Case Study

The new way of tree handling for the future: a Merlo Roto 50.26S and a Westtech Woodcracker. Images: Bush to Beach Tree Services/Leeroy Todd Photography
 Business Development, Case Study, Equipment & Technology, EWPs and arbor mech, Eye on the Industry, Forest Centre, Grapples, Industry People, Latest News, Merlo, On The Cover, Property maintenance, Safety, Saws, Vegetation Management Equipment

Merlo Roto 50.26S and Westtech Woodcracker CS750

Queensland’s Bush and Beach Tree Services has moved to a Merlo Roto 50.26S telehandler and Westtech Woodcracker CS750 Smart grapple saw. The company is convinced it’s the way of the future. Read More
The Vermeer SC70TX is a well-thought-out, robust stump cutter well-suited to the needs of GDE Mulching. Images: Vermeer Australia
 Case Study, Chippers and grinders, Equipment & Technology, Eye on the Industry, Innovative Products, Latest News, Stump Grinders, Stump Grinders And Brush Clearing Machines, Vegetation Processing And Clearing Equipment, Vermeer

GDE Mulching Services and Vermeer

When it’s time to hand over a sizable wedge of cash for a new machine, a buyer wants reassurance on a few things. One is the machine being capable of doing the work required. Another is support from the manufacturer which will ensure the machine’s viability. GDE Mulching Services found what it was looking for with Vermeer and the SC70TX Stump Grinder. Read More
Owner/Director Tom Salt of ATC Land Management is really happy with the Merlo/Westtech/GMT rig. Images: Prime Creative Media
 Case Study, Equipment & Technology, EWPs and arbor mech, Eye on the Industry, GMT, Grapples, Innovative Products, Latest News, Merlo, Telehandlers, Vegetation Management Equipment

ATC Land Management, Merlo, GMT and Westtech

It was back in February 2024 The Australian Arbor Age had a chat to Tom Salt at ATC Land Management about his Merlo telehandler and GMT050TTC grapple saw. Tom’s added to his equipment since then, and as this video shows, he’s well and truly getting the best from his current set up.   Read More
DTJ Contracting’s Davey Jones (left) with Stuart Bell – William Adams Product Specialist Forestry and Paving. Image: Prime Creative Media
 Case Study, Caterpillar, Equipment & Technology, EWPs and arbor mech, Eye on the Industry, Forestry, Forestry Equipment, Innovative Products, Latest News, Property maintenance

DTJ Contracting and Caterpillar

Davey Jones did an apprenticeship as a diesel mechanic before moving into earthmoving, so he’s in a good position to assess heavy equipment and to know what works. For his company, DTJ Contracting, it’s Caterpillar all the way.   Read More
Treescape has a new SC48TX stump cutter makes good use of the VCS wheel. Tooth life is around 27 hours. Images: Vermeer
 Case Study, Chippers And Clean-Up Options, Chippers and grinders, EWPs and arbor mech, Eye on the Industry, Innovative Products, Latest News, Recycling, Stump Grinders, Stump Grinders And Brush Clearing Machines, Vegetation Management Equipment, Vegetation Processing And Clearing Equipment, Vermeer

Treescape and Vermeer’s VCS

Treescape is a new generation of Green Asset Management specialists with multiple locations in both New Zealand and Australia. The company is a certified, full-service provider in arboriculture, horticulture,
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The XR8D hasn’t just improved access – It’s dramatically increased output and reduced fatigue across the ARK Arborists crew. Images: Monitor
 Bulk Equipment, Case Study, Chippers And Clean-Up Options, Chippers and grinders, EWPs and arbor mech, Eye on the Industry, Forst, Latest News, Vegetation Management Equipment

ARK Arborists level up with the Först XR8D wood chipper

Tight access and steep gradients are all in a day’s work for the team at ARK Arborists. But the addition of the Först XR8D tracked wood chipper has completely transformed how the crew handles challenging sites. Read More
Mark Kennedy (right) of Lumberjack Qld was very happy with the company’s purchase of the Socage Raptor 21 S. Image: Altequip and Lumberjack
 Altequip, Case Study, Elevating Work Platforms And Access Options, EWPs and arbor mech, Latest News, Socage

Socage Raptor 21 S – a winner!

Altequip’s range of EWPs already has fans in Australia. Altequip knows spiders and EWPs. It understands the importance of quality and reliability when working at heights, and is rapt to be able to offer Socage’s cutting-edge products to the Australian market – products like the Socage Raptor 21 S. Read More