Forwarder
Carries logs from the forest to a roadside or sale/processing point using an onboard crane and bunk.
What it is used for
Carries logs from the forest to a roadside or sale/processing point using an onboard crane and bunk.
How to operate it
Use the crane to load logs between the stakes, balance the load, then drive carefully to the unloading area.
Selection and setup
Check the in-game shop for power requirement, working width, capacity, supported fill types, hitch/header compatibility and optional configurations before purchase or leasing.
Operating procedure
Before starting, confirm the machine is compatible with the crop/material and that the power unit meets the shop requirement. Attach or enter the machine, unfold/prepare it, position at the start of the work area, lower/activate the working components where applicable, then work consistent passes at the machine’s rated working speed. Monitor fill level, material type and missed strips. Stop/lift the working parts before tight headland turns, reposition, then resume.
Before you buy or lease
Check working width, working speed, power requirement, capacity, supported fill/crop types, hitch/header compatibility, wheel/tyre options and whether the tool combines another field operation. Lease highly specialised equipment when it will only be used for a small acreage.
Compatibility & attachments
This shows what the equipment connects to, which attachment families work with it, and what each combination is used for. For a specific model, the in-game shop Combinations panel is the final compatibility check.
| Compatible connection / attachment | Used for | Important notes |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated crane/grapple | Collect cut logs and carry them from forest to roadside. | Use stabilisers/crane carefully on slopes. |
Procedure
- Plan a route through the cut area that minimises turns and avoids steep side slopes.
- Use the crane/grapple to load logs with their centres balanced within the bunk.
- Build an even load rather than stacking all weight to one side/end.
- Drive to the landing/sale point carefully with the crane secured.
- Unload logs into an organised stack or directly into an accepted sale/production area.
Detailed procedure guides
Alternative options
Skidder/winch for dragging stems.
Log trailer with crane.
Practical tips
- Balanced loads reduce tipping risk on uneven terrain.
- Operate at the tool’s rated working speed and allow space at headlands for clean turns.