Ponsse launches OptiFellingAssist, an intelligent solution to optimize the precision, safety and productivity of forestry operations.
Ponsse presents the world’s first felling assistant developed by a forestry machinery manufacturer. OptiFellingAssist improves harvest quality and supports operators with intelligent features that optimize productivity. This new solution enables precise and productive felling cuts, reduces equipment wear, and enhances safety.
“OptiFellingAssist simplifies and optimizes the operator’s work while improving the quality of the work. It ensures successful felling in all circumstances. This results in increased safety, reduced bar and chain wear, a more durable boom, and increased productivity, all with less stress. OptiFellingAssist helps the operator pre-tension the bar before cutting, preventing pinching and enabling safer felling,” explains Timo Koskiahde, Product Manager, Information Systems, Ponsse Plc. “It’s also important to note that the OptiFellingAssist solution improves workplace safety and optimizes working time. The forestry machine operator can focus on productive work, as saw bars and chains don’t need to be replaced as frequently,” adds Timo Koskiahde.
Assisted Forward Tracking
OptiFellingAssist assists the vertical movement of the harvester’s crane based on the forward speed. This is particularly useful in deep snow conditions, when the harvester head needs to be brought to the felling height through the snowpack.
Assisted Pretensioning
The system performs pretensioning after the tree to be felled is picked up, allowing the operator to proceed directly to the sawing phase. Combined with lifting during the felling cut, this ensures a clean cut and a high-quality result.
Technical Requirements and Availability
OptiFellingAssist works with PONSSE Active Crane and PONSSE Opti 5G software version 3.3 or later. This feature is available as an option for new PONSSE machines.
Further Information
Timo Koskiahde
Product Manager, Information Systems, Ponsse Plc
timo.koskiahde@ponsse.com, Tel. +358 50 557 4653
