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Logging trucks for sale

Logging trucks are vehicles built to transport felled timber. They consist of two separate parts. The front of the logging truck looks like a semi-truck or any other heavy-duty or severe-duty hauler. These trucks (or tractor units) are fitted with powerful diesel engines able to tow many tons of lumber in diverse environments and conditions. Connected to the chassis of the truck are long trailers. Instead of having walls, these trailers are fitted with vertical, metal poles or bars on their side. These poles function as a wall to prevent the downed trees from rolling or sliding off the trailer.

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  • Peterbilt 379 EXHD, 2001, Log trucksPeterbilt 379EXHD

    Log trucks
    2001 531,071 miles
    United States, Port Townsend, Washington
    7d

    95,000 USD
  • Kenworth T 800, 1983, Log trucksKenworth T800

    Log trucks
    1983 93,033 miles
    United States, Albany, Oregon

    On Request
  • Kenworth W 900 B, 2004, Log trucksKenworth W900B

    Log trucks
    2004 96,639 miles
    United States, Albany, Oregon

    69,000 USD
  • Mack RW 700, 1986, Log trucksMack RW700

    Log trucks
    1986 67,338 miles
    United States, Albany, Oregon

    On Request
  • Freightliner Other, 1996, Log trucksFreightliner Other

    Log trucks
    1996 438,628 miles
    United States, Albany, Oregon

    On Request
  • Kenworth W 900 L, 1989, Log trucksKenworth W900L

    Log trucks
    1989 77,178 miles
    United States, Albany, Oregon

    On Request
  • GMC Other, 1993, Log trucksGMC Other

    Log trucks
    1993
    United States, Central USA, North Carolina

    25,000 USD
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  • Mack CH 613, 1998, Log trucksMack CH613

    Log trucks
    1998
    United States, Central, Virginia

    49,995 USD
  • Volvo Autocar, 1996, Log trucksVolvo Autocar

    Log trucks
    1996
    United States, midwest, North Carolina

    77,000 USD
  • Western Star Other, 1987, Log trucksWestern Star Other

    Log trucks
    1987
    United States, Mid Atlantic, North Carolina

    39,995 USD
  • Peterbilt 588, 2015, Log trucksPeterbilt 588

    Log trucks
    2015 570,346 miles
    United States, Midwest, North Carolina

    129,500 USD
  • Autocar OTHER, 1980, Log trucksAutocar OTHER

    Log trucks
    1980
    United States, Midwest, North Carolina

    14,995 USD
  • GMC 8500, 2002, Log trucksGMC C8500

    Log trucks
    2002
    United States, Ruckersville, Virginia

    59,000 USD
  •  Marmon Other, 1993, Log trucksMarmon

    Log trucks
    1993
    United States, South, North Carolina

    48,500 USD
  • Peterbilt 387, 2000, Log trucksPeterbilt 387

    Log trucks
    2000
    United States, South, North Carolina

    235,000 USD
  • Mack Granite CV 713, 2007, Log trucksMack Granite CV713

    Log trucks
    2007
    United States, South, North Carolina

    159,500 USD
  • International S 2500, 1986, Log trucksInternational S2500

    Log trucks
    1986
    United States, Southeast, North Carolina

    18,900 USD
  • AM General M923, 1985, Log trucksAM General M923

    Log trucks
    1985
    United States, Southeast, North Carolina

    14,500 USD
  • Sterling OTHER, Log trucksSterling OTHER

    Log trucks
    United States, Southeast, North Carolina

    39,000 USD
  • Western Star Other, 2012, Log trucksWestern Star Other

    Log trucks
    2012
    United States, North, North Carolina

    95,000 USD

The logging industry has come a long way since the early 1800's using animals and sheer human willpower to cut and pull logs into rivers to ride the current to the closest timber mill. The first engine powered lumber-lugger was called a steam powered wench called the steam donkey. Finally in the 1920's the industry saw a boom of efficiency with the introduction of tractors and trucks being able to haul the felled timber. Since then, logging trucks have only improved, becoming safer and more efficient.

When one is in the market for buying a used logging truck and trailer there are a handful of items to consider. Based on the tree type and load size, buyers first determine the average weight each haul will take. This will determine what type of engine and tractor unit (truck) will be needed to pull the load as well as the the weight bearing capacity of the trailer (and truck if relevant). Secondarily, the buyer will need to consider whether there is another machine to be used for loading the trailer or if the operator is capable of operating the loading mechanism on a loader trailer by himself. Another aspect to think through when selecting a used logging truck is the length of the timber that will be carried. While longer lumber requires a lengthier trailer, shorter lumber is often carried on two shorter trailers hitched together to maximize the efficiency of each trip.

All logging trucks have the same primary function of transporting timber that has been felled. However, they often have different components that can alter their functionality and mode of operation. Starting with weight bearing, some tractor units are able to support the load much like a heavy duty semi-truck. Other logging trucks simply have a dollied trailer hooked up that bears the majority of the weight on its own axles, much like a pickup truck and trailer setup. While most trailers on logging trucks require a separate machine and operator to have the timber loaded on them, some trailers are equipped with a mechanized crane-like system to pick up felled trees by themselves. This loader mechanism is typically placed in the middle of the trailer bed, thus often called mid-mount loader trailers. The last key difference in logging trucks are their mechanisms for securing a load of lumber. Most trailers use the method of manually strapping down their load with winched straps. However, some trailers can also designed with a gate at the back of the trailer to prevent logs from sliding off. While a gate seems like an obvious solution to having to manually strap down all the logs, its downside is the restriction to only load logs within a certain length so that the gate is able to close.

In Richmond, Virginia there is a logging industry expo that has been meeting for over 60 years. Aptly named based off its location, The Expo Richmond will meet next in 2018 (May 18-19) at the Richmond Raceway Complex with some of the industries leading companies and innovators both exhibiting and providing educational opportunities for those attending. The long-standing track record of this event that meets every other year has solidified as a hub for progress in the logging truck industry. You can register for Expo Richmond here.

As previously discussed, the there are a number of considerations that buyers must process before buying their used logging truck. However, resources like mascus.com can make this process simple. Once you've established your requirements you can search Mascus by specific criteria including keywords, make, mode, type, location, and much more to find find the seller that has your future logging truck. Inversely, if you are trying to find a buyer for your used logging truck Mascus will provide the platform for you to do so for free! Just follow the quick registration on the website to get your used logging truck ad live.