Forestry Equipment for sale in BC
The forestry sector has long been a cornerstone of BC’s economy, and continues to shape our economic outlook today. Even though our economy has matured and diversified over the years, forestry remains a crucial part of BC’s gross national product. This is why many companies are constantly seeking new and improved forestry equipment for sale in BC.
The forestry sector consists of a number of inter-connected activities that all contribute to the economy. These include harvesting, planting, road-building, pulp and paper, bio-refining and other wood product manufacturing. In 2017, the forestry sector was responsible for 32% ($14.1 billion) of BC’s total exports. Forestry-related activities support over 7000 businesses and employ over 57,000 people across the province. The BC government depends on revenue from the harvest of trees and production of wood products, approximately $859 million in government revenue was attributed to the forestry sector in 2016. This revenue funds infrastructure upgrades and many government services that we all depend on.
BC is also a recognized world-leader in sustainable forest management, ensuring this renewable resource will benefit generations to come. Part of sustainable forest management is ensuring forestry companies are using the highest-quality equipment to minimize our foot print in BC’s beautiful countryside.
Handlers equipment is a leading supplier of forestry equipment for sale in BC, here are just a few of our main equipment lines:
Hyundai Excavators – The backbone of any wood harvesting company. Essential for building roads and clearing brush, Hyundai excavators can also be outfitted with grappler attachments and other material moving essentials. Hyundai excavators also feature industry-leading fuel efficiency and emissions control, to minimize the impact on sensitive ecosystems.
Morooka Tracked Dumpers – Morooka Dumpers offer excellent load capacity and traction that enables these machines to go where others cannot. The rubber tracks are perfectly designed to take this machine deep into the forest through muddy areas and other harsh terrain. In addition, these machines have much less impact on the ground than any metal-tracked machine.
Hyundai Wheel Loaders – Wheel Loaders are a powerful earth-moving machine, perfect for building roads in adverse-terrain.
If you are searching for top-of-the-line forestry equipment for sale in BC, we encourage you to contact us today!