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Tigercat BTB Issue #25 Tigercat BTB Issue #24
Supersaw has a new big brother
A recent addition to the Supersaw lineup, the Supersaw 650S (shown with optional heavy duty mounting bracket for excavator attachment) is now the largest grapple saw offering from Hultdins.
The new 650S is recommended for use on the Hultdins Supergrip 520S model short log grapple, and is equipped with a 40cm3 displacement saw motor to drive 3/4" harvester chain on a 100cm saw bar as standard.
Click here to download a specification sheet, or contact us for additional information on the new 650S. .
(Left) Forest Centre Newsletter Issue #7
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Forest Centre Newsletter#6 Tigercat BTB Issue #23 Tigercat Demo Day Flyer
Issue 22 of Tigercat's 'Between the Branches' is available for download from the news section ofthe Tigercat website. Previous issues are also listed and can be downloaded. Click the image to visit the page.
The Autumn Issue of the Forest Centre Newsletter has been circulated to our existing customers via mail. A PDF copy is available for download direct to your computer by clicking on the newsletter thumbnail image.
Power Torque Magazine recently visited the Tumut area and ran a story on Mercedes-powered Tigercat machines. Their story includes a feature on local contractor High Country Logging, and their Mercedes 906 powered Tigercat 1065 Forwarders. The April/May Issue of Power Torque Magazine has already hit newsstands, however the feature article (courtesy of the Motoring Matters magazine group) can be downloaded in PDF format by clicking on the above thumbnail image.
Forest Centre Newsletter - Summer 2009 Edition
The Summer 2009 edition of the new Forest Centre Newsletter has been put to print and includes some of the latest news and product information as seen on this page. A PDF version can be downloaded here.
2008 Snowy Hydro Tumut Region Business Leadership Awards
Forest Centre recently won numerous accolades at this year's presentation dinner for the Snowy Hydro Tumut Region Business Leadership Awards. The Awards are separated into various categories, and recognise outstanding achievement and leadership by individuals and businesses in the Tumut region.
At the beginning of the presentations, the 2008 Young Employee of the Year was awarded to Forest Centre Parts Interpreter Reymund Kell.
Forest Centre also won awards for two other categories; Best Retail Business and Outstanding Achievement - largely due to the recent significant growth in sales nation-wide.
At the conclusion of the evening, Forest Centre was announced the winner of the major award; 2008 Business Leader of the Year.
Photo: (L to R) Keith Shelley, Brett Hayden, Wendy Christian, Reymund Kell, Kath McLean, Philip Turnbull, Lex McLean
Forest Centre wishes to extend their thanks to all of their customers for their continued support, and looks forward to sharing prosperity with them in the coming years.
Tigercat LH845C Levelling Harvester
New to Australia, the LH845C Harvester is designed for clear fell harvesting applications on steep slopes.
Sharing many of the features of the standard 845C, the new levelling harvester configuration is equipped with the all-new R6152L Levelling undercarriage. The R6152L is lighter and narrower than the L830C's/L870C's R7150L but has similar length track frames for excellent stability on slopes.
Specifications and further information can be found on the Tigercat website or by contacting our sales team.
NEW - Timberblade Gator Teeth
'Gator Teeth' by Canadian manufacturer Timberblade, are now available from Forest Centre.
The patent-pending design incorporates 8 extra cutting tips into each tooth.
The total of 12 tips per tooth share the cutting and make for a tooth that stays sharper for longer, cuts faster and lessens saw speed recovery time.
Gator Teeth are now available in both steel and carbide versions to fit selected Tigercat, John Deere, Timberjack and Waratah disc saws.
Further infomation can be found on the TImberblade website or by contacting the Forest Centre Spare Parts department via phone or email.
Tigercat 620C Die Cast Models Now Available
Custom Designed, Limited Edition Die Cast models of the popular Tigercat 620C Skidder are now in stock.
Features common with the real full-sized skidder such as movable steering, dozer blade, grapple and arch functions make this model a perfect gift for any logger - both young and young at heart.
For pricing and further information, please call the Forest Centre Parts Department or send us an email.
Hultdins introduces new SuperSaw
Hultdins has recently introduced a new model 555S saw attachment to replace the previous 550S model. The new 555S has numerous design detail improvements including superior hose routing and protection, elimination of special hydraulic hoses and fittings, heavier saw motor guard, and larger fasteners in critical areas.
The new Supersaw 555S gives you the same high performance as the previous 550S but with even more attention to design details through out. Standard Hultdins saw features include automatic saw chain tension, built in proportional lubrication system, and fast replacement of the saw chain or bar.
The SuperSaw 555S is available on all Hultdins grapple models and sold separately.
Tigercat brings back the 845
Tigercat has brought back an old favorite, the highly acclaimed 845 mid-sized feller buncher that was produced from 1995 to 2002. Completely redesigned, the new 845C is hardly recognizable compared with its predecessor.
The new machine is powered by the efficient, high performing Mercedes 906 with an output of 205 kW (275 hp).
It is equipped with the same modern, quiet, spacious well finished cab as the 822 and 860 series feller bunchers. With front access, floor to ceiling front window, plenty of room behind the seat and excellent visibility to the right side, the Tigercat track feller buncher cab is considered the best in the industry.
Although the 845C has a compact upper assembly design and limited tail-swing, component layout is optimized and the clamshell style retracting roof provides excellent access to the engine and valves.
The pump stack is housed separately from the engine. A large door on the right side of the machine accesses all major engine service points.
ER boom equipped for quicker, more efficient boom operation and reduced operator fatigue and able to handle a variety of Tigercat attachments including the 5400 and 5702 felling saws, the 845C is an all-around machine suited to most track feller buncher applications.