The building kit recreates the skidder in authentic detail, featuring functional yet intricate working parts. (LEGO photo)

Due to a new partnership, now everyone can build and explore a replica version of the John Deere 948L-II skidder with the LEGO Technic John Deere 948L-II skidder model toy set.

This building kit recreates the skidder in authentic detail, featuring functional yet intricate working parts.

Mechanical functions inspired by the real John Deere 948L-II skidder include steering, four-wheel drive and a working engine. Like a real skidder, there's also a range of pneumatic functions that operate the grapple, the blade and the rotating seat. Builders can use the LEGO Builder app to zoom in and rotate models in 3D, track their progress and save sets.

John Deere Forestry engineering and marketing worked together on the design and development of the skidder over several months.

"The 948L-II skidder LEGO Technic model set is a great way to crate general awareness about the forestry industry," said Matthew Flood, product marketing manager-Precision Forestry & Skidders, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division. "And it's a great introduction to engineering for kids. It features realistic movement and mechanisms that help them learn about the subject in an approachable and realistic way."

Customers interested in purchasing the LEGO John Deere 948L-II skidder model can purchase the toy set through the LEGO website or contact their local John Deere dealer.

This story also appears on Forestry Equipment Guide.

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