John Deere 540G III Skidder Specs

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

Dimensions

John Deere 540G III Skidder Dimensions specifications
Blade Width	7.17 ft (2.19 m)
Drum Diameter	8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Ground Clearance	1.68 ft (0.51 m)
Height	9.92 ft (3.02 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	9.88 ft (3.01 m)
Length	20.75 ft (6.32 m)
Max Blade Height	47.60 in (120.90 cm)
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	35,070.20 lbs (15,907.59 kg)
Max Line Speed	122.05 ft/min
Overall Width	9.51 ft (2.90 m)
Weight	22,780.00 lbs (10,331.07 kg)
Wheelbase	9.59 ft (2.92 m)
Width	8.17 ft (2.49 m)

Engine

John Deere 540G III Skidder Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	415.00 cu in (6,800.65 cu cm)
Engine Make	2240
Engine Model	6068H
Gross Power	129.00 hp (96.20 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Hydraulic

John Deere 540G III Skidder Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow	29.10 gpm (110.14 lpm)
Pump Type	variable-displacement axial piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3100 psi

Operational

John Deere 540G III Skidder Operational specifications
Axle Oscillation	30 degrees
Fuel Capacity	41.00 gal (155.19 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	12.20 gal (46.18 l)
Operating Weight	22,780.00 lbs (10,332.85 kg)
Steering Angle	45 degrees
Tire Size	28L-26

Transmission

John Deere 540G III Skidder Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	12.40 mph (19.96 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	9.40 mph (15.13 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	7
Transmission Type	powershift

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