5 Tough Forestry Machines Powered by Volvo Penta Engines

Volvo Penta’s range of forestry engines are designed to deliver on the arduous demands of the industry and provide consistent performance for seamless forestry operations. 

Essential Types of Forestry Machinery 

Forestry equipment plays a crucial role in managing forests, from harvesting trees to transporting and processing timber. Here’s an overview of five essential pieces of forestry machinery — forestry harvesters, forestry forwarders, wood chippers, telescopic handlers and forestry shredders — all that can benefit from the power of Volva Penta forestry engines: 

1. Forestry Harvester: Commercial forestry operations rely on harvesters to handle large timber volumes. A forestry harvester fells, delimbs and cuts trees into logs. The machine’s harvester head and hydraulic arm process trees with efficiency and precision. 

1. Forestry Forwarder: Once trees are cut and processed, forwarders transport logs from the forest to a roadside landing or processing area. Forwarders transport timber efficiently, while minimizing environmental impacts. 

1. Wood Chipper: These machines process smaller branches and residual wood into wood chips, which can be used in bio-energy production or other applications. Wood chippers help forestry operations clear areas and utilize residual wood for bio-energy and other applications, contributing to resource efficiency. 

1. Telescopic Handler: These versatile machines lift and move logs, equipment or materials in forestry environments. The machine’s telescoping boom offers an extended reach and precision handling to stack logs or loads trucks. 

1. Forestry Shredder: This machine breaks larger pieces of wood into smaller sizes for mulching, composting or producing biomass energy. 

Forestry Machine Engines Designed for Durability 

Volvo Penta offers a range of industrial off road engines designed for applications within the forestry industry.

The company’s D5, D8, D11, D13 and D16 engines are engineered to provide reliability and versatility to suit different forestry machinery and operational needs. Volvo Penta has been committed to updating its engine range to comply with global emission standards without compromising power and efficiency. 

Volvo Penta forestry engines* can be a good fit for forestry machines, where maximizing uptime in demanding conditions and keeping operations running with consistent power output are key. These engines are designed to be: 

• Robust & Reliable. Volvo Penta’s forestry engines offer power outputs ranging from 105 to 585 kW (140 to 785 hp), delivering consistent RPM while maintaining low fuel consumption. This balance is aimed at reliable performance, even in harsh off-road conditions, maximizing the uptime of forestry equipment. 

• Fuel Efficient. With service intervals of up to 1,000 hours, Volvo Penta engines can minimize downtime with potentially less scheduled maintenance. Productivity is further preserved through Volvo Penta’s global dealer network and efficient spare parts delivery. 

• Platform Consistency. Using a common platform across all Volvo Penta engines streamlines installation, maintenance and service points. This uniformity in engine management processes enhances operational efficiency in forestry operations. 

• Tailored Solutions. Volvo Penta designs engines with input from operators and OEMs to address forestry machines’ unique requirements. This collaborative approach tailors solutions for the application, supporting optimal performance 

The engines in forestry machinery like forestry harvesters, forestry forwarders and wood chippers must meet strict performance and reliability standards, and Volvo Penta provides the necessary power, efficiency, and durability to keep these machines running deep into the forest. 

*Features depicted may not be standard or available for all equipment levels and powertrain options. Emissions, performance and fuel efficiency may vary depending on many factors including but not limited to: the operator’s experience, operational demands, vehicle/equipment maintenance, climate and weather conditions, leaving machinery on idle in times it is not used, fuel type, after treatment systems, etc