AfrEquip celebrates Log Max's 10,000th harvesting head
Log Max's 7000C, its 10,000th harvesting head, is arriving in South Africa and will soon be harvesting Pine in Mpumalanga.
The Log Max 7000C is one of the brand's most popular units, providing a robust, efficient, and productive head suitable for many forestry applications. The 10,000th head belongs to Imphisi Harvesting and will form part of their expanding forestry fleet, destined to tackle various Pine operations in the Mpumalanga province.
Maurizzio Spasimante, Director of Imphisi Harvesting and Ryan Neumann, AfrEquip's Business Development Manager, marked the occasion with a visit to the Log Max factory in Grangärde, Sweden.
Lars Strömsund of Log Max handed over the 10,000th unit to Maurizzio and Ryan as it exited the production line. They were also treated to a tour of the state-of-the-art Log Max facilities.
"When facing all the challenges of timber harvesting, you have to acquire the best products and support the industry has to offer. From factory to operations, reliable in-house maintenance and support are essential, and I believe we have found the perfect combination in AfrEquip and Log Max," comments Maurizzio.
"The Log Max 7000C is an effective and efficient harvesting head providing a great versatile unit operating as a harvester in our pine cut-to-length systems and as a processor in our full tree length operations," he says.
The head is equipped with variable feed roller motors which automatically adapt the speed and traction to the diameter of the stem. It is fitted with Log Max's patented Active Friction Control (AFC) system that minimises friction as the stem passes through the head. It ensures maximum productivity with improved fuel economy and reduced wear on the frame.
The head's unique Log Mate software system records harvesting data, allowing Imphisi Harvesting to gather and analyse the data and make adjustments to maximise productivity and efficiency.
"Log Max's 45-year history, specialising in researching, developing, and manufacturing harvesting heads, firmly establishes the company as a world leader in the industry", emphasises Ryan.
Supported by AfrEquip's extensive backup offered from five strategically positioned offices in key forestry areas, along with a large stock of spare parts and a team of mobile technicians, it is no surprise that Log Max is one of the most sought-after harvesting heads in the South African forestry industry.For more information, contact Ryan Neumann of AfrEquip at 072-7089091.
