John Deere 548G III Skidder Specs

Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 548G III ➔

Dimensions

John Deere 548G III Skidder Dimensions specifications
Blade Width	7.17 ft (2.19 m)
Drum Diameter	8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip	7.97 ft2
Ground Clearance	1.68 ft (0.51 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	47.60 in (120.90 cm)
Max Height Of Boom	9.82 ft (2.99 m)
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	35,025.24 lbs (15,884.46 kg)
Max Line Speed	122.05 ft/min
Overall Length	20.77 in (52.76 cm)
Overall Width	9.51 ft (2.90 m)
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level	6.47 ft (1.97 m)
Tong Opening At Tips	7.09 ft (2.16 m)
Wheelbase	9.59 ft (2.92 m)

Engine

John Deere 548G III Skidder Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	414.00 cu in (6,784.26 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 548G 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 548G III Skidder Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	120 amps
Axle Oscillation	30 degrees
Fuel Capacity	50.00 gal (189.25 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	12.20 gal (46.18 l)
Operating Weight	23,690.00 lbs (10,743.76 kg)
Operational Voltage	12 V
Steering Angle	45 degrees
Tire Size	28L-26

Transmission

John Deere 548G 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	direct-drive power shift

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