This 2017 Ponsse Scorpion King is a processor harvester — a purpose-built forestry machine, sometimes referred to as a cut-to-length harvester, designed to fell standing trees, delimb them, and cut them to precise lengths in a single continuous operation. Ponsse is a Finnish manufacturer with a strong reputation in the professional forestry industry, specialising in wheeled harvesting and forwarding equipment used in timber production worldwide.
The machine is powered by a six-cylinder Mercedes-Benz diesel engine displacing 7.7 litres and producing 250 hp, providing the sustained output needed for demanding harvesting cycles. At the time of listing it has accumulated 14,770 operating hours, and a full service history from authorised Ponsse service centres is available. The harvesting work is carried out by a Ponsse H7 harvester head, capable of processing trees with stem diameters of up to 70 cm, covering a broad range of commercial timber species and stand conditions. Reach is provided by a C50 crane with a 10-metre working radius, allowing the operator to work a wide corridor from a single machine position. The machine is currently fitted with 800-series tyres, with 710/45R26.5 tyres available as an alternative configuration.
The service and maintenance record is particularly detailed. At 11,000 hours, a substantial package of work was completed including new feed motors, knives, saw motor and saw unit, and additional components. At 12,500 hours, the engine was factory-refurbished and the air compressor was replaced, alongside a new hydraulic pump and a new drive motor. At 13,000 hours, the upper crane base and slewing bearing were renewed. This documented history of systematic investment in the drivetrain, hydraulic circuit, and crane assembly speaks directly to the machine's current operating condition, which the seller describes as excellent. Leasing arrangements and operator training for new Ponsse harvester users are offered alongside the sale. The machine is located in Bulgaria.
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