New Cat 559 knuckleboom log loaders give both high production and low fuel consumption. Different power modes and an automatic idle down system work together to maximize production, while minimizing fuel use. For normal loading operations, the Run Mode saves more than 20% in fuel. The Power Boost Mode provides 40% more productivity muscle for heavy duty delimbing, slashing and loading applications.  

New FTX100L from Fecon The FTX100L features a 97 horsepower Kubota engine, Steel Tracks and the ability to run multiple skid steer attachments including Bull Hog Mulchers, Stump Hog, Dozer Blade and Tree Shears. When equipped with the Bull Hog BH74 Mulcher, the Carrier weighs approximately 13,700 lbs and offers a cutting width of 60”. 

Wood Cleaners Morbark (USA) introduces a new horizontal grinder, the Model 3800 Wood Hog, aimed at mid-range wood and green waste recycling applications. Rich with features, the new Model 3800 is a versatile, compact unit that can benefit a variety of recycling operations.  

Farmi Forest introduced an efficient chipper Farmi Forest CH380HF- EL (Finland) is a chipper with 4 adjustable knives, chips length 10 – 30 mm for professional energy chipping. The maximum diameter of the tree trunk can be as huge as 38 cm.  

Increased Productivity with Prentice SH-50 Prentice (USA) is introducing a new bunching saw, the SH-50 that incorporates innovative bunching technology to increase loggers’ productivity. The SH-50 features the Strait Grip bunching finger (patent pending) that tucks trees into the saw pocket, keeping the tops together and creating tight bunches