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TRACK & WHEEL
Nelson Marlborough Harvesting Ltd –
John Deere 624K
Dale and Christine Ewer’s company NMH (Nelson Marlborough Harvesting Ltd) took delivery
of its new John Deere 624K wheel loader. It’s fitted with Trinder custom-built log forks and
is working in the Nelson and Blenheim forests for NPI (Nelson Pine Industries Ltd). The John
Deere 624K was the same specification as the other two parallel lift machines the Ewers have
purchased (one in partnership with Richard Marden). The parallel lift provides extra break-out
grunt. The 624K also comes with reversing radiator, huge quad cooling package, diff-coolers,
and many more factory logging options. Another function is the keyless start, with individual
codes for each driver, including after-hours loading. The driver, Chris Baxter, spent his first
morning on the machine with CablePrice driver trainer, Tony Scharvi, going through all the
driver-adjustable functions, including setting the boom suspension to suit the application and
many other things. Very quickly Chris commented that the speed around the skid is much
quicker and the comfort is good.
Rosewarne
Contractors Ltd –
John Deere 909K
In pushing forward with his mechanisation
operation, Lars Rosewarne also introduced a new
John Deere 909K levelling carrier into his Tinopaibased
crew. Fitted with a Southstar felling head,
Rosewarne Contractors Ltd’s new 909K is the first
K series levelling carrier delivered in the country.
The 40-tonne-class carrier features a levelling
cabin that enables the upper frame to remain
parallel to the ground, even when the tracks are
climbing or tilting. Like the incredible hulk –whose
image is plastered across on the counterweight -
the 909K isn’t short of power. It is powered by a
6090H John Deere engine producing 300 gross
hp (224kW) and 74,300lbf of tractive force. The
909K also benefits from what John Deere says is
a superior engine/hydraulics cooling system that
allows components to run cooler and last longer –
specifically engineered for the demands of forestry.
Ron Creighton –
John Deere 648H
Kyle Johnston stands in front of his new John
Deere 648H skidder, replacing the existing G
series. Owner, Ron Creighton, purchased the
John Deere after many years of good service from
the brand. The crew work for Pan Pac group in
Hawke’s Bay and were logging in the Kaweka
forest when we delivered the new machine.
Rosewarne
Contractors Ltd –
John Deere 1910E
Lars Rosewarne of the Whangarei-based
Rosewarne Contractors Ltd recently took
delivery of a new John Deere 1910E
forwarder. The 22-tonne forwarder is
the first of John Deere’s new E-series
delivered into the country and features
the industry’s first forwarder cab rotating
and levelling system. With an additional
two tonnes of load capacity, 26kW (35
SAE hp) more power, increased work
pump size, and 20kN more tractive
force than its predecessor, the 1710D,
the eight-wheel drive 1910E is the most
advanced and productive forwarder on
the market.
Balco Logging –
John Deere 648H
Barlow Anderson, of Balco Logging from Murupara, has
added a new John Deere 648H to his operation in Te
Whaiti; working a combination hauler and ground base
operations for Fortus. Toi and Hahona Anderson are
pictured with John (centre), who will be operating the new
machine. The dual arch grapple skidder is equipped with a
powerful 4000 series John Deere winch, for those just-incase
moments and is John’s third new skidder since starting
with Anderson Logging.
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