Coverage

Logging equipment insurance

Inland marine coverage for the machines that cut and move timber.

Skidders, loaders, feller-bunchers, and harvesters represent the biggest capital investment on your job site — this is the coverage that gets them repaired, replaced, or rebuilt.

The machines that keep the deck moving

Logging equipment insurance is inland marine coverage for the mobile machinery your operation depends on — skidders, knuckleboom loaders, feller-bunchers, harvesters, processors, and dozers, whether you own them outright or lease them. When a skidder throws a track in the mud or a loader catches fire on the deck, this is the coverage that pays to repair or replace it.

Because logging equipment works off-road, in remote sets, and away from a fenced yard, it carries a different risk profile than shop or plant machinery. Longleaf® writes it as the specialty inland marine exposure it is, with attention to how equipment actually gets damaged in the woods — overturns, fire, water, vandalism at an unattended landing, and theft of equipment or attachments left on-site overnight or over a weekend.

We also build in room for growth. Newly acquired equipment provisions and scheduling flexibility mean that when you trade in a machine or add a piece mid-season, your coverage keeps pace with your fleet instead of lagging behind it.

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What's covered

What logging equipment coverage includes

Skidders & feller-bunchersCutting and skidding equipment covered against damage and loss.
Loaders & processorsKnuckleboom loaders, harvesters, and processing heads on the deck.
Dozers & support equipmentRoad-building and site equipment used to support the operation.
Fire & lightningA leading cause of total-loss equipment claims in the woods.
Theft & vandalismMachines and attachments left on unattended sites overnight.
Overturn & collision damageRollovers and impact damage from off-road operation.
Agreed value or ACV optionsValuation set to match the age and condition of each machine.
Newly acquired equipmentShort-notice coverage for machines added mid-term.
Why Longleaf®

Why contractors place equipment with Longleaf®

01
Specialty inland marine expertise

Equipment rated for how it is actually used in logging, not a generic contractor class.

02
Flexible scheduling

Add, remove, or revalue machines as your fleet changes.

03
Fast equipment claims

Downtime on a skidder or loader is lost production — we move quickly.

04
One program, not a patchwork

Coordinated with your trucks, liability, and excess so nothing is left out.

Available across our 14 states

Longleaf® writes logging equipment insurance for logging operations throughout the Southeast and beyond.

FAQ

Got questions? We've got answers.

What counts as "logging equipment" for this coverage?
Skidders, feller-bunchers, knuckleboom loaders, harvesters, processors, dozers, and similar mobile machinery used in harvesting and site work. If it moves and works off-road on your job site, it likely belongs on this schedule.
Do I need this if I already have loggers broad form?
It depends on your operation. Loggers broad form bundles several property exposures on one flexible form, while standalone logging equipment insurance schedules your machines individually. An agent can help you decide which structure fits better, or combine elements of both.
Is theft of an attachment covered, not just the whole machine?
Yes. Attachments like grapples and heads left on-site are a common theft target, and they can be scheduled and covered alongside the machines they attach to.
What is agreed value and why does it matter for equipment?
Agreed value sets a fixed payout amount at the time you schedule the machine, rather than a depreciated market value at the time of loss. For specialized or well-maintained equipment, that can mean a more predictable settlement.
Can I add a piece of equipment mid-season?
Yes. Newly acquired equipment provisions typically allow you to add a machine with short notice so it is not exposed while the paperwork is finalized.
How do I get my equipment fleet quoted?
The fastest path is to find a Longleaf® agent — they will schedule your machines and attachments and bring back valuation options.

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