How to Choose the Best Compact Construction Equipment for Your Operation
Tight job sites, lean crews, and aggressive timelines put serious pressure on compact construction equipment. When the equipment fits the work, you move faster, protect margins, and keep projects on schedule. When it doesn’t, you risk rework, idle operators, and machines that never quite match the job. Compact construction equipment (CCE) includes compact excavators, track…
THE EQUIPMENT YOU’LL NEED TO EXPAND TO BIOMASS HARVESTING
Considering adding biomass harvesting to your ever-growing timber harvesting business? The wood left behind by your crews is valuable and equates up to 25% – 30% of the total wood volume. Depending on the harvesting equipment in your fleet and the biomass harvesting method, typically only one piece of biomass harvesting equipment is required to expand your business.
LIMIT RESIDUAL STAND DAMAGE AND MAINTAIN YOUR REPUTATION
Forest landowners want to limit residual stand damage (RSD) during selective harvests and logging contractors should too. How exactly does this damage happen? You’d be surprised. Don’t worry though, we’ll go over the different types of logging damage and offer advice on how to limit RSD so you can maintain your reputation and secure more contracts.
5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A KNUCKLEBOOM LOADER
When it comes to logging equipment, arguably no piece of machinery more important than the knuckleboom loader. The double boom and center knuckle allow for the loading and unloading of heavy cargo in tight spaces or low clearance like no other machine. Whether you’re looking at new or used logging equipment for sale, the same general principles apply. So what are some things you need to know when in the market for new equipment?
MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH OREGON FORESTRY LAWS TO AVOID PENALTIES
To ensure a sustainable continuance of Oregon’s private forests, there are state laws that govern forest resource protection and land use. Over the last 70 years, the regulations surrounding the growth and harvest of trees associated with sustainable forestry have moved into the limelight. The state of Oregon has strict laws, several of which have been around since 1941 and have been consistently developed and updated by scientists, state agencies, landowners, and other key groups.
AUTOMATION IS CHANGING THE TIMBER INDUSTRY
With a constant focus on ways to improve productivity, efficiency, and harvest safety, the future of the timber industry points towards technology and automation.
UNDERSTANDING THE INS AND OUTS OF LOGGING EQUIPMENT FINANCING
Are you looking to expand your logging equipment fleet in an affordable and viable way? Although not the best solution for everyone, logging equipment financing can be a great option for certain logging businesses.
LOGGING EQUIPMENT FIRE PREVENTION – AN OPERATOR’S GUIDE
The risk of fire when working with forestry equipment is very real and can be very costly. There are steps you can take to protect your investment and limit the risk of equipment fires. We’ve put together a list of fire prevention tips that will keep you and your machinery safe.
4 WAYS TO MAXIMIZE FELLER BUNCHER PRODUCTIVITY
The competitive nature of the logging industry demands feller buncher operators do everything they can to maximize productivity. Our machinery experts at Papé Machinery, Construction and Forestry have put together a few of the most important pieces of information to remember on your next job.
SAFETY CHECKLIST: HOW TO CAREFULLY OPERATE WOOD CHIPPERS
Wood chipper… wood chipper… Even the name is intimidating – but using one shouldn’t be. It’s one of the most important pieces of equipment for those with wooded property, and they can also be among the most dangerous. Respect the machine. Understand the machine. Know how to use the machine. Following some simple guidelines will help make the use of a wood chipper safer.
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