Elephant King
More wood in a single trip
PONSSE Elephant King is one of Ponsse’s sturdiest forwarders. When forest machines are designed and manufactured in Finland, it is guaranteed that requirements set by different conditions have been taken into account, whether it is 50 degrees above or below zero. The durable basic structure is reliable and holds no surprises, also in heavy-duty operations. The technology, tested in extreme conditions, caters for productivity and helps the operator to keep working. Its powerful engine, combined with its never-ending tractive force and 20-ton load-carrying capacity, ensures that wood is moved efficiently, also at sites located on slopes, and over long distances, with fewer trips.
Technical details
Load carrying capacity: 20,000 kg (44,112 lbs)
Load space cross sectional area: 5.8 - 6.7 m2
Load space length: 4540 - 5450 mm
Power: 210 kW (285,6 hp)
Working pump: 190 m3
Measuring control system: PONSSE OptiControl
Loader: K121
Crane reach: 8 m / 10 m
Minimum weight: 22,900 kg (50,486 lbs)
Average weight: 23,700 kg (52,250 lbs)
Tires: 26.5"
Traction force: 240 kn
Special features
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.
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.
As Elephant is a large machine, it must have a lot of power. And it certainly has. This machine’s engine has the highest power and the mightiest torque in the PONSSE model series, with incredibly low emissions.
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.
The super-strong hydraulics and the K121 loader are designed for this heavy-duty machine. The strong crane with its precise feel makes working fast and productive. A machine of this size handles large loads, and the loader needs to be able to handle heavy stress. The K121 loader has been designed and built to last.
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.
