Fecon - Mon March 04, 2019
Fecon Introduces FRS15 Rotating Shear Attachment
Fecon's FRS15 is the latest addition to the company's lineup of attachments for 16 to 24 ton (14.5 to 22 t) excavators. Made of Hardox Steel, this shear attachment provides a 360 degree rotation, which gives operators more reach and access to the trees and reduces repositioning of machines....
Jennifer McKevitt - CEG Correspondent - Fri February 01, 2019
Wood Chip Uses — An Array of Possibilities
Wood chips are an unusually useful result of all the effort it takes to turn wood and brush into a productive medium. Wood chip uses span variety of applications. Not only do they serve as handsome, healthy mulch for gardening and landscaping, but they also act as pulp for providing steam in paper mills....
Jennifer McKevitt - CEG Correspondent - Fri February 01, 2019
Which Logging Transportation Method Is Right for You?
Moving cut wood is a challenge for loggers and forestry workers. Below we've detailed some of the logging transportation options best suited to handle log removal or transport. Tree length log trucks come in two types: stinger-steer log trailers or fixed length log trailers....
FAE - Mon January 28, 2019
FAE USA Hosts Demo Day
Together with its business partners, FAE USA recently showcased its equipment in action for its Southeast customers and dealers in Belton, S.C. Using multiple land management machines, operators reclaimed a sizeable private lot by removing fallen trees and overgrown brush and stabilizing the soil....
Oregon Logging Conference - Tue January 15, 2019
Oregon Logging Conference Announces Guest Speakers for 2019 Gathering
Anthony S. Davis and Erin Isselmann will speak at this year's 81st Annual Oregon Logging Conference, to be held Feb. 21 to 23 in Eugene, Ore. This year's theme is "Building Products for Building Futures."Anthony S....
Southern Farm Show - Mon January 14, 2019
Presence of Construction Equipment Grows at Annual Southern Farm Show
It started years ago, when one of the major tractor lines brought along some construction equipment to exhibit at the annual Southern Farm Show in Raleigh, N.C. Show manager David Zimmerman recalls meeting the construction representative who told him, "All my best clients are here....
Wed January 02, 2019
Overview of Forestry Equipment
Foresters and loggers rely on a variety of tools and equipment to properly do the work of cutting and processing trees. Here is a brief overview of the basic types of equipment needed for optimal performance....
Hultdins - Mon December 31, 2018
MG SuperGrip Fixed Mount Grapples
Hultdins, a leading supplier of by-pass type grapples, introduced the MG SuperGrip series of fixed mount grapples for excavators from 8.8 to 27.5-ton (8 to 25 t) capacity. The MG grapples are based on the time proven SG grapples, which are the industry standard on forestry forwarders and log trucks....
Fecon - Thu December 13, 2018
Fecon Introduces Stage-5 Compliant FTX300 Mulching Tractor
Fecon's Stage-5 compliant FTX300 mulching tractor is a low-ground pressure (3.9 psi) tractor featuring an oscillating undercarriage with 30 in. track shoes, providing balanced traction in hard or soft conditions....
Thu December 13, 2018
Flint Construction Cuts Ribbon at New Valdosta Facility
Flint Construction & Forestry Division held an open house at the company's Valdosta, Ga., location Nov. 2. The event served as the grand opening of the branch with members of the local Chamber of Commerce and other dignitaries from the Valdosta area coming out for the official ribbon cutting....
