What Sampo-Rosenlew does

Sampo-Rosenlew is a Finnish manufacturer of combine harvesters and forestry machines headquartered in Pori, Finland. The current operating entity was founded in 1991, tracing its industrial roots to 1853 (Oy W. Rosenlew Ab) and continuous combine harvester production since 1957. The company sells its products in approximately 50 countries, with over 90% of output exported, serving farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and forestry contractors. Customers include both small-to-mid-sized farms (typically operating 170–500+ hectares of grain, legumes, or seed crops) and forestry operations requiring thinning and final-felling equipment.

The product portfolio is anchored by two lines: combine harvesters (Verrato V4/V5, Comia C6 through C14, the C20/C24 2Roto hybrid, and the SR C2 plot combine for seed-breeding applications) and forestry machines (HR46x, HR56, and HR86 harvesters plus FR28, FR48, and FR68 forwarders). Proprietary technology centers on the patented TS (Twin System) Double Cylinder Threshing System, which the company claims delivers over 20% more threshing efficiency than single-cylinder machines by pre-separating material at a pre-threshing cylinder before the main cylinder, and the 2Roto hybrid system on the C20/C24, which replaces straw walkers with two counter-rotating rotors for a further 30%+ gain. Machines are powered by AGCO Power Tier 5 engines (manufactured at Linnavuori, Finland) and integrate components sourced from specialist partners — Kesla and Keto harvesting heads, BISO cutting headers, Mesera cranes, and Technion measuring computers. The Comia cab (AVARA) features the COMVISION II touchscreen for monitoring threshing, grain loss, header height, and alarms.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales of capital equipment via a worldwide dealer network, complemented by a spare-parts and service stream channeled through Valtra/AGCO Finland outlets with 24-hour on-call availability during harvest season. Localized assembly plants in North Africa, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan complete frames imported from Finland into finished machines using regional workforce, supporting a hybrid global-dealer plus regional-assembly distribution model. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; reported FY2024 revenue was approximately EUR 41 million with a stated headcount in the 200–250 range. Ownership transferred in September 2025 when Mahindra & Mahindra Limited sold 100% of the company to Tera Yatirim Teknoloji Holding A.Ş., a publicly listed Turkish industrial investment holding.

Name

Sampo-Rosenlew

Legal name

Sampo Rosenlew Ltd.

Website

https://sampo-rosenlew.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sampo-Rosenlew is a Finnish manufacturer of combine harvesters and forestry machines, headquartered in Pori, Finland. The company designs and produces harvesting equipment sold via worldwide dealer networks to farmers and forestry contractors in approximately 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Machinery

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Combine Harvesters (Grain & Oilseed Combines) (AFAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Agricultural Tractor & Field Machinery Vehicle Manufacturing (IMACAFAB)

Keywords

• Combine harvesters
• Forestry machines
• Agricultural machinery
• Forest harvesters
• Grain harvesting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Pori

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Combine Harvester Sales: Sale of combine harvesters including Verrato series, Comia series (C6, C8, C10, C12, C14, C20/C24), and SR C2 Plot Combine. Over 50,000 combine harvesters delivered to approximately 50 countries
2. Forestry Machine Sales: Sale of forestry machines including harvesters (HR46x, HR56, HR86) and forwarders (FR28, FR48, FR68) for forest thinning operations
3. Spare Parts and Service: 24-hour on-call service during harvest season, spare parts supply through Valtra outlets, next-morning delivery of spare parts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sampo-Rosenlew manufactures and sells combine harvesters and forestry machines from its Pori, Finland headquarters. The product portfolio spans the Verrato V4/V5, SR C2 Plot Combine, and Comia C6–C14 and C20/C24 2Roto combine harvester ranges, along with the HR46x, HR56, and HR86 forest harvesters and FR28, FR48, and FR68 forest forwarders. These machines are sold worldwide to farms, agricultural cooperatives, forest owners, and forestry contractors through a global dealer network supplemented by localized assembly operations and direct service in Finland.

Product overview

Sampo-Rosenlew is a Finnish manufacturer of high-quality combine harvesters and forestry machines, operating from Pori, Finland for over 150 years. The product portfolio includes two main categories: combine harvesters (Verrato, SR C2 Plot Combine, and Comia series including C6, C8, C10, C12, C14, and C20/C24 2Roto hybrid) and forest machines (HR46x, HR56, HR86 harvesters and FR28, FR48, FR68 forwarders). The Comia series represents the flagship combine harvester line featuring the patented TS double cylinder system for enhanced threshing efficiency, AVARA cab design, and COMVISION II touchscreen controls. The C20/C24 2Roto hybrid models offer over 30% more threshing efficiency through rotor technology replacing traditional straw walkers. Forestry machines specialize in thinning solutions with the HR series harvesters featuring hydrostatic transmission and the FR series forwarders designed for various forest conditions. The company exports over 90% of its products to approximately 50 countries, with key markets in Nordic countries, Europe, North Africa, and CIS countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Verrato V4 Combine Harvester Basic, cost-effective combine harvester with frame and tested technology, designed for small to mid-size farms needing reliable grain harvesting in Nordic conditions.
• Verrato V5 Combine Harvester Mid-range combine harvester offering flexible cutting header widths and grain tank sizes for varied farm operations.
• SR C2 Plot Combine Specialty combine harvester designed for experimental fields and seed breeding applications requiring small plot harvesting.
• Comia C6 Combine Harvester Entry-level combine harvester in the Comia series featuring AGCO Power Tier 5 engine and AVARA cab with advanced features for small-to-mid-size farms.
• Comia C8 Combine Harvester Efficient Comia series combine harvester with the patented TS double cylinder threshing system providing over 20% more threshing efficiency than single cylinder machines.
• Comia C10 Combine Harvester Mid-size combine harvester offering the quietest cab in its size class, advanced COMVISION II touchscreen, and a high-capacity grain tank for medium-scale farming operations.
• Comia C12 Combine Harvester High-capacity combine harvester with the TS double cylinder threshing system offering over 20% more efficiency than single-cylinder models and large grain tank capacity.
• Comia C14 Combine Harvester Largest straw walker combine harvester in the Comia range, suitable for large area harvesting with 10,000L grain tank and the TS double cylinder system.
• Comia C20/C24 2Roto Hybrid Combine Harvester Hybrid combine harvester using two counter-rotating rotors instead of straw walkers, delivering over 30% more threshing efficiency compared to the C12 model.
• HR46x Forest Harvester Lightweight, agile 6-wheeled forest harvester designed for first thinning of young forests with hydrostatic transmission and no mechanical axles for low ground damage.
• HR56 Forest Harvester Latest-generation lightweight 6-wheeled forest harvester with 10m crane reach, 140 kNm lifting moment, and Stage V emissions-compliant engine for first thinning and regeneration felling.
• HR86 Forest Harvester Midsized forest harvester for later thinning and final cutting, featuring a Mesera 240H crane with 240 kNm lifting moment and a rotating, self-stabilizing hydraulic cab.
• FR28 Forest Forwarder Light forest forwarder designed for thinning and soft ground harvesting with 10-ton payload, 7.2–10m crane reach, and a 45-degree turning angle for dense forest agility.
• FR48 Forest Forwarder Medium-sized forest forwarder for later thinning and regeneration cutting with 13-ton payload and NAF Heavy Duty axles for demanding conditions.
• FR68 Forest Forwarder Larger high-capacity forest forwarder for later thinning and final cutting, designed as a companion to the HR86 harvester with rotating cab and 14-ton payload.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20% threshing efficiency compared to single cylinder machines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AGCO PowercoreTechnology or IntegrationAGCO Power supplies diesel engines for Sampo Rosenlew combine harvesters and forestry machines, including Tier 5 compliant common rail engines manufactured at Linnavuori, Finland with decades of experience.
• KeslacoreTechnology or IntegrationKesla supplies harvesting heads for Sampo Rosenlew forestry machines, including models 25RH-II and 27RH-II designed for thinning and regenerative felling operations.
• Valtra/AGCO FinlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorValtra outlets provide spare parts and service for Sampo Rosenlew combine harvesters across Finland, with 24-hour on-call service during harvest season and next-morning spare parts delivery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Komatsu Forest: Swedish-headquartered manufacturer of forwarders and harvesters within the Komatsu group. Directly competes with Sampo-Rosenlew in the cut-to-length forestry equipment segment across European thinning operations, with overlapping customer base among forest contractors.
• Ponsse: Finnish manufacturer of forest harvesters and forwarders based near Vieremä, Finland. Ponsse is the closest direct peer in the cut-to-length forestry machine segment, competing with Sampo-Rosenlew's HR-series harvesters and FR-series forwarders in Nordic and European thinning markets.
• CLAAS: German-based global combine harvester and forage harvester manufacturer. CLAAS is the most direct peer to Sampo-Rosenlew in the combine harvester category, competing head-to-head in European/Nordic markets with overlapping product tiers (CLAAS Lexion/Tucano/Trion vs. Sampo Comia/Verrato series).
• Logset: Finnish manufacturer of forest harvesters and forwarders. Direct peer to Sampo-Rosenlew in the cut-to-length forestry machine niche, with similar product positioning in Nordic thinning markets and overlapping forest contractor customers.
• SDF Group (Deutz-Fahr): Italian agricultural machinery group whose Deutz-Fahr brand markets combine harvesters in European markets similar in size class to Sampo-Rosenlew's Verrato and Comia entry-level models. Direct overlap in mid-size combine segments competing on threshing technology and operator comfort.

Broad incumbents

• John Deere: Global agricultural and forestry equipment leader with extensive combine harvester (S-series, T-series) and forestry machine offerings. While not a specialist in the niche categories Sampo-Rosenlew targets, John Deere is the dominant incumbent that sets pricing and technology benchmarks across both of Sampo-Rosenlew's product categories.
• AGCO: Global agricultural equipment manufacturer whose Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and Valtra brands compete with Sampo-Rosenlew combines in Europe. AGCO Power also supplies Tier 5 engines to Sampo-Rosenlew, creating both a competitor and supplier relationship across the combine market.
• CNH Industrial: Owns Case IH and New Holland, both of which market combine harvesters and specialty crop equipment globally. CNH competes with Sampo-Rosenlew at the higher-end combine tier and is a relevant comparator on distribution scale and precision-agriculture technology adoption.

Others

• Mahindra & Mahindra: Indian multinational and world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume. Mahindra was the former 100% owner of Sampo-Rosenlew until September 2025, and its tractor division remains an adjacent comparator in farm mechanization strategies and emerging-market distribution.

Emerging players

• Ropa: German manufacturer of specialty harvesters including the Tiger and Keiler combine harvesters. Competes with Sampo-Rosenlew in non-grain specialty harvesting applications and in markets requiring customized harvesting solutions for specific crops.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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