Opti­Fel­lin­gAs­sist is the world’s first intel­li­gent fel­ling assis­tant deve­lo­ped by a forest mac­hine manu­fac­tu­rer. It sup­ports ope­ra­tors during tree fel­ling and helps achieve con­sis­tent, high-qua­lity results in a variety of har­ves­ting con­di­tions. By uti­lizing advanced assis­ting func­tions, the sys­tem impro­ves work qua­lity, inc­rea­ses pro­duc­ti­vity, and enhances safety.

Opti­Fel­lin­gAs­sist is now avai­lable both for new Ponsse mac­hi­nes and as a ret­ro­fit for com­pa­tible mac­hi­nes already in ope­ra­tion.

Why Opti­Fel­lin­gAs­sist?

The work of a forest mac­hine ope­ra­tor requi­res preci­sion, efficiency, and safety. Every success­ful fel­ling ope­ra­tion impacts work qua­lity, mac­hine wear, and ove­rall pro­duc­ti­vity. Opti­Fel­lin­gAs­sist was deve­lo­ped to simplify these tasks and sup­port ope­ra­tors in deman­ding situa­tions.

The sys­tem assists the ope­ra­tor during key work pha­ses and helps achieve high-qua­lity fel­ling cuts more con­sis­tently. The result is smoot­her ope­ra­tion, reduced com­po­nent wear, and impro­ved work qua­lity.

Five Key Bene­fits

1. Impro­ved Qua­lity and Pro­duc­ti­vity

Opti­Fel­lin­gAs­sist helps ope­ra­tors achieve success­ful fel­ling results regard­less of con­di­tions. The result is hig­her-qua­lity work, reduced wear on the guide bar and chain, less stress on the mac­hine, and impro­ved pro­duc­ti­vity.

2. Safer Fel­ling Cuts

The sys­tem sup­ports pre-ten­sio­ning before the actual cut is made. This reduces the risk of the guide bar beco­ming pinc­hed in the stem and makes tree fel­ling more cont­rol­led and safer.

3. Intel­li­gent Fee­ding Fol­low-Up

Opti­Fel­lin­gAs­sist auto­ma­tically fol­lows the move­ment of the har­ves­ter head during fee­ding and adjusts the crane tip accor­dingly. Ope­ra­tors do not need to make sepa­rate crane cor­rec­tions, making work easier, especially in snowy con­di­tions.

4. Assis­ted Pre-Ten­sio­ning

Once the har­ves­ter head grasps the stem, the sys­tem per­forms pre-ten­sio­ning. The ope­ra­tor can proceed directly to the cut­ting phase, spee­ding up the work process and hel­ping ensure a clean and success­ful fel­ling cut.

5. Wide Avai­la­bi­lity

Opti­Fel­lin­gAs­sist works toget­her with Ponsse Active Crane and Opti 5G software ver­sion 3.3 or newer. The sys­tem is now avai­lable both for new Ponsse mac­hi­nes and as a ret­ro­fit for com­pa­tible mac­hi­nes already in ope­ra­tion, brin­ging the latest ope­ra­tor-assist tech­no­logy to exis­ting fleets as well.

If you would like more infor­ma­tion about the func­tio­na­lity, com­pa­ti­bi­lity, or pricing of Opti­Fel­lin­gAs­sist, please con­tact your Ponsse sales repre­sen­ta­tive or nea­rest Ponsse ser­vice ser­vice cen­ter. Opti­Fel­lin­gAs­sist is an optio­nal paid fea­ture.