Forestry machinery

Forestry machinery in Australia

Updated 4 November 2026

A forestry machine in Australia costs from about A$1,099 for a petrol wood chipper up to about A$4,499 for a large petrol log splitter, and a portable sawmill or a mini loader costs several thousand dollars more. The quickest way to see current prices and offers for your machine is to describe it in a request on BlaBlaPrice, which is free for buyers.

Safety, warranty and imports

Machinery used in forestry should meet the Australian machinery safety standards, the AS/NZS 4024 series titled "Safety of Machinery", and the national guidance on managing the risks of plant and equipment in forestry work applies as well. Ask the seller which standard the machine meets and whether it has operator protective structures designed to that standard.

Under the Australian Consumer Law, the guarantees that come with goods cannot be excluded by a seller, so a machine that fails within a reasonable time can still be repaired, replaced or refunded after the manufacturer's warranty ends. Dealers may also offer an extra 24 months of cover as an extended warranty, which is worth comparing with the price. A machine brought in from overseas must pass strict biosecurity checks, so ask the seller who handles clearance and how long it takes before you agree on a price.

Season and when to buy

November is the last month of spring. Summer, from December to February, is when many properties plan clearing and firewood work, so a machine ordered now can be on site before the summer months. If you rent, set the lease term to match the work, because a lease that starts in November runs through the summer.

How the machines are bought and what to write

Prices are quoted for the machine itself, so ask whether the figure includes GST and freight. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide are far apart, so ask for the delivery cost to your city. Some Australian sellers quote ex GST, so compare like with like. Give capacities in HP, tonne, mm and kg.

In your request, give the machine type, whether you want to buy or rent, the model, the payload, the year, the engine hours, the scope of work, your district and your budget in A$. Sellers need these details to quote a price for your job.

Describe the machine in a request and BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for anything missing, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, price and delivery terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. For related machines, see bulldozers and tractors and construction machinery.