Ponsse exhibits a harvester that can almost walk on water
At the top of forest contractors’ wish list is a harvester that can travel across water. Such a thing doesn’t exist but at SkogsElmia machinery manufacturer Ponsse is demonstrating how close we can get with today’s technology.“We’re exhibiting eight-wheelers in all size categories,” says Jerry Wannberg, the head of Ponsse Sweden.Eight wheels and articulated frame steering create a flexible and stable machine with high capacity, low ground pressure and excellent operator comfort. With tracks at the back and front plus new cranes, the result isn’t a long way from