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Super Logger

Even in the world of HPMVs, this is very different. A combination that stretches almost 24m bumper to bumper – taking-in 11 axles, 40 wheels...and 40-tonnes of logs. And that’s in its on-highway trim...more

Cranes from the kitchen
In an age when it’s almost a mantra that businesses need the latest electronic equipment to prosper, Christchurch’s Hiab Services bucks the trend. It has the high-tech kit where it counts, but the day-to-day running of the fleet is handled deceptively simply....more

PPG: It’s a growing business
A livery featuring green and koru-style fronds fitted Jim McMillan’s fledgling Hawke’s Bay fleet perfectly, he figured.....more


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New-face Freightliner here
Behind the new face of the Argosy, there’s a new heart....or, more accurately, a choice of two new engines – plus one old one….more

Twin Cats cart coal
Horse turns the key and sparks a heavy but distant rumble from the big CAT engine. Now he fires up the SECOND C16....more


Local & International News


King of road….king offroad
Scania’s 730-horsepower V8 – a big hit with Kiwi operators – is going to be available here soon in a heavy-duty version aimed in part at tipper work!...more

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Unleashed the forest destroyer

Daniel Coughey calls his machine THE DESTROYER...more

West Coast Mill breathes new life into native logging

It’s been tough for native wood sawmill operators on the West Coast since the demise of indigenous hardwood production nearly a decade ago....but opportunities did not disappear altogether...more

New Iron: Skipps Komatsu
Tom and Mandie Skipps of Skipps Logging recently added this new Komatsu PC 220LC-8 to their operation in the Glenbervie Forest just outside Whangarei...more


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Jensen crews answer call to thin out Kaingaroa

Production thinning has got into high gear in the Kaingaroa Forest and two Jensen Logging crews are tackling the mammoth task with consummate professionalism. Just as well, as they’ll be here in New Zealand’s largest plantation estate for many years to come....more

Forestry News & Events...

New Kelly steep hill machine unveiled

The much awaited public debut of the all-new steep slope harvesting machine developed by Nelson logger Nigel Kelly and Trinder Engineers has been unveiled. ...more
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Quad Logger cuts turnaround time and boosts productivity

Whangarei log hauler Aotearoa Haulage is revolutionising its business and expanding productivity with a new purpose-built Patchell Quad Semi Logger. ...more

TCC – graphics with a touch of gold

Gold Medal-winning commercial vehicle signage firm, TCC Solutions, brings colour and flair to New Zealand roads with its innovative designs and high-quality digital printing, signwriting and airbrushing, protective clearcoating and now, digitally-printed reflective graphics.  ...more


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Motorbody Building in Masterton

Astrolite Motor Bodies Ltd is building a solid reputation for building innovative and interesting gear. The company is based in Masterton and even though it’s away from the main centres, they still manage to service a wide range of clients around the lower North Island.  ...more

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High-end GPS designed for truck fleets

King says that though it will continue to support the Navman GPS range used by some of its existing customers, it has selected leading Australian GPS provider, MTData, as its premier offering for NZ heavy transport fleet operators.
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