Common Skidder Repairs and How to Avoid Them Skidders endure brutal conditions daily. The good news is that regular maintenance can help dramatically extend their service life. Below, we’ll talk about common skidder repairs and some things you can do to prevent them from happening in the future. Tire Health: Your Skidder’s Foundation Skidder tires […]
Thinking about adding some new equipment to your fleet? The key question you need to ask is whether to choose new or used equipment. Let’s explore the benefits of both options to help you decide what fits your needs best when it comes to forestry, cranes, and construction equipment. Why Go for New Equipment? Who […]
Spring is here! You know what that means – it’s time to get your heavy equipment primed for the busy season ahead. After an idle winter, your machines need some TLC. Here are some steps to get you started. Do a Visual Inspection Winter can take a significant toll on your equipment. You immediately notice […]
Much like your other equipment, skidders require regular springtime maintenance to work their best. Keep your machine equipped for any job by following our maintenance tips below: Daily Inspections This may seem like overkill, but your skidder works hard. Doing an inspection each day will help ensure there are no issues overlooked. Here’s a list […]
Have you heard? There’s never been a better time to save on forestry equipment. From now until December 31, 2024, our LBX Forestry Program is offering a rate of: .99% for 36 months 1.99% for 48 months 2.99% for 60 months Note: This applies to 2022 or newer Model Year LBX Forestry Machines. The units […]
Below are some tips to ensure your heavy machinery is winter-ready: Tip #1: Inspect the Battery Taking a close look at the battery prior to use is essential for safe operation. Attempting to charge a battery that is frozen can be dangerous. Make sure you give the battery time to get ready and heat up […]
Triad Machinery is a leader in forestry, cranes, and construction equipment here in the Pacific Northwest. We sell and service major brands, such as Link-Belt, Tigercat, T-MAR, and many more. With six branches throughout Oregon and Washington, we pride ourselves on being a trusted dealer and service expert for heavy machinery. If you’re looking into […]
If you work on the administrative side of any business, from the construction to forestry industry to everything in between, you have to deal with technology. Payments, contracts, employee records and more can be processed digitally now. For example, a construction contractor may be required to digitally submit documents for a job, or a trucking […]
In spring of 2021, we wrote about ways in which technology is streamlining the logging industry. Two years later, we’re revisiting this subject, with more notes and updates about how tech and logging can go hand-in-hand. Logging Technology in the Forestry Industry Across the United States, and especially in the Pacific Northwest, the logging industry […]
The 2023 Oregon Logging Conference has wrapped, and we wanted to share some highlights from this year’s conference. As always, OLC allowed us time to connect with many of our valued vendors, partners, customers, and industry leaders. See below for some videos, photos and notes from the conference! Colder temperatures (and a little snow) […]
