Combination forestry forwarder Pirk MP

Overview
The HORSCH Pirk MP forwarder trailers are designed for professional forestry and timber forwarding operations, offering high payload capacity, selectable 2WD/4WD and modular equipment options. Patented Pirk steering and an articulated drawbar improve maneuverability on uneven terrain. The range is available with crane reaches up to 10 m and an optional 40 km/h road homologation for transport between sites.

Key features

• Patented Pirk steering and articulated drawbar for enhanced off-road flexibility
• Crane reach up to 10 m and optional lifting capacity up to approx. 2.2 t (model-dependent)
• Optional 40 km/h homologation for road use
• Central tube frame construction for high structural stability
• Wide tyre options (up to 710 mm) for low ground pressure
• Selectable 2-wheel drive (2WD) or 4-wheel drive (4WD)
• Hydraulically extendable rear end (push rear end) as standard
• ISOBUS-compatible control and dedicated crane control options
• LED work lighting (WorkLight Pro) with up to 10 headlights selectable

Pirk steering and articulated drawbar

• Drawbar lateral offset up to 104 cm and height adaptation of approx. ±40 cm
• Straight transfer of vertical loads via drawbar cylinders to protect pivot points
• Heavy-duty PTO/shaft drive with wide-angle joint for long service life and reduced wear
• Possible hydraulic support leg function by moving the drawbar
• Internal hose routing to protect hydraulic lines when working in the forest

Technical specifications

• Series: Pirk MP (variants: Pirk 16 MP, Pirk 20 MP, Pirk 20 MP S)
• Max. permissible total weight (series): 16 - 20 t
• Drawbar max. lateral offset: 104 cm
• Drawbar stroke: ± 440 mm
• Maximum crane range (double telescopic cranes): 8.50 - 10.10 m
• Drawbar swivel range: ± 33°
• Bogie pendulum path: ± 17° (Pirk 16 MP) / ± 20° (Pirk 20 MP / Pirk 20 MP S)
• Track width: 1900 mm
• Max. thrust of the traction drive: 3 (2WD) / 6 (4WD)
• Horsepower requirement (approx.): Pirk 16 MP = 90/120 kW/hp; Pirk 20 MP = 110/150 kW/hp; Pirk 20 MP S = 90/120 kW/hp (model-dependent)
• Power take-off (pto) / onboard hydraulics: Load Sensing pump (1 3/8" - Z6); onboard hydraulics system pressure: max. 320 bar (model-dependent)
• DA control devices (pto/shaft drive): 2 DA drawbar, 1 DA push rear end
• Implement attachment ball head: K80
• Central tube frame (backbone tube chassis): Pirk 16 MP = 300 x 200 mm; Pirk 20 MP / 20 MP S = 400 x 200 mm
• Length of loading area: Pirk 16 MP = 4.23 m (with extended rear 5.43 m); Pirk 20 MP = 4.26 m (with extended rear 5.46 m); Pirk 20 MP S = 4.46 m (with extended rear 5.66 m)
• Front grid area: Pirk 16 MP = 3.10 m²; Pirk 20 MP / 20 MP S = 3.70 m²
• Transport widths (examples): Pirk 16 MP = 2.46 m; Pirk 20 MP = 2.52 - 2.74 m; Pirk 20 MP S = 2.52 - 2.74 m
• Transport heights (empty): Pirk 16 MP = 3.36 - 3.61 m; Pirk 20 MP = 3.40 m; Pirk 20 MP S = 3.40 m
• Transport lengths (empty): Pirk 16 MP = 6.94 m; Pirk 20 MP = 6.78 m; Pirk 20 MP S = 6.34 m
• Max. permissible axle load examples: Pirk 16 MP = 6 500 (1st axle) + 6 500 (2nd axle); Pirk 20 MP / 20 MP S = 8 000 + 8 000
• Length/volume handling: Loading area and extended rear options increase loading capacity (model-dependent)
• Tyre options (model-dependent): Pirk 16 MP: 600/40 R 22.5 or 710/40 R 22.5; Pirk 20 MP: 600/50 R 22.5 or 710/40 R 22.5; Pirk 20 MP S: 600/40 R 22.5 or 600/50 R 22.5 or 710/40 R 22.5
• Transport wheels: Bogie
• Standard / optional equipment highlights: crane, rotator and link, grapple, storage compartments (Pirk 20 MP / 16 MP), extendable rear end (push rear end), PTO shaft drive, ISOBUS & crane control, WorkLight Pro lighting