Made By Landscapers, For Landscapers
JWEST
Movin' Trees, & Other Stuff, With Ease
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Professional landscaping equipment designed to help crews lift and haul trees, plants, stone, and other heavy materials through challenging or hard-to-reach job sites.
Practical nursery equipment for moving trees, plants, and heavy materials around growing areas, loading zones, and other demanding nursery environments with greater ease.
Garden center equipment designed to help crews move trees, plants, landscaping products, and other heavy materials throughout the property more efficiently.
Heavy-duty landscape equipment for contractors who need a practical solution for lifting and hauling trees, materials, and other heavy loads across demanding job sites.
The Buddy is for use by many business entities. Our customers include municipalities, universities, botanical gardens, theme parks, zoos, rental companies and homeowners. It’s simply all about easy lifting and hauling heavy and bulky objects safely and easily.
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JWEST LLC
JWEST was born from a simple need: finding an easier way to move trees into hard-to-reach areas without damaging the job site. Invented in 2013, The Buddy turned a real landscaping challenge into a smarter way to handle heavy loads.
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Why Choose The Buddy
A Smarter Way to Move More
The Buddy is a true labor-saving, time-saving, fuel-free solution built to handle the toughest jobs without the downsides of traditional equipment, and most importantly, it saves you back.
Saves Labor
Usually saves at least one worker compared to a traditional ball cart. Less effort to lift and haul and no need to balance the load
Saves Time
Load and unload faster, with no chains required. Moves across a yard quicker than a mini skid steer, helping you get more done in less time.
No Fuel Required
Unlike diesel mini skid steers, The Buddy takes no field to operate, saving you money and reducing your environmental impact
Environmentally Friendly
Zero emissions. A greener choice that helps you and your customers do your part for the planet.
No Yard Damage
Leaves no tracks, ruts or damage to lawns, soil or expensive pavers. No site prep or post-work cleanup needed.
Quiet Operation
Ideal for residential job and upscale communities with noise restrictions.
Impressing Lifting Power
Rated for 2,100 lbs. and easily lifts heavy, bulky loads that would be impossible with a traditional cart.
Save & Easy to Use
Eliminates back strain and makes lifting heavy loads effortless. The load locks in place and is pointed safely away from the user.
Handles a Wide Variety of Loads
Trees, boulders, pavers, bricks, dirt, rocks, lumber, sod, bagged goods, ceramic pot, statuary, heavy tools and more.
Easy Site Access
At just 35” wide with a short turn radius, The buddy can get into tight spaces without damage.
Built for Every Crew
Designed for one, two or three people. A favorite among women workers who can easily lift and move heavy, bulky loads.
Built To Last
Backed by a 3-year warranty and made with durable high-quality materials. A reliable tool you can count on for years.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Landscaper’s Buddy?
The Landscaper’s Buddy is a heavy-duty transport solution designed to make lifting and hauling trees, landscaping materials, and other heavy or awkward loads easier.
How much weight can The Buddy handle?
The Buddy can handle loads of up to 2,100 pounds, making it a powerful solution for a wide range of professional landscaping and material-handling applications.
What can I use The Buddy to move?
The Buddy can move B&B trees, shrubs, boulders, pavers, bricks, sod, dirt, gravel, stone, logs, lumber, pots, bagged materials, and many other heavy loads.
Can The Buddy fit through narrow gates?
Yes. At approximately 35 inches wide, The Buddy can access many areas where larger equipment may not fit, making it especially useful for tight or hard-to-reach job sites.
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