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LLOYD LOGGING’S VOODOO CHILD

Isaac and Sheree from Lloyd Logging have taken delivery of a new Sumitomo 3740TLW for fleeting and loading in their hauler operation based in Northland. The operator of this foxy lady, Buster, says he is over the moon with his new machine and loves climbing into the cab each day to do his mahi. He adds that it is light on fuel and works efficiently, both on the skid site and in the cutover. Pictured with the new machine is the Lloyd Logging crew: Back row: Hiri Lloyd, Abe Drew, Cyrus Lloyd, Buster Peita (operator) and William Thomas. Front row: Noel Wellington and Naz Henare. NEXT GENERATION CAT FOR ISO

ISO has taken delivery of its first Next Generation Cat 538LL Forest Machine. Once again, ISO has pushed the limits, and the 538 is proving to be the weapon of choice to keep up with the demands of loading log ships at the Port of Tauranga. Sold by Terra Cat Territory Account Manager, Brent Van Der Burg.

ELTEC/WOODSMAN COMBO FOR FOREST VIEW

Forest View Logging has taken delivery by Shaw's of an Eltec LL317L fitted with a Woodsman pro 750. This machine is performing all the processing duties for the hauler crew in Whitianga. TIGERCAT FOR A&R LOGGING

A&R Logging has added a Tigercat 635H to its ground base operation on the East coast. With increased production and less ground disturbance than the 4-wheeler, things are all good.

JOHN DEERE FOR ATS LOGGING

Amy and Toby Satherley and the team at ATS Logging have taken delivery of a John Deere 959ML fitted with a Woodsman FH1350, pictured here at home in the Esk Forest, Hawkes Bay. Machine sold and supported by AGrowQuip, Hawkes Bay.

Ange and Wayne McEwan from Blackstump Logging have recently taken delivery of two new Next Gen Cat excavators that have been put to work in their East Coast operations. A new Cat 336 has all the standard Next Gen specifications and features a PFS build and a 626 Waratah harvesting head. Operator, Josh, says he is really impressed with the unit and the Next Gen features. HYUNDAI EXCAVATOR GETS TO WORK

Zane Knight in his new Hyundai HX220L excavator in Ātiamuri. This 22-tonne machine is fitted with forestry shoes and is already getting stuck in to clearing the skid. Machine delivered by Porter Equipment Territory Manager, Anthony Wanoa.

The second addition is a new Cat 336GC excavator that features an Ensign package including an Ensign Heel and 1730 grapple. Operator, Glenn, says he is loving working in the new 336GC, noting that the machine power and stability is “next level” in comparison to other units he has previously operated. Both machines sold by Terra Cat Territory Account Manager, Heath Stewart.

TWO NEXT GEN CAT EXCAVATORS FOR BLACKSTUMP LOGGING

SUMITOMO FOR TAINUI LOGGING

Tainui Logging of Taupo has added another Sumitomo to its Douglas Fir operation in Kaingaroa Timberlands. Teuara Hemopo is the happy operator who spends his day shovelling and bunching for the 635 skidder. This 4040 model has a PFS guarding package and cabin, and a factory live heel. JOHN DEERE FOR NIGEL BRYANT LOGGING

Nigel Bryant Logging in Marlborough has taken delivery of a new John Deere 959MH. Sold and supported by Mark Blakemore and the team at Drummond & Etheridge.

NEW MACHINERY FOR CHRIS HURRING LOGGING

Chris and Nicky, owners of Chris Hurring Logging on the East Coast, have replaced their older SH350TLFS-5 with a new 4640 fitted with an Ensign fixed grapple. They say they are rapt with the speed, stability and comfort of the new model. CAT MH3040 FOR DG GLENN LOGGING

DG Glenn Logging has taken delivery of a new Cat MH3040 material handler. The machine is performing fleeting, loading and high stacking duties in the processing yard at Pan Pac Forest Products’ Mill in Whirinaki. The operator says he is impressed with the comfort, power and stability of the MH3040. Machine sold by Territory Account Manager, Heath Stewart from Terra Cat.

SANY FOR FOREST VIEW LOGGING

The team at Forest View Logging has taken delivery by Shaw's of a new Sany SY305H DC Equipment Falcon tether winch. This machine is currently hooked up to an Eltec tilter, performing all the falling duties for the hauler operation. Sold and serviced by Shaw's.

NEW SATCO FOR KNIGHT LOGGING

This SAT3L2T is working alongside a hauler, clearing stems from the pole and cutting to length. SOUTHSTAR/KOMATSU COMBO FOR SOUTHERN TRENCHING

Southern Trenching has taken delivery of this new Southstar QS450 to tackle wilding pine in the Twizel region. Sold by Southstar Equipment New Zealand.

ANOTHER SUMITOMO FOR FAST GROUP

Fast Group has added another Sumitomo to its fleet, with this one being a SH370-5TLFS with PFS guarding and cabin, and fitted with a Waratah HTH625C. This machine is processing in crew 54 and is operated by David Hatcher otherwise known as ‘Scooter’.