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John Deere 1270G vs Ponsse Elephant King

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for John Deere and Ponsse in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

John Deere 1270G forest harvester working in woodland
John Deere John Deere 1270G
Ponsse Elephant King
Ponsse Ponsse Elephant King
Operating weight ——
Engine power 193 kW (259 hp)—
Engine John Deere 9.0 L—
Engine power ≈193 kW (260 hp)—
Wheels 6 or 88
Cab Rotating and levelling—
Load capacity —≈20,000 kg (44,100 lb)
Strengths
  • + Rotating, levelling cab
  • + Strong global support
  • + Powerful hydraulics
  • + Huge payload
  • + Stable
Watch-outs
  • − Premium price
  • − Heavy on soft ground without tracks
Full 1270G reviewFull Elephant King review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.