In the forestry industry, selecting the appropriate machinery is vital for maximising efficiency and safety in demanding environments. Our diverse selection of forklifts is designed to meet the unique challenges of rugged and often unpredictable terrain. From skidder forklifts equipped with powerful winch systems to forwarders built for carrying logs over soft ground without touching the forest floor, our range caters to the specific needs of your operations. Whether you need to transport logs across swampy or uneven terrain or handle heavy loads in confined spaces, we can help.
We also provide specialised log loaders and timberjack forklifts, built for lifting and transporting large logs with precision. These machines are equipped with cranes and grapple attachments, enabling easy management of heavy loads in sawmills or logging yards. Our fleet includes log stackers, hydraulic loaders, and loader forklifts with grapple attachments, ideal for organising and moving loads in yards or during transportation. From swampy terrains to processing areas, our forklifts are equipped to handle the toughest environments, improving efficiency and ensuring safer operations.
Skidder
Forwarders
Forest Forklifts (Rough Terrain)
Log Loaders
Timberjack
Feller-Buncher
Log Stacker
Hydraulic Loader
Loader Forklifts with Grapple Attachments
Skidder
Forwarders
Forest Forklifts (Rough Terrain)
Log Loaders
Timberjack
Feller-Buncher
Log Stacker
Hydraulic Loader
Loader Forklifts with Grapple Attachments
Looking to optimise operations at your forestry site? Contact us today to find the ideal forklift solution tailored to your specific needs.
Browse our comprehensive collection of forklifts, available for both purchase and rental, tailored to the unique requirements of the forestry industry. From electric to diesel-powered models, we offer a variety of solutions, including telehandlers, rough-terrain forklifts, and high-capacity machines. Our equipment is engineered to boost productivity, improve safety, and optimise the efficiency of your workforce in challenging environments.
Description: Skidder forklifts are specialised machines used for moving logs. They are equipped with a winch or cable to drag logs out of the forest and onto logging roads. Skidders are built for rugged terrain and are commonly used to move logs from the cutting site to a landing or processing area.
Key Features: Skidders often feature a winch system equipped with a grapple or chain to efficiently grab and move logs. Can handle large logs, with capacities ranging from 4,500 kg to 15,000 kg, depending on the model.
Ideal For: Logging operations, especially for moving logs from cutting sites to roads or landings in dense forest environments.
Description: Forwarders are ideal for transporting logs from the cutting site to the roadside or processing area. Unlike skidders, which drag logs across the ground, forwarders are equipped with bunk beds or platforms to carry logs off the ground. They are commonly used in soft ground conditions and are a key piece of machinery.
Key Features: Forwarders have large flatbeds or bunk-style platforms where logs are loaded and carried off the ground. Forwarders feature cranes or hydraulic arms to load and unload logs efficiently.
Ideal For: Moving logs over long distances in forest environments, particularly where the ground is too soft for skidders or other heavy equipment.
Description: Forest forklifts, or rough terrain forklifts, are specially designed to handle unique industry challenges. They are equipped with large, durable tyres and high ground clearance to navigate uneven, muddy, and forested terrain. These forklifts are typically used for loading and unloading logs, as well as moving and transporting materials in forest-based operations.
Key Features: Large tyres with deep treads offer excellent traction on soft, wet, or muddy surfaces commonly found in forest environments. The raised chassis enables easy navigation over roots, rocks, and uneven terrain. These forklifts are equipped with powerful hydraulic systems to lift heavy loads, usually logs or timber, for transport.
Ideal For: Loading and unloading logs in forested environments, moving items around forest harvesting sites, or transporting materials.
Description: Log loaders are highly specialised forklifts used for loading logs onto trucks, trailers, or into processing areas. They are equipped with a crane arm and a grappling device that is capable of picking up and placing large logs precisely. These forklifts are commonly used in saw mills, log yards, and harvesting operations.
Key Features: The extended boom enables the forklift to reach high stacks of logs, allowing for efficient loading and unloading. The grapple or claw attachment securely grabs logs, making it easy to pick them up and move them.
Ideal For: Loading logs into trucks, trailers, or storage areas, especially at logging sites or sawmills.
Description: These forklifts are specifically for harvesting and logging operations. They are equipped with a log grapple and are built for heavy-duty use. These forklifts are highly durable, featuring a crawler or tracked design that allows them to work in very rough or swampy terrain where traditional wheeled forklifts would struggle.
Key Features: Unlike wheeled forklifts, these have tracks that provide increased stability and mobility in swampy or muddy forest environments. Equipped with powerful cranes and log grapples for grabbing and moving logs efficiently.
Built to withstand the harsh conditions of forest environments, from wet grounds to uneven hills.
Ideal For: Harvesting, transporting logs across difficult terrain, and operating in remote or swampy logging areas.
Description: Feller-buncher forklifts are used in cutting and bunching trees for transportation. They are equipped with hydraulic arms that can cut trees and then bundle them together for easier handling and transportation. While primarily used for cutting, feller-bunchers can also be used for moving smaller logs.
Key Features: The feller-buncher’s hydraulic arm is fitted with a cutting saw or blade to cut down trees and process them. Capable of lifting and moving the cut trees, usually small to medium-sized logs.
Ideal For: Cutting, processing, and transporting smaller loads and logs in forest clearing operations.
Description: Log stackers are designed to stack logs in piles or move them around timber yards or logging sites. These forklifts are equipped with long forks that can pick up and stack items in an organised manner. They are essential in places where logs need to be stored before being transported to a mill or processing area.
Key Features: Extended forks enable the stacker to handle and move multiple logs at once. Can lift logs to great heights, often up to 6 meters, making them perfect for stacking tall piles. Log stackers are equipped with tyres or tracks to navigate uneven and rough terrain.
Ideal For: Storing, stacking, or moving logs in timber yards, sawmills, and wood processing plants.
Description: Hydraulic loader forklifts are used to load and unload logs from trucks and trailers, especially in forestry yards or transportation depots. They are equipped with hydraulic arms that can be fitted with log-grabbing claws or forks, allowing them to move heavy logs with ease.
Key Features: The hydraulic arms provide powerful lifting capabilities for moving heavy logs from trucks or onto other vehicles.
Ideal For: Loading and unloading logs from trucks, trailers, and other vehicles, especially in yards or processing facilities.
Description: Loader forklifts with grapple attachments are used for handling large logs or heavy timber. The grapple attachment can grab and move logs, providing better control over the log handling process. These are especially useful for sorting logs and moving them to storage areas.
Key Features: Equipped with a large hydraulic grapple that grabs and holds logs securely during lifting. Can handle heavy logs or timber, often exceeding 10,000 kg in weight. These forklifts come with tyres or tracks that allow them to operate on soft and uneven ground.
Ideal For: Handling large logs, sorting timber, or moving logs around yards or sawmills.
At Power Forklifts 2022 Limited, we offer a wide range of services to our customers. We take the time to get to know you and understand your business needs. By doing this, we can ensure that we offer tailored solutions that keep you moving forward. Our clientele spans various sectors, including construction, forestry, warehousing, steel, and the fishery industry.
Explore our selection of industrial forklifts, including counterbalance, rough terrain, high-reach, and heavy-duty models, all engineered and spec’d to meet the unique material handling requirements of your business.
Browse our range of construction forklifts, featuring telescopic forklifts, rough-terrain models, side loaders and multi-directional units. This equipment is designed for heavy lifting and working in areas where navigating rough terrain can be challenging.
Discover our range of warehouse forklifts, featuring counterbalance, high-reach, and heavy-duty models. Each forklift is thoughtfully designed to address the specific material handling needs of your operation, helping to optimise productivity and efficiency.
Reach out to our team today to learn more about our range of units that can handle bulky, heavy, and particularly longer loads. Our range includes side loaders, reach forklifts, multi-directional pallet units, and high-capacity pallet units.
We offer free on-site consultations throughout the Auckland region to help you select the right equipment for your specific needs. Contact Power Forklifts today to schedule your visit or discuss what will work for your operations.
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