John Deere 648H Skidder Specs

Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 648H ➔

Dimensions

John Deere 648H Skidder Dimensions specifications
Blade Width	51.50 ft (15.70 m)
Cable Width	179.00 in (454.66 cm)
Drum Capacity at Cable Width	43,388.20 ft (13,224.72 m)
Drum Diameter	0.80 in (2.03 cm)
Grapple Capacity - tongs tip to tip	8.00 cu ft (2.44 cu m)
Ground Clearance	11.20 ft (3.41 m)
Height	2.70 ft (0.82 m)
Height - Top of Cab	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height of Grapple from Ground	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Max Blade Height	12.50 in (31.75 cm)
Max Height of Boom	7.10 ft (2.16 m)
Overall Length	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Overall Width	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Wheelbase	2.61 ft (0.80 m)

Engine

John Deere 648H Skidder Engine specifications
Aspiration	32245
Displacement	turbocharged cu in (0.00 cu cm)
Engine Model	172
Net Power	2,200.00 hp (1,640.57 kw)
Power Measured @	414 rpm
Torque Measured @	78 rpm

Hydraulic System

John Deere 648H Skidder Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow	3,100.00 gpm (11,733.50 lpm)
Pump Type	29
Relief Valve Pressure	11.3 psi

Operating Specifications

John Deere 648H Skidder Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	powershift
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	45 degrees
Operating Voltage	90 amps
Operating Weight	12 V lbs (5.44 kg)
Steering Angle	26 - 28 volts
Tire Size	7.2
Transmission Fluid Capacity	15.00 gal (56.78 l)

Transmission

John Deere 648H Skidder Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	10.80 mph (17.38 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	7
Number of Reverse Gears	14.3
Transmission Type	8

Undercarriage

John Deere 648H Skidder Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	variable axial-piston
Length of Track on Ground	6068H ft (1,849.53 m)

Winch - Grapple Skidder

John Deere 648H Skidder Winch - Grapple Skidder specifications
Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 in)	30 degrees

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