Log Trailer
Transports logs, often with stakes and an optional crane.
What it is used for
Transports logs, often with stakes and an optional crane.
How to operate it
Load logs lengthwise between the stakes, balance the weight and avoid overhanging pieces that destabilise the trailer.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor / forestry tractor / truck | Transport logs. | Some log trailers have an integrated crane; secure/balance the load. |
Procedure
- Choose a trailer length/capacity suited to the log lengths you are producing.
- Park on level ground where a crane/loader can reach both the log pile and trailer.
- Load logs lengthwise between the bunks/stakes, keeping the weight balanced.
- Avoid logs protruding awkwardly beyond the trailer where they will catch obstacles.
- Transport to the sale/production point and unload with a crane/loader or accepted trigger method.
Detailed procedure guides
Alternative options
Forwarder for off-road extraction.
Practical tips
- Consistent log lengths make stacking much easier.
- Operate at the tool’s rated working speed and allow space at headlands for clean turns.