Forestry Equipment and Supplies

Find the toughest and most reliable forestry equipment and supplies for your business needs
By Christine Pollock Managing forestry and tree plantations is a much easier task when a business has proper forestry supplies. Determine specific needs and the tools and equipment necessary to get the job done, whether your business links to industry, conservation, urban parks or another facet of forestry.
 

Once you create your forest management plan and get ready to implement it, consider your equipment and determine whether you need to purchase new gear, used logging equipment or used forestry equipment.

1. Find a distributor of forestry equipment supplies who deals with specialized parts in the equipment. You can save money by replacing parts rather than buying new or used equipment.

2. Get an evaluation from a forestry equipment supplies specialist or a mechanic for used lumber supplies before you buy.

3. Consult with forestry equipment dealers to find the equipment best suited toward the needs of your project.

Find forestry equipment and supplies for sale

Purchasing forestry equipment and supplies can be a time-consuming task with so many options available. Find forestry equipment for sale in stores and through auctions.
Try: Hud-Son Forest Equipment, Inc. offers high-quality equipment and supplies including portable sawmills and bandmills. They have short videos on their website showing the equipment in action. If you prefer to shop by category or manufacturer, you might want to look into My Little Salesman, which gives you these choices, in addition to information on auctions.

Purchase used logging equipment to save money

While it's tempting to purchase used forestry equipment and supplies based on the best pricing online, you might end up with more trouble than bargain. Purchasing used equipment from qualified retailers offers a better chance of a getting the reliable equipment your business needs.
Try: Caterpillar offers a wide variety in heavy equipment, parts, engines and attachments. Known for their premium products, Caterpillar dealers offer top-notch used equipment. If you are looking to purchase used logging and forestry equipment, consider acquiring equipment from the Global Machinery Network, Inc. They offer apparatus ranging from forestry to tree service and landscaping.

Consult with forestry equipment dealers

In order to find the perfect equipment for your business and its specified projects, consult with a dealer who can steer you in the right direction in regards to necessary equipment at the best cost.
Try: When looking for forestry equipment and supplies, consider Franklin TreeFarmer whose dealers demonstrate the many positive attributes of their purpose-built, rubber-tied timber harvesting and industrial tractors. If you are considering previously used equipment, talk with a dealer from Equipment & Parts, Inc. They offer a grand selection of reconditioned pre-owned logging equipment and update their inventory daily.

• Consult with forestry equipment dealers about safety issues for the drivers, and get proper training in vehicle use.