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John Deere 648G II Skidder

Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 648G II ➔

Dimensions

Blade Width	51.60 ft (15.73 m)
Cable Width	254.00 in (645.16 cm)
Drum Capacity at Cable Width	48,767.00 ft (14,864.18 m)
Drum Diameter	0.70 in (1.78 cm)
Grapple Capacity - tongs tip to tip	8.00 cu ft (2.44 cu m)
Ground Clearance	12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Height	4.60 ft (1.40 m)
Height - Top of Cab	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height of Grapple from Ground	9.60 ft (2.93 m)
Max Blade Height	10.50 in (26.67 cm)
Max Height of Boom	5.10 ft (1.55 m)
Max Line Pull - bare drum	146.00 lbs (66.22 kg)
Overall Length	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Overall Width	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Tong Opening at Tips	497.00 in (1,262.38 cm)
Wheelbase	4.52 ft (1.38 m)

Engine

Aspiration	28150
Displacement	turbocharged cu in
Engine Model	160
Gross Power	153.00 hp (114.09 kw)
Net Power	2,200.00 hp (1,640.57 kw)
Peak Torque	1,350.00 lbs ft (1,830.33 nm)
Power Measured @	414 rpm
Torque Measured @	60 rpm

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow	3,000.00 gpm (11,355.00 lpm)
Pump Type	42
Relief Valve Pressure	12.1 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	direct-drive power shift
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	4.50 gal (17.03 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	7.50 gal (28.39 l)
Fuel Capacity	7.50 gal (28.39 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	90 degrees
Operating Voltage	65 amps
Operating Weight	12 V lbs (5.44 kg)
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	7.80 gal (29.52 l)
Steering Angle	26 - 28 volts
Transmission Fluid Capacity	11.00 gal (41.64 l)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	10.70 mph (17.22 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	7
Number of Reverse Gears	14.1
Transmission Type	8

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	variable-displacement axial piston
Length of Track on Ground	6068T ft (1,849.53 m)

Winch - Grapple Skidder

Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 in)

30 degrees

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