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PONSSE HARVESTER HEADS:
DESIGNED
FOR HARSH
ENVIRONMENTS
THANKS TO THEIR NUMEROUS and easy adjustments,
PONSSE harvester heads are suitable for various uses from
thinning to final felling. Their high feed power and fast
PONSSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS economical sawing result in extreme efficiency. As each

SMART BY NATURE
harvester head can be adjusted according to tree and base
machine properties, working is easy and the harvester head
has a long service life. Moreover, PONSSE information
systems guarantee measurement accuracy in cutting.

ALL PONSSE HARVESTER HEADS of different sizes are also

THE PONSSE OPTI PRODUCT FAMILY covers comprehensive suitable for the multi-stemming of energy wood without
information systems for harvesters, forwarders and any optional equipment. This eliminates additional costs,
harvester head retrofits. Applications for wood procurement servicing and weight. The frames of PONSSE harvester
management are also available. The basic principle behind heads are machined from a single piece after the welding
PONSSE Opti information systems is user-friendliness. assembly. This guarantees the highest quality with excellent
precision. Durable hoses and delimbing knives form an
They have been designed taking drivers’ wishes and important part of reliability.
forest companies’ requirements for various operating
environments into account. Machine systems are easy to use, IN ADDITION, the automatic PONSSE CT+ chain tensioner
while offering diverse adjustments, accurate measurements and the grease lubrication system for the saw chain are
and optimisations, and plenty of performance for forest available for all harvester head models. For track-based
company applications. A correctly adjusted and calibrated installations a stronger tilt frame and a find end sensor
machine is enjoyable for the driver too. is available for H7, H7euca and H8 models. A find end
sensor can also be fitted into H77euca and H10 models.
OPTI7
Making a track-based machine a true harvester WAY AHEAD IN

LOGGING!
The effective and versatile Opti4G information system can
be retrofitted to track-based machines. The Opti7 PC system
is mounted on a track-based machine with a PONSSE
harvester head to make the machine match modern
Easy and clear – Ponsse Opti7 PC with touchscreen.
standards. The OptiPC system then makes it possible to
utilise reporting of logging volumes, data transfer, map
application and automatic marking for bucking, among
other things.

PONSSE HARVESTER HEADS

PONSSE H7 with track-based machine

Ponsse Plc
Ponssentie 22 | FI-74200 Vieremä | FINLAND
Tel. +358 20 768 800

Ponsse North America, Inc.

4400 International Lane | RHINELANDER, WI 54501 | USA
A logger’s best friend
Tel. 715 369 4833 www.ponsse.com
PONSSE HARVESTER HEADS’ SIZES
H5
Weight: 1,984 lbs (900 kg)
Length: 52.5 in (1,335 mm)
Width: 48.8 in (1,240 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1,350 mm)
H6
Weight: 2,315 lbs (1,050 kg)
Length: 57 in (1,445 mm)
Width: 59 in (1,500 mm)
Height: 60 in (1,530 mm)
H7
Weight: 2,535 lbs (1,150 kg)
Length: 59 in (1,500 mm)
Width: 61 in (1,540 mm)
Height: 66 in (1,680 mm)
H7
EUCA
Weight: 2,646 lbs (1,200 kg)
Length: 59.1 in (1 500 mm)
Width: 60.6 in (1 540 mm)
Height: 66.1 in (1 680 mm)
H77
EUCA
Weight: 2,866 lbs (1,300 kg)
Length: 62.6 in (1 590 mm)
Width: 62.2 in (1 580 mm)
Height: 66.1 in (1 680 mm)
H8
Weight: 2,756 lbs (1,250 kg)
Length: 59 in (1,500 mm)
Width: 65 in (1,650 mm)
Height: 66 in (1,680 mm)
H10
Weight: 5,732 lbs (2,600 kg)
Length: 83.5 in (2,120 mm)
Width: 82 in (2,080 mm)
Height: 93 in (2,360 mm)
All measurements without rotator.
Weights starting from.
“
As each harvester head can be adjusted
according to tree and base machine
properties, working is easy and the
PONSSE harvester
harvester head has a long service life.”
H10
POWER FOR
PROCESSING
NOTICE. This H10 picture without rear delimbing knives.
THE NEW PONSSE H10 PROCESSING HEAD offers unbeatable
» For track based machines over 25 tons
PONSSE quality and productivity to a new size class.
PONSSE H10 is designed and built for heavy-duty » With or without top saw
processing work in hard conditions. Robust structure, » Robust and powerful head for felling and
strong grip and powerful feeding guarantee high efficiency processing of very big trees
and reliability through the years. Join the PONSSE family in
» Heavy-duty structure for tough work
a new class of productivity and reliability!
» The most exact measuring and bucking with
PONSSE Opti control system
» Easy settings through PONSSE Opti control system
Scan to get more » 360° rotation and rear delimbing knife option available
head pictures
H10
MEASUREMENTS SAW UNIT
Weight: from 5,732 lbs (2,600 kg) excl. rotator Hydraulic chainsaw
Length: 83.5 in (2,120 mm) Saw bar length: 45 in (1,100 mm)
Width: 82 in (2,080 mm) Cutting diameter: 37.5 in (950 mm)
Height without rotator: 93 in (2,360 mm) Chain speed: 98–115 ft/s (30–35 m/s)
Power consumption: 175 hp (130–140 kW) Chain: 3/4”
Operating pressure: 4,496 psi (31 MPa) TOP SAW
Top saw bar 25.2 in (640 mm)
Top saw cutting diameter 18.1 in (460 mm)
Top saw chain: 0.404”
FEEDING UNIT DELIMBING UNIT
Feed system: 3 rollers Number of knives: 1 floating, 1 fixed,
Feed force: max. 9,667 lbf (43 kN) 2 or 3 moving knives
Maximum opening of front knives: 35.4 in (900 mm)
Feed speed: max.17 ft/s at 90 gpm
(5.3 m/s at 340 l/min) Maximum opening of rear knives: 36.6 in (930 mm)
Largest opening (feed rollers): 35.2 in (895 mm) Delimbing knives and feed rollers are separately
controlled.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical changes and improvements.
PONSSE – BORN IN THE FOREST
LOGGER’S BEST
FRIEND SINCE 1970
The very first PONSSE harvester heads were manufactured in the Eighties. Ever
since, each harvester head model has been designed with focus on efficiency,
durability and ease of maintenance. Each model is characterized by its simple
and strong structure. PONSSE harvester heads are built for rough conditions.

FOREST MACHINE entrepreneur Einari Vidgrén founded
Ponsse in 1970. Today, Ponsse is one of the world’s
leading forest machine manufacturers, and its
customer-oriented operations are still guided by the
wishes and needs of loggers.
remain at the forefront of development and that our
products meet the specific requirements of forest
professionals. PONSSE forest machines are in use in
all key areas of industrial harvesting in the world, close
to 40 countries.

THE PONSSE PRODUCT RANGE covers all eco-friendly
harvesting solutions from harvesters to forwarders,
from cranes to harvester heads and control and
measuring systems, and from wood procurement
systems to training technology. We design and
manufacture all PONSSE products and their key
components ourselves. This guarantees that we
PONSSE IS A FAMILY-OWNED COMPANY with its roots
deep in the Finnish countryside. A good product range
and customer relationships are Ponsse’s foundation
stones together with its strong values, committed
personnel, and history and traditions. We continue to
follow the path outlined by Einari: “We manufacture
the best forest machines in the world.”
 MULTIPURPOSE
H5
POWER

THE PONSSE H5 HARVESTER HEAD is a general harvester head

» For PONSSE Beaver, Fox, and Scorpion
» Light weight head optimized for smaller trees
» High productivity with excellent fuel economy
» Extremely fast feeding and sawing
» Multi-stemming option available
» The most exact measuring and bucking
with PONSSE Opti control system
» Easy settings through PONSSE Opti control system
especially suited for efficient thinning. Its design pays
special attention to smooth multi-stemming. The large
opening, long front delimbing knives and the correctly
placed wide top feed roller intensify thinning of single
trees as well as collecting trunks during multi-stemming.
The extremely fast yet economical feed and cutting
guarantee high productivity under all operating conditions.

H5
MEASUREMENTS SAW UNIT
Weight: from 1,984 lbs (900 kg) excl. rotator Hydraulic chainsaw
Length: 52.5 in (1,335 mm) Saw bar length: 30 in (750 mm)
Width: 48.8 in (1,240 mm) Cutting diameter: 22.1 in (560 mm)
Height without rotator: 53.1 in (1,350 mm) Chain speed: 131 ft/s (40 m/s)
Power consumption: 80–100 kW Chain: 0,404“ / 3/4’’
Operating pressure: 4,060 psi (28 MPa)

FEEDING UNIT DELIMBING UNIT

Feed system: 3 rollers
Feed force: 4,271 lbf (19 kN)
Feed speed: 19.7 ft/s (6 m/s)
Largest opening (feed rollers): 20.8 in (530 mm)
Number of knives 4+1
Maximum opening of front knives 21.6 in (550 mm)
Maximum opening of rear knives 23.6 in (600 mm)
Delimbing knives and feed rollers are separately
controlled.
H6
MORE
PRODUCTIVITY
FOR ALL SITES
THE PONSSE H6 HARVESTER HEAD is highly versatile,
» For PONSSE Beaver, Fox, Scorpion, ScorpionKing,
and its use ranges from thinning sites with small
Ergo and track based machines over 15 tons
trees to regeneration felling. The large opening and
precise controls make working easy. Thanks to wide tilt » Powerful but lightweight head with excellent fuel economy
movements combined with quick and powerful feed and » Very strong and fast feeding
cutting, the PONSSE H6 is a highly reliable harvester
» Extremely fast, economical cutting
head for all types of sites. The short and durable structure,
large feed rollers and excellent delimbing capacity of the » Multi-stemming option available
PONSSE H6 harvester head, as well as the low grip friction » The most exact measuring and bucking
of the knives, are features that guarantee high productivity
with PONSSE Opti control system
in difficult conditions as well.
» Easy settings through PONSSE Opti control system

H6
MEASUREMENTS SAW UNIT
Weight: from 2,315 lbs (1,050 kg) excl. rotator Hydraulic chainsaw
Length: 57 in (1,445 mm) Saw bar length: 30 in (750 mm)
Width: 59 in (1,500 mm) Cutting diameter: 25.2 in (640 mm)
Height without rotator: 60 in (1,530 mm) Chain speed: 131 ft/s (40 m/s)
Power consumption: 130–140 kW Chain: 0,404“ / 3/4’’
Operating pressure: 4,060 psi (28 MPa)

FEEDING UNIT DELIMBING UNIT

Feed system: 3 rollers
Feed force: 5,620 lbs (25 kN)
Feed speed: 19.7 ft/s (6 m/s)
Largest opening (feed rollers): 23.6 in (600 mm)
Number of knives: 4+1+1
Maximum opening of front knives: 25.2 in (640 mm)
Maximum opening of rear knives: 25.6 in (650 mm)
Delimbing knives and feed rollers are separately
controlled.
 PERFORMANCE
H7
GUARANTEED

THE PONSSE H7 IS A SUPREMELY COMPACT, robust and

» For PONSSE Ergo, ScorpionKing and track based
powerful harvester head for demanding work. The
machines over 20 tons
small outer dimensions, powerful feed and excellent
» Excellent power-weight ratio and fuel economy power-to-weight ratio guarantee productivity in
» Strong feeding with three feed rollers both softwood and hardwood harvesting. Accurate
automatic control ensures good cutting precision
» Extremely fast, economical cutting
and the wood is always fed at maximum speed to the
» Multi-stemming option available right length. The controlled feed acceleration and
» The most exact measuring and bucking with deceleration also reduce feed damage and pressure
peaks, and increase the machine’s efficiency.
PONSSE Opti control system
» Easy settings through PONSSE Opti control system
» A stronger tilt frame option available for
track-based installations

H7
MEASUREMENTS SAW UNIT
Weight: from 2,535 lbs (1,150 kg) excl. rotator Hydraulic chainsaw
Length: 59 in (1,500 mm) Saw bar length: 28 or 32/35 in (700 or 820/900 mm)
Width: 61 in (1,540 mm) Cutting diameter: 25.2/28.3 in (640/720 mm)
Height without rotator: 66 in (1,680 mm) Chain speed: 131 ft/s (40 m/s)
Power consumption: 130–140 kW Chain: 0,404” / 3/4”
Operating pressure: 4,061 psi (28 MPa)

FEEDING UNIT DELIMBING UNIT

Feed system: 3 rollers
Feed force: 6,744 lbs (30 kN)
Feed speed: 16.4 ft/s (5 m/s)
Largest opening (feed rollers): 25.6 in (650 mm)
Number of knives: 4+1+1
Maximum opening of front knives: 25.2 in (640 mm)
Maximum opening of rear knives: 30 in (750 mm)
Delimbing knives and feed rollers are separately
controlled
H7
EUCA
TAILORED FOR
EUCALYPTUS
THE PONSSE H7EUCA HARVESTER HEAD represents
state-of-the-art technology in eucalyptus harvesting,
featuring high efficiency and reliability. Easily
adjustable and service-friendly H7euca harvester head
is optimised for debarking. The delimbing knives and
feed rollers guarantee good debarking results during
the first feed. The PONSSE H7euca is suitable for use
in both wheeled harvesters and tracked machines. The
automatic control of the PONSSE H7euca harvester
head ensures that the wood is always fed at maximum
speed to the right length.
MEASUREMENTS
Weight: from 2,646 lbs (1,200 kg) excl. rotator
Length: 59.1 in (1,500 mm)
Width: 60.6 in (1,540 mm)
Height without rotator: 66.1 in (1,680 mm)
Power consumption: 130–140 kW
Operating pressure: 2,900–4,060 psi (20–28 MPa)
Oil flow requirement: 53–66 gal/min (240–300 l/min)
FEEDING UNIT
Feed system: 3 rollers
Feed force: 5,620–6,744 lbs (25/30 kN)
Feed speed: 19.7 ft/s (6 m/s)
Largest opening (feed rollers): 25.6 in (650 mm)
» For PONSSE Ergo, ScorpionKing and track based
machines over 20 tons
» A powerful and robust debarking head
» Good support for trees and excellent grip with
three feed rollers
» Can be easily converted into conventional logging
» Fast and strong feeding
» Extremely fast, economical cutting
» Easy settings through PONSSE Opti4G or
Opti2 control system
» A stronger tilt frame option available for
track-based installations
H7
SAW UNIT
Hydraulic chainsaw
Saw bar length: 30/32 in (750/820 mm)
Cutting diameter: 25.2 in (640 mm) EUCA
Chain speed: 131 ft/s (40 m/s)
Chain: 0,404”
DELIMBING UNIT
Number of knives: 4+1+1
Maximum opening of front knives: 23.6 in (600 mm)
Maximum opening of rear knives: 30 in (750 mm)
Delimbing knives and feed rollers are separately
controlled)
 H77
EUCA

NEW EUCALYPTUS
SPECIALIST

PONSSE H77EUCA HARVESTER HEAD is specially designed

» For PONSSE Ergo, ScorpionKing and track based
machines over 20 tons
» A powerful and robust debarking head
– a kit for conventional logging also available
» Variable geometry of feed rollers to optimize feeding
» Fast, strong feeding & extremely fast cutting
» Strong, cast delimbing blades with
extended tips for easy picking up of trees
» Easy settings through PONSSE Opti4G or
Opti2 control system
for efficient harvesting of eucalyptus – without
compromises. The geometry and technical features
have been chosen to maximize productivity through
effective debarking, strong feeding and fast sawing.
Also durability and easy maintenance are key factors in
the new design.
PONSSE Opti control system offers the ultimate
features to suit the H77euca best for each working
conditions and operator preferences. The operator
doesn’t need to adapt to the control system – the
control system is adapted for the operator.

H77
MEASUREMENTS SAW UNIT
Weight: from 2,866 lbs (1,300 kg) excl. rotator Hydraulic chainsaw
Length: 62.6 in (1,590 mm) Saw bar length: 30 in (750 mm)
EUCA Width: 62.2 in (1,580 mm) Cutting diameter: 25.2 in (640 mm)
Height without rotator: 66.1 in (1,680 mm) Chain speed: 131 ft/s (40 m/s)
Power consumption: 100–140 kW Chain: 0,404”
Operating pressure: 4,061 psi (28 MPa)
Oil flow requirement: 70–74 gal/min (320–335 l/min)

FEEDING UNIT DELIMBING UNIT

Feed system: 2 rollers
Feed force: 5,620–6,520 lbf (25/29 kN)
Feed speed: 18.1–19.7 ft/s (5,5–6 m/s)
Largest opening (feed rollers): 23.6 in (600 mm)
Number of knives: 4+2
Maximum opening of front knives: 23.6 in (600 mm)
Maximum opening of rear knives: 24.8 in (630 mm)
Delimbing knives and feed rollers are separately
controlled
H8
ULTIMATE
POWER AND
SPEED
THE PONSSE H8 IS A SUPREMELY ROBUST and powerful
» For PONSSE Bear and track based machines over 20 tons
harvester head for demanding work on large tree stands. It
has superior performance relative to its size; a powerful feed » With or without top saw
and excellent geometry capable of supporting even large » Excellent power-weight ratio and fuel economy
trunks ensure extremely high rates of productivity. Accurate
» Strong feeding with three feed rollers
automatic control ensures good cutting precision and the
wood is always fed at maximum speed to the right length. » Extremely fast, economical cutting
» Wide geometry – good support for big trees
» The most exact measuring and bucking with
PONSSE Opti control system
» Easy settings through PONSSE Opti control system
» A stronger tilt frame option available for
track-based installations

H8
MEASUREMENTS SAW UNIT
Weight: from 2,756 lbs (1,250 kg) excl. rotator Hydraulic chainsaw
Length: 59 in (1,500 mm) Saw bar length: 32/35 in (820/900 mm)
Width: 65 in (1,650 mm) Cutting diameter: 28.3/31.5 in (720/800 mm)
Height without rotator: 66 in (1,680 mm) Chain speed: 131 ft/s (40 m/s)
Power consumption: 174–188 hp (130–140 kW) Chain: 0,404” / 3/4”
Operating pressure: 4,061 psi (28 MPa)

FEEDING UNIT DELIMBING UNIT

Feed system: 3 rollers
Feed force: 8,093 lbf (36 kN)
Feed speed: 16.4 ft/s (5 m/s)
Largest opening (feed rollers): 29.2 in (740 mm)
Number of knives: 4+1+1
Maximum opening of front knives: 29.2 in (740 mm)
Maximum opening of rear knives: 31 in (780 mm)
Delimbing knives and feed rollers are separately
controlled.
 H8 TOP SAW

H8 IS ALSO AVAILABLE with a top saw for processing curvy

trees with multiple branches. In addition, a stronger tilt
frame is available for track-based installations, as well as
processing delimbing knives longer than standard knives
for picking trunks more easily from a pile.

H8
MEASUREMENTS SAW UNIT
Weight: from 3,197 lbs (1,450 kg) excl. rotator Hydraulic chainsaw
Length: 67 in (1,730 mm) Saw bar length: 32/35 in (820/900 mm)
TOP Width: 65 in (1,650 mm) Cutting diameter: 28.3/31.5 in (720/800 mm)
SAW Height without rotator: 69 in (1,760 mm) Chain speed: 131 ft/s (40 m/s)
Power consumption: 174–188 hp (130–140 kW) Chain: 0,404” / 3/4”
Operating pressure: 4,061 psi (28 MPa) TOP SAW
Top saw bar: 25.2 in (640 mm)
Top saw cutting diameter: 18.1 in (460 mm)
Top saw chain: 0.404”

FEEDING UNIT DELIMBING UNIT

Feed system: 3 rollers
Feed force: 8,093 lbf (36 kN)
Feed speed: 16.4 ft/s (5 m/s)
Largest opening (feed rollers): 29.2 in (740 mm)
Number of knives: 4+1+1
Maximum opening of front knives: 29.2 in (740 mm)
Maximum opening of rear knives: 31 in (780 mm)
Delimbing knives and feed rollers are separately
controlled.
H10
POWER FOR
PROCESSING
NOTICE. This H10 picture without rear delimbing knives.

THE NEW PONSSE H10 PROCESSING HEAD offers unbeatable

PONSSE quality and productivity to a new size class.
PONSSE H10 is designed and built for heavy-duty
processing work in hard conditions. Robust structure,
strong grip and powerful feeding guarantee high efficiency
and reliability through the years. Join the PONSSE family in
a new class of productivity and reliability!
» For track based machines over 25 tons
» With or without top saw
» Robust and powerful head for felling and
processing of very big trees
» Heavy-duty structure for tough work
» The most exact measuring and bucking with
PONSSE Opti control system
» Easy settings through PONSSE Opti control system
» 360° rotation and rear delimbing knife option available

H10
MEASUREMENTS SAW UNIT
Weight: from 5,732 lbs (2,600 kg) excl. rotator Hydraulic chainsaw
Length: 83.5 in (2,120 mm) Saw bar length: 45 in (1,100 mm)
Width: 82 in (2,080 mm) Cutting diameter: 37.5 in (950 mm)
Height without rotator: 93 in (2,360 mm) Chain speed: 98–115 ft/s (30–35 m/s)
Power consumption: 175 hp (130–140 kW) Chain: 3/4”
Operating pressure: 4,496 psi (31 MPa) TOP SAW
Top saw bar 25.2 in (640 mm)
Top saw cutting diameter 18.1 in (460 mm)
Top saw chain: 0.404”

FEEDING UNIT DELIMBING UNIT

Feed system: 3 rollers
Feed force: max. 9,667 lbf (43 kN)
Feed speed: max.17 ft/s at 90 gpm
(5.3 m/s at 340 l/min)
Largest opening (feed rollers): 35.2 in (895 mm)
Number of knives: 1 floating, 1 fixed,
2 or 3 moving knives
Maximum opening of front knives: 35.4 in (900 mm)
Maximum opening of rear knives: 36.6 in (930 mm)
Delimbing knives and feed rollers are separately
controlled.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical changes and improvements.
 Copyright © 2014 Ponsse Plc. PONSSE is a registered trademark of Ponsse Plc and other product names are trademarks of Ponsse Plc. Ponsse Harvester heads 08/14 2. ENG
PONSSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

SMART BY NATURE
THE PONSSE OPTI PRODUCT FAMILY covers comprehensive
information systems for harvesters, forwarders and
harvester head retrofits. Applications for wood procurement
management are also available. The basic principle behind
PONSSE Opti information systems is user-friendliness.

They have been designed taking drivers’ wishes and

forest companies’ requirements for various operating
environments into account. Machine systems are easy to use,
while offering diverse adjustments, accurate measurements
and optimisations, and plenty of performance for forest
company applications. A correctly adjusted and calibrated
machine is enjoyable for the driver too.

OPTI7
Making a track-based machine a true harvester
The effective and versatile Opti4G information system can
be retrofitted to track-based machines. The Opti7 PC system
is mounted on a track-based machine with a PONSSE
harvester head to make the machine match modern
Easy and clear – Ponsse Opti7 PC with touchscreen.
standards. The OptiPC system then makes it possible to
utilise reporting of logging volumes, data transfer, map
application and automatic marking for bucking, among
other things.

Ponsse Plc
Ponssentie 22 | FI-74200 Vieremä | FINLAND
Tel. +358 20 768 800

Ponsse North America, Inc.

4400 International Lane | RHINELANDER, WI 54501 | USA
A logger’s best friend
Tel. 715 369 4833 www.ponsse.com