Deere Expands TimberRite H-16 Control System Support

    Posted On: May 24, 2018

    Processing timber with your John Deere harvester or swing machine gets a lot more efficient with Waratah’s TimberRite H-16 Control System. (Photo courtesy of Deere & Company.)

    Moline, Illinois-based John Deere is continually working to make its machines more efficient and to provide loggers with better data- and information-sharing capabilities. To that end, the company is adding support for the TimberRite H-16 Control System to its Waratah 600-Series Harvesting Head-equipped tracked harvesters and tracked swing machines. (The system was previously only available for use with Waratah 200- and 400-Series heads.)

    The “Rite” Tool For The Job

    Waratah’s TimberRite H-16 Control System is a platform designed to increase the productivity and accuracy of the harvesting and processing head attachments used on forestry industry harvesters and swing machines. The H-16 supports a number of features, including a pair of prioritization systems that give operators more control over how the head performs under various circumstances. The preselection prioritization system, for instance, configures settings based on operator selection, followed by timber length and diameter. The value-based optimization system, on the other hand, uses log grade, assortment value, stem prognosis, length and diameter matrices, and demand inputs to fine-tune how it functions.

    Information Please

    The H-16 Control System also lets loggers track work and repair statistics, navigation, and machine data. Other features include support for the StanForD file format for easy data sharing with many third-party forestry industry systems and integration with John Deere’s JDLink telematics equipment management solution.

    Operators and owners interested in integrating Waratah’s TimberRite H-16 Control System with their attachments can have it installed at the factory or by their favorite John Deere dealer. You’ll find a huge selection of new and used John Deere forestry equipment for sale on ForestryTrader.com.

    Source: Deere & Company

      Blog Archive
    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Find Parts & Components Easier Than Ever On ForestryTrader.com
    Posted 6/4/2026
    The new Parts For Sale page on ForestryTrader.com makes finding the parts you need fast and easy. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Cross-Promote Your Trucks & Trailers With One Listing In Multiple Markets
    Posted 6/2/2026
    One of the greatest advantages of advertising with Sandhills Global is that you only need to enter inventory once to open up cross-marketing possibilities on multiple sales platforms simultaneously. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Komatsu & Green Forests Work Team Up On Reforestation Effort Aimed At Protecting Watershed
    Posted 5/5/2026
    In honor of Earth Day, Komatsu employees once again ventured deep into the forest to plant trees in support of the company’s ongoing reforestation partnership with nonprofit organization Green Forests Work. ...
    Read the full blog post
    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
    Read the full blog post
    2026 Forestry Trade Shows Across The US
    Posted 4/14/2026
    To help you plan your year, we’ve compiled a schedule of forestry industry trade shows, conventions, and conferences across the U.S. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices
    Posted 4/6/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...
    Read the full blog post
    AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers
    Posted 3/13/2026
    Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale. ...
    Read the full blog post