Forestry Trucks and Vehicles Key Terms

Learn about forestry vehicle terminology and equipment specifics
By Nikki Davis Forestry and logging vehicles have industry-specific needs. Thus, they require additional equipment and more add-on features that come with their own host of terms and definitions. Knowing the jargon, though, will help you in various situations, such as making a purchase, discussing equipment or going to an industry event. Forestry trucks and vehicles key terms can include different types of trucks, equipment and machinery. 
 

Bucket trucks

Bucket trucks are trucks that include an aerial lift. This can be particularly important to forestry and logging professionals who need elevation to inspect or cut higher trees.
Try: Read about bucket trucks from Sunrise Equipment Company.

Chipper trucks

Chipper trucks are usually reconditioned vehicles custom built or repaired to take your chipper's output. They are usually specially coated and ventilated for this specific use.
Try: Take a look at the BTS Chipper Boxes from BTS Equipment. Have your own chipper truck by fitting out your current vehicle.

Loaders

Loaders are the machinery that helps put the wood onto the forestry or logging truck.
Try: Check out the PT-100 forestry loader found at For Contruction Pros.

Telescoping elevators

Telescoping elevators are the aerial lifts on a bucket truck that allow the forestry or logging professional to get higher for inspection or cutting purposes.
Try: Look at bucket trucks with telescoping elevators at Nesco Sales & Rentals. Go deeper into the product literature for diagrams and overviews if you need additional resources.

Conduit

A conduit is a tile, pipe or tube that protects electric wires or cables.
Try: The trucks from Southco Industries have all of their wiring in conduit.

Pintle

The pintle is the pin or bolt that is used as part of a pivot or hinge.
Try: Etrailer has more information about the pintle hook/hitch that is often used on vehicles such as forestry trucks. Generally, the truck itself holds the output of the chipper, but the chipper will need to be carried behind on a trailer, thus the need for a trailer hitch. Another forestry vehicle that is hitched and trailered is the loader.