PALMS Forestry Cranes, Log Trailers & Grapples — NZ & Australia
PALMS has been manufacturing forestry cranes, log trailers and timber grapples in Estonia since 1992, built from Swedish Strenx high-strength steel. Designed for arborists, farmers and forestry contractors across New Zealand and Australia who need reliable, high-performance timber handling day in and day out.
The PALMS range covers everything from compact trailers for lifestyle blocks through to heavy-duty crane and trailer systems for commercial forestry operations. Cranes, trailers and grapples are designed to work together as a complete integrated system, with log grapples available for both forestry cranes and excavators — making timber handling faster, safer and more efficient.
ALFA Equipment is the exclusive PALMS distributor for New Zealand and Australia, providing sales, setup, demonstrations, parts and ongoing support across the full range.
Not sure which PALMS setup suits your operation? Contact us to discuss your requirements — we'll match the right crane, trailer and grapple combination to your workflow.
For high-capacity wood chipping alongside your PALMS system, ALFA also supplies Heizohack industrial drum chippers.
Palms Products
Explore the PALMS range of forestry cranes, log trailers and timber grapples designed for efficient log handling and transport across forestry, farming and land management operations.
Cranes
PALMS forestry cranes for tractors, trailers and trucks, from 4.2m reach up to 10.1m outreach on the X100. Built in Swedish Strenx steel with lift capacities matched to your machine.
Trailers
PALMS log trailers from compact single-beam units for lifestyle blocks to double-beam and unibody trailers for commercial forestry. Wheel drive options for soft and steep ground.
Grapples
PALMS log grapples for forestry cranes and excavators, from 0.09m² to 0.28m² grapple area. Matched to your crane capacity or digger tonnage for timber, firewood and biomass handling.
Frequently asked
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The right PALMS log trailer depends on the type of work, terrain and tractor size. Smaller single beam trailers are well suited to farm forestry and lifestyle properties, while larger double beam and unibody trailers are designed for professional forestry and heavier daily use.
Single beam forestry trailers are lighter and commonly used for farm forestry, lifestyle blocks and lighter-duty applications. Double beam trailers provide increased strength and durability for regular forestry work, steeper terrain and higher payloads.
PALMS unibody trailers are heavy-duty forestry trailers designed for demanding terrain and professional timber extraction. Their smooth underbody design improves ground clearance and helps the trailer move over stumps and rough forestry environments more efficiently.
Yes. PALMS offers smaller forestry trailer models suited to farmers, private forest owners and lifestyle properties, as well as larger professional units for commercial forestry operations.
Yes. Selected PALMS forestry trailers are available with hydraulic, mechanical and hydromechanical drive systems to improve traction and performance in difficult terrain and forestry conditions.
PALMS forestry cranes are used for loading and handling logs, firewood and timber in forestry, arborist and farm applications. They are commonly paired with forestry trailers to improve timber handling efficiency and safety.
The right forestry crane depends on the timber size, lifting requirements, terrain and tractor setup. Smaller crane series suit light rural work, while larger 5th, 7th and X-Series cranes are designed for professional forestry and high-output operations.
Yes. PALMS cranes can be mounted onto forestry trailers, trucks, tractors and custom forestry setups depending on the application and hydraulic requirements.
PALMS grapples are designed for efficient log and timber handling across forestry, arborist and biomass applications. Their lightweight but durable design helps maximise lifting performance without adding unnecessary weight to the crane.
Yes. ALFA Equipment supplies complete PALMS forestry crane, trailer and grapple systems across New Zealand and Australia, including setup advice, commissioning and ongoing support.