Ponsse launches the intelligent OptiFellingAssist solution to enhance precision, safety and productivity in timber harvesting

"OptiFellingAssist makes the operator's work easier and more efficient while improving the quality of the work. It supports successful fellings in every situation. The result is increased safety, reduced saw bar and chain wear, a more durable boom, and increased productivity with less stress.OptiFellingAssist helps the operator in pre-tensioning for the felling cut, which prevents the saw bar from getting pinched and enables safer tree felling," describes Timo Koskiahde, Product Manager, Information Systems, Ponsse Plc.

"It is also good to note that the OptiFellingAssist solution improves work safety and optimizes working time. The forest machine operator can focus on productive work when saw bars and chains do not need to be replaced as often," Timo Koskiahde adds.

Assistive feed tracking

OptiFellingAssist assists with the vertical movement of the harvester crane according to feeding. This is especially useful in deep snow conditions where the harvester head must be fed to the felling height through the snow cover.

Assistive pre tensioning

The system performs the pre-tensioning after gripping the tree to be felled, allowing the operator to proceed directly to the sawing phase. Combined with lifting during the felling cut, this ensures a complete cut-through and a high-quality result.

Technical requirements and availability

OptiFellingAssist works together with PONSSE Active Crane and PONSSE Opti 5G 3.3 software or newer. The feature is available as an optional add-on for new PONSSE machines.

Further information

Timo Koskiahde

Product Manager, Information Systems, Ponsse Plc

[email protected], Tel. +358 50 557 4653