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CAT 336GC FOR SPARROW LOGGING

Sparrow Logging recently took delivery of this Cat 336GC to take care of felling duties for its Southland operation. The big PFS-guarded Cat is fitted with a Woodsman Pro FH1350C felling head. Operator, Shorty, is pictured with the new unit on a stunning Southland day! Machine sold by Southland Account Manager, Brodie Keen, from Terra Cat.

MADILL TOWER YARDER FOR BLACK CONTRACTING

Porter Group forestry experts recently travelled south to assist customer, Black Contracting, in running up its all-new Madill 172B Tower Yarder. Stationed south of Dunedin, this machine will assist the team at Black Contracting in hauling logs to the skid site for processing. Machine sold and delivered by Porter Equipment Territory Manager for Otago/Southland, Ross Moody.

NEW MACHINERY FOR ACL LOGGING

ACL Logging has taken delivery of a new FX3230LL felling machine, delivered by Porter Equipment’s Selwyn Tilly. The machine is fitted with single bar shoes, a Satco custom bonnet, Satco 630H felling head, and Pro Steel certified tow hitch. This machine will be attached to a T-Winch and used for felling in Northland.

SATCO FOR CENTRAL LOGGING LIMITED

Central Logging Limited has taken delivery of a Satco 3L2. The 3L2 was spec’d with the Logmaker controller. Mapping was a must as Central Logging Limited is a woodlot harvesting crew and Michael uses the mapping to show where the boundaries are in the blocks.

NEW TIGERCAT FOR DAVE PAUL LOGGING

Otago’s Dave Paul Logging has taken delivery of a new Tigercat LS855E fitted with a 5195 felling head. Operator, Jeremy Hills, says he is rapt with the performance and new features after coming off the Tigercat LS855C. Pictured: Marie Paul and Jeremy Hills on delivery day.

SUMITOMO FOR OLLERENSHAW LOGGING

Otago’s Ollerenshaw Logging has taken delivery of a new Sumitomo SH370-6, fitted with a Waratah 625C and guarded by Duffy Engineering. Operator, Kevin, has spent six years processing and says he loves the performance and reliability of the Sumitomo.

FALCON WINCH ASSIST FOR BECKETT LOGGING

Beckett Logging has taken delivery of a new Falcon Winch Assist on a Hyundai HX300 High & Wide base, now winching in the bush after its commissioning south of Gisborne. Machine produced and delivered by Trinder Engineering and Porter Group – NZ North Island. Photo: Darrin Barr NZ Sales & Support for DC Equipment.

NEW HYUNDAI FOR FLAVELL LOGGING

Porter Equipment’s Colin Duley recently delivered this all new Hyundai HX400L forestry machine fitted with Woodsman Pro 850 processing head to Ray and his team at Flavell Logging’s Taupō skid site. The HX400 joins the crew’s Madill 124B swing yarder and Hyundai FX3230G.

NEW HYUNDAI FOR KAIHU KAURI MILL

Nelson’s Kaihu Kauri mill has taken delivery of a new Hyundai HL757-9 wheel loader. Fitted with custom forks, this loader will be used in Nelson’s swamp Kauri mill turning old kauri stumps into furniture sold all around the world. Machine sold and delivered by Porter Equipment Northland Territory Manager, Selwyn Tilly.

CAT 345GC HARVESTLINE FOR KURU CONTRACTING

This new Cat 345GC Harvestline is a key addition to the East Coast and Hawkes Bay steep slope operations of Tolaga Bay-based Kuru Contracting. The Next Gen 345GC package combined with the cable logging system makes for efficient log extraction and quick line shifts in hard-to-access areas and tight landings, say owners Ricky and Leanne Kuru. The 345GC Harvestline is working in conjunction with the Cat 500-Series.

FOURTH ELTEC FOR FAST FRONTIER

Fast Frontier has taken delivery of its fourth Eltec machine by Shaw’s. The new Eltec FHL277L has been fitted with an existing Waratah. Working out of Tokoroa, this machine is performing felling duties for the crew. Its increased processing speed and ability to tackle steep slopes makes it well suited for the job.

NEW SKIDDER FOR HAVARD LOGGING

Gavin and the team at Havard Logging have taken delivery of a new 948L-II skidder. Operator, Tom, who brings plenty of experience to the job, is stepping straight from a very reliable 848L (also pictured) into the new 948L-II. He says he is very happy with the extra performance of the 948L and is looking forward to putting it to use. Machine sold and supported by the team at AGrowQuip Manawatu.

NEW MACHINERY FOR KAHA HARVESTING

Kaha Harvesting has taken delivery of a SAT630H, pictured here hard at work.

QUADCO/TIMBERPRO COMBO FOR MCH

Nathan and Hamish from Mechanised Cable Harvesting (MCH) have taken delivery of a new TimberPro TL775D running a QB4400 Fixed felling head. Sold by Southstar Equipment New Zealand.

SANY SY305H FOR EASTSIDE LOGGING

Marty and the team at Eastside Logging have taken delivery of a Sany SY305H, complete with a DC winch assist package. Working out of Ruatoria, this machine will be tethering for East Side’s Madill 172. Sold and serviced by Shaw’s.

NEW MACHINERY FOR STEVE JONES LOGGING

Steve and the team at Steve Jones Logging recently took delivery of a new 948L-II skidder working in Mount Trotter, Otago. Machine sold by Lyndon Sayers and supported by Drummond & Etheridge Southland and Otago branches.