TIMBERWOLF CLEAR ON STAGE V ENGINE EMISSIONS

Arboriculture
Damien
22nd October 2019
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In January this year, the introduction of new government legislation to reduce engine emissions saw much speculation and misinformation in the arboriculture industry.

A number of ‘myths’ were soon in circulation, with many believing diesel powered wood chippers could no longer be used or purchased due to the new rules, known as ‘Stage V’, affecting non- road mobile machinery, including wood chippers. This is wrong.

As a leading manufacturer of professional wood chippers, Timberwolf brought clarity to these changes through the launch of its ‘All the Facts, #NoOmissions’ campaign.

Timberwolf’s campaign reassured the industry that pre- Stage V diesel wood chippers above 25HP, including its best-selling sub- 750kg wood chipper TW 230DHB, could still be used and traded after the implementation of Stage V.

Through publishing an easy-to- read White Paper and informative graphics across media platforms, the campaign ensured the facts surrounding the legislation were made accessible to everyone.

Timberwolf Product Marketing Manager, Antony Alexander said: “It’s been nine months since we launched our campaign and it’s been great to hear how much it has helped our colleagues in the industry to understand this important legislation.

“It’s certainly challenged our industry, but it’s also an opportunity for innovation. We’re using our 30 years of engineering expertise to develop a new range of Stage V compliant machines that will deliver unrivalled performance.”

From 1st January 2019, the legislation required manufacturers to cease production of pre-Stage V engines. However, it allowed 18 months for these engines to be installed into products and placed on the market.

As a result, Timberwolf invested significantly in a number of pre-Stage V, 35HP Kubota diesel engines, an industry favourite due to its reliability, power and efficiency.

This means the current range of diesel Timberwolf wood chippers will continue to be available for a limited time; offering a level of choice unrivalled by any UK wood chipper manufacturer.

To date, Timberwolf has manufactured more than 13,500 machines from its Suffolk facility. Customers are also supported by Timberwolf’s UK-wide Dealer Network, with over 250 trained Timberwolf technicians operating across the country.

For more information about Timberwolf visit www.timberwolf-uk.com or follow @MyTimberwolf on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.