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John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Specs

Cooling

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Cooling specifications
Fan Drive Cool-on-demand hydraulic-driven, suction-type fan with remote-mounted drive and standard reversing fan - Starting 2026

Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Electrical

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Electrical specifications
Alternator Rating 150.0 amp - Starting 2026
Standard Access Lights 1 LED (right rear cab) - Starting 2026
Standard Service Lights With Rear-Entry Cab 6 LEDs (compartments and riser) - Starting 2026
Standard Service Lights With Side-Entry Cab 5 LEDs (compartments) - Starting 2026
Standard Work Lights 14 LEDs - Starting 2026
System Voltage 24.0 v - Starting 2026

Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Engine

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Engine specifications
Aspiration Turbocharged, air-to-air charge-air cooler - Starting 2026
Cylinders 6 - Starting 2026
Engine Displacement 415.00 cu in (6,800.65 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Engine Speed Used for Net Rated Power 2000.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Manufacturer John Deere - Starting 2026
Net Rated Power at Engine Speed 164.00 hp (122.30 kw) - Starting 2026
Non-Road Emission Standards EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV - Starting 2026
Off-Level Capacity 70.0 % - Starting 2026
Oil Filter, Remote Mounted Full-flow spin-on filter - Starting 2026

Ground Pressure, Live-Heel Log Loader

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Ground Pressure, Live-Heel Log Loader specifications
Ground Pressure With 28-in. Double-Grouser Shoes and Option One Gauge and Extreme-Duty Undercarriage 9.21 psi - Starting 2026
Ground Pressure With 28-in. Double-Grouser Shoes and Option One Gauge and Heavy-Duty Undercarriage 9.89 psi - Starting 2026
Ground Pressure With 28-in. Double-Grouser Shoes and Option Two Gauge and Heavy-Duty Undercarriage 8.51 psi - Starting 2026
Ground Pressure With 28-in. Double-Grouser Shoes and Option Two Gauge and XDLC Undercarriage 8.63 psi - Starting 2026
Option One - Heavy-Duty Undercarriage Gauge 8.58 ft (2.62 m) - Starting 2026
Option Two - Extreme-Duty Undercarriage Gauge 9.17 ft (2.79 m) - Starting 2026

Hydraulics

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Hydraulics specifications
Controls Pilot levers; short-stroke, low-effort hydraulic pilot with shutoff lever - Starting 2026
Implement Circuits System Operating Pressure 4975.0 psi - Starting 2026
Main Pumps Maximum Rated Flow, Per 2 Pumps 62.30 gpm (235.81 lpm) - Starting 2026
Main Pumps Type 2 variable-displacement pumps - Starting 2026
Power Boost System Operating Pressure 5511.0 psi - Starting 2026
Type Open center, pilot operated - Starting 2026

Operating Dimensions, Live-Heel Log Loader Arm

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Operating Dimensions, Live-Heel Log Loader Arm specifications
Conditions for Measuring Operating Dimensions With standard equipment, 700-mm (28 in.) shoes, 5673-kg (12,503 lb.) counterweight, full fuel tank, and 79-kg (175 lb.) operator - Starting 2026
Maximum Log-Level Height (Verify Attachment Dependency) 27 ft, in. - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach 36 ft, in. - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 35.33 ft (10.77 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Working Depth 14.17 ft (4.32 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Working Height 41.50 ft (12.65 m) - Starting 2026
Minimum Swing Radius 13.92 ft (4.24 m) - Starting 2026
Tail Swing Radius 10.67 ft (3.25 m) - Starting 2026

Operating Dimensions, Road Builder

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Operating Dimensions, Road Builder specifications
Maximum Dumping Height 27 ft, in. - Starting 2026

Operating Dimensions, VIH Log Loader Arm

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Operating Dimensions, VIH Log Loader Arm specifications
Conditions for Measuring Operating Dimensions With standard equipment, 700-mm (28 in.) shoes, 5673-kg (12,503 lb.) counterweight, full fuel tank, and 79-kg (175 lb.) operator - Starting 2026
Maximum Log-Level Height (Verify Attachment Dependency) 30.17 ft (9.19 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach 32.58 ft (9.93 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 31.83 ft (9.70 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Working Depth 10.83 ft (3.30 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Working Height 38.08 ft (11.61 m) - Starting 2026
Minimum Swing Radius 15 ft, in. - Starting 2026
Tail Swing Radius 10.67 ft (3.25 m) - Starting 2026

Operating Weights, Live-Heel Log Loader Arm

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Operating Weights, Live-Heel Log Loader Arm specifications
SAE Operating Weight, EPA FT4/EU Stage IV 69,465.00 lbs (31,508.83 kg) - Starting 2026

Operator Station

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Operator Station specifications
Operator Height From Ground (Eye Level) in Rear-Entry Log Loader Cab 14.33 ft (4.37 m) - Starting 2026
Operator Height From Ground (Eye Level) in Side-Entry Forestry Cab 9.92 ft (3.02 m) - Starting 2026

Powertrain

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Powertrain specifications
Drawbar Pull (Option One Extreme-Duty Undercarriage) 66910.0 lbf - Starting 2026
Drawbar Pull (Option One Standard-and Heavy-Duty Undercarriage) 49900.0 lbf - Starting 2026
Drawbar Pull (Option Two Standard-and Heavy-Duty Undercarriage) 49900.0 lbf - Starting 2026
Drawbar Pull (Option Two XDLC Undercarriage) 30350.0 lbf - Starting 2026
Maximum Travel Speed High (Option One Extreme-Duty Undercarriage) 2.20 mph (3.54 kph) - Starting 2026
Maximum Travel Speed High (Option One Standard-and Heavy-Duty Undercarriage) 3.00 mph (4.83 kph) - Starting 2026
Maximum Travel Speed Low (Option One Extreme-Duty Undercarriage) 1.60 mph (2.57 kph) - Starting 2026
Maximum Travel Speed Low (Option One Standard-and Heavy-Duty Undercarriage) 2.00 mph (3.22 kph) - Starting 2026
Type 2-speed propel with automatic shift - Starting 2026

Serviceability

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Serviceability specifications
Cooling System Capacity 8.10 gal (30.66 l) - Starting 2026
Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank (FT4) Capacity 11.20 gal (42.39 l) - Starting 2026
Engine Crankcase (Including Filter) Capacity 20.6 qt - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank Capacity 211.00 gal (798.64 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Tank Oil Capacity 36.00 gal (136.26 l) - Starting 2026

Swing Mechanism

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 12.6 rpm - Starting 2026
Swing Torque 54,857.00 lbs ft (74,375.12 nm) - Starting 2026

Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA // Tier 2/EU Stage II Electrical

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA // Tier 2/EU Stage II Electrical specifications
Alternator Rating 130.0 amp - Starting 2026
Standard Access Lights 1 LED (right rear cab) - Starting 2026
Standard Service Lights With Rear-Entry Cab 6 LEDs (compartments and riser) - Starting 2026
Standard Service Lights With Side-Entry Cab 5 LEDs (compartments) - Starting 2026
Standard Work Lights 14 LEDs - Starting 2026
System Voltage 24.0 v - Starting 2026

Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA // Tier 2/EU Stage II Engine

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA // Tier 2/EU Stage II Engine specifications
Aspiration Turbocharged, air-to-air charge-air cooler - Starting 2026
Cylinders 6 - Starting 2026
Engine Displacement 415.00 cu in (6,800.65 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Engine Speed Used for Net Rated Power 2000.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Manufacturer John Deere - Starting 2026
Net Rated Power at Engine Speed 164.00 hp (122.30 kw) - Starting 2026
Non-Road Emission Standards EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA; EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II - Starting 2026
Off-Level Capacity 70.0 % - Starting 2026
Oil Filter, Remote Mounted Full-flow spin-on filter - Starting 2026

Undercarriage, LC

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Undercarriage, LC specifications
Carrier Rollers Per Side 2 - Starting 2026
Pitch With Extreme-Duty Undercarriage 8.50 in (21.59 cm) - Starting 2026
Pitch With Heavy-Duty Undercarriage 8.00 in (20.32 cm) - Starting 2026
Shoes, Double Grousers, Per Side, With Extreme-Duty Undercarriage 45 - Starting 2026
Shoes, Double Grousers, Per Side, With Heavy-Duty Undercarriage 46 - Starting 2026
Track Rollers Per Side With Standard-, Heavy- and Extreme-Duty Undercarriage 8 - Starting 2026
Track Rollers Per Side With XDLC Undercarriage 9 - Starting 2026

Undercarriage, Standard

John Deere 2156G Forest Machine Undercarriage, Standard specifications
Carrier Rollers Per Side 2 - Starting 2026
Track Rollers Per Side 8 - Starting 2026
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