Barko Hydraulics LLC is proud to announce Crosby Equipment Company as its new dealer for logging and land clearing equipment in Georgia.

“Crosby Equipment Company is a great addition to our dealer network,” said Alecia McKay-Jones, dealer development manager of Barko. “They have strong knowledge of the forest products industry and are well positioned to serve loggers in Georgia.”

With locations in Douglas, Swainsboro and Macon, Ga., Crosby Equipment Company will handle sales and service of Barko loaders, industrial wheeled tractors, harvesters and feller bunchers. The dealership was established in 2012 with a compact equipment focus and then expanded into construction and forestry.

“We're happy to have an opportunity to bring Barko equipment to the forestry community in Georgia,” said Jerome Crosby, owner of Crosby Equipment Company. “Barko has a name with history and a good product. Our sales team also has many years of experience in the industry and plans to bring the best support to the product line.”

Barko Hydraulics LLC is part of the Pettibone LLC Heavy Equipment Group. Founded in 1963, Barko has consistently led the industry with innovative solutions to the forestry, scrap and construction markets, including industrial tractors, crawlers, handlers, loaders, forwarders, chippers and harvesters.

For more information, call 715-395-6700 or visit www.barko.com.