Ponsse Scorpion King

Ponsse Scorpion King

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Finland has a lot of peatland and other areas with soft terrain. The challenge is that the soft terrain does not enable harvesting in the summertime.

The stability of the harvester comes from its eight wheels and active stabilization system. The patented stabilization system is based on detecting the crane direction and position, on the basis of which the rear frame is pressed in the working direction. Pressing the rear wheels against the ground and the weight of the rear frame improve the machine’s stability significantly when working on the side of the machine – also when the machine is moving.

The Cabin leveling, balances the cabin, also in difficult terrain. The frame of the machine consists of three parts linked by rotating joints. The cabin is located in the middle frame, which is kept hydraulically balanced, while the front and rear frames tilt according to the terrain.

Scorpion King is a three-frame harvester equipped with a fork boom. Its balancing keeps the cabin horizontal in all conditions. In addition, visibility from the cabin is perfect thanks to large glass surfaces and as the crane does not block the view in any direction. Its double-circuit hydraulics ensure that power does not run out even in difficult conditions. The balanced machine is at its best in demanding conditions and uneven terrain.

Type of wood
Stemwood
Origin of wood
Forest
Mobilization Potential
Not possible to assess
Kind of wood concerned
Stemwood
Sustainability Potential
Positive
Impact on environment & biodiversity

Positive

Ease of implementation
Medium
Economic impact
Medium
Job effect
Positive
Income effect
Positive
Specific knowledge needed
Good driving skills
Key prerequisites

Access to forest assets in challenging terrains

Domain
Forest management, ecosystem, resilience
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Challenge addressed
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains
Digital solution
No
Innovation
No
Country of origin
Finland
Scale of application
National
Start and end year
-
Contact data
Owner or author
References and Resources
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Rosewood