We are unsure who coined the term Forest Machines, but we do know that many Manufacturers use the term Forest Machines when describing larger Forestry Equipment that is typically tracked, but sometimes wheeled and resembles an excavator. The Forest Machines allow the contractor the versatility in customizing the machine for various items such as Forestry, Logging, Mill Yards, Land Management and anything related. Forest Machine Attachments all vary depending on what you need such as delimbing and bucking trees, grappling, bunching and other applications.
The 18,000th Ponsse forest machine was completed at Ponsse's factory in Vieremä. After its handover, the Ponsse Elk will be operated by VMC Bois in France.
Growing a productive forest requires hard work and commitment. Correctly timed thinning improves the forest's growth conditions and makes trees grow sturdier more quickly.
The new Cat 568 Forest Machine features several design upgrades that are sure to lift the production of loggers and those with less time in the woods.