John Deere 748G III Skidder Specs

Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 748G III ➔

Dimensions

John Deere 748G III Skidder Dimensions specifications
Blade Width	9.67 ft (2.95 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	12.5 ft2
Ground Clearance	1.97 ft (0.60 m)
Height Of Grapple From Ground	4.37 ft (1.33 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	10.26 ft (3.13 m)
Max Blade Height	59.04 in (149.96 cm)
Max Height Of Boom	12.41 ft (3.78 m)
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	50,458.00 lbs (22,883.45 kg)
Max Line Speed	142 ft/min
Overall Length	25.47 ft (7.76 m)
Overall Width	10.63 ft (3.24 m)
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level	5.08 ft (1.55 m)
Tong Opening At Tips	10.42 in (26.47 cm)
Wheelbase	12.08 ft (3.68 m)

Engine

John Deere 748G III Skidder Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	494.00 cu in (8,095.23 cu cm)
Engine Make	2240
Engine Model	6081H
Gross Power	177.00 hp (131.99 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Peak Torque	596.00 lbs ft (808.06 nm)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Hydraulic

John Deere 748G 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 748G III Skidder Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	120 amps
Axle Oscillation	30 degrees
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.50 gal (28.39 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	6.30 gal (23.85 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	7.50 gal (28.39 l)
Fuel Capacity	83.00 gal (314.16 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	11.00 gal (41.64 l)
Operating Weight	34,310.00 lbs (15,560.09 kg)
Operational Voltage	12 V
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	7.50 gal (28.39 l)
Steering Angle	90 degrees
Tire Size	30.5x32
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.80 gal (29.52 l)

Transmission

John Deere 748G III Skidder Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	15.20 mph (24.46 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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