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John Deere 540G III Skidder

Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 540G III ➔

Dimensions

Blade Width	48 ft (15 m)
Drum Capacity at Cable Width	35,070 ft (10,689 m)
Grapple Capacity - tongs tip to tip	8 cu ft (2 cu m)
Height - Top of Cab	2 ft (1 m)
Max Line Pull - bare drum	122 lbs (55 kg)
Overall Length	10 ft (3 m)
Overall Width	10 ft (3 m)

Engine

Aspiration	22780
Displacement	turbocharged cu in
Engine Model	129
Net Power	2,200 hp (1,641 kw)
Power Measured @	415 rpm
Torque Measured @	41 rpm

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow	3,100 gpm (11,734 lpm)
Pump Type	29.1
Relief Valve Pressure	9.6 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	powershift
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	45 degrees
Steering Angle	26 - 28 volts
Tire Size	7.2
Transmission Fluid Capacity	12 gal (46 l)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	9 mph (15 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	7
Number of Reverse Gears	12.4
Transmission Type	8

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	variable-displacement axial piston
Length of Track on Ground	6068H ft (1,850 m)

Winch - Grapple Skidder

Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 in)

30 degrees

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