KESLA timber cranes

Straight-boomed KESLA 2024-cranes are part of the 24-tonne-meter class. They are available with both one or with two extensions or even without an extension. The crane has in-boom hosing in transfer boom and it can be combined with whether 2-circuit or LS-hydraulics.

The KESLA 2024-cranes are suitable for tree-length usage, recycling or other industrial use.

Straight-boomed KESLA 2028 crane belongs to the 28-tonne-meter class. It is available either with one or with two extensions. The crane has in-boom hosing in the transfer boom. The crane can be combined with 2-circuit or LS-hydraulics.

The KESLA 2028-cranes are suitable for tree-length usage and for recycling industry.

Z-boomed KESLA 2109Z-crane belongs to the 9-tonne-meter class. It is available with both one or with two extensions. The crane is part of the new 21-series which includes. in-boom hosing and piping in both lifting and transfer booms, as well as many other user and service-friendly solutions. The transport position of Z-cranes saves conveniently room of the loading space.

The KESLA 2109Z-cranes are suitable for both cut-to-length or recycling use.

Z veida strēles KESLA 2110Z celtnis pieder 10 tonnu metru klasei. Tas ir pieejams gan ar vienu, gan ar diviem pagarinājumiem dažādos izstiepšanas garumos. Celtnis pieder jaunajai KESLA 21. sērijai, piedāvājot tādas funkcijas kā strēles iekšpusē esošas šļūtenes un cauruļvadi gan pacelšanas, gan pārvietošanas strēlēs, kā arī daudzas citas detaļas, kas palielina produkta lietošanas un apkalpošanas ērtumu. Tāpat kā visiem Z veida celtņiem, transportēšanas pozīcija ir ļoti ērta, ietaupot kravas vietu.

The KESLA 2110Z-cranes are suitable for cut-to-length and recycling use.

Front-folding Z-cranes, or ‘half’ Z-cranes, combine the advantages of a straight-boom crane and a Z-boom crane. They use the slewing device of a straight-boom crane, but the crane itself is Z-shaped. The slewing centre of the crane is located laterally in the middle of the vehicle so that the outreach of the crane is the same on both sides of the vehicle. Some customers also find it easier and safer to climb into the cabin of a front-folding Z-crane than a normal Z-crane.

The front-folding versions of the KESLA 2111ZF crane are available with an outreach of 8.1 or 9.6 metres. It is an 11 tonne-metre crane. The crane can be equipped with either a high seat or a cabin.

Z-boomed KESLA 2112Z-crane belongs to the 12-tonne-meter class. It can be ordered with one or two extensions and in many outreach lengths. As a part of the new KESLA 21-series, it offers multiple features that increase crane’s user- and service-friendliness. One of which is the in-boom hosing and piping in both lift and transfer booms. Like other Z-cranes, the 2112Z-model’s transport position saves load space. The crane is compatible with 2-circuit or LS-hydraulics.

The KESLA 2112Z-cranes are suitable for cut-to-length and recycling use.

Z-boomed KESLA 2114Z-crane belongs to the 14-tonne-meter class. It can be ordered with one or two extensions and in many outreach lengths. As a part of the new KESLA 21-series, it offers multiple features that increase crane’s user- and service-friendliness. One of which is the in-boom hosing and piping in both lift and transfer booms. Like other Z-cranes, the 2114Z-model’s transport position saves load space.

The KESLA 2114Z-cranes are suitable for cut-to-length and recycling use.

Straight-boomed KESLA 2117 crane is a 17 tonne-meter class crane. It is especially suitable for heavy duty timber loading, for stationary industrial applications and for chipper or crusher feeding.

The crane is available with several outreaches with one or double extensions. Stabilizers are separate, which offers a practical solution for chipper use.

Z-boomed KESLA 2117Z-crane belongs to the 17-tonne-meter class and it is a very powerful crane. One model of the crane is available with one extension and several models with two extensions.As a part of the new KESLA 21-series, it offers multiple features that increase crane’s user- and service-friendliness. One of which is the in-boom hosing and piping in both lift and transfer booms. Like other Z-cranes, the 2117Z-model’s transport position saves load space. The crane is compatible with 2-circuit or LS-hydraulics.

The KESLA 2117Z-cranes are suitable for cut-to-length and recycling use.

Z-boomed KESLA 2121Z crane belongs to the 24 tonne-meter class. It is a part of the new 21-series that has several interesting characteristics such as in-boom hosing and piping both in lifting and transfer boom, among many other details. Transport position of Z-cranes saves space for the load. The KESLA 2121Z-crane is available with both double circuit or LS hydraulics.

The KESLA 2121Z can be used as a cut-to-length or recycling crane.

Straight-boomed KESLA 2124L crane belongs to the 24 tonne-meter class. It is available with one or two extensions. The crane belongs to the 21-series so it is equipped with in-boom hosing. The crane can be combined with 2-circuit or LS-hydraulics.

The KESLA 2124L-cranes are suitable for tree-length usage and for recycling industry.

The Z-boomed KESLA 2124Z crane belongs to the 24 tonne-meter class. It is a part of the new 21-series that has several interesting characteristics, such as in-boom hosing and piping both in lifting and transfer boom, among many others. KESLA 2124Z is available with with single extension (outreach 8,2 m and lifting torque – 250 kNm) as well as with double extension (outreach – 9,7 m and lifting torque – 244 kNm).

The strong KESLA 2124Z crane is suitable for timber loading. Transport position of Z-cranes saves space for the load.

The KESLA 2124Z-crane is available with both double circuit or LS hydraulics.

The KESLA 2209S is a 9 tonne-metre straight boom crane, which is available with a variety of outreach options from 8.1 to 9.7 metres.

The crane boasts fast movement thanks to sizeable hydraulic lines. The crane is perfect for professionals who enjoy speed. Several control systems are available, but the standard option is the mechanical control device.

The KESLA 2210S is a 10 tonne-metre straight boom crane, which is available with a variety of outreach options from 8.1 to 10.2 metres.

The crane boasts fast movement thanks to sizeable hydraulic lines. The crane is perfect for professionals who enjoy speed. Several control systems are available, but the standard option is the mechanical control device.

The KESLA 2212S is a 12 tonne-metre straight boom crane, which is available with a variety of outreach options from 8.1 to 10.2 metres.

The crane boasts fast movement thanks to sizeable hydraulic lines. The crane is perfect for professionals who enjoy speed. Several control systems are available, but the standard option is the mechanical control device.

KESLA 2212Z is a member of the 22 series. This 12 tonnemeter class crane is available with one or two extension. 22. 22-series cranes have a valve with high oilflow rate. In addition the hydraulic line to the transfer and extension cylinder have been widened, which can be seen in increased movement speed and in improved controllability.

Booms have been fully redesigned. This includes e.g. cylinder change of the extension, changes in casing and larger pins. Changes have not increased the weight even though the useful outreach has increased with up to 30 cm.

Benefits of the Z-cranes include e.g. possibility for better exploitation of the load space as well as easy transport position.

Front-folding Z-cranes, or ‘half’ Z-cranes, combine the advantages of a straight-boom crane and a Z-boom crane. They use the slewing device of a straight-boom crane, but the crane itself is Z-shaped. The slewing centre of the crane is located laterally in the middle of the vehicle so that the outreach of the crane is the same on both sides of the vehicle. Some customers also find it easier and safer to climb into the cabin of a front-folding Z-crane than a normal Z-crane.

The front-folding versions of the KESLA 2212ZF crane are available with an outreach of 8.1, 9.6 or 10.1 metres. It is a 12 tonne-metre crane, which is Kesla’s most popular crane size class. The crane can be equipped with either a high seat or a cabin.

KESLA 2214Z is part of Kesla’s 22-series cranes. It belongs to the 14-tonne-metre class and is available in both single and double extension. 22. The 22-series cranes have a more permeable valve as the electric valve. The lines to the transfer and extension cylinders have also been enlarged, enabling higher crane motion speeds and improved manoeuvrability.

The advantages of Z cranes include better use of the load space and easy transport position.

Front-folding Z-cranes, or ‘half’ Z-cranes, combine the advantages of a straight-boom crane and a Z-boom crane. They use the slewing device of a straight-boom crane, but the crane itself is Z-shaped. The slewing centre of the crane is located laterally in the middle of the vehicle so that the outreach of the crane is the same on both sides of the vehicle. Some customers also find it easier and safer to climb into the cabin of a front-folding Z-crane than a normal Z-crane.

The front-folding versions of the KESLA 2214ZF crane are available with an outreach of 8.1, 9.6 or 10.1 metres. It is a 14 tonne-metre crane. The crane can be equipped with either a high seat or a cabin.

KESLA 2217Z is part of Kesla’s 22-series cranes. It belongs to the 17-tonne-metre class and is available in both single and double extension. 22. The 22-series cranes have a more permeable valve as the electric valve. The lines to the transfer and extension cylinders have also been enlarged, enabling higher crane motion speeds and improved manoeuvrability.

The advantages of Z cranes include better use of the load space and easy transport position.

Front-folding Z-cranes, or ‘half’ Z-cranes, combine the advantages of a straight-boom crane and a Z-boom crane. They use the slewing device of a straight-boom crane, but the crane itself is Z-shaped. The slewing centre of the crane is located laterally in the middle of the vehicle so that the outreach of the crane is the same on both sides of the vehicle. Some customers also find it easier and safer to climb into the cabin of a front-folding Z-crane than a normal Z-crane.

The front-folding versions of the KESLA 2217ZF crane are available with an outreach of 8.1, 9.6 or 10.1 metres. It is a 17 tonne-metre crane. The crane can be equipped with either a high seat or a cabin.

KESLA 14RH is harvester head for first thinnings. Light weight and excellent efficiency of hydraulics make it a perfect powerpack for farm tractors, light thinning harvesters and up to six tons excavators.

The 14RH is an agile head with three delimbing knives. The single rear knife ensures delimbing of bottom branches and holds even larger trees firmly in grip. Thanks to the short frame design, processing of even crooked trees is easy. Optimal diameter of trees is up to 25 cm.

KESLA 16RH is the market’s lightest professional harvester head equipped with four delimbing knives and multi-stem functions. It’s specifically designed for integrated harvesting of timber and biomass. Professional multi-stem functions and the unique proAX-cutting systems are unequalled features in this size- and weight class. The 16RH and 16RHS are real powerhouses for thinning, suited to 6-10 tons wheeled harvesters and tractors.

With the new frame, delimbing knife, shaft and bearing solutions of the KESLA 18RH II, efforts have been made for even better durability and a lesser need for service even in the most demanding operating conditions. The new, more spacious system achieves higher feed force and speed with significantly reduced fuel consumption. The feed is now supplemented with a hydraulic traction control. Along with the changes made in the structures and hydraulics, the serviceability of the head has reached an entirely new level.

The new KESLA 18RH-II is suitable for installation on basic machines weighing 7 to 13 tons, and large agricultural tractors/excavators of 7-10 tons.

Thanks to its modular design, the new KESLA 19RH-III harvester head can be optimized to work in a wide variety of conditions, with different wood and on different base machines. The KESLA 19RH-III is a 3-knife harvester head with one rear delimbing knife. If head weight is a critical factor, the 19RH-III is a great choice because of its lighter weight. It is best suited for installation on 8-13 ton excavators or wheeled harvesters.

The KESLA 20SH-II stroke harvester is particularly well suited to the effective processing of robustly branched trees, either standing or in piles. Processing of valuable special trees without damaging timber surface is also easy with this harvester head. Thanks to the proSTROKE partial stroke function, even the delimbing of crooked trees is efficient. The optimum diameter of trees is 25 cm. The Kesla 20SH-II suits 7-13 ton base machines.

The new KESLA 21RH-III harvester head can be optimized for a wide variety of conditions, different woods and different base machines. The KESLA 21RH-III is a 4-knife harvester head with two rear delimbing knives, suitable for first or subsequent thinning, as well as for harvesting short rotation eucalyptus and acacia plantations with or without debarking. It is best suited for installation on 10-13 ton excavators or wheeled harvesters.

KESLA 24RH-III features extremely large range of use, all around from thinning up to final felling. It also can be mounted with very large range of different base machines.

The head is suitable pair to 12-16 ton excavators and mid-size wheeled harvesters.

The KESLA 25RH-II models are versatile harvester heads for thinning and final felling where the trees’ average diameters are less than 40 cm. The head’s maximum opening is 58 cm. The heads are equipped with excellent balance and well-designed geometry of the rollers and knives. These details help and speed up the picking of trees, either standing or laying on the ground, either vertically or from bundles lying on the ground. The head is also well suited to the processing on landing.

KESLA 25RH-II models are best suited to 12-20 tonne base machines.

The KESLA 25SH-II stroke harvester is at its best when processing densly branched trees – standing or in piles – requiring substantial delimbing force. The stroke technology ensures that the tree’s surface is not damaged, facilitating the gentle handling of valuable timber. The 25SH-II suits cut-to-length harvesting of standing trees as well as the processing on landing. The optimum tree diameter is 40 cm.

The unique, combined middle feeding jaws and delimbing knives give even more force to handle heavy trees and improve delimbing quality. Thanks to the proSTROKE partial stroke function, even delimbing of crooked trees is efficient. KESLA 25SH-II suits 10-15 tonne base machines.

KESLA 26RH-III is a real multitool. This all-round head works productively in all kind of cuttings from first thinning up to final felling. The head fits perfectly also for debarking of eucalyptus.
The 26RH-III fits perfectly to 12-16 ton excavators and mid-size wheeled harvesters.

KESLA 27RH-III is a thoroughly renewed head for final felling. The head features powerful hydraulics combined with the modular frame construction, ensuring market’s best power-to-weight ratio. Kesla’s unique feed roller geometry with progressive roller angle gives excellent traction and minimized friction when delimbing. This combined with powerful hydraulics enables even 36 kNm delimbing force at high feeding speed, all with less fuel consumption. Short frame with a single rear delimbing knife makes the head powerful also when processing crooked trees. That’s why KESLA 27RH-III is an excellent choice for debarking eucalyptus or acacia.

KESLA 27RH-III can be equipped with several different size of feeding motors and lots of other options to match different working conditions and base machines. It is suitable to heavy rubber-wheeled harvesters and 16-22 ton excavators.

KESLA 28RH-III is a thoroughly renewed for final felling. The head features powerful hydraulics combined with a modular frame construction, ensuring excellent power-to-weight ratio. Kesla’s unique feed roller geometry with progressive roller angle gives excellent traction and minimized friction when delimbing. This combined with powerful hydraulics enables even 36kNm delimbing force at high feeding speed, all with less fuel consumption.

KESLA 28RH-II is available as 2WD as well 3WD version featuring a bottom roller with two motors, according to the actual needs.

KESLA 28RH-III can be equipped with several feeding motors of different size and lots of other options to match different working conditions and base machines. It is suitable to heaviest rubber-wheeled harvesters and 18-25 ton excavators.

Like its little brother 27RH-III, the newly upgraded KESLA 29RH-III is a 3-knifed 2WD harvester head. The technology is equivalent to the 27RH-III, but instead of the ultimate power/weight ratio the construction is made to last in the most demanding working conditions.

KESLA 29RH-III is suitable for the heaviest wheeled harvesters and 20 to 30 ton track equipped excavators.

KESLA 30RH-III is a newly upgraded head for heavy-duty final felling. The head is similar to the 29RH-III but features two rear delimbing knives. The head is available both with 2WD and 3WD feed. Thanks to the Kesla’s unique modular design, the conversion between 2WD and 3WD is possible also as retrofit, which gives more safety to the investment in the rapidly changing working environment.

The 30RH-III fits perfectly also to debarking of large eucalyptus and acacia trees. The head is available with integrated top-saw (30RH-III TS). The 30RH-III fits to the heaviest rubber-wheeled and tracked harvesters as well as excavators in 20-30 ton size class.

The KESLA 19GX felling head is designed for felling and loading energy wood. Its straightforward structure and operating principle make it extremely dependable. Switching the felling head in the loader is quick since no additional hosing or wiring is required. An ingenious tilt function is integrated into the device, letting the operator decide when the tree falls. The felling head’s blade is easy to switch off, after which the head can be used for loading just like a normal grapple.

KESLA 19GX can be used with the KESLA 200–500 series loaders.

KESLA proG20 is suitable for smaller loaders. It is designed for handling timber, but it can also be used in various other ways.

KESLA proG20 can be equipped with a material gripper:
Weight: 33 kg
Width: 650 mm

KESLA proG20 can be equipped with a gravel bucket:
Weight: 53 kg
Volume: 150 l
Max. width: 800 mm
Width min.: 420 mm

KESLA proG26 grapple is recommended for larger loaders. It is designed for professional wood handling. The construction is more robust than its smaller product family models.

KESLA proG26 can be equipped with a material gripper:
Weight: 52 kg
Width: 700 mm

KESLA proG26 can be equipped with a gravel bucket:
Weight: 83 kg
Volume: 230 l
Width max: 900 mm
Width min: 450 mm

KESLA proG26 grappler may be equipped with bale claws:
Weight: 19 kg

KESLA proG26 can be equipped with straight-walled gravel bucket:
Weight: 100 kg
Volume: 315 l
Width max: 810 mm

KESLA proG26E is the smallest product model in KESLA bioenergy grapples. It is well suited for all tractor loaders. The grapple’s construction is strong, so it is ideal for professional energy wood handling.

The KESLA 30EX grapple is made for heavy excavator use. Thanks to their optimized jaw geometry, hearty slewing force and precise proportional control, the grapples of EX-series are efficient instruments for handling all sorts of material, such as whole trunks or cut timber. Rotator’s sturdy bearings and durable structure of the frame and jaws ensure a long lifetime.

KESLA proG30 grapple can be used with the largest tractor loaders, with small or medium sized forest machine cranes or with small truck cranes.

KESLA proG30E is designed specifically for bioenergy use. It is suitable for feeding smaller chippers, and it can also be attached to the largest loaders or medium sized forest machine cranes.

Model Kesla proG30E
Weight (kg) 245
Area (m2) 0,21
Operating pressure (MPa) 25
Jaw force (kN) 18
Max. load (kg) 3500
Measure A (mm) 1630
Measure B (mm) 70
Measure C (mm) 510
Measure D (mm) 500
Measure E (mm) 820
Measure F (mm) 570

KESLA proG35 grapple can be used with small or medium sized forest machine cranes or with small truck cranes.

Model Kesla proG35
Weight (kg) 214
Area (m2) 0,35
Operating pressure (MPa) 26
Jaw force (kN) 16
Max. load (kg) 4000
Measure A (mm) 1570
Measure B (mm) 125
Measure C (mm) 480
Measure D (mm) 442
Measure E (mm) 950
Measure F (mm) 615

The KESLA proG40 designed to load timber, and is suitable for truck cranes.

Model Kesla proG40
Weight (kg) 265
Area (m2) 0,4
Operating pressure (MPa) 26
Jaw force (kN) 21
Max. load (kg) 5000
Measure A (mm) 1990
Measure B (mm) 140
Measure C (mm) 540
Measure D (mm) 503
Measure E (mm) 1055
Measure F (mm) 660

KESLA proG46-grapple is one of our most popular grapples for truck cranes. It is ideal for loading timber.

Model Kesla proG46
Weight (kg) 270
Area (m2) 0,46
Operating pressure (MPa) 26
Jaw force (kN) 21
Max. load (kg) 5000
Measure A (mm) 1955
Measure B (mm) 140
Measure C (mm) 540
Measure D (mm) 503
Measure E (mm) 1055
Measure F (mm) 660

KESLA proG40E3 is a large bioenergy grapple that suits large-size cranes. It is available as a 3-spike version.

Model Kesla proG40E3
Weight (kg) 300
Area (m2) 0,25
Operating pressure (MPa) 26
Jaw force (kN) 21
Max. load (kg) 4000
Measure A (mm) 1955
Measure B (mm) 70
Measure C (mm) 575
Measure D (mm) 471
Measure E (mm) 965
Measure F (mm) 610

KESLA proG50 is the largest model in the proG-series. It is designed for the biggest truck cranes.

Model Kesla proG 50
Weight (kg) 280
Area (m2) 0,5
Operating pressure (MPa) 26
Jaw force (kN) 21
Max. load (kg) 5000
Measure A (mm) 1960
Measure B (mm) 130
Measure C (mm) 540
Measure D (mm) 501
Measure E (mm) 1150
Measure F (mm) 680

KESLA proG50 is the largest model in the proG-series. It is designed for the biggest truck cranes.

Model Kesla proG 50
Weight (kg) 280
Area (m2) 0,5
Operating pressure (MPa) 26
Jaw force (kN) 21
Max. load (kg) 5000
Measure A (mm) 1960
Measure B (mm) 130
Measure C (mm) 540
Measure D (mm) 501
Measure E (mm) 1150
Measure F (mm) 680

KESLA proG50E is the largest bioenergy grapple in the proG-series. It is suitable for the biggest cranes and designed for heavy-duty use.

Model Kesla proG50E6

Weight (kg) 450

Area (m2) 0,46

Operating pressure (MPa) 26

Jaw force (kN) 21
Max. load (kg) 5000
Measure A (mm) 1980

Measure B (mm) 140

Measure C (mm) 575

Measure D (mm) 561

Measure E (mm) 1120

Measure F (mm) 675

The KESLA proG50P grapple is designed specifically for loading telephone poles and log wood. Grapple frame is reinforced. Grapple jaws have surface liners and round jaw tips to minimize surface marks.

Model Kesla proG50P
Weight (kg) 397
Area (m2) 0.46
Operating pressure (MPa) 26
Jaw force (kN) 21
Max. load (kg) 5 000
Measure A (mm) 1960
Measure B (mm) 140
Measure C (mm) 575
Measure D (mm) 561
Measure E (mm) 1120
Measure F (mm) 675