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Prime Movers & Mulchers: Site clearance for planting, ‘inwoods’ operation, and roadside stations regularly make use of mulching equipment. For the first time, International Forest Industries takes a look at this niche market to see what factors drive its evolution
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16 Company Focus – Sweden Swedish group SP Maskiner is surging forth into a new period of growth armed with the world’s foremost harvester head for eucalyptus plantations. By Chris Cann
22 High Profile: JoeScan founder and President Joey Nelson chats with International Forest Industries Editor Chris Cann about making scanning technology more accessible
The precision and technology has taken a step forward for woodyard and sawmill log transfer providers as this year’s Shifting & Sorting review discovered
56 Innovation – South Africa: A South African manufacturer has developed a versatile new sawline to add to its existing range, which is proving a hit with cash-strapped sawmillers. Editor Chris Cann hid from the sun in the Multisaw stand at Ligna in June to get a better understanding of why the Titan Hybrid range is resonating with the market
COVER: The PONSSE Ergo 8w – built for demanding terrain REGULAR FEATURES
Supported by eight wheels with increased tractive force and lower ground pressure, the PONSSE Ergo can handle more difficult terrain including sloping sites and can be equipped with balanced bogies to further enhance its hill climbing capacity. Effective harvesting is guaranteed by the machine’s efficient but economical Mercedes-Benz engine, double-circuit hydraulics, and solid
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and service-friendly structure. Ponsse has 8-wheeled harvesters in all size classes from thinning to regeneration harvesting: PONSSE Bear 8w, PONSSE Ergo 8w and PONSSE Fox. Be it on difficult terrain or in soft conditions, contractors can work comfortably and efficiently.
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