What is the cost of the Bumper Pull Equipment Trailer for a Bigfoot Forestry franchise?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| EQUIPMENT PACKAGE | |
|---|---|
| ITEMS PURCHASED | |
| JCB 270T Highflow Track loader with Forestry Package | $88,624 |
| 60” Forestry Mulching Attachment | $44,750 |
| 78” Grapple Attachment | $6,200 |
| Bumper Pull Equipment Trailer | $17,800 |
| 4 Transport Chains (20’ per) | $250 |
| 4 Ratchet Binders | $125 |
| 4 Strap Ratchet (2x30’) w/ J-Hooks | $125 |
| 1 Trailer Hitch Lock | $150 |
| Total (includes estimated shipping costs) | $158,024 |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–162)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bigfoot Forestry Franchise Disclosure Document, the Bumper Pull Equipment Trailer costs $17,800 as part of the required equipment package. This trailer is a necessary component of the equipment package that franchisees must purchase prior to opening their Bigfoot Forestry business.
The equipment package includes other essential items such as a JCB 270T Highflow Track loader with Forestry Package, a Forestry Mulching Attachment, a Grapple Attachment, transport chains, ratchet binders, strap ratchets, and a trailer hitch lock. The total cost for the entire equipment package, including estimated shipping costs, is $158,024.
Prospective franchisees should consider this cost when evaluating the overall investment required to start a Bigfoot Forestry franchise. It is important to note that Bigfoot Forestry may change the items included in the Equipment Package and/or the associated pricing at any time.