Forestry trailer with crane in various performance classes

Pfanzelt forwarding trailers are ideal for professional work in the forest and are the preferred forwarding tool for use in communal forests. The robust forestry trailers are particularly suitable for difficult applications in steep or demanding areas and are therefore highly sought-after by Pfanzelt customers. Discover our models with and without wheel drive in various models and find out all the details in the Pfanzelt forestry trailer configurator. Enjoy configuring your perfect model.

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Are forestry trailers the same as forwarding trailers?

Pfanzelt says yes. In the professional sector, a forwarding trailer means a trailer with crane that can be used both in the forest and on the road for transporting logs as well as firewood and cuttings. The term forestry trailer is also widely used, but in principle means the same thing. The use of the terms forestry trailers, forwarding trailers, crane trailers, mobile cranes, timber trailers, timber forestry trailers, timber forwarding vehicles, stanchion trailers, lumber trailers is regional.

Why Pfanzelt forestry trailers?

Pfanzelt Maschinenbau has been on the market with professional forestry technology since 1991 and is fully aware of the needs in forestry and landscape maintenance. Over the years, the product range in forestry technology has been continuously expanded until the first professional forestry trailer from Pfanzelt was finally designed.

Pfanzelt forestry trailers are still in greater demand than ever before, as proven by all test reports and independent trade journals.

Learn more about our forestry trailers. We will advise you free of charge and provide all our readers with all important information. If you have any questions, we look forward to receiving your product enquiry.

Forestry trailers | Three series perfectly tailored to your area of application

S-line forestry trailers

The S-line forestry trailers are the smallest at Pfanzelt. Nevertheless, they are impressive in use. S-line forestry trailers come with a payload of 6 t and can be adapted directly to the customer’s requirements. This is made possible by the extensive range of available equipment.

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Profi forestry trailers

Here, users can choose from more than 1,000 different options for adapting the forestry trailer directly to their area of application. The professional forestry trailers impress in the forest and on the road. They come with a payload of 9, 11, 13 and 15 t. Various forestry trailer drive systems are available for difficult terrain.

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logLINE Rückewagen

The biggest series of Pfanzelt forestry trailers with a payload of up to 17 t. logLINE forestry trailers are designed for use in the toughest conditions.

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Which model series is the right one for me?

Only you can decide which product line is right for you. We will be happy to help you and support you in choosing a product. We have compiled a checklist for you:

Wood checklist

What type of wood is to be transported?

  • Firewood, one-metre logs, or bundles?
  • Short timber and/or long timber?
  • Chopping wood or bulk materials?
  • Tipper platform, interchangeable bodies implemented?

Tractor checklist

This Pfanzelt checklist is based on the assumption that agricultural tractors for use on fields, dirt tracks and public roads will be used. The following must be taken into account here:

  • Engine power: does it match the trailer size?
  • Performance of the working hydraulics: is the supply sufficient for the trailer crane, or is a separate hydraulic system required?
  • Brake system Does the tractor have a pneumatic brake system or is an overrun brake required?
  • Must the new forestry trailer be capable of being towed by several tractors with different equipment?

The routing checklist

In the case of lumber trailers for use in forests, users often expect them to be suitable for being driven both in the forest and on public roads.

Nevertheless, one should be aware of the following:

  • Should the trailer also be suitable for being driven on forwarding trails?
  • Should the trailer be suitable for being driven on public roads and, if so, with a load and at what speed?

Equipment checklist

You should only start on this checklist once you have completed and resolved the preceding checklists!

  • Crane reach
  • Off-road capability, appropriate bogie clearance
  • Crane operation from an operator’s station, via remote control or from the tractor cab?
  • All-wheel drive of trailer:
    • Not required,
    • auxiliary drive for difficult passages, or
    • fully-fledged permanent drive?

Pfanzelt forestry trailer FAQs

For which areas of application is the forestry trailer suitable?

Pfanzelt forestry trailers impress with their forwarding in standing timber. The forestry trailer is easy to move around on the ground. When driving uphill, the tractor must provide sufficient traction for pulling up to ten solid cubic meters of wood. Otherwise, an optional travel drive of the trailer is indispensable. The folding drawbar makes manoeuvring in tight spaces easier. Thanks to the high ground clearance and the above-average pendulum travel of the bogie axle, the Pfanzelt forestry trailer is able to easily navigate across even quite elevated, hilly terrain.

 

On-road transport with a load

When driving on public roads, the timber is secured to the trailer with three lashing points so that it is non-slip. A mechanical locking mechanism on the folding drawbar prevents the trailer from accidentally shearing out. For practical convenience, the crane can be supported on the frame with a support claw when the trolley is empty. In addition, the gripper can be set down safely at the front of the front wall. This means that the crane unit will not slip, even during fast driving manoeuvres, and is also not exposed to unnecessary loads.

What is the difference between timber forestry trailers with cranes and forestry trailers with cranes?

There is no difference here. These are only regional terms for a forwarding trailer for forestry. However, forwarding trailers are not only used for forwarding in the forest, but also tend to be used more and more frequently for road transport of logs, branches and shrubs. This makes road approval for a forwarding trailer mandatory. The easiest way to do this is with a manufacturer’s COC document. Forwarding trailers can be approved for road-use at 25 or 40 km/h.

A distinction must also be made with regard to forwarding in the forest as to whether the forwarding trailer is used directly in standing timber, on forwarding trails or only on forest roads.

Which brake system is suitable for my forestry trailer?

Hydraulic, pneumatic, or overrun brake? The type of brake depends on the tractor. If you want to be independent of the tractor’s brake system, a trailer overrun brake should be fitted. This brake system can be approved for road use up to a speed of 40 km/h. In the case of an overrun brake, it is also important to ensure that it can also be used for reversing. For this purpose, an appropriate design of the overrun brake is required, as manual locking is not permissible according to the German Road Traffic Licencing Regulations. If, for safety reasons, you also want to be able to brake when reversing in the forest, a special reverse brake control of the overrun brake from the tractor is also required.

Please note: For on-road transports, an overrun or compressed-air brake system is required by law.

Do you have any further questions?

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Would you like to experience our large test track?

We would be happy to advise you personally and comprehensively in our forestry technology exhibition hall. You can test drive forestry trailers and cranes on our test course under real-life conditions. The exhibition hall and test site are open Monday to Saturday.

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Technical specs and accessories for forestry trailers

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S-line forestry trailer

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Profi forestry trailer

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logLINE forestry trailer

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Frame constructionBolted double frameCentral tube frameCentral tube frame
Load capacity on non-public roads6 t9 - 15 t13 - 17 t
Permitted total weight on public highways6 or 8 t11 - 17 t14 - 19 t
Brake system (serie)2-wheel hydraulic2-wheel hydraulic or 4-wheel air brake4-wheel air brake
CraneRange of up to 7 metresRange of up to 10 metresRange of up to 10 metres
Crane control8-way mechanical, 2 control toggles, 2 electrical functions (rocker) for gripper and telescope8-way mechanical, 2 control toggles, 2 electrical functions (rocker) for gripper and telescopeEHC control with 2 Danfoss Profi1 joysticks

 

 

Accessories for forestry trailers

Pfanzelt offers a wide range of accessories. This means that every buyer can put design their the forestry trailer according to their needs. The range of accessories ranges from different brake systems, cranes, crane controls to different transport systems or drive systems for forestry trailers.

 

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