What is forestry equipment for sale, and how do you find the right machine without overpaying or inheriting someone else's problems? Forestry equipment for sale covers a broad range of heavy-duty machines — wood chippers, stump grinders, bucket trucks, tub grinders, horizontal grinders, feller bunchers, log trucks, and skidders — used by arborists, tree service companies, land-clearing crews, and logging operations. IronMart Online specializes in buying and selling this equipment, connecting buyers with verified, field-ready machines from trusted brands at prices that reflect actual market conditions. Whether you need a compact towable chipper or a very large tub grinder capable of processing full-length logs, IronMart has inventory across the full size spectrum. Browse current listings, apply for financing, or call to discuss your specific requirements.
Most equipment dealers move product. IronMart moves the right product to the right buyer.
The difference matters when you're spending $18,000 on a wood chipper or $104,000 on a feller buncher. A wrong machine — wrong size, wrong engine, wrong configuration for your crew — costs you more than the sticker price. It costs you productivity, downtime, and the expense of reselling at a loss.
IronMart Online focuses exclusively on heavy and specialty equipment, with deep inventory in forestry, arborist, and tree equipment. The team knows what hours on a Morbark chipper mean. They know the difference between a Vermeer drum chipper and a disc chipper and which application each serves. That knowledge is built into how machines are listed, priced, and presented — so you're not guessing.
What IronMart sells:
Wood chippers — towable and self-propelled, disc and drum style, 12" to 27"+ capacity
Stump grinders — walk-behind, ride-on, and tracked configurations
Bucket trucks — Altec, forestry-spec, and heavy-duty knuckle boom configurations
Forestry bucket trucks — insulated and non-insulated, aerial work platforms for tree crews
Tub grinders — small, mid-size, and very large configurations for biomass and land clearing
Horizontal grinders — high-production grinding for large-volume operations
Feller bunchers — wheeled and tracked, Franklin, John Deere, Tigercat
Log trucks — tandem axle, configured for timber transport
Log skidders — grapple and winch models for timber extraction
Forestry wagons and specialty attachments
Financing is available for all purchases. Zero down, fast approval. Apply directly through IronMart before you start browsing — knowing your approved amount prevents wasted time on machines outside your range.
The fastest way to buy the wrong chipper is to shop by price alone. Buy by capacity, engine type, and feed system first. Price second.
Key specifications to verify on any used wood chipper:
Disc vs. drum style: Disc chippers (like the Brush Bandit 250XP with its 12" disc cut) produce a consistent, uniform chip preferred for mulch and biomass sales. Drum chippers handle larger-diameter material and irregular debris faster — better for land clearing.
Feed capacity: Measured in inches of diameter. A 12" chipper handles standard tree service work. An 18" machine like the Vermeer BC1800A handles larger-diameter material without multiple passes. A 27" whole-tree chipper like the Morbark 27RXL is a production machine — land clearing, utility right-of-way, large-scale biomass.
Engine horsepower and condition: The Perkins 115hp on the Vermeer BC1800A and the Cat 115hp on the Brush Bandit 990XP are field-proven engines. Verify service records and hour meters before any commitment.
Hours: A machine with 1,283 hours like the Brush Bandit 990XP tells a different story than one with 8,000. Low hours with documented single-owner history is the lowest-risk entry point.
Towable vs. self-propelled: Towable units give you flexibility — move them with any capable truck. Self-propelled and whole-tree units like the Morbark 20 Harvester operate as production machines with enclosed cabs, loader grapples, and heavy-duty drivetrains.
Current IronMart wood chipper inventory highlights:
Vermeer BC1800A — 18" towable chipper, Perkins 115hp, excellent condition. $18,000.
Brush Bandit 990XP — 12" drum style, Cat 115hp, only 1,283 hrs, winch-equipped, one owner. $30,000.
Brush Bandit 250XP — 12" disc style, John Deere 115hp, very good condition. $19,000.
Morbark 20 Harvester — whole-tree chipper, enclosed cab, loader grapple, Cummins 903 V-8 350hp, only 3,006 hrs, owner-operator machine. $29,000.
Morbark 27RXL Chip Master Harvester — Cummins KT 650hp, all-new sharp knives, production-grade land clearing. $42,000.
Browse the full wood chipper inventory at IronMart.
A residential arborist and a municipal land-clearing crew need completely different stump grinders. Buying the wrong size is the single most common mistake in this category.
Size classes and applications:
Walk-behind and compact units: 25–50hp range, suitable for residential work and tight access. Low overhead, easy to trailer.
Mid-size ride-on units: Like the Vermeer SC372, these handle commercial tree service work — multiple stumps per day, varied site conditions. The SC372 at 197 hours with a Yanmar diesel and its own trailer is as close to new as used gets.
Large tracked grinders: For heavy municipal contracts, right-of-way clearing, and high-volume production. Rayco and Vermeer both build machines in this class. IronMart carries both.
Vermeer SC372 — Current Listing
197 hours. Yanmar diesel. Includes trailer. One owner. Condition is like new. $27,000.
That hour count on a diesel stump grinder means you're buying a machine with its full working life ahead of it.
Brands IronMart carries in stump grinders: Vermeer, Rayco, Bandit. Each brand has specific strengths — Vermeer for reliability and parts availability, Rayco for tracked-configuration versatility, Bandit for cutting-wheel performance on hardwood-heavy job sites.
Inspect the cutting wheel and teeth before any purchase. Replacement teeth are a known consumable, but a damaged cutting wheel is a major repair. IronMart lists condition specifics on each machine — ask for detail on any unit before committing.
Tree crews live in bucket trucks. The difference between an Altec bucket truck and a forestry-spec bucket truck matters operationally — and it matters to your insurance carrier. Proper bucket truck inspection and operator protection equipment help keep forestry work safe in the woods.
Altec bucket trucks: Industry standard for utility and tree service work. Known for parts availability nationwide, strong dealer network, and reliable boom mechanics. IronMart carries Altec configurations across single and tandem axle platforms.
Forestry bucket trucks: Built to take abuse that standard aerial work platforms cannot handle. Reinforced booms, heavier outriggers, brush guards, and chip-body configurations. If your crew is working in heavy tree canopy with an active chipper operation below, a forestry-spec unit is the correct tool for demanding jobs.
What to verify on any used bucket truck:
Boom inspection certification: The boom dielectric test is not optional if your crew works near power lines. Verify the most recent test date. If it's expired, budget for re-certification before the machine goes to work.
Outrigger condition: Check the pads, pins, and hydraulic cylinders. Outrigger failure is a safety event, not a maintenance event.
Chassis hours vs. boom hours: Some units accumulate most hours on the PTO and boom, not the odometer. Verify both.
Body configuration: Chip bodies, flatbeds, and service bodies serve different operations. Buy the configuration that fits your actual job, not the one that's cheapest.
IronMart also carries knuckle boom configurations — the Autocar ACL64B tandem axle flatbed dump with Cat 3406 425hp and a heavy-spec knuckle boom ($18,000) is one example. Knuckleboom loaders are valued for maximizing productivity at logging landings, along with the reach and lifting capacity standard bucket trucks do not offer.
Browse bucket truck inventory at IronMart.
Tub grinders and horizontal grinders sit at the top of the forestry equipment size scale. These are production machines built for biomass processing, land clearing, municipal green waste, and timber operations, and they help crews handle demanding land-clearing jobs in the woods while processing large volumes of material daily.
Tub grinders vs. horizontal grinders — the functional difference:
Tub grinders: Open-top tub design accepts whole logs, stumps, brush, and mixed debris without pre-processing. Operators load from the top. Highly versatile for mixed material. IronMart carries small tub grinders through very large units capable of processing full-length logs.
Horizontal grinders: Feed material horizontally via an infeed conveyor. Higher throughput on uniform material streams. Preferred for large-scale biomass, mulch production, and C&D wood waste. Diamond Z builds some of the most durable units in this class.
Brands IronMart carries:
Morbark — industry benchmark for tub grinder durability. The Morbark 27RXL and 20 Harvester in current inventory demonstrate the brand's range.
Diamond Z — built for high-volume, high-hours production environments.
Bandit — strong performer in mid-size tub grinder applications, with broad parts availability.
Vermeer — reliable mid-range tub grinders with strong resale values.
Forestry mulchers shred brush and vegetation into mulch for land clearing on related site-prep jobs.
Buying a used tub or horizontal grinder — what to check:
Rotor and hammers: This is the core wear component. Hammers are replaceable, but a damaged rotor is a major capital expense. Inspect directly or request photos and documentation.
Engine hours: Large tub grinders run Caterpillar, Cummins, or John Deere powerplants. At 5,000 hours, you're approaching a decision point on most diesel engines — not a disqualifier, but a negotiating point and a budget line to plan for.
Screen configuration: Screens determine output size. Make sure the machine comes with the screen configuration your application requires. Replacement screens are available but add cost.
Feed system condition: Hydraulic feed wheels on tub grinders take heavy loads. Inspect the feed roller condition, hydraulic lines, and motor seals.
IronMart carries tub grinders across the full size range — from compact units suitable for smaller land-clearing operations to very large, high-production machines. Call IronMart to discuss current availability in the size class you need.
Feller bunchers, harvesters, forwarders, log skidders, and log trucks are the primary machines in timber harvesting operations. Each machine handles a distinct phase of the process — felling and bunching, delimbing, extracting, and transporting.
Feller bunchers:
A feller buncher cuts and accumulates trees before a skidder or forwarder moves them. Feller bunchers group multiple trees for easier processing. Two dominant configurations exist: wheeled and tracked, and terrain affects the right choice for safe and efficient operation.
Wheeled feller bunchers (like the Franklin 3000 3-wheeled unit in current inventory) offer speed and mobility on firm, relatively flat terrain. The Franklin 3000 at 4,600 hours with a tree shear is a purpose-built harvesting machine — the gear box housing repair need is a known item, and the price at $5,500 reflects it.
Tracked feller bunchers offer superior stability and traction on steep or soft terrain. The John Deere 843K feller buncher at $104,000 is a full-production tracked unit — mid-size machine, proven John Deere powertrain, forestry-hardened.
Tigercat builds feller bunchers that are widely considered the most durable in high-production North American logging. IronMart sources Tigercat units when available — contact IronMart directly for current Tigercat inventory.
Caterpillar feller bunchers bring the CAT dealer support network with them — parts, service, and resale value are all advantages in this brand.
Before choosing a unit, compare machine size, terrain suitability, and safety features.
Log skidders:
Skidders move cut trees from the felling site to the landing for processing or loading. The Franklin 560M log skidder in current inventory — grapple and winch equipped, root rake and blade, new long block engine — is one of the stronger used values in the current IronMart inventory. A new long block is a material upgrade. Verify the installation documentation and confirm hours since rebuild. $29,000.
Forwarders carry logs off the ground to reduce soil disturbance.
Harvesters automate felling and bucking and are commonly used for thinning and regeneration harvesting.
Log trucks:
Log trucks are the final link — transporting timber from the landing to the mill. Tandem axle configurations dominate this application. Verify frame condition, suspension, and fifth wheel or bunk configuration before any purchase. IronMart sources log trucks alongside its forestry equipment inventory — call to discuss current availability.
Arborist equipment buyers have different priorities than logging operations. The job is urban and suburban tree work — removal, pruning, and stump grinding, often in tight residential spaces with limited access and proximity to structures.
The core arborist equipment package:
Bucket truck or aerial lift — for canopy access without climbing every tree. Altec is the go-to brand for residential and commercial arborist work.
Wood chipper — 12" disc or drum style handles the volume of material in residential tree service. The Brush Bandit 250XP and 990XP both fit this application.
Stump grinder — compact or mid-size depending on your contract volume. The Vermeer SC372 at near-new hours is the strongest current option in IronMart inventory for this application.
Dump truck or chip truck — to move debris off-site efficiently. IronMart carries dump configurations including the Autocar ACL64B knuckle boom flatbed dump.
What separates a good used arborist equipment purchase from a bad one:
Documented single-owner history is worth more than a low price with unknown provenance.
Low hours matter more on chippers than on trucks — chipper drums and knives wear relative to hours in material, and high-hour machines require an honest inspection of cutting components.
Match machine size to your actual average job. An 18" chipper is overkill for residential tree service and harder to position in tight yards. A 12" machine handles 95% of residential work more efficiently.
Verify trailer tongue weight and your tow vehicle capacity before purchasing a towable unit. An underpowered tow vehicle creates a safety and operational problem from day one.
Morbark: Built in Michigan. The standard against which other whole-tree chippers and tub grinders are measured. Parts availability is strong, and the machines are engineered to maximize uptime and run hard for decades. The 27RXL Chip Master and 20 Harvester in current inventory represent both ends of the production spectrum.
Vermeer: Iowa-built. Dominates the stump grinder and mid-size chipper markets. Strong dealer network across North America means parts and service are rarely hard to find, which makes maintenance easier and parts support more dependable. Resale values hold well.
Bandit: Michigan-based. The 990XP and 250XP in current inventory show the range — compact high-performance units with Cat and John Deere engines. Known for aggressive pricing and strong cutting performance.
Franklin: Canadian-made forestry equipment with a strong following in North American logging. The Franklin 3000 feller buncher and 560M skidder in current inventory both carry single-owner histories with detailed condition disclosures.
John Deere: The 843K feller buncher in current inventory represents John Deere's tracked forestry line. CAT-competitive on machine quality, with an arguably stronger dealer network in rural timber-producing regions, so operators should prioritize brands with good dealer support for maintenance and parts. On harvester models, John Deere is also known for features like Intelligent Boom Control for more precise operation, and some configurations use an extendable boom for added reach and versatility.
Caterpillar: CAT-powered machines appear throughout IronMart inventory — the Cat 115hp in the Brush Bandit 990XP and the Cat 3406 425hp in the Autocar ACL64B. CAT engines are a known quantity: durable, well-documented, parts-available globally.
Tigercat: Premium Canadian manufacturer. If you're operating a production logging business, Tigercat is worth the price premium. New forestry equipment from authorized dealers comes with service support, warranty coverage, and the latest technology. Contact IronMart for availability.
Diamond Z: The benchmark for large tub and horizontal grinders in high-volume applications. IronMart sources Diamond Z units for buyers in large-scale biomass and land-clearing operations.
Rayco: Mid-size stump grinders and forestry mulchers. The tracked configuration lineup from Rayco solves the access problem on soft or slope terrain that wheeled units cannot handle.
Altec: The dominant brand in bucket truck manufacturing for utility and tree service applications. Parts are stocked nationally, technicians know the equipment, and resale values are predictable.
Used forestry equipment is capital-intensive. A production-grade chipper runs $30,000–$45,000. A feller buncher runs $100,000+. Financing can be an affordable way to secure reliable machinery without overextending capital, especially when the machine starts generating revenue from day one.
IronMart offers financing on all forestry equipment purchases:
Zero down available
Fast approval process
Applies to all business types
The correct sequence is: apply for financing before you browse. Knowing your approval range prevents you from negotiating seriously on a machine you cannot close on. It also signals to the seller that you're a qualified buyer, which matters in a negotiation.
Apply for financing at IronMart — the application takes minutes.
The process is direct:
Define what you need. Machine type, capacity, preferred brand, and maximum budget. Buyers are often comparing a specific model and year depending on whether they need a cutter, grinder, log loaders, or support equipment tied to forestry and construction work. Don't skip this step — browsing without parameters is how buyers end up with the wrong machine.
Apply for financing if you're not paying cash. Do this before browsing listings.
Browse current inventory at IronMart. Listings display hours, specs, pricing, and other details, with equipment options presented clearly for buyers browsing online. You can also use filters to narrow results by model, year, and location.
Contact IronMart directly for machines that match your requirements. Ask for condition specifics not shown in the listing. Request additional photos. Ask about service history, and contact IronMart to learn more about sales, support, financing, and machine details before you commit.
Arrange inspection. IronMart welcomes buyers to run machines before purchasing. If a seller won't let you run the machine, that's a disqualifying signal regardless of price.
Close and arrange transport. IronMart can assist with transport logistics. Cross-country delivery is available on most equipment, and it's smart to confirm the machine’s location before inspection pickup or transport arrangements.
Buyers may also compare equipment auctions and online marketplaces when shopping for used machinery.
IronMart also buys forestry equipment. If you have a wood chipper, stump grinder, bucket truck, tub grinder, feller buncher, log truck, or portable sawmill to sell, contact IronMart for a direct purchase conversation. Portable sawmills convert logs into lumber on-site. No auction fees. No consignment delays.
Browse all forestry equipment for sale at IronMart Online.
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