Some bites mean serious business.

Call your local Waratah dealer for detailed specifi cations and more information. And the next time you head out, take the new Waratah H414 with you for a bite that means serious business.

When you head into the woods you never know what you’ll encounter. With it’s re-designed delimbing & feeding geometry and long cutting edges, the new Waratah H414 harvesting head packs one serious bite. This new compact size is designed specifically for mid-sized wheeled and tracked machines. And with its excellent power-to-weight ratio, compact size, and maneuverability, it’s always ready to charge through early thinnings and early regeneration fellings.

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IN THE FORESTJOHN DEERE FORESTRY CUSTOMER MAGAZINE 01.2009

IN THE FOREST

IN THE FORESTOutskirts of Rothenbuch, Germany, early April 2009

WHO? Hartmut Zell, owner of Hartmut Zell Forstmaschinenservice located in Sinntal-Weichersbach.

WHAT? First serial built John Deere 1270E. In use since December 2008: clocked over 500 hours – no technical problems.

WHY? After 20 years of experience, Hartmut knows it pays to have the best: “1270E is, simply put, perfectly-sized to our operations.”

MACHINERY? The 1270E and three 1270Ds. Considerating the new 1170E.

Loggers are having tough times these days. In fact, the same goes for the whole industry. Despite these challenging times, there hasn’t been any doubt about our participation in Elmia Wood 2009. We will be at Elmia because we believe that we have something to offer – a lot of innovations with only one target: creating value for our customers.

For the first time ever, we are able to showcase the full range of our new E-series machines!

But, historically, this is just one of many consecutive innovations. Now we are setting new standards in operator comfort and productivity with the rotating and levelling cabin. Not only the cabin, but the entire line of E-series machines has been fundamentally re-designed.

Be sure to check out the latest TimberLink version, now available also in forwarders. Underestimated by many people when we first launched it four years ago, it is now recognized as a powerful tool for optimizing machine productivity, keeping uptime high and saving fuel.

We don’t see ourselves solely as an equipment supplier; we are a business partner that continues the partnership long after the deal has been made. Our entire range of customer support expertise, our dealers around the world, our Safe Plus and Structure All warranty are there for you, whether you are a new or a long-time loyal customer. Being a John Deere customer means that you are never alone.

John Deere is here to stay. We have been here for over 172 years, and we intend to be here also in the future.

Looking forward to seeing you either at ELMIA or any other John Deere event in 2009

DR. ARNE BERGMANNJohn Deere Construction & Forestry divisionDirector of Sales & MarketingEUROPE & RUSSIA

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_12 Easy: Oil analysis saves money! _13 Passion: The Deer(e)Hunter: Anders

Strömgren plays fair_14 Innovate: TimberLink system cuts the stress_15 Heavy Hitter says it all!

_20 Voice: The right colour of the net!

We all like puzzles, right? Imagine one with 4000 pieces – some weighing several tons.

And there is time pressure: You have 10 days. Are you up to the challenge?

Welcome to Joensuu, Finland, where new E-series harvesters and forwarders are born.

It’s a hard days night. Never before has any John Deere forwarder tested so much.

We caught the new 1110E in action in southern Finland.

The Real Action Hero.

THE BIRTH.

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Length 7550 mm/298 inWheel base 4050 mm/160 inFront axle – Middle joint 2150 mm/85 inMiddle joint – Rear axle 1900 mm/75 inWidth – 600 series tires 2770 mm/109 inWidth – 710 series tires 2900 mm/114 inGround clearance 650 mm/25.5 inTyres front 26.5-20Tyres rear 34-14Min. weight 18,400 kg/40,600 lbs

1270EEngine John Deere 6090HTJMax. power 170 kWTorque 1125 Nm/830 lbs ftPump size 190 cm3

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Make it Real.

oensuu, the capital of Karelia,hugs the Russian border – about 440 kilometres northeast of

Helsinki. It’s famous for pies, clear water lakes and hard-working, honestpeople. And it is home to John Deere Forestry’s assembly plant. This is where the cut-to-length timber processing machi-nes are manufactured: wheeled harvesters, forwarders, harvester heads, bundlers…

Currently the factory is under going a metamorphosis. The last D-series machine rolled out last December and the whole production line has been refi tted and reorganized for the new E-series.

There is something mystical about birth – how something totally new takes shape. But before the process can even start, you have to tackle the logistics. To say it’s a challenge is an understate-ment. Depending on the model, the new E-series harvesters are made of something between 3000–4000 parts. There are well over a 100 suppliers involved – world-wide. Engines and ball bearings from France, hydraulics, axles and cockpits from Germany… The chain is long and as strong as the weakest link.

Assembly consists of several hundred phases; there are over 80 different work stations. So it’s no surprise that the factory employs around 400 people: 200 assembly line technicians and 100

sheet metal worker welders, and 100 in administration. All are very busy.

The birth takes nine to ten days. The fi rst E-series harvester, a 1270E, was sent to Germany in December. The birth of such a machine takes nine to ten days. With the current reorganizing, the aim is to cut production time to six days. The process is fascinating and, in many phases, too complicated for robots.

Almost half of the world’s cut-to-length timber processing machines are produced in Finland.

It all starts with the body: dozens of meters of welding seams, hundreds of welding points. Sparks fl y. Silent men do their work silently.

Well, that’s Finland for you: Tough men working on rugged steel frames. But there is nothing rugged about their professionalism. Welding requires almost surgical precession.

The subframe, which itself already weighs three to fi ve tonnes, has to carryall the weight of the machine. Minimal tolerances are therefore crucial: one millimetre is allowed when front and back body parts are joined together. Otherwise, you start to feel the stress somewhere else. The similarities to the human body are clear. A problem in your toe can cause a huge headache.

But the production runs without headaches. Heavy metal is formed intonew shapes. Five welding robots assist the

humans. Everything runs smoothly, so it’s no wonder that the factory has been awarded for its professionalism.

The body is fi nished in two days. Also the booms and pillars are ready by now. Next in line is the mechanization. Front and back sub frames are done separately. The model line up of John Deere is huge: there are over 30 different bodies.

The right colour. The next phase fo-cuses the John Deere colour. Like Henry Ford once said, the customer can choose any colour he wants – as long as it’s black. Painting the subframe takes four hours: The body is washed; it takes a dip into an iron phosphate bath, it’s dried, painted with polyurethane and dried again.

We fi nally reach the actual assembly line. There are two lines: one for harvesters, the other for forwarders.

The puzzle is taking its shape. Pieces fall into their places, and what gradually emerges looks like a machine.

The process is familiar from car factories. The assembly line runs through the factory and the machines advance along the line. New parts are added one-by-one from the side. In this area alone there are about 50 work stations.

All the work phases are guided and controlled by computer. Assembly ins-tructions are shown on a computer moni-tor. Several hundred meters of hydraulic cables are installed in each and every machine. The right order is pivotal. >

Make it Real.

> Nevertheless, there are a lot of joints… all of them controlled, of course. If there is seepage later on, one look will reveal if it was human error or a defective part.

Handmade, like luxury cars. Time is ticking. Hiccups’ are not allowed. Engine, cover, cockpit, electronics, tyres… Hun-dreds of nuts and bolts – don’t screw up now. We’re almost done. The assembly line is like a ketchup bottle: It is essential that everything runs fl uently – otherwise, it gets messy. TimberMatic and Timber-

Link measuring and automation systems are installed. Each and every machine is different. These machines are really hand-made – just like luxury cars.

At last, the machine is ready. It’s magic. So many pieces. Who would have guessed the result would look something like this? But there is still plenty to do. The test driver climbs into the cockpit….

The big factory doors open. The mac-hine rolls out. Every single function of the machine is adjusted and tested. That alone takes another working day.

After that everything is OK. A semi-trailer waits. The fi nal leg of the journeybegins: Almost 90 percent of the machines are exported around the world.First stop: One of Finland’s many ports. In a few weeks, these machines will be already working, usually in Europe, but also in forests as far away as Brazil, the USA, New Zealand – the list of destinations is long. The average order-to-delivery time is only 40 days. Amazing, huh? It’s a job well done. •

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Have you ever visited a doctor? A simple blood sample might reveal an emerging health problem even if you feel well. After that, it’s just a matter of the doctor’s experience to fi nd the right cure. Well, forest machines rarely die, even if you fail to fi nd the ‘sickness’ in time. But it can be expensive. Operating costs go up, repairs eat money and the machine sits waiting for service – all unnecessarily.

John Deere has over 30 years of experience analysing oils. In Europe, the analysis services began in September2007. Hydraulics, transmission, engineoils, cooling system: Now it’s easy to check the condition of all of them. The report you get lists 26 different items. Water or dirt in the oil, the right content of fuel or coolant – all checked.

The budding problems are usually found immediately. But – just like in doping – a B-sample is needed to verify the results. After all, you don’t want to keep the machine out of operation for no reason.

Oil analysis is an important part of preventive maintenance, but the oil sample also serves the customer on warranty issues. Regularly analysed samples make it easy to prove proper machine maintenance. Together with the John Deere oils, the analysis also helps the customer to optimize oil change intervals and therefore

reduce maintenance costs.Ask your local John Deere dealer for more information. •

RealStory

2000 hoursThe oil had been changed after 2000 hours.

2700 hoursAn oil sample 700 hours after that revealed that the amount of particles in the oil had increased ten-fold.

2900 hoursA new analysis 200 hours later confirmed that the amount of particles had climbed even more. The cause was pinpointed to a faulty gear. It was replaced. The cost to the customer was around 2000 euros. If the engine had broken, the repair costs would have been around 15,000 euros.

Sweden is the biggest market for John Deere's CTL equipment. Around 20 per cent of the machines built in Finland are delivered to Swedish customers. Ten years ago Anders Strömgren, holding a Master of Science in Forestry, began work at a company then known as Timberjack. After two years in market support, he was appointed marketing manager of Timberjack AB Sweden. Since April 2007, Anders has been responsible for overall operations at John Deere Forestry AB.

"Our customers today deal with new types of demands. Clients purchase more services from contractors, who, in turn, handle many more tasks than they used to. More attention is also paid to the natural and cultural value of forests these days. Pre-harvesting measurements come under tougher demands, as does the processing of information to and from the equipment."

"This is, perhaps, where the biggest change has taken place in the past decade. Machines now have to both read and produce considerably more detailed information than before," says Anders.

With customers facing tough economic conditions, the machines must meet stringent demands on productivity, reliability and ease of use.

"We work hard to satisfy customer demands for increased support to help them make even better use of their equipment."

To reach this goal, the entire John Deere Forestry organisation focuses on continuously improving its support to customers.

"Our staff has seized the opportunities for further development given to them, which I fi nd to be very motivating. When you reach goals that have been set high, your satisfaction is great as well."

Life is not only about work, however. Outside the offi ce, Anders can also be found in the woods, especially during the hunting season. Moose hunting with his Elk-hounds is one of the favourite pastimes of this 36-year-old, who has always been passionate about hunting and dogs.

In recent years, however, his hobbies have had to give way to a growing family. The younger sibling of Klara, the family's daughter, was due any day at the time of writing. •

Strong sense of fair play

Passion.

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13John Deere Dealer Excellence AwardJohn Deere Forestry AB in Sweden won John Deere Dealer Excellence Award in 2008. One of the reasons that John Deere Forestry's European management mentioned for picking out the company was that "not only had John Deere Forestry AB done the right things, it had also done them right."

"The award comes as an acknowledgement of our efforts to do more than sell equipment. We also offer comprehensive customer support, with numerous service outlets, a broad warranty package and great after-sales service in general," says Anders Strömgren.

The new TimberLink ver-sion for E-series harvesters has many improvements. The overview display is now better – and it is of course standard in all E-series harvesters.

But that’s not all. A license fee opens new menus. Engine rpm distribution makes it easier to find the right operating rpm based on fuel consumption and productivity. New temperature displays detects ailing mechanical

problems faster. The simultaneous Joint Usage display gives operators new tools to improve their boom operating skills. The new reporting time and operator selection display makes it possible to view productivity and fuel consumption of different operators. Version 2.0 is not compatible with the D-series harvesters.

The TimberLink machine performance and condition monitoring system is now available for E-series forwarders.

Collecting and analyzing the datais almost like playing a strategic video game.

Over three years of data. John Deere has been collecting data from harvesters for over three years. The amount and precision of data collected from hundreds of harvesters all over the world is amazing. And the results speak for themselves.

A savings of one decilitre of fuelconsumption per cubic meter in a 1270D harvester improved the yearly production of the machine by 5500 m3. At the same time, the fuel consumption dropped by 4600 litres.

Another operator noticed that his consumption per hour was above average. The reason: his processing times were longer. The analysis: fuel consumption was high, but the productivity per cubic metre was much higher than average! Well done.

In a third machine, the datashowed a problem in the harvesterhead. Making an adjustment reduced the processing time per tree trunk by 0.9 seconds. Result: a fuel savings of 7000 litres per year….

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The new TimberLink ver-sion for E-series harvesters has many improvements. The overview display is now better – and it is of course standard in all E-series harvesters.

Collecting and analyzing the datais almost like playing a strategic video game.

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TimberLink 2.0Operator specific reports included

GOOD, BETTER, BEST

Too much information is not always a good thing. But too little information is not an option either. Tim-berLink cuts the stress level

of operators, maintenance workers and entrepreneurs by making available measurements that immediately reveal that the machine is not working as it should.

The experience of skilful people is hard to beat. TimberLink offers them tools to localize and analyze problems even faster. Daily operating costs, productivity, fuel consumption, hidden mechanical problems…. The amount of data found in TimberLink is breathtaking.

The TimberLink monitoring system has been under development for years. The application was fi rst made available in harvesters four years ago. Now it is also available for forwarders. John Deere is the only manufacturer to offer customers this kind of service.

Just like E-series harvesters, the new E-series forwarders are very advanced. And good operators know how to get the most out of them.

In TimberLink, the work of a forwarder has been divided into four fi elds: driving unloaded, loading, driving loaded and unloading. The basic information alone reveals a lot of useful data. But for the information hungry, the options available are just about limitless.

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Innovate.

The forest industry wasn’t able to capitalize on the market demand during the economic boom. Costs skyrocketed and prices of forest industry products dropped. If managed differently, perhaps there wouldn’t be a glut of logged, incorrectly priced timber in Europe and no demand for it.

Looking at today’s forest industry brings you face-to-face with what seems to be a lack of vision. Back in the olden days, forest industry moguls had a vision – or at least it seemed so. Today’s leaders just can’t muster up a believable story for tomorrow’s forest industry.

All the talk about wood shortages has suddenly stopped. The forest industry’s use of wood will drop by over 20 percent in Europe this year, and logging volumes will decrease by 30 percent as a result of huge stockpiles of cut timber. Many logging and transport companies serving the forest industry will not survive this. The situation is now so bad that it just might be the end for even some major forest industry company.

But forest industry trends have been clearly visible for 20 years – apparently to everyone except the forest industry. Actions to correct the structure should have been initiated some twenty years ago, reaching full swing fi ve years ago.

The forest industry will start emerging from its rut in 2010. Following the old pattern, that’s when we will see structural changes dictated by necessity, changes that will slow and snarl the recoveries of local logging companies. In many areas and countries, it is unlikely that there will ever be a return to pre-recession logging volumes.

But let’s be optimists – after all, there will certainly be a demand for wood, natural fi ber and biomass. But the ones capitalizing on these opportunities may not be the traditional forest industry companies.

The writer is a forest industry professional who watches the industry with an insider’s perspective.

Heavy Hitter.

THE ONLINE MARKETPLACE for used equipment, www.Machine-Finder.com, has undergone a big renewal in the beginning of this year. The site is now easier and faster to use than before. The search and browse functions are all new, and now it is possible also to save your searches. An interesting addition to the site is the possibility to use Google Maps to locate the machines and get driving instructions.

The former version got a lot of feedback from the dealers in Europe and North America. One reason for the renewal was to make the site more popular not only in North America, but also in Europe. However, together with our dealers, we will continue to serve the market through the established web portals.

“We wanted to implement a European look and feel in the new version. Also the old search functionality was very complicated for the customer, that's why we added a quick search. In the new version, customers can start their search on the first page", says E-Business Content Analyst Christina Sonnenschein.

The second release of MachineFinder with new features will be completed in June or July, adds Christina.

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New functionality for MachineFinder

Smart boom control concept tested. The new boom control concept was put to the test and evaluated using a training simulator at the Elmia fair. The advantage of the new concept is that the operator doesn’t have to separately control each of the boom’s movements (lifting, folding and extension). This makes the loading and unloading process faster and easier – especially for less experienced operators. The questionnaires used to collect operator feedback are an important part of product development.

1110EEngine John Deere 6068Max. power 136 kWTorque 780 Nm/575 lbs ftPump size 140 cm3/8.5 in3

Boom CF5Lifting torque 102 kNm/75,235 lbs ftSlewing torque 24 kNm/17,700 lbs ft

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A yellow grappler reaches out and captures three logs as if they were matchsticks. Heavy-duty chains wrapped around huge tires kick up wet snow. The new E-series doesn’t mind. Rain or shine – the work must get done.

The E-series harvesters will be teamed up with the new E-series forwarders this year: The 1510E is already in production and the 1210E and 1110E are following suit. We caught the prototype of the 1110E in action in southern Finland. Never ever has the testing of a new product family been as thorough.

The operator of the 1110E, 29-year-old Joni Hartonen, has been operating forest machines since he was nine. And, as so often in Finland, he grabbed his fi rst logs while sitting on his father’s lap. Over 20 years, Joni has experienced all kinds of forest machines, log trucks and even normal semi-trucks. That didn’t last long though – Joni soon found his way back to his roots. >

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forwarders are ready.

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forwarders are ready.TEXT AND PHOTOS BY VESA ESKOLA

Up and Running.

18> The experience shows. The 1110E is punished hard and heavy. The cab spins and whirls. The 6.8-litre engine is doing its best to keep up the pace of this gentle giant. Joni is smiling, even if the operator of the harvester has let his work spread around the forest. Joni follows the trail and cleans up the mess.

“I’ve been operating this prototype now for 350 hours – there are still 650 hours to go. It’s pivotal to get enough test hours under my belt, but it’s a challenge. There are so many different kinds of operators and everyone has his own preferences,” says Joni.

The big thing with the new E-series is, of course, the rotating cab. It is not just a luxury gimmick. It improves the working conditions of the operator and therefore also the productivity of the machine. Joni agrees.

“The boom and the automation work great – even when operating at higher speeds. Also my average speed in the forest is much higher than before. It used be less than three kilometres per hour, but now I’ve managed even six km/h. The rotating cab makes some things easier, especially after I’ve gotten used to it. I still need time to get used to operating on thinnings. There are some blind spots.”

The prototype has been pushed through severe Finnish winter weather.So far, the cab has functioned perfectly: There haven’t been any technical prob-lems – not even in the freezing condi-tions. Joni is impressed. But, even more, he loves the automatic levelling function.

“It’s amazing. You don’t even notice, when you cross a ditch. Also climbing over stubs has never been this comfort-able. The cab stays level, always. Even working on a hillside is easy these days – no more hanging in the cab. There is so much less strain on my neck and back. I’ve been really surprised at how well the cab works,” says Joni.

Sturdier body. The new E-series has a sturdier body than its predecessor. Sturdiness is needed. The working days in the forest are notoriously long. Any extra comfort is therefore welcomed. Joni is pleased.

“The cab is quiet – quieter than any other make I’ve driven. This is sometimes a lonely job. Finland has a lot of forests… My phone bills tend to be big.”

In Finland, the rotating cab will be appreciated. Operators are putting their booms to good use.

“It’s important that the boom does

what I want. It’s great how easy it is to set up your preferences. Nevertheless, I fi nd it important that the boom works precisely without too much of a hassle. Many operators are using the machine only on factory settings.”

Finland has a lot of small contractors working for small companies. That ex-plains the heavy utilization of the boom.

“It’s not unusual that I leave 12 or 13 different stacks behind, so there is a lot of sorting to get done. My strategy is to pick up everything in my path and sort the logs later on when I’m back at the road side. Without the rotating feature, that would be hard on my neck.”

Joni is certainly pushing the rotating cab to its limits. But at the tempo Joni is working, you have to wonder: How come he doesn’t get dizzy? •

810E – For thinnings and soft groundWet and soft ground? Then the John Deere 810E is your machine. This new forwarder with 8-wheel-drive and a 9-tonne load capacity features more power and torque than its predecessor 810D. The ideal weight distribution makes it a very surface-friendly. The larger work and drive pumps further enhance the 810E’s loading efficiency and productivity. The powerful and fast CF1 boom is mounted on the front frame, providing for great boom handling in narrow work spaces.

1010E – For tough thinning operationsThe John Deere 1010E represents a totally new machine size not really comparable to the predecessor 1010D. In addition to the improvements shared by all E-series machines, the new 1010E offers you an 11-tonne load capacity, 116 kW max. power and the robust CF5 boom, as well as new axles and tyre sizes. The 1010E is a king on all terrains with its advanced transmission technology – ideally suited to the toughest thinning operations but also to regeneration felling.

1210E – Heavy-duty all-rounderThe completely new 13-tonne John Deere 1210E forwarder offers exceptional power and comfort. It features 136 kW max. power and 780 Nm torque. Controlling the machine is easy with the new TimberMatic F-09 automation. The well-proven CF7 boom and Duraxle heavy-duty axles make the 1210E an ideal machine for late thinning and clearfell sites. Optional extras include goodies like stepless transmission and VLS load space. Logging will never be the same again.

1910E – For heavy duty forwardingThe John Deere 1910E features the powerful 9.0-litre and 186-kW John Deere engine, an enormous 19-metric-tonne load capacity and the proven powerful CF8 boom. It is unbeatable in deep snow, steep slopes and rocky ground. Compared to the 1710D, the 1910E offers significant enhancements, such as two tonnes more load capacity, 26 kW more power, a 40-cm3 increase in work pump size and 20 kN more tractive force. These upgrades make the 1910E the most productive forwarder ever built.

Edwin, the new E-series-showcasing deer, now takes you to Facebook™ where

you can add photos to Edwin’s fan page or share opinions and meet other E-series machine operators.

Northern Wales native Martin Jones joined Edwin’s fan club to meet other people interested in the new E-series machines. Martin is excited about the E-series and thinks the club is benefi cial. Martin hopes to own a John Deere harvester one day, because he believes John Deere machines are the most user friendly.

Finnish fan Tommi Kaartoma is a new forest machine operator who this spring graduated from the Toivala forestry school in Siilinjärvi. Tommi became familiar with John Deere forest machines in school and says he wouldn’t choose any other. He ended up as an Edwin fan through the John Deere web site showcasing the new E-series machines.

”The new mascot Edwin seemed like a fun idea, so I thought I would join”, Tommi says.

Tommi says its a useful site because you can see new pictures of the E-series and get current information about all the machine specs.

Both Martin and Tommi hope other operators will post more of their experiences and opinions about the machines.

”I wish the other members would add more comments, but otherwise I am satisfi ed”, Tommi says.

Jesper Schjøtt Vang, a farmer from Denmark, goes even so far as to use the “L” word, when asked why he joined the Facebook fan club.

“I love tractors more than anything else. John Deere always runs like a dream. I enjoy working with machines that have the JD logo on them,” says Jesper.

Not all fans are members of Facebook, however. Pauli Kaipainen is a student in Finland who is learning to drive forest machines, specifi cally, the John Deere kind.

“John Deere is a quality brand name. I wouldn’t be learning to drive them if they weren’t.”

Pauli says that while he is not a member of Facebook, he does check out different websites to see what others are talking about. Mika Karjalainen, another forest machine driver in Finland, says that he likes to chat on a Finnish website aimed at the forest industry to see what is happening – and he sometimes uses the net to get work. “It’s good to see what others are feeling,” says Mika. •

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more of their experiences and opinions about the machines. ”I wish the other members would add more comments,

but otherwise I am satisfi ed”, Tommi says., a farmer from Denmark, goes even

so far as to use the “L” word, when asked why he joined the

“I love tractors more than anything else. John Deere always runs like a dream. I enjoy working with machines that

Not all fans are members of Facebook, however. Pauli is a student in Finland who is learning to drive forest

machines, specifi cally, the John Deere kind.“John Deere is a quality brand name. I wouldn’t be learning

Pauli says that while he is not a member of Facebook, he does check out different websites to see what others are

, another forest machine driver in Finland, says that he likes to chat on a Finnish website aimed at the forest industry to see what is happening – and he sometimes uses the net to get work. “It’s good to see what

New John Deere dealer in Eastern PolandINTRAC Polska has been appointed distributor for John Deere forestry equipment in Eastern Poland. INTRAC Polska covers the eastern part of Poland through its four offi ces in Warsaw, Gdynia, Olkusz and Zamość. The headoffi ce with spare parts stock and with central sales and service functions is located in the southern part of Warsaw close to the airport. There are close to 50 people employed in the company.

The sales manager for forestry equipment is Bogdan Kuznicki, while spare parts and service is handled by Robert Kowalewski and Marcin Nowicki.

INTRAC Polska is a company within the INTRAC group. The INTRAC companies work with the sales and service of heavy machines in the forestry, material handling and construction sectors.

John Deere has introduced its hybrid electric drive-train concept designed for use by Deere’s equipment divisions in the future. Instead of

the conventional way of powering the axles through a torque converter or hydrostatics, John Deere’s hybrid electric drive-train concept is based on a smaller-than-normal diesel engine, which drives a generator then a motor followed by a two-speed gearbox. Depending on the application, electrification can enhance fuel efficiency by up to 15–25%, as the engine runs at constant speeds and maximum efficiency.

HYBRID ELECTRIC DRIVE-TRAIN CONCEPTINTRODUCED AT ELMIA WOOD 2009

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John Deere is introducing two new skidders in the second half of the year – the 540H and 548H. These high-performance models offer enhanced productivity, better serviceability and ease-of-use, and lower operating costs.

The previous model has been upgraded to meet the new, tougher environmental regulations. The new machines are powered by a 6.8-litre John Deere PowerTech Plus™ engine that meets Tier-3 emissions regulations and provides 15 percent more power output than its predecessor.

The new models come with a slightly longer wheel-base, meaning added stability. But the width of the machines hasn’t changed: 2.6 meters at it narrowest.

Ease of operation has been factored into the design of the 540H/548H models. With the optional Dual Steer system, operators can choose between standard or quick-steer mode. The new hydraulic fan auto-matically runs in reverse at regular intervals to clean dust and debris from the machine’s radiator. The new hydraulic fan is also temperature controlled – and that lowers machine fuel consumption.

Check! Edwin’s own web sitewww.deere.com/forestryrevolution

NEW 540H AND 548H SKIDDERS ON THE WAY

540H/548H- Skidder Engine • 6.8 litre PowerTech Plus™ 6068H • Rated power 110 kW • Max power 118 kW

Speeds • 8 forward, 7 reverse Grapple area • Bunching 2160 mm Winch • Series 400 bare-drum line • Pull up to 193 kN Operating weight • 540H Cable: 11760 kg • 548H Grapple: 12160 kg

Dealers.Russia. John Deere has signed two new dealer agreements in Russia with representatives from Agro-Construction Technologies, LLC (ACT) and Universal Stroy Technica (UST). Together, the two dealers will cover the majority of the Russian construction equipment market.

ACT's area of responsibility includes the south-western part of the country, bordered by the Black Sea–Sochi, the host city for the 2014 Winter Olympics. ACT will operate as a combination agricultural and construction equipment dealership.

UST's area extends from Moscow eastward to Siberia, covering a total of four federal districts. UST will function as a master distributor, operating through a network of approved sub-dealers.

Some bites mean serious business.

Call your local Waratah dealer for detailed specifi cations and more information. And the next time you head out, take the new Waratah H414 with you for a bite that means serious business.

When you head into the woods you never know what you’ll encounter. With it’s re-designed delimbing & feeding geometry and long cutting edges, the new Waratah H414 harvesting head packs one serious bite. This new compact size is designed specifically for mid-sized wheeled and tracked machines. And with its excellent power-to-weight ratio, compact size, and maneuverability, it’s always ready to charge through early thinnings and early regeneration fellings.

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