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    What to watch out for when buying a hydraulic Crane?

    Hello I am tossing about the idea of buying a large Unimog Truck with a Palfinger PK 14500 B Crane on it. I am based in Norway and the Truck is in Germany.Apart from checking that the cranes safety certificate is valid,can anyone here help me with any typical faults to look out for on a...
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    New Zealand Loggers: Kaingaroa Forest

    Thats funny,I used to shoot with Tony Elmigers Father,Curly.
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    New Zealand Loggers: Kaingaroa Forest

    I worked there for three years in a Hauler (Yarder) Crew.For the most part it is pretty flat,however large gully's run through it and there you find the Cable Logging.There are some pretty big Radiata Trees there,some were planted in the 1900's by Prison Labour. Its not just Pine Trees,I logged...
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    Some equipment pics

    Where abouts are you based nzloggaar? I worked in Kaiangaroa and over towards Napier for Carroll Skyline Logging in the late 90's.Do you know if they are still running?Last I heard they were up in Northland,that was about 2000.
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    New Zealand loggers.....Pay and work availability...???

    Have a look here for pertinent information:http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/ .It would be a hell of alot easier to find out what you need to know and have before contacting prospective employer's in NZ.The very best idea is to go to NZ on a holiday,have a look around,ask some...
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    Logging Accidents: And They Walked Away.........

    I was Hook Tending for a Madill 171 in New Zealand ten years ago.The tailhold was a bit sketchy and after a few turns a big "Whip" went though the Skyline.I thought the Dozer had pulled free,then a machine operator came down the hill (highly unusual) and asked us if we were ok. Turns out the...
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