DC Equipment

DC Equipment in Digits 1,000,000+ operational hours | 500+ pieces sold worldwide | 400+ safer crews | 80 employees | 30 years | 6 countries | ZERO harm INTRODUCTION Founded in 2010 by Dale and Christine Ewers, DC Equipment was created to reduce risk and eliminate dangerous practices in the logging industry. Building from hands‑on experience, Dale started a small team to manufacture equipment that could make steep‑slope harvesting safer and more productive — starting with the Falcon Claw. Today, that team has grown into a global company with 5 products, 4 markets, and 2 manufacturing facilities serving forestry, construction, infrastructure, and heavy industry. HISTORY 2010 – Founded by Dale & Christine Ewers 2012 – First winch‑assist machine designed 2013 – First grapple carriage concept developed 2015 – Opened DC Equipment SpA in Chile 2018 – New distributors signed for the Pacific Northwest & British Columbia 2020 – Surpassed 1.5 million operational hours, ZERO HARM 2023 – Acquired Madill (B.C.) 2024 – Madill‑built machines returned to the Canadian market MISSION & VISION Mission: To create safer, more productive steep‑slope work environments. Vision: To be the global leader in steep‑slope solutions with an uncompromising focus on safety, efficiency, environmental responsibility, and serving global communities. WATCH Living for Logging: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZBMBxJ4AxU OUR DIFFERENCE At DC Equipment, we design, engineer, and manufacture complete steep‑slope logging solutions under one roof. Our facilities in Prince George (Canada), Chile, and New Zealand serve customers worldwide. What sets us apart? We’re contractors ourselves — we use the equipment we build every day. This hands‑on experience allows us to create rugged, reliable machinery that delivers real results for forestry, construction, infrastructure, and heavy industry. OUR BRANDS, YOUR SOLUTIONS Falcon Overview Falcon delivers mechanised steep‑slope equipment that reduces risk, boosts efficiency, and improves productivity — allowing crews to work safely and sustainably in challenging terrain. Falcon Winch Assist A versatile, single‑rope hydraulic winch system for excavators and log loaders, providing remote‑controlled safety, precision tension monitoring, and cost‑effective productivity across steep‑slope environments. Falcon Hydraulic Yarder A standing‑skyline yarder designed for long‑distance, high‑performance logging. It operates without guy ropes, making it ideal for challenging terrain where agility, speed, and safety matter. Falcon Claw Grapple Carriage A remote‑controlled, motorised grapple designed for safe, efficient log extraction. Its 78” opening and 17,500 lb payload capacity make it the trusted solution for steep‑slope logging. Falcon Tandem Carriage A fully mechanised solution for steep‑slope extraction, featuring wireless controls, regenerative braking, and seamless integration with the Falcon Claw — providing safe access to challenging terrain while eliminating the need for skyline resets and reducing fuel costs. Falcon HD Grapple Camera System Delivers crisp 1080p video for precise grappling in harsh environments. Its long‑range, low‑latency design improves safety and productivity, making night and low‑light operation feasible and efficient. Madill Overview With over a century of heritage in British Columbia, Madill delivers durable, high‑power, purpose‑built equipment for forestry, construction, and heavy‑industrial environments. Madill machines are trusted for their reliability and performance in some of North America’s toughest working conditions. Madill Solutions Madill 3000B Purpose‑Built Forestry Excavator: Designed for small‑to‑medium wood, combining efficiency and precision. Features a high‑rise tilt cab, long boom reach, and a 45,470 lb lift capacity for productive, safe landing operations. Madill 4000 Purpose‑Built Forestry Excavator: Optimised for versatility and efficiency in medium‑to‑large wood. Its design delivers balanced performance for both log loading and multi‑process site duties. FIND OUT MORE: falcon.dcforestryequipment.com | madill.dcforestryequipment.com