Question 1

How much does a used harvester cost?

Accepted Answer

Used forestry harvesters range from £80,000 for older single-grip harvesters to £400,000+ for modern 8-wheel drive machines from Ponsse, John Deere, or Komatsu Forest. Age, hours on crane and head, and head condition are the primary value factors.

Question 2

What should I check when buying a used forestry machine?

Accepted Answer

Key inspections: measuring system calibration (check with test logs), harvesting head wear (knives, feed rollers, delimbing knives), boom end play, crane structure for cracks, all hydraulic hoses, and the cab ROPS/FOPS certification date.

Question 3

What brands of forestry equipment hold value best?

Accepted Answer

Ponsse (Finland) and John Deere Forestry machines consistently achieve the strongest resale values globally. Komatsu Forest and Tigercat are also well-regarded. Swedish-made Valmet/Komatsu machines have strong support networks in Scandinavia and Canada.

Question 4

How do I transport a forestry harvester?

Accepted Answer

Forestry harvesters typically require a low-loader with STGO Category 3 permission (UK) or equivalent. Most harvesters weigh 18–32 tonnes and are 3–4m wide. Use specialist machinery haulage companies familiar with abnormal load permits.

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