If you own or operate a logging or tree-care business, building a fleet of forestry vehicles is a necessary first step to doing business. While you can rent or lease some vehicles, an established business should have its own fleet of vehicles for lifting, loading, transporting and tree care.
Like most heavy machinery and construction equipment, forestry vehicles are easy to find for rent and for sale used. Consider both local dealers with available products as well as online dealers with a wider inventory selection when you are ready to purchase forestry vehicles. Both national and local dealers may offer vehicles for rent or for sale used.
When replacing or expanding your fleet of forestry trucks and vehicles, do the following:
1. Search for bucket trucks for logging and tree care;
2. Shop for chipper trucks and loaders for extended forestry and landscaping;
3. Save money by buying used vehicles and equipment.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Check out bucket logging trucks for forestry and tree service
One of the most useful pieces of equipment for any type of logging or forestry business is a bucket truck. Bucket trucks are universally used by many types of construction and maintenance services, and make forestry and tree care services safer and more efficient. Shop for a bucket truck if you're looking for a forest service truck that is flexible and offers a variety of features.
I recommend: Utility Fleet Sales sells bucket trucks for tree care and other services.
Equipment Technology also sells bucket trucks, and breaks down forestry vehicles by features such as telescoping and non-telescoping elevators. Equipment Technology also offers vehicles for rent and truck and van body conversions for creating custom log trucks.
Get a range of forestry trucks and vehicles for logging and tree care services
Machinery used in forestry and tree care includes a wide range of vehicles, including elevators for logging and trimming, loaders and transporters, as well as chippers. Shop for a range of vehicles to find the forest service truck that you need for any given phase of forestry or tree care.
I recommend: KW Truck Equipment sells a range of new and used logging trucks, including elevators and loaders, and you can submit a request online for quotes and availability.
BTS Equipment additionally sells a range of chipper trailers and chipper trucks for forestry services.
Save some cash on used forestry vehicles and equipment
Forestry trucks and vehicles are comparatively easy to find available for sale used. Whether you're looking for transport vehicles, bucket trucks or even replacement parts, you can find used forestry trucks for almost any purpose.
I recommend: Forestry Equipment Sales offers log trucks for sale used at reduced prices. Most used vehicle dealers also offer rentals, so even if you aren't ready to purchase a vehicle, you can rent or lease a forest service truck.
Rock & Dirt also lists used forestry vehicles by make and model, and allows you to submit a want-to-buy request if the vehicle you need isn't listed.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- When searching for used log trucks, be aware that some vehicles may not be in excellent condition. Make sure that you are able to view pictures, get specifications and even get certified quality guarantees or warranties if available when buying forestry trucks and vehicles from used dealers.
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