Independent arborist gear picks · Typical prices shown, checked at the retailer

Logging Tools and Log Tools

Log tools save backs and speed up cleanup on removals. This section covers the logger tools tree crews use daily: axes and mauls, log handling tools and forestry measuring tapes.

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LogRite

LogRite Log Carrier

Two-person log lifting tool with a center hook and aluminum handle.

Typical $119

Gap Arborist Supply

Single Bit Axe Sheath

A blade cover that protects your axe edge and your hands in the truck.

Typical $25

Buying guide

What belongs in the truck

A cant hook or peavey rolls logs for bucking and loading, a hookaroon drags and stacks rounds and firewood without bending over, and a log carrier lets two people move heavy rounds. A logging tape on your belt speeds up bucking to length.

An axe or maul splits rounds and drives wedges. Keep edges sharp, handles tight, and inspect tools for cracks before use.

Picking the right log tool

If you buck a lot of logs on the ground, a cant hook will save more strain than any other tool here. If you stack firewood or feed a splitter, a hookaroon is the tool you will reach for most. Crews moving rounds by hand from a backyard to a trailer get the most from a log carrier.

Lighter aluminum handles are easier to carry all day, while wooden handles are cheaper and easy to replace. Keep log tools in a dedicated rack or box on the truck so points and hooks do not get damaged or damage other gear.

Common questions

What is the difference between a cant hook and a peavey?

A cant hook has a blunt toe with teeth; a peavey ends in a spike. Both roll logs; the peavey can also pry and pivot.