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Between the Branches Archive


On the Rocks in Scandinavia


BTB took a trip over the Atlantic to Scandinavia to visit Tigercat customer
Mats Danielsson, owner of MD Skog AB, in Borlänge Sweden.


1075B forwarder fully loaded. “The only parts that have broken on this machine are the parts that Tigercat does not build,” says operator Ola Andrén.

Living Laboratory


A visit with Eric Krume provides a glimpse into future possibilities for Pacific Northwest logging.


The operator controls the winch as he descends or ascends the slope, preventing sliding and allowing for downhill felling.

Les Cognées 2015


Held every second year in Les Gets, a picture-perfect ski town in the French Alps, Les Cognées is a truly grassroots forestry event.


Moving Timber in France


Using the 610 platform, Tigercat and Clohse Group help a diverse group of French loggers fulfill a wide variety of skidding requirements, while providing excellent after sale support.


Nicolas Gombert recently took delivery of his fi rst brand new machine, a crane equipped DW610E skidder.

My Tigercat Circus


C.K. Greene has made his mark in the Virginia logging industry and stays humble through all his recent growth and success.


C.K. Greene and the godfather of Tigercat equipment (sales specialist), Tommy Parks. C.K. has known Tommy for 21 years.

Customer Driven Design


BTB recently visited J&B Logging Inc. in Oakland, Maryland to see how Jimmy Glotfelty’s 5185 fixed felling saw is working out.


Getting the Grade in Tennessee


250D with AC16 carrier gets high marks in hardwood sawmill.


Sunchip Group


Passion, pride, and diversity is the key.


635E Scarifier Helping the High-Ballers


Proper scarification is very important to accelerate the tree planting process. The fastest growing reforestation company in Canada, HRI, has turned to Tigercat’s, six-wheel 635E scarifier to get the job done.


Ghosts in the Forest


BTB recently visited the Cape Breton Highlands to see how the first 1135 harvester on the continent is working out. Truro, Nova Scotia based Highland Pulp Ltd. recently acquired the machine to perform ghost thinning.


With a narrow overall width and tapered cab, the 1135 can weave through tight stands without contacting or damaging residual trees.

880 Logger Bucks Trend in Georgia Mill Yard


Tigercat dealers have sold many 880 loggers on the western half of the North American continent. This 880 is the first to land in a southeastern US mill yard.


Battle’s 880 is the first to be equipped with Rotobec’s live heel grapple combination.

Fast and Efficient


A brief history of the Tigercat shear and why it is a hot commodity on the Florida Gulf Coast.


One of Boland Timber’s four Tigercat shears amongst the palmetto on a beach like tract near Perry, Florida.

Head Count in Saskatchewan


Performance and great support leads to steadily expanding 575 harvester head population in Saskatchewan.


Get-R-Done Logging and Farming Inc. The TH575 is performing well in hardwood processing despite extreme winter temperatures.

Steep Slope Harvesting New Zealand Style


In just a couple of years, with AB Equipment at the helm, the Tigercat machine population in New Zealand has exploded from a handful of units to over 120.


Picture of a machine on a steep slope in New Zealand

Hot and Heavy


Dalfey’s hot logging operations are all about big timber and soft landings.


One of the new 1075B forwarders with approximately 22 tonnes of pruned logs in the bunks.

Chipping in Chile


KBM owner Daniel Hermosilla talks to BTB about the equipment and human resources
required to produce chips efficiently in Chile.


These high capacity chipping systems are very sensitive to workflow issues and Daniel collects detailed production data to manage and optimize the flow of wood. In very large wood, a 630D can pull enough trees to fill a chip van in as little as two drags.

Past, Present and Future


Mike Nadeau looks at the past and present for cues on how to evolve White Oak Inc.
along a sustainable path to the future in Northern Maine.


Mike is working to optimize the duty cycle in tough conditions and more closely match component lifespan with structural life.

Changing the System


Gentz Forest Products faces new realities head on, transitioning from high volume chipping to processing in Michigan hardwood.


Dave is pleased with the high availability rates of the 630D skidders.

Under the Volcano


Southern US style roadside system finds its way to the highlands of Ecuador.


BTB 34: Under the Volcano

Meet Me in Montana


Tigercat and Titan Machinery opening new markets in Montana.


Operator, Levi Cahoon, likes the stability, boom and power of the LH822C.

Tigercat Takes on Wood Energy in West Africa


The planting of rubber wood trees (Hevea brasiliensis) in the west part of Africa has been going on for decades.


The first Tigercat in Ghana.

From the Ground Up


Glenn Henderson Logging and Timber Co. is a large and successful harvesting company by any measure.


B&G Equipment sales specialist Cleve Altman, general manager Manuel Henderson and Glenn Henderson.

Cutting on the Edge in Eastern BC


The Larson family has been working in the forests of British Columbia since at least 1929, when Ivar and Lance’s grandfather started his first logging business.


Parker-Pacific branch manager for Cranbrook, Dale Felhauer (far left) with the crew of Carl Larson’s Enterprise Ltd. (L-R) Lance Larson, Ivar Larson, David Deveau, Jory Langridge, Bob Findlay and George Barbour.

Long Term Approach to Maine Forest Management


Iconic Canadian company, J.D. Irving, grants BTB an insider tour of its forestry operations in northern Maine.


(L-R) Matt Collins, process improvement; Peter Tabor, regional manager; Josh Philbrook, operations superintendent; Dana Johnston, process improvement; Keith Michaud, sales representative for Tigercat dealer in Maine, Frank Martin Sons Inc.

Mississippi Hills


In April 2011 Derrick O’Bryant toured the Tigercat facilities as part of a fact finding mission. Derrick was representing TDK Logging, a family owned business started by his father Edwin (Sam) O’Bryant thirty years prior.


Family business. Derrick, Kevin, Tim and Sam O’Bryant.

In the Thick of It


Jimmy Glotfelty wrestles with giants as he tiptoes through West Virginia’s natural mixed hardwood forests.


The J&B Logging Inc. crew soon after taking delivery of the LX830C in late 2010. (L-R) Tigercat district manager Jerry Smeak, Eric Savage (hand faller, dozer operator), Lynn Sisler (LX830C operator), Jimmy Glotfelty (owner) and Brad Beckman (240B loader operator). Skidder operator, Terry Alexander, is absent.

Green Fields


Starting from scratch and the story of PG Bison.


Zebra graze a recently harvested compartment in front of PG Bison’s high tech, continuous press board mill.

The World of Klabin


Klabin is an integrated forest products company with 14 000 direct and outsourced employees, extensive land holdings and multiple industrial plants spread throughout eight states in Brazil.


A road crew turns a recently felled tree into bridge material. These diameters are not uncommon in the older 25-30 year old stands.

Milestones for Clary Logging and Tigercat


Veteran Georgia logger and long-time Tigercat customer Robert Clary bought the first serial production model 726 as well as the 10,000th machine. He discusses the importance of preparedness, adapting to change, good equipment and hard work.


Robert credits Charles Wright, branch manager at Tidewater, Thomasville with providing outstanding service support over the years. (L-R) Charles Wright, Robert Clary and Don Snively on the delivery day.

Tackling Tough Terrain in Sweden


Tigercat finds niche in one of Sweden’s most demanding forest machinery applications.


Tough terrain. The discs float over the rocks.