Used Forwarders Buying Guide

Machinery Depot Pro stocks 15 forwarders machines for contractors, plant hire fleets and farm operators. This guide covers what they cost right now, how to choose between them and what to check before you order.

What you can expect to pay

Live prices from our own catalogue, not a guess — every row links to the product page.

ProductPrice
2014 Farmi VARIO 121 Forwarders$29,975
1998 Valmet 865 + Forwarders$37,908
2004 Timberjack 1410 D Forwarders$49,050
2003 Timberjack 1410D Forwarders$65,400
2014 John Deere 1510 E Eco III Forwarders$119,900
2016 John Deere 1010 E Forwarders$119,900
2017 Komatsu 835 Forwarders$174,400
2019 Eco Log 574 E Forwarders$197,500
2020 John Deere 1210 G Forwarders$216,910
2016 Werner WF-trac 2460 Forwarders$239,800

How to choose forwarders

  • Hours matter more than year — a well-serviced high-hour machine beats a neglected low-hour one.
  • Confirm the attachment package is included in the quoted price; buckets and couplers are often not.
  • Budget for landed cost, not the headline price: shipping, duty and port charges are real money.
  • Ask what the machine was doing. Quarry duty and light site duty wear a machine very differently.

Forwarders we currently stock

Frequently asked questions

How much does a used forwarder cost?

Machines in our current forwarders listings run $29,975 to $310,650, clustering near $174,400. Year, recorded hours and attachment package drive most of that spread.

Can the machine be inspected before I pay?

Yes. Independent pre-purchase inspection can be arranged at the machine’s location, and we verify hour meter, serial number and service records before any deposit is taken.

Do you handle export shipping?

Container and roll-on/roll-off export handled end to end, duties quoted separately. We quote delivered cost to Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa and most other markets.

How do I confirm the hours are genuine?

We photograph the hour meter, cross-check it against the service records and the machine’s condition, and disclose anything that does not line up. A machine whose hours cannot be verified is described that way.

Get a quote

Send your forwarders requirement and we will confirm availability, current pricing and lead time. Browse the full range on the Forwarders category page.