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John Deere 740G

Series: John Deere Skidder

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The John Deere Skidder series from John Deere includes the 740G. The engine delivers 175.4 hp (123 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 7,636.4 cm³. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The unladen weight is 12,972.7 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,682 mm. Ground clearance is 600.5 mm. The tank holds 272.5 litres. The gearbox has 8 forward gears. There are also 4 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,350 rpm. The hydraulic tank holds 41.6 litres. Working pressure is 206.8 bar. The cooling system holds 28.8 litres. The oil fill is 23.8 litres. The engine fitted is the 6076T. Tyre size: 30,5-32. The John Deere Skidder series covers 25 models. Rated output within it ranges from 122.7 to 202.8 hp; the 740G sits in the upper part of that range with 175.4 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 648H below it with 174.4 hp and the 748G Series II above it with 179.5 hp. 2153 John Deere models across 96 series are on record. The model is listed under Forestry equipment. 22 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model6076Tcorrect
Power175.4 hp (123 kW)correct
Rated speed2,200 rpmcorrect
Speed at max. torque1,350 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement7,636.4 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect
Coolant capacity28.8 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity23.8 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length7,821.2correct
Width3,230.9correct
Wheelbase3,682correct
Ground clearance600.5correct
Unladen weight12,972.7 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typeplanetarycorrect
Forward gears8correct
Reverse gears4correct
Tyre size30.5-32correct

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity41.6 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure206.8correct
Fuel tank capacity272.5 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 9.5 kW/t (123 kW / 13 t)

Stronger than 33% of the forestry equipment in the register — out of 111 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the John Deere 740G have?

The John Deere 740G delivers 175 hp.

How much does the John Deere 740G weigh?

The unladen weight is 12,973 kg.

What engine does the John Deere 740G have?

6 cylinders, 7,636 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the John Deere 740G?

7,821 mm × 3,231 mm.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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Other models in this series

540E

540G

540G Series II

540G Series III

548E

548G

548G Series II

548G Series III

640G

640G Series II

640G Series III

640H

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