Our Fleet
Mira Forestry has one of the most modern forestry fleets in eastern Nova Scotia. Continually upgrading and striving for best practices in technology and resources, we have upgraded to include new feller buncher, harvesters and forwarders, as well as two truck and trailer units for transporting wood products to the pulp mill and other markets.
Feller Buncher
John Deere 753J with RF21B Bunching Head
This machine is the first phase of our modern forestry operation. It moves into a stand of wood with the intention of positioning certain trees according to species and their potential marketplace.
The Feller Buncher enables Mira to harvest every type of wood product on Cape Breton Island. We make effective use of both high-value and low-grade forestry products.
Harvester
john deere 753JH with waratah 616c harvesting head
Mira’s two harvesters arrive after the Feller Buncher has completed preparing the site. This equipment processes the positioned trees and further sorts them into piles according to their intended use.
Forwarder
john deere 1010E
Mira’s two forwarders haul wood from the forest to roadside with the least environmental impact possible. We have two purpose-built, environmentally-friendly thinning forwarders. These machines feature light-weight construction and eco-tracks to reduce the machine’s tire footprint on the ground.
The forwarders carry a high volume of product per trip, reducing the amount of return trips to the forest.
Trucks and Trailers
Western star 4900sf heavy spec truck and bws ez-2-load trailer with rotobec elite 910 loader
Mira’s two tractor trailers—with integrated emission systems—keep the carbon footprint low when delivering product. Proper weight restriction gauges and safety procedures ensure low-risk delivery to the destination.
