Logging

Barko - Mon April 02, 2018

Barko Strong-Arm Grapples Optimize Barko Loader Performance

Barko's new strong-arm grapples provide a highly productive solution for log handling and delimbing applications. Designed to optimize the performance of Barko B-Series loaders — including all trailer/truck mount, tracked, rough terrain carrier and stationary loader models — the grapples deliver enhanced rotator torque, clamping force and arm speed....

Vermeer - Thu March 01, 2018

Vermeer Announces New Full Track Option for CT718 Compost Turner

The Vermeer CT718 compost turner can now be equipped with full-length steel tracks, an option best suited for rough and muddy ground conditions. The new full track option is one of four drive systems available for the CT718 compost turner that also include two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive and two-wheel plus two short tracks drive system....

Wed February 21, 2018

Sennebogen Removes Wood-Handling Bottleneck for Harry Freeman and Son

"The decision for our second Sennebogen was a lot simpler than the first," Steven Freeman said, recalling the trials and deliberations that led his family to purchase a Sennebogen 830 M‑T log-handler four years ago....

Emily Buenzle - Wed February 21, 2018

Proposed Bill Could Mean Good News for Logging Industry

Good news for logging and trucking businesses that hire U.S. residents—Maine lawmakers might soon offer tax credits to these companies, Woodworking Network reported. Senate Leader Troy Jackson is sponsoring a concept bill, set to be voted on Feb....

Tue February 13, 2018

80th Oregon Logging Conference to Take Place in Eugene

“80 Years – Evergreen and Growing” is the theme for the 80th Annual Oregon Logging Conference. Rick Kriege, 2018 OLC president, invites the public to attend the three-day event. The indoor/outdoor equipment show takes place Feb....

Barko - Wed November 15, 2017

Barko Launches Purpose-Built 270B Logging Processor

The Barko 270B processor is purpose-built for its application, providing several performance advantages over equipment commonly used for processing jobs. Offering enhanced horsepower, swing torque and tractive effort, the 270B features a dangle head boom configuration for picking, delimbing, cut-to-length harvesting and stacking....

Emily Buenzle - Tue October 10, 2017

State's Future Loggers Benefit From New Tech Training

Good news for the logging industry: Maine college students are training for careers as loggers with new, updated machines. As he took students for some hands-on training into TA-R7, a piece of forest in Maine, Donald Burr, head coordinator of the Mechanized Logging Operators Programs, said that experience outside the classroom was getting them ready for their careers, WSAW reported....

Komatsu - Tue May 09, 2017

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces Tier IV PC290LL-11 Log Loader

Komatsu America Corp.'s PC290LL-11 log loader features a 196 net hp, EPA Tier IV Final, Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 engine. The PC290LL-11 is available in either a 40 ft. (12 m) reach, live heel log loader, or a 34 ft....

Mon January 23, 2017

Merv George Jr. Selected as Keynote Speaker at 79th Oregon Logging Conference

Jeff Wimer, Oregon Logging Conference president, has selected Merv George Jr., the forest supervisor of Six Rivers National Forest in northern California, as keynote speaker at the 79th Annual OLC. The keynote address will be presented on Feb....