Ponsse Elephant
Forwarders
- Extended warranty
- Flexible financing
- Tailored service contracts
The PONSSE Elephant stands at the larger end of the Ponsse product range, designed for maximum power, load capacity, and productivity. With the ability to carry up to 18 tons of wood in a single run, it is the perfect forwarder for operations that require heavy-duty performance. Long transport distances, steep slopes, and demanding terrain are no challenge for the Elephant, which handles conditions that many other machines cannot.
Its robust structure is engineered to withstand heavy loads even in the toughest environments. The frame is designed with a strong focus on durability and ease of maintenance, ensuring long-term reliability and efficiency. A solid oscillation lock with hydraulic cylinders acts as a shock absorber, improving driving comfort and machine stability. With its functional design, excellent serviceability, and unmatched strength, the PONSSE Elephant is a forwarder built to move large volumes of timber with confidence and efficiency.
Technical specifications
Here are the key specifications for Elephant. Want more details? Download the brochure or contact us.
- Minimum weight 22 000 kg
- Operating weight 22 800 kg
- Length 10 150 - 11 060 mm
- Width 2 990 - 3 300 mm
- Ground clearance 800 mm
- Transportation height 3 990 mm
- Loaders K101, K121
- Slewing torque (gross) (K111) 40
- Turning angle (K111) 360 º
- Lifting moment (gross) (K111) 160
- Crane reach (K111) 8.1 / 10 mm
- Slewing torque (gross) (K121) 48
- Lifting moment (gross) (K121) 195
- Crane reach (K121) 8 / 10 mm
- Gross power 210 kW
- Engine torque 1200 (1200 / 1600) rpm
- Tractive force 220 kN
- Load carrying capacity 18 000 kg
- Glide bunk 700 mm
- Load space length 5 450 - 4 540 mm
Benefits & Features
Here are the key benefits and features of the Elephant. Want to know more? Download the brochure or get in touch with us.
Active Cabin – Comfort Without Compromise
Operating a forwarder inevitably comes with vibrations, tremors, and shocks – but the PONSSE Active Cabin is designed to eliminate these stresses for the operator. Developed in response to customer feedback worldwide, this innovative solution significantly reduces cabin movement, making long shifts more comfortable and less fatiguing. By improving ergonomics and reducing strain, Active Cabin helps operators focus fully on their work with maximum efficiency.
Active Cabin is currently available as an option for the PONSSE Wisent, Elk, Buffalo, Buffalo King, Elephant, Elephant King, and Mammoth forwarders, providing premium comfort across the most popular models in the Ponsse range.
Active Crane – Smarter, Easier Control
PONSSE Active Crane introduces a new way to control the loader or harvester head, making operations smoother and more efficient. Instead of managing multiple functions individually, the operator simply directs the grapple or harvester head movement. With two intuitive levers, one sets the height from the ground and the other the direction of movement, while the system automatically manages the boom and extension. This reduces operator workload, improves precision, and allows full focus on productive loader work. Available as an option, Active Crane turns complex handling into simple, efficient performance.
Active Seat – Always the Perfect View
The PONSSE Active Seat automatically follows the loader’s tip during work, ensuring that the operator always has a direct and unobstructed view of the task at hand. This reduces unnecessary head movement and minimizes the impact of jolts, greatly improving operator wellbeing and comfort. With less strain and distraction, productivity and efficiency are increased throughout the working day.
Active Seat is available as an option for any PONSSE forwarder equipped with the PONSSE Active Crane system, providing a smarter, more ergonomic working environment.
