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John Deere 740G Skidder

Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 740G ➔

Dimensions

Blade Width	590.20 ft (179.89 m)
Cable Width	373.00 in (947.42 cm)
Drum Capacity at Cable Width	46,861.00 ft (14,283.23 m)
Drum Diameter	0.70 in (1.78 cm)
Grapple Capacity - tongs tip to tip	10.00 cu ft (3.05 cu m)
Height - Top of Cab	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Max Line Pull - bare drum	145.00 lbs (65.77 kg)
Overall Length	10.60 ft (3.23 m)
Overall Width	102.70 ft (31.30 m)
Tong Opening at Tips	532.00 in (1,351.28 cm)

Engine

Aspiration	28600
Displacement	turbocharged cu in
Engine Model	173
Gross Power	165.00 hp (123.04 kw)
Net Power	2,200.00 hp (1,640.57 kw)
Peak Torque	1,350.00 lbs ft (1,830.33 nm)
Power Measured @	466 rpm
Torque Measured @	72 rpm

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow	3,000.00 gpm (11,355.00 lpm)
Pump Type	27
Relief Valve Pressure	12.1 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	planetary
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.30 gal (23.85 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	7.60 gal (28.77 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	7.60 gal (28.77 l)
Fuel Capacity	7.60 gal (28.77 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	90 degrees
Operating Voltage	95 amps
Operating Weight	12 V lbs (5.44 kg)
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	7.80 gal (29.52 l)
Steering Angle	30.5 - 32 volts
Transmission Fluid Capacity	11.00 gal (41.64 l)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	6.50 mph (10.46 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	18.1
Transmission Type	8

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	piston cu in
Length of Track on Ground	6076T ft (1,851.96 m)

Winch - Grapple Skidder

Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 in)

30 degrees

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