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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NORTH AMERICAN SALES
 Commodity Pricing
CTL vs. Full Tree
MARKET SHARES
NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCTION
IMPORTS / EXPORTS
FIELD POPULATION
FORECAST
The Farm Economy
Sales and Production Forecast
Other Issues
COMPONENT SUPPLY
SUPPLIER SUMMARY
Allied Systems
Barko
Blount
Caterpillar
Deere
Franklin Treefarmer
Komatsu Forest
Morbark
Morgan
Tigercat
Timberjack
Tractor Manufacturer Addresses
Tractor Specifications by Manufacturer
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As in past reports, this update will cover the North
American markets for wheeled log skidders and feller bunchers, which are the main
components to the full tree harvesting system. Brief commentary is provided on the
CTL harvesting system as well, but sales and production figures for harvesters and
forwarders are not provided.
Since our last report on wheeled log skidders and feller bunchers, the industry has
undergone some relatively significant changes. One huge aspect in today’s forestry
equipment market is the widespread consolidation occurring amongst the equipment
suppliers. The major alliances began with John Deere’s acquisition of Timberjack in
late 1999. Then Caterpillar signed a worldwide marketing and supply agreement with
Blount International. Most recently, Komatsu entered the forestry equipment arena
when the company acquired Partek Forestry, manufacturer of Valmet and Timbco
forestry equipment.
Price: $750.00 USD
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