Andreas himself operates a forwarder, but in the summer he divides his time between the forest and the farm. The buildings on the property also require a fair amount of maintenance, so he’s rarely at a loose end. “There’s a lot to do, but I really enjoy everything we work with. Even when challenges crop up, we’re such a good team – it makes the job fun,” Andreas says.
Besides his employees, he highlights his family as a crucial part of the bigger picture. “Without them, this wouldn’t work,” he says. “They help out a lot and are a major reason things run so smoothly. I truly appreciate that,” he adds.
His choice of career was undoubtedly influenced by his lifelong interest in machinery. Andreas started out working as a farmhand on a grain farm, but a farm tractor pulling an older timber trailer eventually led him into the forestry sector. As the jobs increased, he bought his first Komatsu forwarder – a Komatsu 845 – in 2022.
Today, his machine fleet also includes two Komatsu 830s, an 825TX, a 901XC and a 931. When asked which characteristic he values most in a forestry machine, he points to the feeling you get while operating it. “For me, the most important thing is that the machine feels harmonious – that the engine, transmission and hydraulics are well aligned. You notice it straight away when everything works together,” Andreas explains.
He mentions the many ongoing discussions about rutting in the forest, particularly in southern Sweden where the soil contains more topsoil and is softer. Here, he specifically highlights his 825TX as a successful combination of a light machine with strong productivity.
“For me, weight distribution is key, both with and without a load. It affects everything – grip, steering, and the general driving harmony. We spent a lot of time configuring the 825 to ensure it had a low operating weight while still offering solid capacity. It turned out really well and I’m extremely pleased with how it performs.”
Andreas believes that smaller forwarders have an important role to play. “This size class is very popular. The buyers I work for often say it’s easier to justify thinning operations to forest owners when they can explain the size of the machine team that will be coming in.”
A valuable sounding board for Andreas in his business is Komatsu sales representative Carl Larsson. “He’s genuinely interested in my thoughts about the machines,” says Andreas. “We discuss different solutions, he looks up information when needed, and I always get good feedback. It makes planning easier, both short and long term.”
For Andreas, good collaboration also means being listened to. “My experience is that Komatsu is a solid company that takes things seriously and leaves nothing to chance,” he says. “Whenever I’ve raised a point, I’ve always received a thoughtful response. They’ve taken the time to consider it and come back with how they’ve proceeded – and I really appreciate that.”
After several years of rapid growth, his current aim is to optimise what he already has. “In the long run, I want to replace my 901XC with a brand-new one,” Andreas says. “And further ahead, I hope to add another 901XC and 825TX so I can set up an additional combined team.”
He concludes by once again highlighting his 825TX. “If anyone is considering a thinning forwarder, I definitely think they should test drive an 825TX. It’s a really great machine with excellent capacity for its size,” Andreas finishes.
Today, his machine fleet also includes two Komatsu 830s, an 825TX, a 901XC and a 931. When asked which characteristic he values most in a forestry machine, he points to the feeling you get while operating it. “For me, the most important thing is that the machine feels harmonious – that the engine, transmission and hydraulics are well aligned. You notice it straight away when everything works together,” Andreas explains.
He mentions the many ongoing discussions about rutting in the forest, particularly in southern Sweden where the soil contains more topsoil and is softer. Here, he specifically highlights his 825TX as a successful combination of a light machine with strong productivity.
“For me, weight distribution is key, both with and without a load. It affects everything – grip, steering, and the general driving harmony. We spent a lot of time configuring the 825 to ensure it had a low operating weight while still offering solid capacity. It turned out really well and I’m extremely pleased with how it performs.”
Andreas believes that smaller forwarders have an important role to play. “This size class is very popular. The buyers I work for often say it’s easier to justify thinning operations to forest owners when they can explain the size of the machine team that will be coming in.”
A valuable sounding board for Andreas in his business is Komatsu sales representative Carl Larsson. “He’s genuinely interested in my thoughts about the machines,” says Andreas. “We discuss different solutions, he looks up information when needed, and I always get good feedback. It makes planning easier, both short and long term.”
For Andreas, good collaboration also means being listened to. “My experience is that Komatsu is a solid company that takes things seriously and leaves nothing to chance,” he says. “Whenever I’ve raised a point, I’ve always received a thoughtful response. They’ve taken the time to consider it and come back with how they’ve proceeded – and I really appreciate that.”
After several years of rapid growth, his current aim is to optimise what he already has. “In the long run, I want to replace my 901XC with a brand-new one,” Andreas says. “And further ahead, I hope to add another 901XC and 825TX so I can set up an additional combined team.”
He concludes by once again highlighting his 825TX. “If anyone is considering a thinning forwarder, I definitely think they should test drive an 825TX. It’s a really great machine with excellent capacity for its size,” Andreas finishes.