PALMS
PALMS is an Estonian family-owned manufacturer of forestry trailers and cranes designed for use with agricultural tractors, serving professional contractors, farmers, and municipalities in over 30 countries via a certified dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersVõsupere, Estonia
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PALMS does
PALMS (legal entity Palmse Mehaanikakoda OÜ) is an Estonian family-owned mechanical engineering company founded in 1992 by a father-and-son team and headquartered in Võsupere, Estonia. The company designs and manufactures forest trailers and forestry cranes engineered to mount on standard agricultural tractors, spanning compact 1.42-series cranes for ATVs up through 10.1m-reach X-series cranes paired with 15-ton unibody trailers; the lineup is completed with grapples, rotators, drive systems (mechanical, hydraulic 2WD, Black Bruin 4WD), biomass boxes, support legs, and related accessories. PALMS self-describes as the largest European manufacturer of log trailers and cranes, with cumulative deliveries of more than 25,000 trailers and 35,000 cranes worldwide and products distributed across 33+ countries through a network of more than 30 certified importers and dealers.
Core technology centers on heavy-duty mechanical and hydraulic engineering: high-clearance unibody and double-beam trailer frames built from SSAB-certified Swedish Strenx performance steel, KTL cathodic electrocoating combined with powder coating for automotive-grade corrosion protection, concealed hydraulic hose routing inside telescopic booms (a first among Northern European self-loading forestry trailer producers), and three granted patents covering a slewing connection shaft system (EP 3 239 540 A1), hydraulic hose routing (EE 01484 U1), and a lockable bolster system (EP 3284659). The product architecture is intentionally tractor-agnostic, allowing farmers and contractors to add forestry capability to existing agricultural equipment without dedicated forwarder or harvester investments.
PALMS operates a pure channel-partner go-to-market model with no direct sales force; all revenue is generated through certified importers who quote, sell, deliver, and provide warranty and spare-parts support in their respective geographies. Revenue streams consist primarily of trailer and crane hardware sales supplemented by accessories and aftermarket parts, plus warranty-supported services delivered via dealers. Customer segments span professional forestry contractors, private forest landowners and farmers, compact tractor and ATV owners, and municipal/arboriculture services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined dealer-by-dealer through quote-based transactions.
PALMS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PALMS
- Legal name
- Palmse Mehaanikakoda OÜ
- Website
- https://palms.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- PALMS is an Estonian family-owned manufacturer of forestry trailers and cranes designed for use with agricultural tractors, serving professional contractors, farmers, and municipalities in over 30 countries via a certified dealer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PALMS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Forestry Equipment
- NAICS
- Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Farm Transport & Hauling Equipment (Farm Trailers, Grain Carts, Wagons) (AFAAAAAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Material Handling & Loader Attachments (Front Loaders, Telehandlers, Bale Handlers, Forks) (AFAAAAAC), Agricultural & Forestry Vehicles (Harvesters, Forwarders, Skidders) (IMAHAIAC), Compact & Specialty Farm Machinery (Compact Tractors, Vineyard/Orchard, High-Clearance, Track Systems) (AFAAAAAJ)
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Where PALMS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Võsupere
- HQ country
- Estonia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
PALMS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Forest Trailers: Sale of forest trailers including single-beam (2D, 6S, 8SX, 9SC), double-beam (8D, 10D, 12D, 14D), and unibody models (10U, 10UX, 11UX, 12U, 15U, MWD, HMWD). Trailers range from 1,500kg to 19,000kg gross weight.
- Forest Cranes: Sale of forestry cranes including 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th series and X-series. Cranes feature reaches from 4.2m to 10.1m and lifting capacities from 190kg to 2,000kg at full reach.
- Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of accessories including grapples, rotators, support legs, drive systems, wheels, lights, control systems, and spare parts through dealer network.
- Warranty and Support Services: 3-year warranty provided on products with dedicated support and spare parts services available through dealer network.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
PALMS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PALMS (Palmse Mehaanikakoda OÜ) designs, manufactures, and sells forest trailers and forestry cranes engineered for use with agricultural tractors, together with accessories such as grapples, rotators, drive systems, biomass boxes, and support legs. The portfolio spans compact 1,500 kg single-beam trailers for ATVs/compact tractors through to 15-ton unibody trailers and heavy-duty X-series cranes, covering private forest owners, farmers, professional contractors, and municipal users across more than 30 countries. Products are sold exclusively through a global network of certified importers/dealers who provide local sales, spare parts, and warranty support.
Product overview
PALMS (Palmse Mehaanikakoda OÜ) is a leading European manufacturer of forestry trailers and cranes designed for use with agricultural tractors. The product portfolio includes three main categories: (1) Forest Trailers ranging from compact 2D single-beam models (1,500 kg gross weight) for compact tractors and ATVs, through the 6S-14D double-beam series (6-14 ton capacity) for farmers and professional forestry, to the heavy-duty unibody U-series trailers (10U-15U, MWD, HMWD) with up to 15-ton capacity for demanding professional conditions; (2) Forest Cranes organized by series (1st through X-series) with reach from 4.2m to 10.1m, including the compact 1.42/2.42/2.54 for municipalities and small landowners, the 3rd/4th/5th series (3.63-5.85) for professional forestry, 7th series (7.78-7.94) heavy-duty cranes, and the flagship X100 with longest reach and highest lifting capacity; (3) Accessories including grapples (0.09-0.28 m2), rotators, drive systems (Robson, hydraulic 2WD, BlackBruin 4WD), biomass boxes, support legs, and LED lighting. The products share common technologies including KTL+Powder coating for corrosion resistance, Strenx steel construction, concealed hydraulic hoses, and patented features like the slewing connection system and lockable bolsters.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- 25,000+ trailers and 35,000+ cranes delivered worldwide
Companies that use PALMS
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
PALMS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
PALMS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SSAB (Swedish Steel)coreSSAB quality certificate holder 'My Inner Strenx' - all PALMS cranes produced using Swedish top quality Strenx performance steel for superior durability and strength.
- Black BruincoreBlack Bruin hydraulic motors used in PALMS 2WD and 4WD drive systems for forestry trailers, providing high torque wheel drive capabilities.
- Palmse Mehaanikakoda OÜ (Estonia)minorFactory location and domestic distributor for Estonia market.
- SOMMERSGUTER GmbHminorDistributor for Austria and Liechtenstein markets.
- MATERIEL FORESTIER ASTICminorDistributor for Belgium and France markets.
- EIFO FORSTTECHNIK GmbHminorDistributor for Germany market.
- NORDFARM MASKIN ABminorDistributor for Sweden market.
- HAKMET Ltd.minorDistributor for Canada market.
- Konevuokraamo RenttiminorDistributor for Finland market.
- Turun Konekeskus OyminorDistributor for Finland market.
- PALMS SLOVAKIAminorDistributor for Slovakia market.
- KOMPANIA LESNA sp. z o.o.minorDistributor for Poland market.
- Maszyny LeśneminorDistributor for Poland market.
- HCP RingenminorDistributor for Norway market.
- Yding Smedie & Maskiner A/SminorDistributor for Denmark market.
- Caddis LtdminorDistributor for United Kingdom market.
- Wm Clark & Son (Parkgate) LtdminorDistributor for United Kingdom market.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PALMS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kesla: Finnish manufacturer of forestry cranes, loaders, and trailers for tractors and trucks. Directly comparable to PALMS in product category (forest cranes and timber trailers) and customer base (forestry contractors and farmers in Northern Europe).
- Ponsse: Finnish global leader in cut-to-length forestry machines (harvesters and forwarders). Competes with PALMS for professional forestry buyers, particularly against PALMS' HMWD forwarder-type trailers and X-series cranes.
- Logset: Finnish manufacturer of forestry forwarders and harvesters. Comparable to PALMS in serving professional forestry contractors with mechanized timber handling equipment, though focused on full machines rather than tractor-towed units.
- Farmi Forest: Finnish manufacturer of forest cranes, chippers, and log splitters for tractors. Closely comparable to PALMS in target customers (farmers, private forest owners) and tractor-mounted product design.
- Komatsu Forest: Global manufacturer of forest harvesters, forwarders, and harvester heads. Overlaps with PALMS in the professional forestry segment, especially for high-capacity cranes and forwarder solutions.
- Indexator Rotator Systems: Swedish manufacturer of rotators and slewing systems for forestry cranes. Directly comparable to PALMS as a Nordic supplier of forestry crane components and integrated solutions.
- Tigercat: Canadian forestry equipment manufacturer producing skidders, forwarders, harvesters, and feller bunchers. Comparable to PALMS in the broader forestry equipment category, with stronger presence in North America.
- Eco Log: Swedish manufacturer of harvesters and forwarders for professional forestry. Directly comparable as a Northern European forest equipment producer serving professional contractors with mechanized equipment.
Emerging players
- Kranman: Swedish manufacturer of smaller forestry and recycling cranes for compact tractors and loaders. Comparable to PALMS in the compact/ATV forestry crane segment, representing emerging competition from below.
Broad incumbents
- John Deere Forestry: Division of John Deere producing harvesters, forwarders, and skidders. A broad incumbent that competes with PALMS in the professional forestry space as part of a much larger agricultural and forestry equipment portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Management profileNumber of profiles
PALMS funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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PALMS M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about PALMS
What does PALMS do?
PALMS (Palmse Mehaanikakoda OÜ) designs, manufactures, and sells forest trailers and forestry cranes engineered for use with agricultural tractors, together with accessories such as grapples, rotators, drive systems, biomass boxes, and support legs. The portfolio spans compact 1,500 kg single-beam trailers for ATVs/compact tractors through to 15-ton unibody trailers and heavy-duty X-series cranes, covering private forest owners, farmers, professional contractors, and municipal users across more than 30 countries. Products are sold exclusively through a global network of certified importers/dealers who provide local sales, spare parts, and warranty support.
Is PALMS a public or private company?
PALMS is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was PALMS founded?
PALMS was founded in 1992. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is PALMS based?
PALMS is headquartered in Võsupere, Estonia, in the Europe region.
How does PALMS make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Forest Trailers are the primary driver. The others are forest Cranes, accessories and Spare Parts and warranty and Support Services.
Who are PALMS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kesla, Ponsse, Logset, Farmi Forest, Komatsu Forest, Indexator Rotator Systems, Tigercat and Eco Log. Kranman is listed as an emerging player. John Deere Forestry is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does PALMS have an API?
No public API is recorded for PALMS.
What industry is PALMS in?
PALMS's product category is Forestry Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAAAAD, Farm Transport & Hauling Equipment (Farm Trailers, Grain Carts, Wagons), with a secondary code of AFAAAAAC, Material Handling & Loader Attachments (Front Loaders, Telehandlers, Bale Handlers, Forks). Its NAICS code is 333111 and its SIC code is 3523.