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Welcome to our November newsletter! Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive roundup of the latest news in forestry and used logging equipment and accessories for sale.
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John Deere Excavators Enter A New Era
New Portfolio Launch Features Its Most Advanced Line‑up of Technology and Performance John Deere Excavators usher in a bold new era of earthmoving with the debut of its New Generation P‑Tier Midsize Excavators. Redesigned, developed and tested in‑house,
Black Bruin-The feeling of pure strength
Swedish logger Pierre Ragnarsson has driven forest machines for over 10 years, 5 years a forwarder and 5.5 years a harvester. He is employed by SCA Skog and works in their own felling team in Sollefteås area, northern
Cat® Track Clamp Master Link
Safety and simplicity in track installation with Cat® Track Clamp Master Link The new Cat® Track Clamp Master Link, which replaces both slip-style and press-fit joints, needs no hydraulic tooling and presses, allowing operators to safely remove and
Ingka Investments (IKEA) completes forestland acquisition from Södra
Ingka Investments, the world’s largest IKEA retailer, has integrated 152,000ha of Södra’s forest assets in Latvia and Estonia. Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, has completed the acquisition of forestland from Södra in Latvia and Estonia,
New Tigercat LX825 With Mulching Head For Fire Mitigation
Tigercat Industries releases compact leveling track carrier along with new TCi mulching head. In response to growing requirements for fire mitigation interventions and increased management of forestland in the western US, Tigercat is set to debut the prototype
Tubex Launches Biodegradable Nature Easysleeve
Tubex Launches Biodegradable Nature Easysleeve for Hedge and Small-Scale Planting Protection Tubex, a brand of Magnera, has launched Nature Easysleeve, a new addition to itsbiodegradable tree protection portfolio, developed specifically for hedge planting and small- scale landscaping schemes
New Kesla HF Cranes For Small harvesters
Kesla Oyj expands its range of small harvester cranes Kesla Oyj is expanding its small harvester crane product line by introducing new, more versatile HF versions. The updated 6H series meets the growing demand for lightweight thinning machines
Glennon Brothers Acquires Hereford Sawmilling Group
Glennon Brothers has announced the acquisition of the Hereford-based Pontrilas Group, adding £120m of turnover to its business. Glennon Brothers has announced the acquisition of the Hereford-based Pontrilas Group, adding £120m of turnover to its business. Founded in
DAF Trucks Increases its Electric Range
DAF Trucks is expanding its programme of fully electric trucks to include a wide range of 6×2, 6×4 and 8×4 tractor and rigid models for specific applications and the construction industry. DAF Trucks is broadening its range of
Could Fast-Growing Hybrid Aspen and Poplar Revolutionise Commercial Forestry?
Hybrid aspen and poplar – fast-growing deciduous trees with great potential Image by freepik Fast-growing deciduous trees, such as hybrid aspen and poplar, have great potential both on forest and agricultural land. In this webinar, we go through
BSW Group Strengthens its Position in UK Forestry
BSW Group strengthens 2026 position with major investments across fleet BSW Group, the UK’s largest integrated forestry and timber business, and a member of Binderholz, has made significant investments across 2025 to modernise fleets and strengthen logistics. These
Accelerated energy-efficient chip drying
Inaudible noise enables energy-efficient chip drying Infrasound makes wood chips and grain vibrate, which speeds up the drying process and makes for more energy-efficient chip drying. A full-scale combination dryer for wood chips and grain at farm level
Huws Gray takes over timber yard which collapsed into administration
Huws Gray has launched its own timber merchants in Ayr, at the site formerly operated by National Timber Group (NTG) under its Thornbridge brand. Photo Huws Gray Huws Gray has launched its own timber merchanting operation in Ayr, at the
Jo Beau electric self-propelled woodchipper has been launched.
New Jo Beau electric self-propelled woodchipper launched across UK Jo Beau has launched an electric self-propelled woodchipper that combines professional-grade chipping technology, enhanced productivity, manoeuvrability, and operator comfort for landscapers and gardener The M400 Drive™ builds on Jo
German Timber Prices Rise Sharply in 2026
German Timber Prices are Rising Sharply and Sawmills pay forest owners new record prices On the timber market, German Timber prices for spruce and pine in 2026 are higher than ever before. Timber is currently so scarce that
New Fero Tracked Carriers are powered by Danfoss
Fero Tracked Carriers, powered by Danfoss, ease material transport, improve safety at job sites and workshops Danfoss Power Solutions is supplying its Editron eDrive to VTS Track Solutions to propel the company’s new Fero Tracked Carriers. The ETP-10 and ETP-20
SP Maskiner “Always Ahead”
SP Maskiner are pioneers in forestry and were the first company to introduce the single grip harvesting head During a visit to Sweden, I got offered the opportunity to explore SP Maskiner, a prominent global supplier of Swedish-made
New Moipu Harvester Extender for Excavators
The Moipu Harvester EXTENDER 1900 hydraulic extension boom is an excavator attachment that can be used to increase the reach of the harvester The Moipu Harvester EXTENDER 1900 hydraulic extension boom is an excavator attachment that can be
Another Five Star Rating for Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks scores five stars again in Euro NCAP’s safety rating of Volvo FH Volvo Trucks adds two more trucks to its list of models that have been awarded Euro NCAP’s maximum score of 5 stars. Two variants
Utilising Harvester Thinning Data to Calculate Remaining Crop Volume
Accurately located harvester thinning data can be used to calculate an estimate of the remaining growing stock Harvester Thinning Data-In recent years, forest machine manufacturers have introduced accurate positioning as part of their equipment. With the help of
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About Forest Machine Magazine-Forestry News
Forest Machine Magazine is a dedicated online hub for forestry news that keeps you updated with the latest information covering all aspects of forestry.
We feature current forestry news, the latest equipment, and interesting stories about the people and companies involved in ground preparation, road building and maintenance, planting, thinning, harvesting, extraction, timber haulage, sawmilling, and wood processing.
Our editor, Rab Easton, is a second-generation forestry professional with nearly 50 years of hands-on experience. He has worked on harvesting contracts throughout the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the USA. He began his career as a chainsaw operator with the Forestry Commission, where he earned his forester qualifications but chose to pursue timber harvesting instead of management. He also qualified as a Forest Machine Operator Instructor, training the next generation of operators at Barony College in Parkgate, near Dumfries.
Being a part of the forest industry and being known by the people and contractors within it has been a huge asset to Forest Machine Magazine, as it has opened doors that remain closed to others.
In the nine years since its establishment, Forest Machine Magazine has built a network of highly experienced operators who provide reliable feedback when trialling equipment and accessories in real conditions.
Rab’s wife, Wendy, was initially a tree surgeon who worked at Canterbury Cathedral before transitioning to horticulture and specialising in plant propagation. She has played an instrumental role in Forest Machine Magazine, managing client relationships, photography, graphic design, and maintaining the website.
We made the decision this year for the website, monthly newsletter and our social media pages to be our sole outlets for information about current events, equipment, and features, allowing us to publish instantly rather than adhering to deadlines
Written by loggers for loggers, forestry is not just a job but a way of life.
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