Forwarders Dismantled Machines

Within a forestry operation, forwarders are the heavy machines that carry logs to designated areas where they can then be loaded onto trucks for shipping. You’ll find new and used forwarders of different types, such as models that can be towed behind other vehicles as well as standalone options that work as auto-loaders. When it comes to choosing based on how much of a load the forwarder can handle, you’ll be looking at a range of anywhere from 1 ton all the way up to 20 tons or more.

Some of the other differences you’ll find between forwarder models, beyond load ratings, include boom reach, engine power, and gross lifting torque. These factors all add up to making one machine better for a given operation than another. The most common brands of forwarders for sale on MachineryTrader.com are Caterpillar, John Deere, Ponsse, Timberjack, Timberpro, and Valmet.