John Deere 548E Skidder Specs

Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 548E ➔

Dimensions

John Deere 548E 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)
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip	7.97 ft2
Ground Clearance	1.69 ft (0.52 m)
Height Of Grapple From Ground	2.84 ft (0.87 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	9.88 ft (3.01 m)
Max Blade Height	47.64 in (121.01 cm)
Max Height Of Boom	9.85 ft (3.00 m)
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	38,126.00 lbs (17,290.70 kg)
Max Line Speed	146 ft/min
Overall Length	20.77 in (52.76 cm)
Overall Width	9.85 ft (3.00 m)
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level	6.47 ft (1.97 m)
Tong Opening At Tips	6.25 ft (1.90 m)
Wheelbase	9.59 ft (2.92 m)

Engine

John Deere 548E 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 @	1350 rpm

Hydraulic

John Deere 548E Skidder Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow	27.00 gpm (102.20 lpm)
Pump Type	axial-piston, pressure-compensated
Relief Valve Pressure	3000 psi

Operational

John Deere 548E Skidder Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
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	41.50 gal (157.08 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Operating Weight	22,801.00 lbs (10,340.59 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 548E Skidder Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	16.60 mph (26.72 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	6.00 mph (9.66 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	direct-drive power shift

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