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John Deere 2956G Forest Machine Specs

Cooling

John Deere 2956G Forest Machine Cooling specifications
Fan Drive Cool-on-demand hydraulic-driven, suction-type fan with remote-mounted drive with standard reversing fan - Starting 2026

Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Electrical

John Deere 2956G 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 2956G 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 1900.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Manufacturer John Deere PowerTech™ PSS 6.8 L - Starting 2026
Net Rated Power at Engine Speed 223.00 hp (166.29 kw) - Starting 2026
Non-Road Emission Standards EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV - Starting 2026
Off-Level Capacity 35.0 degree (angle) - Starting 2026
Oil Filter, Remote Mounted Full-flow spin-on filter - Starting 2026

Ground Pressure, Live-Heel Log Loader

John Deere 2956G Forest Machine Ground Pressure, Live-Heel Log Loader specifications
Ground Pressure With 28-in. Double-Grouser Shoes and Option One Gauge and Standard-Duty Undercarriage 9.93 psi - Starting 2026
Standard Undercarriage Gauge 9.58 ft (2.92 m) - Starting 2026

Ground Pressure, Processor

John Deere 2956G Forest Machine Ground Pressure, Processor specifications
Ground Pressure With 28-in. Double-Grouser Shoes and Option One Gauge and Standard-Duty Undercarriage 9.75 psi - Starting 2026
Ground Pressure With 28-in. Double-Grouser Shoes and Option Two Gauge and Standard-Duty Undercarriage 9.92 psi - Starting 2026
Option One - Standard-Duty Undercarriage Gauge 8.83 ft (2.69 m) - Starting 2026
Option Two - Standard-Duty Undercarriage Gauge 9.58 ft (2.92 m) - Starting 2026

Ground Pressure, VIH Log Loader

John Deere 2956G Forest Machine Ground Pressure, VIH Log Loader specifications
Ground Pressure With 28-in. Double-Grouser Shoes and Option One Gauge and Standard-Duty Undercarriage 9.73 psi - Starting 2026
Standard Undercarriage Gauge 9.58 ft (2.92 m) - Starting 2026

Hydraulics

John Deere 2956G 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 65.50 gpm (247.92 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 2956G Forest Machine Operating Dimensions, Live-Heel Log Loader Arm specifications
Conditions for Measuring Operating Dimensions With standard equipment, 700-mm (28 in.) shoes, 5917-kg (13,045 lb.) counterweight, full fuel tank, and 79-kg (175 lb.) operator - Starting 2026
Maximum Log-Level Height (Verify Attachment Dependency) 29.75 ft (9.07 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach 39.08 ft (11.91 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 38.3 ft, in. - Starting 2026
Maximum Working Depth 12.25 ft (3.73 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Working Height 45.75 ft (13.94 m) - Starting 2026
Minimum Swing Radius 15.00 ft (4.57 m) - Starting 2026
Tail Swing Radius 11.33 ft (3.45 m) - Starting 2026

Operating Dimensions, Processor Arm

John Deere 2956G Forest Machine Operating Dimensions, Processor Arm specifications
Conditions for Measuring Operating Dimensions With standard equipment, 700-mm (28 in.) shoes, 5917-kg (13,045 lb.) counterweight, full fuel tank, and 79-kg (175 lb.) operator - Starting 2026
Maximum Log-Level Height (Verify Attachment Dependency) 32.83 ft (10.01 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach 36.25 ft (11.05 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 35.17 ft (10.72 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Working Depth 9.17 ft (2.79 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Working Height 43.33 ft (13.21 m) - Starting 2026
Minimum Swing Radius 12.08 ft (3.68 m) - Starting 2026
Tail Swing Radius 11.33 ft (3.45 m) - Starting 2026

Operating Dimensions, VIH Log Loader Arm

John Deere 2956G Forest Machine Operating Dimensions, VIH Log Loader Arm specifications
Conditions for Measuring Operating Dimensions With standard equipment, 700-mm (28 in.) shoes, 5917-kg (13,045 lb.) counterweight, full fuel tank, and 79-kg (175 lb.) operator - Starting 2026
Maximum Log-Level Height (Verify Attachment Dependency) 29.17 ft (8.89 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach 35.75 ft (10.90 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 34.42 ft (10.49 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Working Depth 8.50 ft (2.59 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Working Height 42.92 ft (13.08 m) - Starting 2026
Minimum Swing Radius 12.58 ft (3.84 m) - Starting 2026
Tail Swing Radius 11.33 ft (3.45 m) - Starting 2026

Operating Weights, Live-Heel Log Loader Arm

John Deere 2956G Forest Machine Operating Weights, Live-Heel Log Loader Arm specifications
Conditions for Measuring Operating Weights With full fuel tank, 79-kg (175 lb.) operator, 60-in. riser, rear-entry forestry cab, 5917-kg (13,045 lb.) counterweight, 700-mm (28 in.) double-grouser shoes, and 2.69-m (8 ft. 10 in.) undercarriage; no attachment included - Starting 2026
Rear-Entry Cab - Cab Forward, Optional Component, Add Weight 150.00 lbs (68.04 kg) - Starting 2026
SAE Operating Weight, EPA FT4/EU Stage IV 85,989.00 lbs (39,004.00 kg) - Starting 2026
Side-Entry Cab, Optional Component, Add Weight -1,480.00 lbs (-671.32 kg) - Starting 2026

Operating Weights, Processor

John Deere 2956G Forest Machine Operating Weights, Processor specifications
9-ft, 7-in. Undercarriage 1,778.00 lbs (806.49 kg) - Starting 2026
Conditions for Measuring Operating Weights With full fuel tank, 79-kg (175 lb.) operator, 60-in. riser, rear-entry forestry cab, 5917-kg (13,045 lb.) counterweight, 700-mm (28 in.) double-grouser shoes, and 2.69-m (8 ft. 10 in.) undercarriage; no attachment included - Starting 2026
Rear-Entry Cab - Cab Forward, Optional Component, Add Weight 150.00 lbs (68.04 kg) - Starting 2026
SAE Operating Weight, EPA FT4/EU Stage IV 85,894.00 lbs (38,960.91 kg) - Starting 2026
Side-Entry Cab, Optional Component, Add Weight -1,480.00 lbs (-671.32 kg) - Starting 2026

Operating Weights, VIH Log Loader

John Deere 2956G Forest Machine Operating Weights, VIH Log Loader specifications
Conditions for Measuring Operating Weights With full fuel tank, 79-kg (175 lb.) operator, 60-in. riser, rear-entry forestry cab, 5917-kg (13,045 lb.) counterweight, 700-mm (28 in.) double-grouser shoes, and 2.69-m (8 ft. 10 in.) undercarriage; no attachment included - Starting 2026
Rear-Entry Cab - Cab Forward, Optional Component, Add Weight 150.00 lbs (68.04 kg) - Starting 2026
SAE Operating Weight, EPA FT4/EU Stage IV 84,181.00 lbs (38,183.91 kg) - Starting 2026
Side-Entry Cab, Optional Component, Add Weight -1,480.00 lbs (-671.32 kg) - Starting 2026

Operator Station

John Deere 2956G Forest Machine Operator Station specifications
Operator Height From Ground (Eye Level) in Rear-Entry Log Loader Cab 14.58 ft (4.44 m) - Starting 2026
Operator Height From Ground (Eye Level) in Side-Entry Forestry Cab 10.17 ft (3.10 m) - Starting 2026

Powertrain

John Deere 2956G Forest Machine Powertrain specifications
Drawbar Pull 66910.0 lbf - Starting 2026
Maximum Travel Speed High 2.40 mph (3.86 kph) - Starting 2026
Maximum Travel Speed Low 1.60 mph (2.57 kph) - Starting 2026
Type 2-speed propel with automatic shift - Starting 2026

Serviceability

John Deere 2956G Forest Machine Serviceability specifications
Cooling System Capacity 9.50 gal (35.96 l) - Starting 2026
Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank (FT4) Capacity 11.20 gal (42.39 l) - Starting 2026
Engine Crankcase (Including Filter) Capacity 5.4 qt - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank Capacity 211.00 gal (798.64 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Tank Oil Capacity 52.00 gal (196.82 l) - Starting 2026

Swing Mechanism

John Deere 2956G Forest Machine Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 8.7 rpm - Starting 2026
Swing Torque 88,507.00 lbs ft (119,997.79 nm) - Starting 2026

Undercarriage, Standard

John Deere 2956G Forest Machine Undercarriage, Standard specifications
Carrier Rollers Per Side 2 - Starting 2026
Pitch With Standard-Duty Undercarriage 8.50 in (21.59 cm) - Starting 2026
Shoes, Double Grousers, Per Side 48 - Starting 2026
Track Rollers Per Side 9 - Starting 2026
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