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SATCO/WEILER COMBO FOR KING COUNTRY HARVESTING

King Country Harvesting has taken delivery of a SATCO 630E installed on a Weiler B758. With all the recent rain it was good to get a crew photo before the new rains arrived and the machine became covered with mud. Alex (SATCO product support) took the time out of his busy schedule to be at the delivery.

NEW MACHINERY FOR A&R LOGGING

The A&R Logging team has taken delivery of a Sany SY305H with Falcon winch assist by Shaw’s. It is currently working in their yarder operation on the East Coast. ELTEC/WOODSMAN COMBO FOR SHOTOVER CONTRACTING

ShotOver Contracting’s Sam Keenan has taken delivery of an Eltec FHL277L tilter fitted with a Woodsman Pro 1350C felling head. This machine is performing all the felling and bunching duties for his yarder operation in transmission gully. Sold and serviced by Shaw’s.

CAT 950M FOR S&R LOGGING

S&R Logging has taken delivery of a new Cat 950M wheel loader. The 950M is fleeting, stacking and loading for the Rotorua-based operation. The loader offers a roomy cab with enhanced visibility, touch-screen multi-function monitors and a joystick steering feature, which provides precision control and reduces arm fatigue, resulting in comfort and accuracy says the operator. Machine sold by Terra Cat Territory Account Manager, Mark Costello.

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.

SUMITOMO FOR G WHITE LOGGING

G White Logging has taken delivery of a new Sumitomo SH300LF-6 for crew 36 working in Kinleith. This machine has a PFS guarding package and cabin. Pictured on delivery are La Rimamaki in the seat with Gareth White in front. NEW TIGERCAT FOR SPEIRS LOGGING

Speirs Logging has replaced its Tigercat 635G with a new 635H for its East Coast ground-based operation. The team say they are rapt with the new cab and performance of the new model.

SECOND SOUTHSTAR/KOMATSU COMBO FOR SOUTHERN TRENCHING

Southern Trenching has taken delivery of a second Southstar QS450 to tackle Wilding pine in the Twizel region. Machine installed by Mark at Heavy Equipment Repair, Tapanui. Sold by Southstar Equipment NZ.

FIRST DAY ON THE JOB FOR JOHN DEERE BOGIE SKIDDER

With a change of forest came the need for a change of equipment. Shifting from a forwarder operation to a skidding one, the John Deere was an obvious choice for Rosewarne Logging. Seen here at the helm and putting the machine through its paces is experienced bushman, Budha. He reckons it’s a game changer. NEW MACHINERY FOR ROSEWARNE CONTRACTORS

When size really does matter! Rosewarne Contractors needed another high-production processor so the 3756G John Deere and 626 series two Waratah was an obvious go-to choice, joining other John Deere units on site in the Riverhead Forest. Mitchell Heka is pictured taking delivery with the operator.

NEW SKIDDER FOR LOGGABULL

Taupo’s Loggabull has taken delivery of a new 625H skidder for crew 43 working in Kinleith. Pictured from left are Russel, Sam, Lance, Leon, Zane, Brian, Harry, Ivan, Pete and Sloan. Lance is the happy operator. NEW SATCO FOR TIMBERWOLF LOGGING

Timberwolf Logging has taken delivery of a new SATCO 3L2T. This harvester has replaced a SATCO 325T. Operator, Leeroy, says he is loving the improvements that have been made compared to the 325T.

SAT3L2T FOR KNIGHT LOGGING

Knight Logging has taken delivery of a new SAT3L2T. When the harvester was delivered it was working under a yarder clearing the shoot and cutting to length. The control system is the SATCO Logmaker running the full optimiser. SANY FOR HIGHTRACK HARVESTING

Andy and Zac from Hightrack Harvesting in Nelson have added a new Sany SY305H to their fleet. Complete with a full Ensign guarding package, this machine is performing all their fleeting and loadingout duties for their hauler operation. Sold and serviced by Shaw’s, Pictured from left: Mark (operator), Andy and Zac (owners) and Nick from Shaw’s.

NEW MACHINERY FOR BRC LOGGING

BRC Logging has added an LS855E fitted with a Duxson falling head to its East Coast operation. They say they are stoked with the performance of this package.

CAT 538LL FM FOR LOGGABULL

Loggabull has taken delivery of a Next Generation Cat 538LL forest machine. Operator, Kane, is fleeting and loading with the purposebuilt forestry unit. Several noticeable new features include the new purpose-built cab that provides 25% more room, and high wide undercarriage that delivers greater ground clearance. Machine sold by Terra Cat Territory Account Manager, Mark Costello.

NEW SKIDDER FOR E.F. HANSEN

When E.F. Hansen needed another skidder to get the job done and replace an ageing 748G series machine, the new 648L II which compares in size favorably to the older 748 was an obvious choice. Here it is being driven by Phillip Hansen on delivery day, hauling logs on the Kaipara Coast.

NEW MACHINERY FOR ROSEWARNE CONTRACTORS

With the first 959ML and FL100 combination being delivered some 18 months ago, impressed with the performance, when it came time for another leveler, Rosewarne Contractors chose the same combination. Pictured here is Alvin Gounder (left), AGrowQuip’s technical backup and support based in Whangarei, with Ben Ringrose, operator, on delivery day in the Tangowahine Forest. ANOTHER SANY FOR FAST LOGGING

Fast Logging has taken delivery of its fifth Sany. This time it’s a SY415 fitted with a Woodsman Pro 850.This machine is performing all the processing duties for crew 67 in the Tokoroa area. Sold and serviced by Shaw’s.

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.