Skidders
Wheel and track skidders, grapple skidders and older work-ready units.
Built for logging equipment purchases
Put More Machines in the Woods.
Turn the logging equipment you need into a clear monthly payment path—whether you’re buying from a dealer, auction, private seller or directly from a manufacturer.
✓ 12–72 month terms
✓ New + used equipment
✓ Buy from almost anywhere
✓ Shop with terms in hand
Established commercial finance platform
Part of the SLS Financial family.
Logging Finance brings the logging-industry experience. Our broader family brings the commercial equipment infrastructure behind the transaction.
Experience
Serving buyers since 1986
Term options
12–72 months
Where to buy
Dealer, auction or private seller
Shopping window
Approvals may stay open 90 days
Still shopping?
Find the machine. Then build the monthly path.
Search across Equipment Trader’s forestry inventory without leaving the flow of your purchase.
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Equipment we understand
Built around the machines that make logging work.
Whether you’re replacing one machine or adding capacity across the operation, we can structure payment options around the equipment and the way you buy it.
Feller bunchers
Tracked and wheeled machines for high-production cutting and bunching.
Log loaders
Knuckleboom loaders, trailer loaders and material handling equipment.
Log trucks + trailers
Vocational trucks, loaders, log trailers and related hauling equipment.
Forwarders + harvesters
Cut-to-length machines and purpose-built equipment for modern forestry operations.
Sawmill equipment
Production equipment, processing lines and machinery that supports the yard.
Delimbers + processors
Delimbers, firewood processors, splitters and other specialized forestry machinery.
And more
Yarders, chippers, attachments and other equipment tied to your operation.
Simple by design
Know the monthly path before you commit to the machine.
Start with the equipment you have in mind—or get your terms first and keep shopping.
1
Tell us what you need
Share a few basics about you and the equipment. It takes about a minute to get started.
2
See the structure
We’ll work toward a payment structure that fits the transaction and your business profile.
3
Buy the right machine
Move forward with equipment from a dealer, auction or private seller when the right unit shows up.
Start with the machine. Build the payment around the purchase.New or used. Dealer, auction or private seller.
Why Logging Finance
Banks are built for bank deals. We’re built for equipment deals.
Used machines, older assets, private sellers and specialized equipment can be difficult to fit into a traditional bank box. Logging Finance is designed to work inside that reality.
More ways to buy
Dealer, private-party and auction purchases can all fit the conversation.
Older equipment can still make sense
We focus on the transaction and the business—not just the model year on the serial plate.
Room to shop
Qualified approvals may remain available for up to 90 days while you look for the right unit.
Seasonality is part of the business
Depending on the program, seasonal structures may be available to better match cash flow.
For manufacturers + dealers
Give your customers a monthly payment path at the point of purchase.
Logging Finance works with logging equipment manufacturers and dealers, too. Instead of sending a buyer away to figure out how to pay, give them a clear path to a monthly payment while the equipment—and the buying decision—is still in front of them.
You sell the equipment. We help make the purchase easier to say yes to.
Lead with the monthly payment
Help customers evaluate affordability alongside the equipment instead of forcing them to solve the purchase separately.
Keep the buyer in your sales process
Create a cleaner handoff from quote to application so good opportunities do not stall after the equipment is selected.
Support new + used inventory
Give customers another path across a broader mix of logging and forestry equipment, subject to program requirements.
Built to fit your brand
Dealer and manufacturer programs can be positioned around your customer journey, quote process and point-of-purchase experience.
FAQ
Straight answers before you start.
Every transaction is different, but these are the questions loggers ask us most.
What kinds of logging equipment can you finance?
Programs are available for many types of forestry equipment, including skidders, feller bunchers, forwarders, harvesters, log loaders, delimbers, sawmill equipment, log trucks and trailers.
Can I buy used or older logging equipment?
Yes. Used equipment can be considered, including older units. Final structure depends on the complete transaction and underwriting.
Can I buy from an auction or private seller?
Yes. Programs can support purchases from dealers, auctions and private sellers, subject to program requirements.
How long can I shop after getting approved?
Qualified approvals may remain open for up to 90 days, giving you time to locate the right machine.
What term lengths are available?
Available term options can range from 12 to 72 months depending on the equipment, transaction and credit profile.
Can payments be structured around seasonal cash flow?
Some programs may allow seasonal or skip-payment structures. Availability depends on the transaction and approval.
Do you work with logging equipment manufacturers and dealers?
Yes. We work with manufacturers and dealers that want to give customers a monthly payment path at the point of purchase and create a cleaner handoff from quote to application.
Have a machine in mind?
Tell us what it is and what it costs. We’ll help you understand the monthly path before the opportunity gets away.