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Australian Forestry Equipment

Brand vs brand

OMEF vs GMT

Which grapple-saw system better fits controlled sectional removal?

Australian buyer comparisonReviewed 19 September 2026

Short answer

The commercial verdict

OMEF suits buyers wanting excavator forestry attachments through one distributor; GMT's crane-oriented Total Tree Control proposition is distinctive. The complete lifted section—not the empty attachment—must remain inside the carrier chart.

Side by side

What actually separates them

DecisionOMEFGMTWhat decides it
Carrier contextExcavator-oriented forestry attachment rangeCrane and excavator grapple-saw systemsStart with the carrier and work envelope.
Control approachGrapple and saw within a broader attachment familyTotal Tree Control braking emphasisAssess control of the severed section in the actual rigging method.
Australian supplyDistributed through RandallsConfirm current local supply and parts pathSaw components, rotator parts and field support must be explicit.

Buyer fit

Choose for the work, not the logo

Choose OMEF when

  • The fleet already uses OMEF attachments through Randalls
  • Excavator vegetation work is the dominant application
  • The GS400 package fits the available flow and payload

Choose GMT when

  • Crane work and controlled section handling are central
  • The GMT control system improves the work method
  • A verified local service path supports the complete system

Due diligence

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Attachment manufacturer

OMEF

A broad attachment range covering most excavator-based forestry and vegetation tasks from 1.5-tonne mini excavators through to 35-tonne carriers. Distributed in Australia by Randalls.

Attachment manufacturer

GMT

Grapple saws for cranes and excavators. GMT explicitly emphasises that the weight of the severed tree section must be evaluated against the crane or carrier's lifting capacity — a point that matters greatly in Australian hardwood work.

Australian channel

Supplier profiles connected to this comparison

Randalls Equipment Company

Multi-brand Australian forestry specialist combining imported machines and attachments with locally manufactured rotating log grapples.

Machine context

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Grapple saws

Grips before it cuts, and keeps control of the severed section — the attachment for working near assets.