Weiler Forestry builds skidders, forwarders, and log loaders from their facility in Knoxville, Tennessee. They acquired the Prentice product line and have become a go-to brand in the southeastern US market.
9 models with detailed specifications · Founded 1889 · weilerforestry.com
| Model | Type | Engine HP | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| B457 | Feller Buncher - Track | 298 HP | 67,020 lbs |
| B457A | Feller Buncher - Track | 330 HP | 67,020 lbs |
| B458 | Feller Buncher - Track | 298 HP | 79,221 lbs |
| B758 | Feller Buncher - Track | 303 HP | 81,738 lbs |
| K560 | Knuckleboom Log Loader - Trailer | 184 HP | 34,750 lbs |
| S250 | Log Loader | 225 HP | 55,000 lbs |
| S350 | Skidder | 225 HP | 45,888 lbs |
| S450 | Skidder | 250 HP | 48,333 lbs |
| S550 | Skidder | 275 HP | 49,336 lbs |
Weiler's forestry division has roots that trace back through several acquisitions. The modern Weiler Forestry operation is built on the Prentice brand — one of the oldest names in log loaders and forestry equipment. They manufacture in Knoxville, Tennessee, which puts them right in the heart of southeastern logging country.
The S-series skidders are their flagship product. The S250 and S350 are particularly popular with smaller to mid-size logging contractors. They compete with CAT and Tigercat on price and have built a reputation for being straightforward machines that are easy to work on.
Weiler also makes trailer-mounted loaders that carry the Prentice heritage. The 2384 and 2484 loaders are standard equipment at landings and mill yards across the South.