John Deere
Our L-II Series Skidders are now the most powerful in the forest. With up to 300 hp on our 948L-II from John Deere’s proven 9 litre Tier 2 engine, there is no rival.
They give you more pulling power, faster multi functioning, and the widest range of grapples available, including the new standard 2.07 m2 option.
The quiet, spacious cab includes a 240 degree rotating high back seat, effortless operation, configurable controls and LED lighting package, to help keep operators more comfortable and more productive. Choose from 3 different models to suit your application.
John Deere 648L-II Skidder
- Engine: John Deere 6080, 6.8 litres
- Engine Power: 157 kW (1,800 rpm)
- Torque: 943 Nm (1,400 rpm)
- Transmission: CVT
- Maximum Travel Speed: 0 – 24 km/h
- Axles: 1,400 SWEDA
- Grapple Options: 13.3, 15.9 and 17.7 sq.ft
- Winch Option: 2-speed 6,000 winch
- Operating Weight: 19,054 kg
John Deere 768L-II Bogie Skidder
- Engine: John Deere 6090, 9.0 litres
- Engine Power: 210 kW (1,800 rpm)
- Torque: 1,276 Nm (1,400 rpm)
- Transmission: CVT
- Maximum Travel Speed: 0 – 17.9 km/h
- Axles: 1425 Super-Wide Extreme-Duty SWEDA
- Grapple Options: 17.5, 19.1 and 22.3 sq.ft
- Winch Option: 2-speed 4000 series winch
- Operating Weight: 23,697 kg
John Deere 848L-II Skidder
- Engine: John Deere 6090, 9.0 litres
- Engine Power: 210 kW (1,800 rpm)
- Torque: 1,276 Nm (1,400 rpm)
- Transmission: CVT
- Maximum Travel Speed: 0 – 25 km/h
- Axles: 1,700 Outboard-Extreme
- Grapple Options: 17.5 and 19.1 sq.ft
- Winch Option: 2-speed 6,000 winch
- Operating Weight: 22,384 kg
John Deere 948L-II Skidder
- Engine: John Deere 6090, 9.0 litres
- Engine Power: 224 kW (1,800 rpm)
- Torque: 1,300 Nm (1,400 rpm)
- Transmission: CVT
- Maximum Travel Speed: 0 – 25 km/h
- Axles: 1,700 Outboard-Extreme
- Grapple Options: 17.5, 19.1 and 22.3 sq.ft
- Winch Option: 2-speed 6,000 winch
- Operating Weight: 22,484 kg