17,000th forest machine for Ponsse

THE 17,000TH PONSSE FOREST MACHINE HAS ROLLED OFF THE production line in Vieremä, Finland. The milestone machine, a Ponsse Elk built in mid-August, will start its career in the sure hands of Finnish company, Kuusmoto Oy.

The machine was built to completion at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite being plagued by global challenges in component availability and delivery.

“It is a special privilege to hand over the 17,000th Ponsse machine to the Finnish Kuusmoto Oy. I wish to thank Kuusmoto for their trust and fantastic cooperation as we continue our journey together,” says Sales, Service and Marketing Director, Marko Mattila.

Founded in 2014 and hailing from Posio in Finland, Kuusmoto Oy currently employs 17 people. They operate in seven municipalities in Finnish Lapland. The company has a total of nine Ponsse machines.

“We are happy to receive this excellent machine and its plaque. Our current plan is to put the birthday boy to work in Posio or Ranua. It will be a fine addition to our fleet,” says Managing Director, Tomi Kuusela.

The Ponsse Elk is a smaller midsize machine, a highly versatile size class.

Though economical, it is a powerful workhorse for thinning-oriented harvesting. Its compact design makes the Elk agile, while its components, shared with larger machines, make it a powerful and durable tool with a strong load carrying capacity.

The responsive engine, high torque and sturdy loader make working comfortable, especially combined with the spacious cabin, including ergonomic controls.

Introduced into production in 2005, Ponsse has manufactured a total of 947 Ponsse Elk forwarders, delivered to over 20 countries.