John Deere 648G III Skidder Specs

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

Dimensions

John Deere 648G III Skidder Dimensions specifications
Blade Width	7.17 ft (2.19 m)
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	10.45 ft2
Ground Clearance	2.02 ft (0.62 m)
Height Of Grapple From Ground	2.98 ft (0.91 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	9.95 ft (3.03 m)
Max Blade Height	51.58 in (131.01 cm)
Max Height Of Boom	12.08 ft (3.68 m)
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	43,449.00 lbs (19,708.16 kg)
Max Line Speed	142 ft/min
Overall Length	25.64 ft (7.82 m)
Overall Width	10.60 ft (3.23 m)
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level	7.36 ft (2.24 m)
Tong Opening At Tips	9.59 in (24.36 cm)
Wheelbase	11.26 ft (3.43 m)

Engine

John Deere 648G III Skidder Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	414.00 cu in (6,784.26 cu cm)
Engine Make	2240
Engine Model	6068H
Gross Power	171.00 hp (127.52 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Peak Torque	521.00 lbs ft (706.37 nm)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Hydraulic

John Deere 648G III Skidder Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow	42.00 gpm (158.97 lpm)
Pump Type	variable-displacement axial piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3000 psi

Operational

John Deere 648G III Skidder Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	120 amps
Axle Oscillation	30 degrees
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	7.50 gal (28.39 l)
Fuel Capacity	83.00 gal (314.16 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	14.30 gal (54.13 l)
Operating Weight	31,975.00 lbs (14,503.63 kg)
Operational Voltage	12 V
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	7.50 gal (28.39 l)
Steering Angle	90 degrees
Tire Size	30.5-32
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.80 gal (29.52 l)

Transmission

John Deere 648G III Skidder Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	13.60 mph (21.89 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	10.20 mph (16.42 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	7
Transmission Type	direct-drive power shift

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