This Valmet 890.1 is a used forestry forwarder — sometimes referred to as a timber forwarder or log forwarder — a purpose-built machine used to collect and transport cut timber from the felling site to a roadside landing or loading area. Valmet is a well-established name in the forestry equipment industry, with a long history of producing heavy-duty harvesting and forwarding machines designed for demanding woodland conditions.
This 2003 machine is located in Washington, USA, and is offered at $138,000 FOB Washington. It carries a rated payload capacity of 20 tons, placing it firmly in the heavy-duty forwarding category. At the time of retirement it had accumulated approximately 17,000 hours of total machine time, and it is reported to have been running well when taken out of service.
The powertrain and hydraulic systems have seen significant work. The Sisu engine was rebuilt and carries approximately 3,000 hours since that rebuild, and the hydraulic pumps were also replaced at the same interval, giving the buyer a meaningful portion of refreshed working life in the core mechanical systems. The grapple was replaced new at 13,000 hours and is fitted with a new grapple rotate motor, meaning the loading end of the machine has seen recent investment as well.
The machine runs on eight wheels, with Eco Tracks fitted on all bogies, providing improved ground pressure distribution and traction across the full axle arrangement — a notable feature for operators working in soft or sensitive terrain. Tires are reported at approximately 60% remaining.
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