IFI Magazine Feb March 2019 International Forest Industries Magazine Feb March | Page 30

HARVESTERS
New Fox Harvester
at lower engine speeds. The
Mercedes-Benz/MTU STAGE V
emission engines are modern, low-
emission engines with significantly
lower particulate matter (PM) and
nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions
compared to engines of the
previous emission levels (STAGE III
and IV). In addition to particulate
matter, the STAGE V engines also
now control particulate volume
with a particulate filter (DPF).
(In North America PONSSE
machines use the powerful and
responsive Tier 4f level Mercedes
Benz/ MTU engines. In other
countries, a Stage III level engines
are used.)
PONSSE Manager real-time
management
PONSSE Manager connects forest
machines to an information
network
As a modern digitalization
platform for forest machines, it
enables comprehensive services
now and in the future. The easy-
to-use tool offers assistance in
harvesting equipment maintenance
and work planning, along with
providing access to functional and
extensive reporting. It provides
real-time information on equipment
performance and work site status.
The solution can be easily used via
a smartphone, tablet or computer.
The NEW Ponsse Fox
for agile and efficient
thinning
The Fox Harvester is a fuel-efficient
and productive combination of
state-of-the-art technology and
reliable basic solutions. The driving
forces of the Fox are the accurate
and powerful crane, good visibility,
machine stability and low surface
pressure for demanding conditions
and soft grounds.
Unbeatable agility and power
The eight-wheeled Fox is tailor-
made for thinning and soft
grounds. The crane is powerful and
easy to use, and is positioned close
to the cabin to ensure excellent
visibility of the working area.
A powerful and efficient engine
ensures maximum efficiency for
your work. Fox’s unrivalled power
comes from its high torque engine,
the large 210cc work pump,
and efficient hydraulic system.
Together these offer smooth
power for harvesting with low fuel
consumption.
The Fox’s frame is designed
with special attention to durability
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and ease of service. The reliable
frame lock equipped with hydraulic
cylinders is made robust and acts
as a shock absorber during driving.
The slim structure of the frame
makes it possible to use the right
track equipment for all conditions
The most distinctive strength of
the Fox is the robust, reliable and
easy-to-use PONSSE C44+ crane,
which is located in the center of
the machine. The C44+ is a parallel
crane, with construction that uses
hydraulics instead of mechanical
leverage. This makes the crane
more fuel-efficient, powerful and it
needs less maintenance.
The new Fox harvester
combines Ponsse’s latest software
technology with the best working
environment for thinning that is on
the market.
The Fox cabin is the ideal work
environment for professionals who
appreciate comfort, safety and
New factory expansion
ergonomics. Thanks to the large
cabin, wide window surfaces and
thin window columns, the visibility
is excellent in all directions.
The PONSSE Seat has been
specially designed for forest
machines from the beginning,
and Ponsse has exclusive rights
to it from the seat manufacturer.
The Seat has better adjustments,
firmer cushions, more comfortable
upholstery and a sturdier base
than other seat models. It is
available for all new PONSSE
forest machines. The end result is
the driver being comfortable and
productive throughout the entire
work shift.
Factory Expansion
At the end of August Minister
of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä
formally opened Ponsse’s new