The Modern Solution for Lumber Yard Profitability
A profitable lumber yard needs equipment that does more than lift. The right timber material handling solutions address long-load movement while maximizing facility ROI. The following capabilities define an optimized operation.
Space Optimization
Space Optimization
Dramatically increase your storage capacity by using multi-directional lifts that operate in narrow aisles, allowing you to add more racking and expand inventory space in your existing footprint.
Long Load Safety
Long Load Safety
Moving long, heavy bundles with standard forklifts creates risk and slows operations. Lumber yard forklifts engineered to carry long loads at a low center of gravity eliminate instability. You gain total control while improving worksite safety.
Operational Versatility
Operational Versatility
Your facility handles multiple tasks, from unloading trucks to stacking cantilever racks. Streamline your workflow with a single machine that operates as a sideloader, counterbalance forklift and narrow-aisle lift.
Reduced Product Damage
Reduced Product Damage
Protecting your inventory protects your profit. Equipment that moves sideways down aisles with precision eliminates product damage from maneuvering long loads through tight spaces.
Recommended Equipment for the Lumber Industry
The right tool makes all the difference when handling lumber and timber products.
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Combilift lumber lifts: Combilift lumber solutions set the standard for maximizing storage density and improving safety. Their unique 4-way and multi-directional movement allows them to drive sideways with long loads securely resting on the platform. These machines excel in indoor and outdoor applications.
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Heavy-duty lumber lifts: High-capacity IC pneumatic lifts provide the raw power to quickly load and unload trucks and move heavy pallets of wood products. Their durable construction and powerful engines deliver reliable performance in demanding yard environments.
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Specialized equipment: JCB equipment offers specialized machines for material handling, log loading, yard management and mill operations. Machines feature quick-hitch attachments that allow you to swap between buckets, forks and grapples. Their excellent visibility and tight turning radiuses are made to work on timber yards and processing plants.
The Burns Industrial Equipment Advantage
At Burns Industrial Equipment, we've served lumber operations across western Pennsylvania, northeast Ohio and West Virginia since 1972. As a Combilift dealer and Hyster-Yale partner, we provide expertise in multi-directional material handling.
We take a consultative approach to every project. Our team can analyze your yard to demonstrate exactly how much additional storage capacity can be unlocked and calculate potential ROI. We help you see the numbers before investing.
Beyond equipment sales, we deliver comprehensive support through our parts department and service team. We also offer rental options and used equipment to fit various budgets.
Unlock Your Yard's True Storage Potential
Learn how a Combilift solution can dramatically increase storage capacity and improve operational safety.
Whether you need Combilift lumber solutions for narrow-aisle operations or heavy-duty lumber lifts for high-capacity work, Burns Industrial Equipment delivers proven technology from trusted brands. Contact our team online today or call for more information. Let's show you what's possible.
