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New From Develon: DX300LC-9 Crawler Excavator

The new Develon 33-metric-ton DX300LC-9 excavator joins the Develon -9 series lineup, which will expand the lineup of -9 Series excavators. Develon will eventually replace the -7 series models offered across North America, with the…

PLC Of The Northeast Raises Record $55,407 For Log A Load 

The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of the Northeast raised a record $55,407 at its eighth annual Log A Load for Kids Southern Maine Golf Tournament Friday, Aug. 28. The funds raised for the Barbara Bush…

Komatsu Celebrates Edmonton Distribution Center Grand Opening

Komatsu is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Edmonton parts distribution center, a full-service facility located in St. Albert, Alberta. The site represents a significant investment in Komatsu’s Canadian operations and reinforces…

New From Waratah:  H216X Harvesting Head

Made for tracked machines and harsh applications, the new two-roller H216X harvesting head from Waratah Forestry Equipment has purpose-built features to withstand ruthless hardwood stresses. Ideal for harvesting late or final thinnings, it’s naturally capable…

Ponsse Debuts New Products, Services Introductions At FinnMetko 2026

During the recent FinnMetko event, held September 3-5 in Jämsä, Finland, Ponsse presented a significant range of new products and solutions designed to meet the everyday demands of harvesting professionals: Higher productivity, lower operating costs…

Federal Judge Halts Logging In Illinois Bat Habitat

A federal judge recently ordered the U.S. Forest Service (FS) to suspend a logging project in Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois, finding the 2024 approval of the project violated the Endangered Species Act. According…

Minnesota Loggers Deliver 300 Cords For Log A Load

Dozens of Minnesota loggers and companies came together in July to donate their time and skills and the proceeds of their efforts to the Gillette Children’s Hospital in the Twin Cities as part of the…

Neiman Closing Mill In Western Colorado

Based in Wyoming with sawmill operations in four states, Neiman Enterprises is down to three mills after its Montrose, Colo. sawmill Montrose Forest Products filed a WARN Notice with the Colorado Department of Labor and…

Strauss Launches $10,000 Small Business Contest For Trades

Small businesses working in hands-on industries (like logging and log trucking) have a chance to put some extra money toward their operations this fall through a new nationwide contest from workwear manufacturer Strauss. Engelbert Strauss,…

OTR Introduces OTR3DLab, 3D Printing Prototypes

OTR Engineered Solutions, a global leader in off-the-road tire, wheel, and track solutions, has introduced OTR3DLab, a first-of-its-kind prototyping service designed to dramatically reduce product development timelines. For decades, bringing a new off-the-road tire, wheel,…

Wilson Drake Played Key Part In Franklin

Wilson Drake Played Key Part In Franklin

Jun 16, 2026 |

Roger Wilson Drake, Jr., who as executive vice president of marketing was one of the longtime family leaders of Franklin Equipment Co. in Franklin, Va., and who was instrumental in the company’s continuing product and…

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RFS Biomass Amendment Fails In House

May 6, 2026 |

Despite the best efforts of the Forest Coalition that includes the American Loggers Council, an amendment to the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that would have modified the definition of renewable biomass while clarifying allowable…

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New From Tigercat: LG4053, LG5057 Grapples

New From Tigercat: LG4053, LG5057 Grapples

Apr 23, 2026 |

The Tigercat LG4053 and LG5057 grapples are now offered on Tigercat 234C and 250E series track and subframe mounted loaders. Both grapples are now available with an optional Tigercat grapple saw, with a bar length…

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New From Cat: 558 Forest Machine

New From Cat: 558 Forest Machine

Feb 15, 2023 |

New From Cat: 558 Forest Machine The new Cat 558 next generation forest machine features several design upgrades for boosting production. “The previous 558 was the best in its class for moving timber with power…

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Vermeer Redesigns HG4000 Grinder

Vermeer Redesigns HG4000 Grinder

Jan 11, 2023 |

Vermeer has redesigned the Vermeer HG4000 horizontal grinder; this new generation delivers powerful performance in various wood waste recycling applications and landscaping material production. It’s equipped with a 536 HP (399.7-kW) CAT C13B T4F/Stage V…

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New From Komatsu: XT-5 Tracked Harvesters

New From Komatsu: XT-5 Tracked Harvesters

Nov 2, 2022 |

To harvest trees in tight, dense and rugged-terrain forests, operators need machines with maneuverability, power, versatility and reliability. With Komatsu’s XT-5 tracked harvesters, operators can harvest closer to the carrier and maneuver confidently thanks to…

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