14/07/2026
As the UK dealer for Malwa forestry machinery, Treeline is uniquely positioned to demonstrate both the Malwa 980 Harvester and 560F Forwarder working in tandem on our own harvesting sites, showcasing their capabilities in real-world forestry operations.
The Malwa 980 is an eight-wheel harvester weighing less than 10 tonnes and measuring just 2.2m wide. Fitted with a Log Max 3000T harvesting head, it offers a cutting capacity of up to 52cm in diameter. Powered by a 173hp CAT engine with triple hydraulic pumps, the 980 enables contractors to carry out commercial thinning operations efficiently and economically, without the need to switch to larger, heavier machines.
The Malwa 560F Forwarder has a payload capacity of 5,500kg while weighing just 5,600kg, making it ideal for sensitive ground conditions. At only 1.95m wide, it is perfectly suited to in-stand thinning, where minimising ground disturbance and stand damage is essential.
Malwa's compact forestry machines deliver measurable advantages for low-impact thinning and sustainable forest management. According to the manufacturer, thinning trials have shown that Malwa machines can leave between 100 and 200 more trees per hectare undamaged than larger conventional machines.
Combining a lightweight design, narrow footprint, impressive performance, and proven environmental benefits, Malwa machines help contractors and forest owners achieve more productive thinning operations with less ground disturbance, reduced stand damage, and lower operating costs, delivering more timber with less impact.