Ponsse Forwarders and Harvesters

Today, Ponsse Plc is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cut-to-length forest machines. The roots of the family-owned company, grown from a machine entrepreneur’s dream into an international export company, lie deep in the Finnish countryside. The company is still based in Vieremä, in the same location in which it was founded in 1970.
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Growing together with customers

Ponsse is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forest machines, and its customer-oriented operations are still guided by the wishes and needs of forest machine entrepreneurs. The Vieremä factory has expanded from 300 m2 to four hectares, but our mission remains the same – to contribute to our customers’ success with productive and reliable PONSSE forest machines and services.

A good product range and confidential customer relationships are Ponsse’s foundation stones, together with its strong values, committed personnel, as well as history and traditions. We continue to follow the path cleared by Einari: “We manufacture the best forest machines in the world.”

Harvesters

PONSSE harvesters excel in cutting and sorting energy wood and heavy trunks in any condition. Versatile and efficient, they adapt to all environments, offering top productivity and unmatched comfort. Our range includes powerful machines for tough trunks, multi-functional options for varied sites, and high-performance models for extreme conditions. Designed for ease of use and excellent visibility, PONSSE harvesters ensure reliability and productivity across all logging tasks, from thinning to clear cutting.

Beaver

BEAVER

PONSSE BEAVER feels at home in dense thinning sites, and is also a reliable harvester at all sites where a durable machine is needed. The agility of a six-wheeler, combined with a solid structure, makes PONSSE Beaver unstoppable, even in difficult thinning sites.

Harvester Heads

H5 , H6

Cranes

C44

Model Type

6 Wheels

Cobra

COBRA

The PONSSE Cobra harvester is a versatile, efficient tool suitable for both thinning and clear-cutting. Its eight-wheel design makes it a great addition to a fleet or a standalone choice for varied logging sites.

Harvester Heads

H5 , H6 , H7 , H7HD EUCA

Cranes

C44+ , C5

Model Type

8 Wheels

Scorpion

SCORPION

Launched in 2013, the PONSSE Scorpion revolutionized the forest machine industry. With a focus on operator well-being, it offers an optimal workspace to enhance productivity.

Harvester Heads

H5 , H6

Cranes

C50

Model Type

8 Wheels

Scorpion

SCORPION KING

The legendary PONSSE Scorpion King is now even better, enhancing its renowned usability and productivity. The machine’s raw power is harnessed into precise harvesting, with a design focused on operator comfort and alertness, ensuring peak performance.

Harvester Heads

H5 , H6 , H7 , H7HD EUCA

Cranes

C50

Model Type

8 Wheels

Scorpion

SCORPION GIANT

The new Scorpion Giant enhances the PONSSE harvester range, bridging the gap between the Scorpion King and Bear. Developed based on customer feedback, it can be equipped with the H8 harvester head or smaller heads for increased lifting power. The C50+ crane provides superior lifting and tractive force, making the Scorpion Giant ideal for handling larger trees, even in challenging conditions like snow, slopes, and soft ground.

Harvester Heads

H8 , H8 Top Saw , H7 , H7HD EUCA , H6

Cranes

C50+

Model Type

8 Wheels

Ergo

ERGO

Though relatively new, the PONSSE Ergo is already a classic and the best-selling PONSSE machine worldwide. Renowned for its reliability in various conditions, from Siberian cold to South American heat, it delivers consistent high production year-round. Customers trust the Ergo for its dependable performance, making it an excellent all-around harvester.

Harvester Heads

H8 , H8 EUCA , H7 , H6

Cranes

C44+ , C5

Model Type

8 Wheels.

Bear

BEAR

The PONSSE Bear features a powerful engine, robust crane, large work pumps, and a big harvester head, making it ideal for dense forests. It combines exceptional power with advanced ergonomics and high fuel efficiency. Despite its strength, the Bear is economical, with long service intervals and quick maintenance, resulting in low lifecycle costs and enduring performance year after year.

Harvetser Heads

H8HD . H8HD EUCA , H8 , H7 , H7HD

Cranes

C6

Model Type

8 Wheels

 

Forwarders

PONSSE forwarders excel in agility, power, ergonomics, weight distribution, and efficiency. They handle soft terrain and steep slopes with ease, offering superior power, comfort, and the best load-carrying ratios. Equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), they deliver high fuel economy and tractive force. PONSSE forwarders are renowned for their ergonomic controls, powerful engines, and effective loaders, making them the most productive and comfortable choice for timber transportation.

WISENT

PONSSE Wisent treats thinning sites gently. Its agility and excellent visibility in all directions from the cabin reduce damage to standing trees. Being lightweight, it also causes less damage to the terrain. It still offers an excellent load-carrying capacity and power that never runs out. Wisent is a small-sized machine with large properties, and with low emissions and costs.

Crane

K70+

Capacity

12,000KG

Model Type

8 Wheels

ELK

The PONSSE Elk, a compact and versatile forwarder, combines agility with the durability and power of larger machines. Its responsive engine, strong loader, and spacious cabin with ergonomic controls make it ideal for thinning-based logging, offering both economy and performance.

Crane

K70+ , K90+

Capacity

13,000KG

Model Type

8 Wheels

BUFFALO

The PONSSE Buffalo, the best-selling forwarder globally, offers exceptional reliability and customization. With load capacities of 14 to 15 tons, reach options from 7.8 to 10 meters, and various technical features like the Active Crane, it meets individual customer needs with outstanding adaptability.

Crane

K90+ , K100+ , K101 , K111

Capacity

14,000 – 15,000KG

Model Type

8 Wheels

BUFFALO KING

The PONSSE Buffalo King, the largest in the Buffalo series, offers exceptional reliability and customization. With a load capacity of 18 tons, a reach of 7.8 to 9.5 meters, and options like the Active Crane, it is designed to meet individual customer needs.

Crane

K100+ , K101 , K111

Capacity

18,000KG

Model Type

8 Wheels

BISON ACTIVE FRAME

The PONSSE Bison is the world’s fastest forwarder, featuring a stepless transmission that allows seamless gear changes without stopping. Its Active Frame and new PONSSE Seat enhance comfort and stability, making it ideal for all terrains. The constant engine RPM and low-emission engine ensure excellent fuel efficiency.

Crane

K90+ , K100+ , K101 , K111

Capacity

16,000KG

Model Type

8 Wheels

ELEPHANT

The PONSSE Elephant is a powerful forwarder with high load capacity, ideal for long distances, challenging terrain, and steep slopes. It excels in tough conditions where other machines may struggle.

Crane

K121

Capacity

18,000KG

Model Type

8 Wheels

ELEPHANT KING

The PONSSE Elephant King is one of the most robust forwarders, designed to handle extreme conditions from -50 to +50 degrees. Its durable build, powerful engine, and 20-ton capacity ensure efficient wood transport, even on slopes and over long distances.

Crane

K121

Capacity

20,000KG

Model Type

8 Wheels

MAMMOTH

The PONSSE Mammoth forwarder excels in tough conditions like plantations and long-distance transport. With a high load capacity, K121 loader, and advanced hydraulics, it ensures efficiency and durability. Its stepless gearbox and robust design handle loads up to 25 tons, boosting productivity and minimizing downtime.

Crane

K121

Capacity

25,000KG

Model Type

8 Wheels

NEW WISENT

The new PONSSE Wisent is a compact, low-emission forwarder that enhances operational efficiency. Its excellent weight distribution and geometry reduce terrain impact, while its agility and visibility minimize damage to standing trees. With strong power and load capacity, it completes tasks with fewer trips. The Wisent features a durable middle pivot, easy steering, and ergonomic controls. Its spacious cabin, large windows, and optional PONSSE Seat improve comfort, while the PONSSE Active Cabin further reduces vibration for a smoother ride on rough terrain.

Crane

K70+

Capacity

12,000KG

Model Type

8 Wheels

NEW PONSSE ELK

The new PONSSE Elk is ideal for thinning sites with long distances. Despite its compact size, it offers impressive power, durability, and efficiency with minimal terrain impact. Its fast-response engine, sturdy loader, and superior load capacity ensure swift operations. The spacious cabin features ergonomic controls, expansive windows, and the option of a PONSSE Seat for enhanced comfort. The new PONSSE Active Cabin further improves ride quality by reducing vibration on uneven terrain.

Crane

K90+

Capacity

13,000KG

Model Type

8 Wheels

 

Harvester Heads

PONSSE harvester heads prioritize durability and reliability, designed to handle extreme stress while being accurate and gentle. Developed with user input, innovative design, and extensive experience, they lead the market in quality. PONSSE heads offer superior performance with solid structures, effective functions, and precise control, ensuring high productivity and long service life. They are easy to maintain and suitable for various harvesting needs, from heavy-duty logging to all wood harvesting applications.

H5

The compact PONSSE H5 harvester head delivers powerful performance for thinning, handling even larger trees efficiently. It excels in multi-stemming and individual stem processing, thanks to its large opening range, long delimbing knives, and well-positioned feed rollers. Its fast, economical feeding and sawing enhance productivity, making it ideal for both individual trees and multi-stemming without extra weight or maintenance.

H6

The PONSSE H6 harvester head excels in thinning and regeneration felling. Its compact design allows precise cutting of selected trees and is effective on large-diameter trees. With a wide opening range, powerful feed, and efficient delimbing, it ensures high productivity. The H6 is versatile, handling both multi-stemming and individual stems efficiently in various conditions.

H7

The PONSSE H7 harvester head is designed for large-diameter thinning and clear cutting. Despite its high power, it is compact and agile, enhancing production across various logging sites. Its powerful feed, excellent power-to-weight ratio, and controlled feed speed reduce damage and boost efficiency. The adjustable grip pressure and automated systems ensure minimal friction, fast cutting, and extended saw blade life. The H7 excels in multi-stemming, effectively handling and processing large-diameter trees.

H7HD

Strong structure, highest quality components and powerful processing are a necessity in hard working conditions. Suitable for tracked machines as well as large wheeled harvesters, PONSSE H7 HD offers heavy-duty reliability and performance for demanding work.

H7HD EUCA

The H7 HD Euca, derived from the trusted H7 HD, is a durable and efficient eucalyptus harvester head. It combines a reinforced yet lightweight design with fast sawing and precise three-roller feeding for effective debarking and delimbing. Automatic functions ensure optimized cutting speed and improved durability.

H8

The PONSSE H8 is a powerful and durable harvester head for large-diameter trees. It features robust build quality, efficient feed, precise automated cutting, and adjustable grip pressure. With excellent sawing efficiency and smooth tilt movements, it enhances productivity and extends blade life. The H8 is also well-suited for multi-stemming large trees.

NEW H8

The new PONSSE H8 harvester head delivers fast, efficient harvesting of large-diameter trees with its robust build and powerful sawing. Its compact size, agility, and stability ensure smooth operation, while innovations like a snow-resistant saw box and Active Speed function enhance performance and reduce lifecycle costs.

H8HD

The PONSSE H8 HD is a heavy-duty harvester head built for demanding logging. It features a robust frame, efficient hydraulic system, and powerful feeding and sawing for both hardwood and softwood. Designed for tracked machines, it has a reinforced structure and wide feed rollers that enhance durability, fuel economy, and accuracy while minimizing torque for smoother operation.

H8HD EUCA

The PONSSE H8 HD Euca harvester head excels in heavy-duty eucalyptus harvesting with strong grip, powerful feeding, and fast sawing. It is optimized for debarking, with automatic controls for efficient feeding and cutting. Its durable frame and advanced PONSSE Opti control system ensure precise adjustments and mobile production tracking.

H9

A harvester head of this size class has never been this versatile. H9 is a processing head, but suits well for felling cutting as well. That type of features are not self-evident, but the PONSSE H9 does not shine with traditionalism, but with an unprecedented wood treatment.

H10

The PONSSE H10 harvester head is designed for efficiently handling large-diameter trees in demanding conditions. Its robust structure, powerful feed, and firm grip ensure high efficiency and durability. Equipped with the Opti control system, the H10 provides precise cutting and fast feeding, delivering accuracy to within a centimeter and ease of maintenance.

NEW H7

The new PONSSE H7 harvester head is a compact, powerful tool suitable for all logging sites. It features a high power-to-weight ratio, efficient feed, and improved geometry for handling large trees. Its automated systems and adjustable grip ensure minimal friction and precise cutting. The new Active Speed function optimizes performance based on tree species and diameter, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

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