John Deere 540G Skidder Specs

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

Dimensions

John Deere 540G Skidder Dimensions specifications
Cable Width	0.63 in (1.60 cm)
Drum Capacity At Cable Width	254.00 ft (77.42 m)
Drum Diameter	8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Ground Clearance	1.69 ft (0.52 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	98.79 ft (30.11 m)
Max Blade Height	476.38 in (1,210.01 cm)
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	34,786.00 lbs (15,775.96 kg)
Max Line Speed	146 ft/min
Overall Length	20.77 ft (6.33 m)
Overall Width	9.85 ft (3.00 m)
Wheelbase	9.59 ft (2.92 m)

Engine

John Deere 540G Skidder Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	359.00 cu in (5,882.97 cu cm)
Engine Make	2240
Engine Model	6059T
Gross Power	121.00 hp (90.23 kw)
Net Power	115.00 hp (85.76 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Peak Torque	391.00 lbs ft (530.12 nm)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Hydraulic

John Deere 540G Skidder Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow	27.00 gpm (102.20 lpm)
Pump Type	piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3000 psi

Operational

John Deere 540G Skidder Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Axle Oscillation	30 degrees
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.50 gal (24.60 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	4.50 gal (17.03 l)
Fuel Capacity	42.00 gal (158.97 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	8.10 gal (30.66 l)
Operating Weight	21,990.00 lbs (9,972.79 kg)
Operational Voltage	12 V
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	4.50 gal (17.03 l)
Steering Angle	90 degrees
Tire Size	28L-26
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.80 gal (29.52 l)

Transmission

John Deere 540G Skidder Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	15.70 mph (25.27 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	planetary

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