(SUWANEE, Ga. – August 2025) DEVELON expands its next-generation forestry equipment with the DX300LL-7 log loader and DX300RB-7 road builder. These new products offer logging professionals strength, durability and advanced features for demanding forestry and timber harvesting.
These new models join the current -7 Series lineup, featuring the DX225LL-7 log loader and DX225RB-7 road builder, and deliver on all fronts with enhanced safety features, heavy-duty components and easy serviceability.
“Our next-generation log loaders and road builders redefine what logging professionals can expect,” says Morgan Stallings, senior director of dealer development, product and marketing. “The larger, more powerful DX300LL-7 and DX300RB-7 are ideal for heavier lifting and more demanding log handling applications.”
Enhanced Uptime and Protection
DEVELON -7 Series log loaders and road builders are engineered for the harshest forestry conditions to help protect uptime. They feature:
- Heavy-duty construction throughout, including robust side doors with guards over the hydraulic pump and cooling system, plus quarter-inch side panels.
- A strong front guard to shield the cab from debris.
- A fully guarded, heavy-duty high and wide undercarriage that significantly improves ground clearance over stumps and other logging site obstacles.
The DEVELON DX300LL-7 log loader cab enhances both safety and efficiency, featuring a 4-foot riser. Plus, for simple trailer transport, the cab can hydraulically tilt 90 degrees.
Unmatched Productivity
The -7 Series log loaders and road builders are built to tackle high-demand tasks head-on. They have increased horsepower, faster cycle times and more lifting capacity to complete timber harvesting and log loading more quickly.
Increased tractive force improves mobility across uneven or soft terrain, even when carrying heavy loads or traveling on inclines. Plus, the fine swing function minimizes shaking when lifting, for greater control, more accuracy and safer operation.
When maximum lifting power is needed, a simple press of the one-touch power boost button on the right-hand joystick brings an instant hydraulic boost. Operators can also select from four power modes to perfectly match the job at hand, boosting efficiency and conserving fuel.
Superior Comfort and Safety Features
All DEVELON -7 Series log loaders and road builders are designed with the operator in mind. Here are a few notable features:
- Spacious, all-weather steel cabs deliver superior comfort, excellent visibility and a quiet working environment.
- The heated air-suspension seat, which easily adjusts to individual operator height and weight, comes complete with adjustable headrests and armrests and an optional 4-point seat belt for added security.
- For reduced fatigue and more ergonomic operation, the joystick controls move with the seat.
- Early mornings and late nights are no problem thanks to front and rear LED lights that significantly enhance visibility.
Operators stay informed with the multifunction color LCD monitor, which displays vital machine diagnostics and video from the standard rearview or side-mounted cameras. A hybrid screen mode lets them view both simultaneously.
Road builders can be equipped with an optional around view monitor (AVM) camera system for a dedicated display showing a full 360-degree view of the machine’s surroundings, boosting confidence in tight spaces.
For enhanced protection, an optional side-entry forestry cab is available for both log loaders and road builders. This cab is certified to Oregon OSHA and British Columbia WCB standards and features guarded polycarbonate front, side and rear windows. For even greater peace of mind, optional 32-mm polycarbonate glass is also available.
New road builders can be equipped with an optional boom and arm lock valve. All log loader models include a straight travel pedal as a standard feature, which simplifies moving; this is an option for road builders. An air compressor and fuel filler pump are optional on both machine types.
Other key features of the DEVELON -7 Series log loaders and road builders are:
- Radio and Bluetooth® audio
- Travel alarm
- PA system: standard for log loaders, optional for road builders
Simplified Service and Maintenance
Daily checks are straightforward thanks to easy access to components and centralized grease banks at the base of the boom, letting operators lubricate multiple points quickly.
Engine and hydraulic filters, along with the hydraulic tank, are centrally located in a protected area, simplifying service and filter changes. Plus, the radiator with a reversible fan automatically prevents debris buildup to keep the cooling system clean and efficient.
For operator convenience, an optional in-cab air compressor makes it easy to keep the interior free of dirt and debris, contributing to a more comfortable workspace.
All log loader and road builder models come standard with the MY DEVELON fleet management telematics system. This powerful tool lets owners remotely monitor and maintain their machines, providing insights into equipment health, location and productivity from a user-friendly mobile app and website.
Exceptional Dealer Support and Warranty Options
Experienced and highly skilled professional service technicians from local DEVELON dealerships are ready to help keep equipment running at its best. With two DEVELON-exclusive parts distribution centers in Georgia and Washington state, local dealers maintain extensive parts inventory and provide faster delivery on the majority of genuine DEVELON parts.
DEVELON log loaders and road builders come with a superior standard warranty, offering operators full coverage for 36 months or 5,000 hours along with service support from their local authorized DEVELON dealer.
Our next-generation log loaders and road builders redefine what logging professionals can expect. The larger, more powerful DX300LL-7 and DX300RB-7 are ideal for heavier lifting and more demanding log handling applications.”
