Machines

Misty forest scene with a log trailer with grapple and a stacked lumber pile in inset circles.

What to Look for in a Log Trailer with Grapple – A Practical Buyer’s Guide

Investing in the right forestry equipment can make the difference between a productive day in the woods and a day full of inefficiencies and unnecessary risks. Among the most valuable machines in modern timber operations is the log trailer with grapple. This versatile piece of equipment allows operators to load, transport, and unload logs with […]

timber trailer with crane from FTG Källefall

FTG Källefall timber trailers with Cranes make powerful forestry easy

Is a timber trailer with a crane really an advantage? Absolutely – it’s like having two machines in one. A loader and a transporter built to make timber work faster, safer, and more flexible. FTG Källefall, a leading manufacturer in this field, has developed models that have become practical favourites across Europe’s forestry and construction […]

Move aside forwarder – here comes the forestry trailer!

If you ask a seasoned logger why a forestry trailer, combined with a timber crane, is better in many ways, than a dedicated forwarder, the answer usually comes quickly: flexibility. Flexibility in purchase cost, flexibility in operation, and flexibility in transport logistics. A forestry trailer essentially transforms an agricultural or forestry tractor into a timber […]

What is a pneumatic valve and how does it work?

Do all pneumatic systems use pneumatic valves? In principle, most modern pneumatic installations incorporate at least one type of valve to regulate airflow, direct movement, or manage system pressure. However, it is theoretically possible to design a simple pneumatic setup—such as an open-ended air nozzle—without a conventional valve. Nevertheless, nearly every system that aims to […]