Ponsse presented a significant range of new products and solutions at the FinnMetko 2026 event.
At FinnMetko, Ponsse showcased several innovations and service solutions across forest machines, digital services and maintenance. Visitors had the opportunity to see one of Ponsse’s latest innovations, the Ponsse Buffalo Planter, which marks a new step from harvesting technology into the area of forest regeneration solutions. Below is a summary of the technologies. Future issues of Logging-on will provide more information on the individual machines and technologies which have not been introduced previously.
- 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.
- Ponsse 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.
- Ponsse Opti 5G now also available 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.
- Ponsse Active Flow: Enables productive and efficient operations at lower engine speeds. Active Flow is a harvester solution designed to optimise the use of machine hydraulics. It allows operating at lower engine speeds, enhances crane performance without additional fuel consumption and uses hydraulic capacity more efficiently. The result is smooth and powerful crane control with reduced fuel consumption, especially on thinning sites.
- Ponsse Buffalo Planter: Automates planting operations. The Buffalo Planter combines spot tillage, planting, watering and soil compaction into a single seamless process. Including tillage, the planting capacity is around 750 seedlings per hour. However, planting efficiency is not measured by volume alone, as planting quality is equally important. The Buffalo Planter is designed to pause briefly at each planting spot, ensuring the correct planting depth, precise seedling placement, proper compaction, accurate watering and consistent spacing between plants. The product’s benefits are best realised on eucalyptus plantations.
- Proactive care with the Ponsse Maintenance Call service.
- The Ponsse HH360 rotator streamlines stem handling and speeds up harvesting.
- Simulator product family upgraded.
- Ponsse Manager Pro compiles data into reports and map views Source