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Addressing fatigue failures in forestry machinery

Addressing fatigue failures in forestry machinery

Posted on 13-Mar-2024

With the increasing use of tethered machines to replace fallers on slopes, on occasion well beyond the original limits of ‘traction assist’, there is high wear and failure at the connection of the shackle/s, wire rope/s or chain/s within the first ten metres from the machine.

While some failures can be identified as ‘mechanical damage’ due to the ropes and chains being picked up by the machine grapple or being worn by dragging over rock faces or even..... more


Draft transport plans promising

Draft transport plans promising

Posted on 13-Mar-2024

EMA Head of Advocacy, Alan McDonald, says a well-maintained, efficient roading network is essential to help drive our economic recovery and the EMA welcomes the release of the Government’s draft Policy Statement on land transport.

"Businesses rely on moving goods, services and people across our cities and between regions quickly. Unfortunately, many of our urban centres in the upper North Island are suffering chronic congestion and deteriorating link..... more


Enhancement for GPS accuracy

Enhancement for GPS accuracy

Posted on 13-Mar-2024

The Southern Positioning Augmentation Network (SouthPAN) will improve the accuracy of GPS from the current 5-10 metres down to as little as 10 centimetres, supporting businesses and industries that rely on precise location data, with expected benefits to the forestry, transport and construction sectors. 

A key piece of the network, which will deliver more accurate and reliable Global navigation satellite system (GNSS) positioning across New Zeal..... more


ETS fee review crucial

ETS fee review crucial

Posted on 13-Mar-2024

The review of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) fees is a relief for foresters facing excessive costs and loss of climate change action, says The New Zealand Forest Owners Association (NZFOA).

Announced by Forestry Minister, Todd McClay, the review will re-evaluate the capital costs of the scheme’s IT system and the administrative costs of the ETS.

A second phase of the review will evaluate whether the $30 per hectare annual fee structure that..... more


Everything you need

Everything you need

Posted on 13-Mar-2024

It was a pleasant surprise to hear that Russell Jensen himself was going to host us for this John Deere 803MH harvester Iron Test at Hamurana just north of Lake Rotorua, says Iron Test writer, Tim Benseman. 

He continues: “It turns out this is Russell’s ‘Pet Crew’ operating in a forest managed by Todd Cheeseman from Waipa Forest Management.

“Russell does the earthworks on a JD700 dozer most of the time in here, pushing in tracks and skids ..... more


Number One-selling heavy excavator brand in Australia

Number One-selling heavy excavator brand in Australia

Posted on 13-Mar-2024

As a leading supplier of excavators in Australia and New Zealand, Kobelco Construction Machinery Australia has recently been recognised as the top supplier of heavy excavators in Australia by sales volume, selling more heavy excavator units than any other brand in 2023*. 

“Achieving the number one position for sales of heavy excavators in Australia is a significant milestone for Kobelco. It has been a journey of market share growth over the past..... more




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