At Waratah, we’re marking our 50th anniversary of supporting generations of loggers across the globe – and it’s all thanks to our loyal customers and dedicated team.
While this industry has changed, Waratah has always been Built To Work®. And you’ve been with us every step of the way.
Thank you for your commitment to logging. Thank you for your support. Thank you for your trust. Because you choose what you use in the woods. And the bold go with Waratah.
Built To Work for the bold – since 1973.
Building on the past. Innovating for the future.
May 31, 1973
Waratah is formed in Tokoroa, New Zealand, servicing the local power, pulp, logging and heavy-industry equipment needs.
1979-1980
Following development of a machine and head for felling and delimbing Radiata Pine, eventually we add drive motors and a chainsaw to evolve into our first harvester.
1992
The HTH 26” Bigwood debuts to meet the demand for a clear fell machine in New Zealand. Affectionately known as the “Bigwood,” it’s built for punishment from large trees and carriers.
1995
1996
Waratah introduces the new HTH624 Super model. Known as the “Super,” this head becomes popular with loggers in the Pacific Northwest of North America.
2004
Following the success of the 622 Warrior, a new 622 “B” model is introduced and becomes legendary.
2007
The popular 624 “Super” is replaced with the “C” model – equipped with a premium valve for more performance and undeniable longevity.
2009
2010
A new HTH623C debuts as a perfect match for the 25-ton carrier for deck processing or harvesting. It’s powerful, fast and everything in between.
2012
The aggressive HTH625C is revealed with new twin lower arms for large timber applications, harvesting or processing. It becomes popular on levelling carriers, optimizing productivity with impressive log control.
2014
A two-roller H215E head debuts, setting the standard for purpose-built heads and single-pass eucalyptus debarking.
2015
Following customer requests to make data transfer from machines easier, the WaratahMate smartphone app is introduced to simplify sending measuring system data to forestry companies.
2016
Following the successful TimberRite 30L/H measuring and control systems, the TimberRite H-16 system sets a new standard for head control, data and information.
2020
With the launch of the HTH622B Series-III, Waratah manufactures the 3,000th 622B head, a volume milestone for a single model.
2020
The HTH623C LP is introduced as a multi-use head built to work as a loader-processor on the deck, under a yarder or roadside.
2020
Launched as a complementary feature to TimberRite H-16, our mapping option allows operators to visualize production data and improve jobsite efficiency.
2020
The FL100 is introduced to offer unmatched strength and versatility in big timber felling – it’s a beast!
2021
Following as a second generation of the H415X, the rugged H425X continues as an extreme duty head that excels in mixed stand harvesting.
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