Buffalo

A versatile professionnal in timber hauling

There is no guessing why PONSSE Buffalo is so popular. The best machine for every need, with technical systems proven to be reliable in operations round the world, can be easily found from the broad range of models and optional equipment. The model series consists of eight-wheeled base machine that can be modified in diverse ways. Equipped with the Active Crane boom control system, the grapple becomes an extension of the operator’s hand. It goes where you want it to go, easily and effortlessly.

Technical details

Load carrying capacity: 14,000 - 15,000 kg (30,864-33,069 lbs)
Load space cross sectional area: 4.5 - 5.5 m2
Load space length: 4210 - 4770 mm
Power: 210 kW (285,6 hp)
Working pump: 190 m3
Measuring control system: PONSSE OptiControl

Loader: K70+ or K90+
Crane reach: 7,8/9,5 m (25,6/31,2 ft)
Minimum weight: 18,600 kg (41,006 lbs)
Average weight: 19,800 kg (43,651 lbs)
Tires: 26.5"
Traction force: 185 kn

Special features

Not even the toughest logger is immune to all the tremble and shocks that operating a forwarder unavoidably includes. We listened to our customers from all over the world and developed PONSSE Active Cabin to help them take care of their daily tasks without having to worry about unnecessary moments of pain.

PONSSE Active Crane offers a new way of controlling the loader and boosting efficiency. It is a system which the operator uses to control the grapple or harvester head movement instead of individual functions, allowing the operator to concentrate efficiently on loader work.

Thanks to automatically following the tip of the loader at work, PONSSE Active Seat provides a full view straight on the job, at all times. This results in a lot less head movement and need to take jolts, which significantly contributes to both driver well-being and operating efficiency.

The most spacious and comfortable cabin and the most ergonomic controls in the market guarantee the best working comfort. The cabin can be equipped with PONSSE Seat. It is the first seat designed specifically for forest machines. This is why the special needs of forest machine operators have been addressed in its design. The seat and, in particular, its base are solid, the seat has diverse suspension adjustments and the whole package withstands heavy-duty operations for years without any impact.

Powered by a Mercedes-Benz / MTU engine, producing well-behaving power over a broad rpm range, Buffalo moves with the toughness of its namesake. Its fast response to the throttle, steady torque and strong hydraulics make the machine humble and easy to use. Buffalo’s strong hydraulics and precise feel make loading easy and reliable. The loaders have a maximum reach up to 10 metres.

The design of the frame focuses particularly on durability and ease of maintenance. The reliable frame oscillation lock equipped with hydraulic cylinders is solid and acts as a shock absorber when driving. In addition to reliability, the functional positioning and serviceability of components are typical characteristics of the structure.

PONSSE K90+ (7.8/10 m) or K100+ (7.8/9.5 m) available as options.

A long bogie, a new bogie option designed for harvesting in soft conditions, is available for 8-wheeled models of PONSSE Wisent, Elk and Buffalo. The long bogie reduces the ground pressure of a track-based machine significantly compared to a standard bogie.

PONSSE traction assistance winch helps achieving high productivity in steep ground operations. It allows operating the same machines in flat and steep work sites with no need for additional machinery or methods. PONSSE Synchrowinch preserves soil from rutting and erosion, saves fuel and reduces stress in drive transmission components.