John Deere Other models
5 models in this series
John Deere skidders – other models: the L series from the 640L to the 948L, PowerTech six-cylinders of 6.8 to 9.0 litres, operating weights from 16,686 to 22,416 kg
This page gathers the John Deere L-series skidders the register could not assign to a named range: from the compact 640L to the large 948L. Skidders drag felled trunks by cable winch or grapple from the stand to the skid trail or timber yard; John Deere runs this range as part of its forestry division, which traces back to the acquisition of the Finnish maker Timberjack in 2000. The rising number from 640 to 948 sorts the models by size and power class.
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The register lists here 5 versions with six-cylinder engines of 6,800.6 to 9,001.4 cm³ displacement – the John Deere units PowerTech PVX 6068 and PowerTech PSS at 6.8 or 9.0 litres – operating weights from 16,686 to 22,416 kg, lengths from 7,592 to 8,468 mm and widths from 3,233 to 3,574 mm.
Skidders of this size are the classic skidding method in North American and Scandinavian forestry, complementing crane-based forwarder extraction there; because of their high ground pressure while dragging loads, they are tied to fixed skid trails and require well-planned trail networks to limit soil compaction.
On used examples, operating hours and the condition of the six-cylinder diesel engine, tyre and axle wear, the condition of the winch or grapple and the protective cage, and hydraulic tightness all matter; spare parts and servicing run through the John Deere forestry network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: John Deere Holzrücker (weitere Modelle), John Deere Forstmaschinen (manufacturer)
Models compared
4 of 4 models.
| 640L | 648L | 848L | 948L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,800.6 cm³ | 6,800.6 cm³ | 9,001.4 cm³ | 9,001.4 cm³ |
| Top speed | 24.8 km/h | 24.8 km/h | 25.1 km/h | 25.1 km/h |
| Length | 7,592 mm | 7,684 mm | 8,468 mm | 8,468 mm |
| Width | 3,233 mm | 3,233 mm | 3,574 mm | 3,574 mm |
| Unladen weight | 16,686 kg | 17,844 kg | 22,384 kg | 22,416 kg |
Models
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640L
The John Deere 640L is a model in the Pozostałe modele series. The engine has a displacement of 6,800.6 cm³. The...
648L
The 648L from John Deere is part of the Pozostałe modele series. The engine has a displacement of 6,800.6 cm³. The...
848L
The Pozostałe modele series from John Deere includes the 848L. The engine has a displacement of 9,001.4 cm³. The...
948L
The 948L from John Deere is part of the Pozostałe modele series. The engine has a displacement of 9,001.4 cm³. The...
748L
The John Deere 748L is a Skidders from John Deere. The engine draws on 6.8 litres. At 25 km/h, that is as fast as it...
