Forest Machines For Sale in Washington & Idaho

Everything to Know About Forest Machines

The logging industry has changed drastically since its early days, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. The tools you use can make or break your operation, so making sure you’ve got all your bases covered—and making sure that the equipment you’re using makes it safer for your workers—is essential. Just stop by Cascade Trader in Chehalis, Washington, and we’ll show you the forest machines for sale here at our dealership!

What are Forest Machines?

When we’re talking about forest machines, we’re actually referring to a certain type of logging equipment, despite the generic-sounding name. Forest machines mostly consist of heavy equipment. They’re built to support big operations that spend all season felling trees. They’re built for bigger trees, like evergreens, and are better suited for more difficult terrain. This can make them perfect for our forests, which demand heavy-duty work and heavy-duty machines. 

Things to Consider: Landscape

There are still a few things you’ll want to consider as you’re looking at your options. Of course, you’ll probably quickly narrow down your choices based on your needs, or ask one of our staff members to help you with this part of the process.

Once you know what type of forest machine you’re looking at, you’ll want to consider the land you’ll be working on. Some of the obstacles and terrain you work with may present challenges to forest machines that aren’t built for that kind of landscape. For example, wheeled equipment can usually be easier to maneuver, but tracks are often the better choice for hills. Consider all your most common terrain challenges when searching for the right model. 

Budget

It’s also important to know that these machines are expensive. Even in terms of forestry equipment, you’ll need to be ready to pay quite a bit for them, even at a pre-owned price. A budget is going to be more important than ever. Consider what your operation can afford to pay as a downpayment and in monthly financing payments. You’ll also want to factor in long-term expenses, like maintenance and fuel. 

Ready to check out some forest machines for sale? Stop by Cascade Trader and let one of our staff members help you find the right equipment for your operation among our selection of models. We proudly serve all those from Olympia, so visit us today!