Ways to Reduce Forestry Equipment Ownership Costs

When you are running a forestry business, the costs of owning and operating your equipment can quickly add up. There are many ways to reduce these costs, however, and in this article we will discuss some of our favorites. 

Read on to learn more, then visit Stribling Equipment to shop forestry equipment for sale. We have dealerships throughout Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

If You Don't Own the Forestry Equipment Yet

Buy Used Forestry Equipment

One way to reduce ownership costs is by buying used forestry equipment. These models can be just as effective as new equipment, but will be a fraction of their original price.

Rent Forestry Equipment

Another option is to rent forestry equipment instead of purchasing it. 

This can be a great option if you only need the equipment for a short period of time. For example, get extra equipment to keep up with an exceptionally busy season or to handle a one-off project.

Forestry equipment rental can also be helpful if you eventually want to purchase a model. Some dealerships, such as Stribling Equipment, offer rental-purchase options. These custom programs allow you to start off with a rental, then convert to a purchase when it's convenient for your business.

If You Already Own Forestry Equipment

There are also ways to reduce forestry equipment ownership costs if you already own the model. 

Maintain Your Forestry Equipment

Logging and landscape projects are tough work. The harsh terrains, the heavy loads, and more can take their toll on heavy equipment. It's important to keep up with preventative maintenance and regular servicing for your forestry equipment. This can help extend the lifespan of the model and reduce the need for repairs, which can save you a significant amount of money.

Harness the Power of Technology

Technology can also be used to reduce forestry equipment operating costs.

Take JDLink™, for example. Your forestry equipment will generate a diagnostic trouble code, which goes through JDLink™ to the dealership. Specialists are able to identify potential issues, update software remotely, and more. 

This can save you money by:

• Catching an issue before it becomes a more expensive problem.
• Addressing an issue remotely, which reduces the downtime that would’ve happened when taking a model to the dealership.
• Keeping software up-to-date so that the model can perform optimally.

Get Value Out of Your Old Forestry Equipment

You may no longer need your current forestry equipment, but someone out there might. When you are ready to upgrade, consider selling or trading in your unwanted forestry equipment. This can help offset the cost of purchasing new equipment.

Whether you want to buy, rent, or trade-in forestry equipment, Stribling Equipment is here for you. Contact us or visit one of our dealerships. We proudly serve those throughout Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.