Mon May 06, 2024
Every Second Counts While Fighting Wildfires
During hot and dry periods, there is a serious risk of wildfires. Moreover, a single spark can be enough to start one, in which case every second counts. Having fire extinguishing equipment close at hand can make all the difference between a few scorched trees and a full-scale wildfire....
Wed May 01, 2024
Manitou Launches All-New Specialized Woodcracker Tree Saw Configuration for MRT Rotating Telehandler Lineup
Manitou has launched a new Woodcracker tree saw with grapple configuration for its rotating telehandler product line that will significantly improve performance and productivity in tree and limb removal operations — particularly in urban areas and roadside land management applications....
Thu April 25, 2024
Waratah Forestry Equipment Introduces H216 Hardwood Head
Waratah Forestry Equipment has unveiled the H216 — a new two-roller head added to its 200 Series lineup. Built for hardwood, the H216 is strong enough to handle the toughest tree forms with accuracy and efficiency....
Wed April 24, 2024
VIDEO: Mass Timber Likely a Viable, Less Expensive Solution in Building Many New England Homes
In a remodeled furniture factory-turned-apartment building in New Haven, Conn., the walls and ceiling are all yellow pine, harvested from Alabama. "So here we are, let's come into the bedroom," said developer Jeff Spiritos as he led a Connecticut Public Radio reporter on a recent site visit of the future ACME Timber Lofts structure....
Wed April 17, 2024
Two Rivers Lumber to Build Modern, $115M Sawmill in Rural Coosa County, Ala.
Demopolis, Ala.-based Two Rivers Lumber Co. LLC has announced plans to invest $115 million in building a modern sawmill in Coosa County, the company's second operation in Alabama. In addition, Two Rivers Lumber has committed to creating 130 jobs at the new sawmill, which will specialize in the production of Southern Yellow Pine dimensional lumber....
Wed April 03, 2024
Seppi M E20 Marks Breakthrough in Green Management Technology
SEPPI M. 's "E20 direct" forestry mulcher head for excavators weighing from 12 to 21 tons marks a breakthrough in green management technology, promising increased efficiency, reduced maintenance costs and improved performance for forestry and earthmoving professionals....
Tue April 02, 2024
FAE Introduces SCL/RCU Stump Cutters
FAE enhances the versatility of its RCU55 and RCU75 remote controlled tracked carriers with the new SCL/RCU55 and SCL/RCU75 stump cutters. The new SCL/RCU is ideal for removing stumps in forests and parks, on roadsides, by riverbanks or in agricultural settings....
Mon April 01, 2024
Tigercat Adds New Triangulated Harvesting Head to Lineup
In late September 2023, visitors to the PLC live demo event held in Washington state got a sneak peak of the new Tigercat 573 harvesting head processing logs on the end of a Tigercat 875E logger. Since then, multiple units have been testing in far flung regions from Alberta to Australia and the results are in: the 573 is shaping up to be a high performing, reliable head for roadside processing and harvesting....
Mon March 25, 2024
Built For Every Season: How Operators Are Maximizing Their Compact Track Loaders Year-Round Through Attachments
When it comes to versatility and durability, it's hard to beat a compact track loader fleet with a well-rounded attachment lineup. The machine's power and performance, coupled with the numerous attachments on the market, make this machine an obvious choice for your toughest jobs, season after season....
Thu March 07, 2024
Anvil Builders Blends 'Men and Machines' for Maximum Results
The right combination of skills, knowledge and equipment can transform the toughest job site into a success story. One of those stories is Anvil Builders and the company's ability to help areas get life back to normal after the devastation from wildfires....