Fennell Forestry is a respected leader in the forestry industry and one of the biggest logging contractors in SA. With over 33 years in the industry, Fennell Forestry is a renowned company dealing in plantation timber harvest and transportation. The company operates pine harvesting operations and harvests around 400,000 tonnes annually, along with multiple transport operations that run 24/7.

Fennell Forestry's success is rooted in a forward-thinking approach that prioritizes safety, growth, and respect for employees. Managing Director Wendy Fennell is a key figure in this effort, with over three decades of experience working alongside long-serving staff members in all aspects of the family business. Given her extensive knowledge of the industry, she has become a trusted and respected figure in forestry. It is this steadfast commitment to the future that has established Fennell Forestry as a leading force in the Green Triangle timber industry.

Fennell Forestry started with and excavator with modified forestry attachments. Deciding to purchase purpose-built equipment by adding a Tigercat H855C harvester to the fleet was a game changer. Wendy states that "Once we went to purpose-built, we never went back," she says. Since then, they have acquired more than 10 Tigercat machines, including two feller bunchers, two skidders, a 1085C forwarder, four H855C harvesters, a H855Eharvester and in 2023 a new 1075C forwarder.

The decision to purchase the new Australian specification 1075C forwarder was based on their experience with the 1085C forwarder that was purchased a few years ago. A key factor in the 1085C forwarders success was its reliability, an improvement from competitors’ machines which had issues with the bogies. In its new Australian specification, the 1075C is the same specification as its larger 1085C brother but with a slightly higher transmission ratio. These latest models are also fitted with the Dasa F30 Productivity and GPS data module, F195T85 Tigercat Crane with hooked boom, and Wide Range transmission as standard.

When Fennell Forestry were looking for a new forwarder, they thought the new 1075C would be the best fit for the type of work they were doing. They were right! It has been a very reliable machine that has performed well with good production and improved fuel efficiencies. So good in fact that they have a second new 1075C Forwarder already on the way!

Some of the best features of the machine include operator comfort, reliability, and economical fuel use says Wendy. Their operators are pleased with the general operation and comfort of the machine, a highlight being the travel speed and load carrying capacity. Wendy said she knows that Tigercat will continue to evolve their products as they always have and put a sustained focus on data collection.

The decision to purchase a Tigercat is driven by its reliability, durability and efficiency, which is closely monitored. The relationship with Onetrak goes back 10-15 years when Fennell Forestry first stepped into the Tigercat Harvesters. Wendy noted that it was refreshing to be able to speak directly to the owner of a business and Onetrak’s Managing Director David Hazell is happy to make himself accessible to customers. She also stated that Onetrak also provide peace of mind with their service solutions, completing the package with good back up, knowledge and service, especially from their Forestry Specialist, Jotham Allwright.

Fennell Forestry is contributing to Australia's thriving forestry sector located in the Green Triangle, they are proud to be a part of the most productive softwood producing region in Australia. The forestry industry in South Australia is a key contributor to the regional communities and economies, supporting 21,000 direct and indirect jobs.

This industry is helping build the nation by producing:

·        35% of Australia's timber housing

·        25% of Australia's particleboard

·        48% of Australia's fibre for packaging

·        60% of Australia's agricultural timbers

·        90% of all potting mix used in South Australia

Onetrak is the official dealer for Tigercat in Australia andis proud to support Fennell Forestry and the Australian forestry industry. Forany of your forestry needs please contact Onetrak on www.onetrak.com.au or call1300 727 520 to speak with our forestry experts.

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