TS-Hydraulic

What TS-Hydraulic does

TS-Hydraulic OÜ is a privately held Estonian small enterprise founded in April 2008 by Tiit Siimussaar, headquartered in Villevere küla, Türi vald, Järvamaa. The company is a specialized dealer and service provider for forestry machinery, operating exclusively in the Estonian market. Its primary distribution lines are Sampo Rosenlew low-impact wheeled thinning harvesters and forwarders (dealership since 2016), Terri 3 forest machines from Sweden (since 2024), Kovaco Electric 100% electric compact loaders (since 2021), and a complementary portfolio of Kesla harvester heads, Technion and Motomit control systems, Parker Iqan controllers, Masser measurement devices, OFA and Clark Tracks chains/tracks, Foreq saw bars, and Nordic Lights work lights.

The company earns revenue through three streams: capital-equipment sales of forest machines (hardware revenue, the primary driver per the CEO), after-sales service including hydraulic diagnostics, maintenance, and repair (20-600 l/min pump performance measurement, harvester head calibration), and spare parts and accessories. Its proprietary technical capability centers on hydraulic system diagnostics and harvester head calibration rather than IP-protected product features. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct sales via phone and email, with customer service in English, Finnish, and Russian, supplemented by participation in the Maamess trade exhibition and a social media presence on Facebook and YouTube.

TS-Hydraulic serves two primary end-user segments: private forest owners requiring equipment for forest management and timber harvesting, and forestry companies providing professional services such as thinning and final felling. The value proposition centers on specialized low-impact machines suited to young, dense Estonian forests, with an emphasis on fuel efficiency, low ground pressure, and comprehensive after-sales support. The founder remains the sole owner and CEO, there is no external investment, and the company maintains an A credit rating from Krediidiinfo AS alongside EU Higher Class Company certification.

Name

TS-Hydraulic

Legal name

TS-Hydraulic OÜ

Website

https://ts-hydraulic.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

TS-Hydraulic OÜ is an Estonian dealer and service provider of forestry machinery, distributing Sampo Rosenlew, Terri, Kesla, and Kovaco Electric equipment to private forest owners and forestry companies across Estonia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forestry Equipment

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Agricultural & Forestry Vehicles (Harvesters, Forwarders, Skidders) (IMAHAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forestry & Logging Equipment (IMAHACAK), Mechanized Harvesting (Harvester/Forwarder) Operations (AFAMABAG), Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)

Keywords

• Forest machinery sales
• Harvester dealer
• Forwarder distributor
• Thinning equipment
• Forestry equipment service

Headquarters

HQ city

Türi vald (Villevere küla)

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Forest Machinery Sales: Sales of harvesters, forwarders, and forestry equipment including Sampo Rosenlew, Terri, and Kovaco Electric products. Primary revenue driver as stated by the CEO.
2. Maintenance and After-Sales Service: Technical maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and spare parts supply for forestry machinery
3. Spare Parts and Accessories: Sales of spare parts, accessories, chains, tracks, and other forestry equipment supplies

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TS-Hydraulic OÜ is an Estonian dealer and service provider for specialized forest machinery, selling Sampo Rosenlew harvesters and forwarders, Terri 3 forest machines, Kovaco Electric compact loaders, and Kesla forest equipment. The company also distributes supporting accessories (Technion and Motomit control systems, Parker Iqan controllers, Masser calipers, OFA chains, Clark Tracks, Foreq saw bars, Nordic Lights work lights) and provides after-sales maintenance, diagnostics, hydraulic system repair, harvester head calibration, and spare parts supply to forest owners and forestry companies in Estonia.

Product overview

TS-Hydraulic is an Estonian forest machinery dealer offering a portfolio of physical equipment products rather than a unified software platform. The core offering includes Sampo Rosenlew forest machines (harvesters and forwarders for thinning operations) and Terri 3 forest machines (Swedish-made forwarders, combo machines, and harvesters for sensitive terrain). Since 2021, the company also distributes Kovaco Electric 100% electric compact loaders (Elise 900 and Mini-Z). Supporting products include Kesla harvester heads, Technion and Motomit control systems, Parker Iqan controllers, Masser measurement devices, OFA chains, Clark Tracks, Foreq saw bars, Nordic Lights work lights, Kesla cranes, Expander pivot pins, and spare parts. Services include maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and technical consulting for forest machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sampo Rosenlew FR28 Forwarder Compact forwarder for timber extraction after thinning, with small turning radius and low ground pressure suitable for soft terrain.
• Sampo Rosenlew FR48 Forwarder Medium-class forwarder with 12-ton load capacity, suitable for thinning and final felling timber extraction with stable and easy handling.
• Sampo Rosenlew FR68 Forwarder New large forwarder with rotating cabin providing wide field of view, designed primarily for final felling timber extraction.
• Sampo Rosenlew HR46X Harvester Harvester designed for first thinning operations, small and light with low environmental impact. Equipped with 140cc pump and Agco Power 49 AWF engine.
• Sampo Rosenlew HR56X Harvester Six-wheeled harvester for thinning operations.
• Sampo Rosenlew HR86 Harvester Eight-wheeled harvester with rotating cabin, designed for second thinning and final felling operations.
• Terri 3FW Forwarder Forwarder for timber extraction, designed for rocky, sensitive, and hilly terrain with 70 cm ground clearance and eight-wheel drive.
• Terri 3CW Combo Machine Combo machine that converts from harvester to forwarder configuration in 15 minutes, offering maximum flexibility for forest operations.
• Terri 3HW Harvester Harvester designed for difficult terrain conditions with top-tier cabin comfort, high ground clearance, and strong traction and lifting capacity.
• Kovaco Electric Mini-Z Compact Loader 100% electric compact loader controllable via remote control up to 50 meters distance, suitable for tight indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Kovaco Electric Elise 900 Compact Loader 100% electric compact loader with up to 8 hours battery life, designed for indoor and outdoor operations with wide range of attachments.
• Kesla Harvester Heads Roller and stroke harvester heads for timber harvesting, including models 18RH/RHS, 20RH/RHS, and 25RH/RHS for various tree diameter ranges.
• Technion Control Systems Harvester head and crane control systems including Logger, iLogger, xLogger for harvester heads and xCrane for crane control, supporting StanForD standards.
• Motomit Control System Harvester control system compatible with most felling heads, using CAN cable and supporting StanForD and HKS standards.
• Parker Iqan Controllers Master controllers for hydraulic control of forest machinery, suitable for real-time hydraulic control applications.
• Masser Measurement Devices Electronic calipers for forest measurement, including Excaliper HC, HCV, II, and II VH models for harvester calibration and control measurements.
• OFA Forest Chains Tire chains for forestry machines including Craftec, Protec, Paragon, Matti W, Tapio, and Twist models for various terrain types.
• Clark Tracks Forest machine tracks including TERRA 85, GROUZER, ATF, and TXCL models for various machine types and soft terrain conditions.
• Foreq Saw Bars Durable harvester saw bars with exchangeable tips, including FLEX product family for 2.0mm chains.
• Nordic Lights Work Lights Heavy-duty work lights for forestry machines, including Scorpius PRO series with vibration and impact resistance.
• Kesla Cranes Hydraulic cranes for harvesters and forwarders in series 6H, 13H, 16H, 500, 600, 700, and 800T.
• Expander Pivot Pins Modern solution for preventing pivot pin wear, locking axle with expandable sleeves from both sides.
• Used Forest Machines Used forest machines including Sampo Rosenlew models, available for sale with technical inspection and working condition verification.
• Forest Machine Maintenance, Diagnostics, and Repair Service Technical maintenance, hydraulic system diagnostics, pump performance measurement (20–600 l/min), harvester head calibration, repair, and spare parts supply for forestry machinery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced fuel consumption through modern machine design
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TerricoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Since 2024, TS-Hydraulic sells Terri 3 forestry machines manufactured in Sweden. Terri machines are designed and built in Småland, Sweden, and are suitable for first and second thinning operations on sensitive soils.
• Kovaco ElectricminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Since 2021, TS-Hydraulic is the official dealer of Kovaco Electric compact loaders in Estonia. Kovaco Electric is a Slovakian company producing 100% electric compact loaders (Elise 900 and Mini-Z).
• Sampo RosenlewcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Since 2016, TS-Hydraulic is the dealer of Sampo Rosenlew low-impact wheeled thinning harvesters in Estonia. Sampo Rosenlew is a Finnish manufacturer specializing in small and medium-sized thinning machines. The company produces harvesters and forwarders designed specifically for thinning operations.
• KeslacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTS-Hydraulic is a Kesla dealer in Estonia, selling harvester heads, forest machine cranes, tractor attachments, and grapples. Kesla is a Finnish forestry equipment manufacturer known for roller and stroke harvester heads.
• Masinaspets OÜminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMasinaspets OÜ is the official maintenance service partner for Sampo Rosenlew forest machines in Estonia, providing maintenance and repair services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• John Deere Forestry: Global incumbent with a forestry equipment division offering harvesters and forwarders. Comparable as a broader competitor in the same product space, but not specialized in the low-impact thinning niche.

Regional players

• Maskincentralen: Swedish forestry equipment dealer and rental group. Comparable as a regional Nordic forestry equipment dealer with similar distribution/service model, but operating in Sweden rather than Estonia.

Direct peers

• Logset: Finnish manufacturer of harvesters and forwarders focused on medium and large machines. Comparable as a direct competitor to the harvester/forwarder brands distributed by TS-Hydraulic.
• Kesla: Finnish maker of harvester heads, cranes and tractor attachments. Direct supplier to TS-Hydraulic and a partial competitor in the harvester-head and forest-equipment accessories category.
• Komatsu Forest: Swedish-based forestry machine maker producing harvesters and forwarders. Directly comparable product category to Sampo Rosenlew/Terri machines sold by TS-Hydraulic.
• Ponsse: Finnish manufacturer of cut-to-length harvesters and forwarders. Comparable as a direct competitor in the Nordic/Baltic harvester-forwarder category that TS-Hydraulic distributes through its dealer network.
• Sampo Rosenlew: Finnish manufacturer specializing in small, lightweight thinning harvesters and forwarders — TS-Hydraulic's flagship supplier. Comparable in product, but TS-Hydraulic is a downstream dealer rather than competing manufacturer.

Emerging players

• Tigercat Industries: Canadian specialty manufacturer of forestry equipment including harvesters and forwarders. Comparable niche in specialty forestry machinery distributed through dealers in Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=qLWpL7g2cro
• Facebookfacebook.com/TSHydraulic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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