Forestry Attachments for Loggers & Arborists
Which Halverson Processor Fits Your Crew?
Halverson forestry attachments put the logging equipment you already own to work as a one-person cutting crew. It’s One Person, One Machine: grab, move and cut logs from the safety and comfort of your host machine’s cab.
HWP-200 GS · Tree Removal & Site Cleanup
Taking down trees in a yard or clearing a lot? The 200 GS grabs the stem, holds it and cuts it to manageable lengths, so nobody is running a saw on the ground.
27″ max log diameter · 37.5″ jaw opening · Standard flow, 15.5–20 GPM
HWP-275 GS · Large-Diameter Removals
Built for the big hardwoods. The 275 GS’s 45″ harvester bar cuts logs up to 36″ in diameter and drops them straight into your truck, trailer or boiler.
36″ max log diameter · 45″ harvester bar · High flow, 26–40 GPM
HWP-165 Blocker · Bucking Logs to Cut Length Rounds
Set the round length once and buck a whole deck to the same size, without anyone on the ground with a saw.
24″ max log diameter · 12′ max log length · 16″ to 33″ firewood cut length
Ground Crew vs. a Halverson Firewood Processor
With a Ground Crew
With a Halverson Firewood Processor
2 – 3
Saw operator, groundman, loader operator
1
Working from the cab
Direct
Chainsaw exposure, on the ground
None
Chainsaw exposure
Fell, buck by hand
Then load with a separate machine
Grab, move and cut
In one
Chainsaws
Plus the diesel engine on a standalone processor
None
Runs on your host machine’s hydraulics
More Output, Less Time, Less Labor, because the person in the cab handles the whole job.
See Halverson’s Firewood Processors In Action
See the HWP-275 GS grab, move and cut large-diameter logs.
Watch the HWP-165 grab and cut logs into precise rounds without leaving the cab.
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Get More Out of Every Job Site
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Types of Logging Equipment Do Small Logging Operations Need?
Most small operations need a way to fell, a way to move logs (a skidder, tractor or skid steer) and a way to load them. After that, it depends on what they want to do with tops and low-grade wood that won’t go to the mill. They may consider selling firewood as a side business that keeps the crew employed in the off-season. A skid steer-mounted Halverson firewood processor lets one operator turn that wood into firewood without adding another large machine.
Can I Finance Logging Equipment?
Yes. Halverson processors and grapple saws can be financed, so you can pay for the machine with the firewood it produces instead of paying up front. Your local Halverson dealer can walk you through options, or you can request a quote to get started.
How Can Tree Service Companies Make Money From the Wood They Remove?
Firewood is one of the simplest ways to profit from wood waste. Many tree crews pay to haul or dump wood after a removal. Processing it into cut and split firewood turns that cost into something you can sell by the cord. Because Halverson is built around one person and one machine, you can process a load without pulling extra crew off jobs.
What Skid Steer Attachments Do Loggers and Arborists Use?
Common ones include grapples, mulchers and saw attachments for cutting and moving wood safely. A Halverson grapple saw holds and cuts logs from the cab, which keeps the operator away from the chainsaw. With a Halverson processor, one skid steer can handle cutting, splitting and loading.
Will a Halverson Grapple Saw Run on My Skid Steer or Excavator?
Most likely, yes. Both Halverson grapple saws mount with the Universal Quick Attach (SAE J2513). Both need a case drain connection and at least 2,850 PSI. The HWP-200 GS runs on standard flow (15.5-20 GPM). The HWP-275 GS needs high flow and a host machine big enough to carry 1100lbs.
Do I Need a Grapple Saw, a Blocker, or Both?
A grapple saw handles removal: grabbing whole logs, brush and multi-stems and cutting them down to manageable lengths. The HWP-165 handles production, bucking logs into rounds of the same length. Crews that sell the wood they take down often run both.
Are Halverson Attachments Built for Daily Commercial Use?
Yes. Halverson grapple saws are built in the USA from ⅜” and ⅝” steel, with industrial bent-axis piston saw motors and automatic bar oilers. Professional loggers, arborists and firewood producers run them every day. See our Service & Warranty page for coverage details.