Our forestry equipment

Log loaders with plateform Compact

Ideal for 1500 to 2500 series trucks

Recommended use

Our loaders with platform trailers are suitable for individuals producing logs, sawmills seeking efficiency, arborists traveling to their clients, and government entities or national parks in need of a robust and versatile solution. Metavic offers unmatched efficiency in handling loads. Every task becomes a smooth and precise operation thanks to our high-quality hydraulic control.

Recommended Load

Logs from 8 to 12-14 feet

Available options

  • Lifting hook
  • Fork kit

Description

Strength, ruggedness and precision. For work loaded with pleasure.

Made entirely in quebec, metavic log loaders are designed to simplify your work and make your days in the forest better. Constructed of top quality steel and attached directly to their logging trailer, our log loaders have equipment parts with key advantages: they are heavy-duty, powerful, precise and incredibly easy to handle. Excellence by design. Forest-tested to guarantee maximum operating pleasure.

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Grapple

Pick up more logs each time! With its curved design, the Metavic grapple allows the operator to easily grip logs by rolling them without crushing them. Thanks to this feature, you can increase your lifting capacity, while preserving the quality of your wood!

Boom

Maximize your loads! The unique design of our boom lets you load much closer to the guard. And with our very sturdy protective plate preventing the logs from striking the loader, you can bring cut trees towards you without any fear! So there is more room to increase your productivity!

Control system

Simplify your work! The Metavic control system was designed and tested to ensure simple, efficient and totally ergonomic control. That’s why our hand levers are not installed too low or too far from your operating station, allowing you to optimize their use.

Pressure gauge

Take advantage of all the power your loader has! Our pressure gauge allows you to see with a glance that the oil pressure in the engine is optimal and that you can indeed lift the promised loads. Note that our log loaders have square oil inputs that are welded with a protective guard onto the cylinder. Everything to ensure you use your log loader’s full potential!

Long-reach ring

Prevent breakdowns and mechanical problems! Metavic rings are machined, inserted and welded on either side of the plate for better reach. Combined with hardened steel at the main articulation points, they provide unmatched durability.

Additional information

Suitable for

Ideal for 1500 to 2500 series trucks

Suitable for

Specifically designed for tree service companies or individuals wanting to transport their own wood on the road.

Level of use

Occasional

DISCOVER ALL THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
OF METAVIC LOG LOADERS WITH PLATEFORM COMPACT

1150M14 / Compact 14' 1150M16 / Compact 16' 1600 / Compact 16'
––– LOADER SPECIFICATIONS–––
Model 1150M14 1150M16 1600
Boom lenght 14 ft 16 ft 16 ft
Loader height 66 in 66 in 74 in
Loader width 40 in 40 in 48 in
Loader rotation 270° 270° 270°
Grapple rotation Continuous Continuous Continuous
Lifting capacity (full reach) 900 lb 800 lb 1250 lb
Lifting capacity (half reach) 2 600 lb 2 500 lb 3 400 lb
Opening of the grapple 36 in 36 in 40 in
Closing of the grapple 4,5 in 4,5 in 4,5 in
Loader weight 1 200 lb 1 275 lb 1 700 lb
Honda Hydraulic power plant 9 HP 9 HP 13 HP
Hydraulic winch (optional) 6 000 lb 6 000 lb 6 000 lb
––– TRAILER SPECIFICATIONS–––
Model Compact 14 ft Compact 16 ft Compact 16 ft
Trailer total lenght (+/- 200lb) 800 lb 800 lb 800 lb
Axles 2 x 7 000 lb 2 x 7 000 lb 2 x 7 000 lb
Brakes Electric Electric Electric
Total lenght 19 ft 21 ft 21 ft
Total width 85 in 85 in 85 in
Height from the ground 36 in 36 in 36 in
Loading length 14 ft 16 ft 16 ft
Loading width 80 in 80 in 80 in
Poles height 33 in (8 fixed poles) 33 in (8 fixed poles) 33 in (8 fixed poles)
Trailer weight 2 695 lb 2 900 lb 2 900 lb
Loading capacity 11 500 lb 11 500 lb 11 500 lb
Floor material Wood Wood Wood
Light LED LED LED
Tires/rims ST235/85 R16 ST235/85 R16 ST235/85 R16
Height with poles 69 in 69 in 69 in
Height with loader 102 in 102 in 102 in
Total weight (loader and trailer) 3 895 lb 4 175 lb 4 600 lb

Options

6000 lb hydraulic winch

Work hard with complete stability! Being bolted on the logging trailer chassis, the Metavic winch is completely separate from the boom. It is by far the most stable winch to handle, and offers the solid, robust performance that you expect from logging equipment! All Métavic winches are available with wireless remote controls for greater efficiency and speed.

  • Winches designed for 15RF trailers and up
  • 6000 lb capacity
  • Hydraulic motor
  • Comes with 5/16″ x 100′ steel cable
  • Synthetic cable option
butterfly stabilizer legs - steady trailer - anchor

Stabilizers

Discover an advanced level of stability! With Metavic’s tilting-type stabilizers, you benefit from optimum stability to prevent your cargo from spilling, even when the terrain is very steep or uneven. The standard butterfly model can be replaced at your request with telescopic legs. Whatever you choose, you’ll be able to load and unload with the greatest confidence.

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