Knuckleboom Loader

4Rivers Equipment offers heavy-duty knuckleboom loaders for sale or rent, built to handle demanding forestry, logging, and material-handling applications with precision and strength. These versatile machines are designed for lifting, loading, and sorting logs, brush, and other heavy materials efficiently, making them essential for timber operations, sawmills, and land-clearing contractors. With their articulated, jointed-boom design, knuckleboom loaders provide a wider range of motion and more flexibility than traditional straight-boom loaders, allowing operators to reach, grab, and stack materials from multiple angles with improved control and speed. Whether you’re loading trucks, feeding grinders, or managing roadside log piles, a knuckleboom loader delivers power and performance in rugged environments.

Our inventory includes top-tier knuckleboom loaders from trusted manufacturers, equipped with high-lift capacities, durable grapples, and stable bases for safe, consistent operation. These machines are available in trailer-mounted, track-mounted, or stationary configurations to suit different job site requirements and working conditions. Renting a knuckleboom loader for sale or rent is a smart solution for temporary timber contracts, seasonal forestry work, or expanding your fleet during high-demand periods. For long-term use, purchasing provides excellent ROI, fleet dependability, and the ability to meet job requirements without downtime.

Knuckleboom loaders are engineered with operator efficiency and safety in mind, featuring spacious cabs, ergonomic controls, high-visibility designs, and advanced hydraulic systems for smooth, responsive handling. Many models come with optional cab risers, lighting packages, and climate-controlled environments to ensure comfort and visibility in all weather and terrain conditions. These machines can be outfitted with various grapple styles or attachments to handle logs, pulpwood, scrap, and bulky debris, giving operators the flexibility to adapt to different material types and handling needs.

4Rivers Equipment proudly supports forestry and material-handling professionals across Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas, with dependable equipment, OEM parts, and responsive field service. Our team works with you to identify the right knuckleboom loader based on your lifting capacity, terrain, mounting style, and operational requirements. We also offer flexible rental plans and competitive financing to align with your project scope and budget.

When productivity, flexibility, and power are essential, trust 4Rivers Equipment to deliver the right knuckleboom loader for sale or rent. With proven performance and expert support, we help you move more material, reduce manual labor, and stay on schedule in even the most demanding conditions.