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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.
Waratah Established
Waratah is formed in Tokoroa, New Zealand, servicing the local power, pulp, logging and heavy-industry equipment needs.
Original Red Head Is Born
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.
Bigwood
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.
622 Warrior
Waratah introduces a slightly larger HTH622 later identified as the “HTH622 Warrior.”
HTH624 Super
Waratah introduces the new HTH624 Super model. Known as the “Super,” this head becomes popular with loggers in the Pacific Northwest of North America.
HTH622B
Following the success of the 622 Warrior, a new 622 “B” model is introduced and becomes legendary.
HTH624C
The popular 624 “Super” is replaced with the “C” model – equipped with a premium valve for more performance and undeniable longevity.
H480C
Following the HTH470HD, a new H480C model debuts and gains a global following.
HTH623C
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.
HTH625C
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.
H215E
A two-roller H215E head debuts, setting the standard for purpose-built heads and single-pass eucalyptus debarking.
WaratahMate App
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.
TimberRite H-16
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.
HTH622B Series-III
With the launch of the HTH622B Series-III, Waratah manufactures the 3,000th 622B head, a volume milestone for a single model.
HTH623C LP
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.
H-16 Mapping
Launched as a complementary feature to TimberRite H-16, our mapping option allows operators to visualize production data and improve jobsite efficiency.
Women in Forestry: Janessa Nelson-Smith
Janessa Nelson-Smith grew up in a logging family, married into a logging family and has now joined a growing group of women making their careers in forestry.
Waratah Forestry Equipment marks 50th anniversary, thanks its loyal customers
Waratah Forestry Equipment is celebrating 50 years of innovation within the forestry industry and thanking its customers for decades of trust and loyalty to the brand.
