Automatic lubrication for forestry machinery
Keep harvesters, processors, forwarders, skidders, log loaders, excavator-based forestry machines and logging equipment consistently lubricated in demanding operating conditions.
LSL designs, installs and calibrates Groeneveld-BEKA automatic lubrication systems for forestry contractors, machinery owners and fleets.
Equipment we keep lubricated
Automatic lubrication can be fitted to an individual forestry machine, across a fleet, or to selected attachments, trucks and support equipment.
Harvesters, processors & felling machines
- Harvesters and felling machines
- Excavator-based processors
- Processing heads and attachments
- Boom, linkage and slew points
- Pins, bushes and bearings
Forwarders, skidders & log loaders
- Forwarders and skidders
- Log loaders and forestry excavators
- Articulation and steering joints
- Boom and grapple pivots
- Axle and chassis grease points
Forestry trucks, trailers & support equipment
- Logging trucks and trailers
- Chassis, steering and suspension points
- Drawbars and trailer pivots
- Service and support vehicles
- Specialist forestry equipment
Where automatic lubrication can make a difference
Difficult or unsafe access
Forestry machinery has grease points positioned around booms, processing heads, guards and moving components.
Automatic lubrication reduces the need for operators to repeatedly climb over or reach into difficult areas for routine greasing.
Mud, water & timber debris
Forestry equipment operates around mud, water, bark, dust and wood fibre while pins, bushes and bearings work under heavy loads.
Regular, measured lubrication helps maintain a protective grease supply around connected components.
Long operating hours
Harvesters, processors, forwarders and log loaders may work long shifts in remote locations with limited time for manual greasing.
Automatic systems can deliver lubricant at programmed intervals while the machine is operating.
Missed or inconsistent greasing
Manual greasing can be delayed, rushed or overlooked when production schedules are busy.
Automatic lubrication helps provide a regular, measured supply to the lubrication points connected to the system.
Recommended systems for forestry
The most suitable system depends on the equipment, number and location of lubrication points, operating conditions and lubricant requirements.
Groeneveld Twin
Heavy-duty greasing for large forestry machinery
A dual-line automatic greasing system suited to harvesters, processors, forwarders, skidders, log loaders and other large machines with numerous lubrication points or long grease lines.
Individual metering units allow different points to receive quantities selected for their lubrication requirements. System pressure is monitored so the operator can be warned when the required pressure is not reached.
BEKA EP-1
Versatile progressive greasing for forestry equipment and attachments
A progressive automatic greasing system that can be configured for a wide range of mobile machinery, attachments and support equipment.
The BEKA EP-1 is a practical option where the machine requires a compact, adaptable system but does not need the dual-line layout of the Groeneveld Twin.
Groeneveld SingleLine
Automatic greasing for logging trucks and trailers
A single-line automatic greasing system designed primarily for commercial vehicles.
It can supply selected chassis, steering, suspension and trailer lubrication points while the vehicle is in service, reducing the reliance on manual greasing between workshop visits.
Our process in four easy steps
1
Assess
We assess the machine, its lubrication points, working hours, operating conditions and the grease being used.
This helps us identify which points should be connected to the system and whether any points will remain manually lubricated.
2
Match
We select the pump, reservoir, distribution components and metering quantities required for the machine.
Grease lines are planned around moving components, service access and areas where they may be exposed to timber, debris or impact.
3
Install
Our technicians install the pump, distribution components, grease lines and monitoring equipment.
The system is routed and protected to suit the machine rather than being installed as a generic kit.
4
Calibrate
We test the completed system and set the greasing cycle to suit the machine’s actual operating requirements.
The settings can be adjusted if working conditions, attachments or operating hours change.
FAQ
Our company specializes in consulting, product development, and customer support. We tailor our services to fit the unique needs of businesses across various sectors, helping them grow and succeed in a competitive market.
Automatic lubrication can be fitted to many harvesters, processors, felling machines, forwarders, skidders, log loaders and excavator-based forestry machines.
Systems can also be designed for processing heads, attachments, logging trucks, trailers and suitable support equipment. We assess the machine layout, number of grease points and operating conditions before recommending a system.
The Groeneveld Twin is generally recommended for large forestry machines with many lubrication points, long grease lines or components requiring different grease quantities.
The BEKA EP-1 can suit smaller machines, attachments and less complex progressive systems. For logging trucks and trailers, the Groeneveld SingleLine is often the most suitable starting point.
In many cases, yes. Lubrication points on processing heads, grapples and other attachments may be incorporated into the system where the movement, hose routing and lubricant requirements allow it.
Because forestry attachments move through a wide operating range and may be changed between machines, they need to be assessed individually.
Automatic lubrication systems are designed for demanding mobile-equipment environments, but correct installation and regular inspection are still important.
We route and protect grease lines to reduce their exposure to moving components, timber and impact. Pumps, hoses and fittings should be checked for damage during normal machine servicing, and the pump should not be sprayed directly with a high-pressure water or steam jet.
This depends on the system and controller selected. Available warnings can include low grease level, failure to reach the required system pressure and recorded fault information.
The Groeneveld Twin includes a minimum-level switch, pressure monitoring and diagnostic functions. Its display can show when the reservoir needs filling or when the system has detected a fault.
Refill frequency depends on the reservoir size, number of connected points, metering quantities, cycle setting and the machine’s operating hours.
The system is calibrated for the equipment rather than using one standard grease quantity. The Twin can use different metering units so individual points receive quantities selected for their requirements.
The cost depends on the machine, number and location of grease points, system selected, reservoir size, monitoring options and installation complexity.
Send us the machine make, model, location and a few photos, and we can recommend a suitable system and provide an installation quote.
Ready to reduce downtime on your forestry equipment?
Talk to LSL about your harvesters, processors, forwarders, skidders, log loaders, trucks or trailers.
We will assess your equipment, recommend a suitable automatic lubrication system and provide a tailored quote.