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When your forestry machinery no longer holds up when it comes to performance, you can see dramatic knock-on effects that will ultimately cost you time, money and stress. The sub-par performance could be due to the machinery not being matched to the task it is being used to carry out, causing the task to take longer than expected.
The right forestry machinery is not necessarily the biggest or most expensive; it’s the one that matches your needs perfectly. It’s the one that saves you time, controls costs and reduces unnecessary hassle. Explore the benefits of the right forestry machinery in this blog from machinery experts, Oxdale Products.
Typically, forestry machinery refers to any type of machinery that helps with timber processing, woodland maintenance and site clearance. These include your standard log splitters, wood chippers, saw benches, timber-handling machinery and PTO-powered machinery. Essentially, it is any machinery you would use to aid forest-based tasks.
For repetitive manual handling tasks, the right forestry machine will save you plenty of time and energy. Tasks such as splitting logs, chipping branches and brash can be very time- and labour-intensive, which is why you will really notice a difference when you get a machine that can speed up the processing.
Of course, a consideration in finding the right machine depends on matching the capacity of the machine with the timber size and workload. Under-specced machinery can lead to bottlenecks and ultimately increase working time.
The better your equipment, the more likely it is to reduce the overall running costs of your operation. Good machinery is reliable and has minimal downtime, with little regular maintenance needed to keep it in good working order. This means you have more time to carry out the work that pays you, instead of waiting around for repairs to take place.
Should you need to repair your machinery, a good bit of equipment comes with plenty of spare part availability, ultimately reducing downtime further and increasing machine lifespan.
Your current setup might lead to frequent blockages and limited mobility, causing unnecessary work stress. Insufficient capacity can also cause stress, especially if the task is one another machine could complete in one go. The right forestry machinery setup should reduce stress thanks to capability and compatibility with your current operation.
One of the biggest differences you will notice when choosing the right forestry machinery is the way it makes your work more predictable and manageable.
We have pulled together the most important questions you need to be asking yourself before buying forestry machinery. When you can answer all of these questions confidently, you will have narrowed down your options.
Forestry machinery buying checklist:
Reliable and consistent support is what sets average forestry machinery apart from good forestry machinery. The equipment is only valuable if it can be kept working, which is why access to spare parts, technical advice and general dealer support is critical to keeping your operation running and reaping the benefits of good forestry machinery.
Here at Oxdale Products, all our forestry machinery comes with a warranty and dealer support to ensure you are always 100% happy with your machinery. With our access to dealers across the UK, we are able to source parts and spares reliably to ensure your downtime is kept to a minimum.
For faster processing, lower avoidable costs and less downtime and frustration, there is no better solution than forestry machinery. Explore our reliable and durable range of forestry machinery for sale here at Oxdale Products. For help finding the perfect machine, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Explore some of the most frequently asked questions regarding forestry machinery.
The right forestry machinery depends on your workload, the type of timber you’re processing, the sort of access you have and whether you already own a tractor. Our team is on hand to help you narrow down your search.
For tractor owners, PTO is a convenient solution, while petrol-powered machinery offers independent power and flexibility. It depends on your current setup.
Before purchasing forestry machinery, ensure you have considered capacity, compatibility, access, workload, maintenance and aftercare.
