During the recent FinnMetko event, held September 3-5 in Jämsä, Finland, Ponsse presented a significant range of new products and solutions designed to meet the everyday demands of harvesting professionals: Higher productivity, lower operating costs and smoother working days.

“Our product development is guided by the principle of making everyday harvesting operations run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. At FinnMetko, we will be showcasing several innovations and service solutions across forest machines, digital services and maintenance. In Jämsä, visitors will also have the opportunity to see one of our latest innovations, the Ponsse Buffalo Planter, which marks a new step from harvesting technology into the area of forest regeneration solutions,” says Marko Mattila, Chief Sales, Service & Marketing Officer, Ponsse.

•  Bison Forwarder: The new Bison forwarder features a lighter structure than before, making it easier to manoeuvre across a wide range of harvesting sites. Thanks to its continuously variable transmission, the forwarder moves smoothly, enhancing both productivity and driving comfort. Due to the optimal gear ratio, higher driving speeds do not increase fuel consumption at the same rate as a conventional transmission. An optional additional fuel tank is available for the new Bison, extending active operating time. The optional Active Cabin suspension system enhances operator comfort, especially in demanding conditions.

•  H6 Harvester Head: From thinning to final felling, the new H6 is a versatile, high-performance solution. Reflecting the design philosophy of the H7 and H8 models which have been upgraded in recent years, the new H6 features structural solutions that support high uptime, productivity and ease of maintenance.

The harvester head offers improved length measurement accuracy, thanks to a new measuring wheel. The connection hoses have been relocated to the front of the valve block, improving their durability and extending their service life. The redesigned saw box prevents snow and ice accumulation, minimising downtime in winter conditions. For selected harvester models, the H6 is available with the HH360 rotator, which removes hose-related restrictions and allows continuous 360° rotation of the harvester head.

•  Opti 5G For Forwarders: The Opti 5G information system brings the same user-friendly modern experience to forwarders as that in harvesters. A unified user interface across both harvesters and forwarders makes machine operation intuitive, reducing the risk of errors in everyday work. The Opti 5G system is also available as a retrofit.

Combined with the Ponsse Manager Pro, the Opti 5G enables real-time situational picture sharing between forest machines, streamlining harvesting planning, monitoring and management throughout the harvesting chain.

Basic logging site data, production volumes and map routes transfer automatically from the harvester to the forwarder, providing up-to-date work progress visibility both in the cabin and at the office via Manager Pro. This boosts productivity, reduces manual data handling and supports real-time decision-making on site and in the office. It also contributes to lower fuel consumption. In particular, automatic situational picture sharing makes the forwarder operator’s work easier and more efficient.

•  Connectivity Ready Satellite: An optional feature is available for Ponsse harvesters equipped with the Opti 5G information system, enabling direct installation of a satellite antenna on the machine. With the Connectivity Ready Satellite, the machine can connect to the network even in areas where mobile network coverage is unavailable. This solution enhances data transfer flexibility, ensuring reliable connectivity in demanding conditions.

The Connectivity Ready Satellite is available as an option for all Ponsse harvesters equipped with the Opti 5G information system and can be ordered through Ponsse service centers. The solution includes the necessary mounting and cabling capabilities, as well as antenna protection. The satellite antenna hardware and subscription are purchased separately from the chosen service provider. With the Connectivity Ready Satellite, valuable machine data is accessible in the Ponsse Manager service.

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