HSM 208F 9 t Forwarder
A cut-to-length forwarder for thinning, with a rack for 2 × 2.5 m or 5 m timber, a 129 kW four-cylinder Volvo Penta engine and an Epsilon M70 F80 crane as standard.
Narrow machine, wide tyres
Every 208F stays within 3,000 mm overall width while running on wide tyres, the HSM principle for load capacity and ground protection. The BigFoot runs on 940 mm wide Firestone 54 × 37-25 tyres, which are also an option on the 10 t to 12 t.
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Every 208F stays within 3,000 mm overall width while running on wide tyres, the HSM principle for load capacity and ground protection. The BigFoot runs on 940 mm wide Firestone 54 × 37-25 tyres, which are also an option on the 10 t to 12 t.
One drivetrain across the range
A NAF 2-speed transfer gearbox with HSM High Speed Drive, 0 to 14 km/h in first gear, 100% selectable differential locks front and rear, and articulated steering with a 45° steering angle.
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A NAF 2-speed transfer gearbox with HSM High Speed Drive, 0 to 14 km/h in first gear, 100% selectable differential locks front and rear, and articulated steering with a 45° steering angle.
Load-sensing hydraulics
A variable pump delivering 304 l/min at 1,600 rpm, at up to 350 bar, on Panolin synthetic ester oil with Kleenoil microfiltration.
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A variable pump delivering 304 l/min at 1,600 rpm, at up to 350 bar, on Panolin synthetic ester oil with Kleenoil microfiltration.
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EnquireHSM 208F 9 t

- Payload
- 9 t
- Power
- 129 kW (175 HP)
- Weight
- 14,800 kg
- Load area
- 4,100 mm long
Technical data: HSM 208F 9 t
Engine
- Model
- Volvo Penta TAD581VE, 4-cylinder, EU Stage V
- Power
- 129 kW (175 HP) from 1,700 rpm
- Torque range
- 800 Nm from 1,100 to 1,500 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 816 Nm at 1,380 rpm
- Displacement
- 5.13 litres
Drive
- Transfer gearbox
- NAF 2-speed
- Hydrostatic drive
- HSM High Speed Drive (71 series), 0 to 14 km/h in first gear
- Axles
- NAF portal bogie axles
- Differential locks
- Front and rear, 100% selectable
- Brakes
- 2-circuit brake, multi-disc brakes running in an oil bath
- Spring-loaded parking brake
- Steering
- Articulated steering with 2 cylinders
- 45° steering angle
- Torsion lock
- 2 hydraulic cylinders
Tyres
- Standard
- 710/40-22.5: 2,500 mm overall width, 2,600 mm with tracks
- Optional
- 600/50-22.5: 2,300 mm overall width, 2,400 mm with tracks
- 650/45-22.5: 2,400 mm overall width, 2,500 mm with tracks
Hydraulics
- System
- Load sensing
- Pump
- Variable pump (working pump)
- Flow
- 304 l/min at 1,600 rpm
- Pressure
- Up to 350 bar
- Oil
- Saturated synthetic ester, Panolin HLP SYNTH with Kleenoil microfiltration; WGK 1
Tanks
- Diesel
- 150 l
- AdBlue
- 25 l
- Hydraulic oil
- 110 l
Weight
- Operating weight
- 14,800 kg as standard
- Weight distribution
- 60% front axle, 40% rear axle
Crane
- Standard crane
- Epsilon M70 F80 (102 / 68 kNm, 8.0 m reach)
- Other cranes
- 10 more Epsilon and 11 Mesera cranes; see Crane options below
Load area
- Rungs
- 4 rungs
- Length
- 4,100 mm
- Cross section
- 3.6 m² (3.9 m² optional)
- Payload
- 9 t
Cab
- Features
- Parallel pivoting cab, raisable to the side
- ROPS, FOPS and OPS tested safety cab
- Swivel seat with pedals at the front and rear
- Windscreen wipers front and rear, side wipers optional
- Air-cushioned seat with seat heating
- Hot water heating
- Air conditioning
Electrics
- Equipment
- HSM Ecommand colour display
- 5 operator programs plus factory setting
- Diagnostics function and error display
- Graphical support for editing parameters
- 110 A (28 V) generator
- 2 maintenance-free dry-cell batteries, 75 Ah each
Equipment
- Standard
- 14 LED work lights on the cab
- 4 work lights on the crane
- Voltage converter, 24 V to 12 V
- Radio with CD
- Fire extinguisher
- First-aid kit
- Warning triangle
- Tool kit
- Cooling box
- Reversing camera with colour monitor
- Rear work lights
- Special
- Front dozer blade
- Front bogie lift
- Turnable rung
- Last rung plugged
- Tiltable crane
- Quick-change system for rungs
- Clambunk
- Auxiliary heating
- Bogie tracks
- Radio control for the winch
- Drive by radio
- Sun blinds
- Pluggable front grid
- Cab suspension HCS
- Crane tip control xyControl (Epsilon cranes only)
- Other accessories on request
Crane options
The 208F 9 t has the Epsilon M70 F80 as its standard crane and can be fitted with 21 other Epsilon and Mesera cranes. Lifting moments are gross / net. All are supplied with the FG43S grapple.
Epsilon cranes (11)
| Crane | Lifting moment | Reach | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epsilon C60 F69 | 82 / 63 kNm | 6.9 m | Optional |
| Epsilon C60 F86 | 82 / 51 kNm | 8.6 m | Optional |
| Epsilon M70 F80 | 102 / 68 kNm | 8.0 m | Standard |
| Epsilon M70 F86 | 102 / 68 kNm | 8.6 m | Optional |
| Epsilon M70 F101 | 102 / 65 kNm | 10.1 m | Optional |
| Epsilon M80 F80 | 114 / 79 kNm | 8.0 m | Optional |
| Epsilon M80 F86 | 114 / 79 kNm | 8.6 m | Optional |
| Epsilon M80 F101 | 114 / 75 kNm | 10.1 m | Optional |
| Epsilon S100 F80 | 128 / 91 kNm | 8.0 m | Optional |
| Epsilon S100 F86 | 128 / 90 kNm | 8.6 m | Optional |
| Epsilon S100 F101 | 128 / 86 kNm | 10.1 m | Optional |
Mesera cranes (11)
| Crane | Lifting moment | Reach | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesera F59 F72 | 78 / 56 kNm | 7.2 m | Optional |
| Mesera F59 FT85 | 78 / 51 kNm | 8.5 m | Optional |
| Mesera F59 FT100 | 78 / 47 kNm | 10.0 m | Optional |
| Mesera F59 FT100i | 78 / 47 kNm | 10.0 m | Optional |
| Mesera F71 F72 | 99 / 75 kNm | 7.2 m | Optional |
| Mesera F71 FT85 | 99 / 70 kNm | 8.5 m | Optional |
| Mesera F71 FT100 | 99 / 66 kNm | 10.0 m | Optional |
| Mesera F71 FT100i | 99 / 66 kNm | 10.0 m | Optional |
| Mesera F83 F72 | 106 / 82 kNm | 7.2 m | Optional |
| Mesera F83 FT85 | 106 / 76 kNm | 8.5 m | Optional |
| Mesera F83 FT100i | 106 / 73 kNm | 10.0 m | Optional |
A low crane column (1,730 mm high) is available on the HSM 208F 9 t, and is standard on HSM’s steep-slope and Kombi versions.
Documents and data sheets
HSM's data sheet for the 208F 9 t: data sheet (PDF)
HSM 208F 9 t Forwarder: https://excav8.co.uk/hsm/forwarders/208f-9t
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