGGING

Mark Welch, owner of M Welch Logging, has replaced his old loader with a new Sumitomo SH300TLFS-5 in his ground based operation in Hawkes Bay. He says the team love the reach and lift in the new machine which is fitted with an Ensign IH1730 and factory heal.

JOHN DEERE FOR LAKES HARVESTING

Leon Duncan of Lakes Harvesting is pictured taking delivery of his new 768LII John Deere skidder. Lakes Harvesting is contracted to Hancock Forest Management, working in the Kinleith Forest. Sold and supported by Agrowquip, Rotorua. NEW MACHINERY FOR HORNE LOGGING

Horne Logging’s Bernard, Amanda and Matt have upgraded from a conventional pole hauler setup to a new TMar 650 swing yarder. The immediate productivity gains from the consistent and continuous flow of wood to the skid, the ease and speed of reaching skid sites as well as set up, and the ability to train operators in this machine have been awesome, they say.

UPGRADE FOR LEW PRINCE LOGGINGE

Lew Prince Logging has recently upgraded to a Quadco QB4400 fixed felling head into the company’s Napier operations and say they are very happy with its cutting and holding ability running on an Eltec FHL317L. SECOND NEW TIGERCAT H855E FOR BRAND LOGGING

Brand Logging in Canterbury has taken delivery of its second new Tigercat H855E harvester with a Satco 324 processor. Impressed with the performance and fuel economy of the first H855E, it made it an easy decision to go with the same again, they say. The H855E was delivered to the company’s Balmoral operation in North Canterbury. Sold By Steve Varcoe of AB Equipment Christchurch. Pictured from left: Craig (Brand Mechanical), Shaun, Baldy (operator), Big Hands, Adrian, Simon, Jamie, Shane and Ross.

CAT FOR OLSEN CABLE HARVESTING

This new Next Gen Cat 538 forest machine is a new arrival for Sam Olsen and the team at Olsen Cable Harvesting. Moving from the previous generation of Cat forestry machines to the new 538 model is a complete game changer with the unit providing enhanced power, speed and operator comfort, they say. Sold by Terra Cat Territory Account Manager, Brent Van Der Burg.

KOMATSU FOR MARSHALL LOGGING

Terry, Debbie and Zane Marshall of Marshall Logging have recently taken delivery of a new Komatsu PC 300LC-8HW. It is fitted with the Komatsu harvester/grapple boom and Komatsu high & wide undercarriage, as well as an Active Heavy Duty Forestry Guarding package. It is also fitted with a Woodsman Pro FH1350C felling head. Adam commented to John Kosar of Komatsu Forest NZ that he is very impressed with his new Komatsu PC 300LC-8HW... “Heaps of track power”. Pictured from left: Justin Tukaki (foreman), Adam Redmayne (operator), Debbie Marshall and John Kosar (Komatsu Forest NZ), Dallas Davis, Baz Savage and Chad Swan. Photographer: Greg Brooks. TWO NEW SANY’S FOR ACL LOGGING

Lance and Demelza of ACL Logging have added two new Sany’s to their fleet. They’ve taken delivery of a SY305H log loader and a SY415H with a Woodsman Pro 850. Both machines have full Ensign packages including harvester cabs and big high & wides. The crew say they are loving the performance of the units. Sold and serviced by Shaw’s.

CAT 336 FOR MCDOUGALL LOGGING

When Ray and Casey McDougall from McDougall Logging needed to replace their Cat 336DL excavator that had done over 21,000 hours, they chose this Next Gen Cat 336, with a PFS high & wide purpose-built cab and Woodsman Pro 850. Operator, Penny gets the controls of the new machine having previously done 13,000 hours in a 336DL. He says he’s impressed with the power from the Cat C9.3 engine, the smooth excavator controls, the stability of the 336, the quiet cab and the side- and rear-facing cameras. McDougall Logging Crew 97 is pictured with the 336 on delivery day. Sold by Territory Account Manager, Steve McDougall.

BOAPOD FOR OLDINA LOGGING

Tasmanian forestry contractor, Oldina Logging, has taken its hydraulic hose repairs in-house, with a new BOApod hydraulic hose repair unit. Onboarding technician, Oliver, delivered and trained the team to carry out hose repairs competently. The BOApod will help Oldina Logging to increase productivity and profitability on-site. NEW MACHINERY FOR GILLARD LOGGING

Gillard Logging’s, Dan, has added this SH250-6 machine to his fleet to increase production and assist on the skid fleeting and loading. The stability and low fuel consumption have been the immediate key areas for Dan and Glen they say.