Cable Skidders 540G-Iii/640H

CABLE SKIDDERS 540G-III/640H

Vertis QCA 1300 19th Street, Suite 200 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black DKBCBL Page 1 East Moline, IL 61244 Put skidder operations on “cruise control.” Delivering exceptional stability and reliability, John Deere cable skidders get you where you need to go — even in steep terrain and high altitudes. And with an industry-exclusive direct- drive winch and new Autoshift option, pulling out high-quality timber has never been easier. Autoshift automatically takes over the shifting, so you can focus on pulling the load. And using the electronic hand throttle, you can put the skidder on “cruise control” and further simplify operation. These skidders are as easy to service as they are to run. With a highly efﬁ cient cooling system that features simple-to-clean swing-out coolers. And latched service doors and tilting cab that speed access to conveniently located ﬁ lters and key components. Plus, John Deere cable skidders are loaded with durability-enhancing features to deliver years of trouble-free service, even in the toughest forest conditions. To learn more, read on. Then talk to your John Deere dealer.

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Vertis QCA 1300 19th Street, Suite 200 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black East Moline, IL 61244 DKBCBL Page 2 – With increased cooling capacity, these skidders never lose their cool — even in the most grueling forest conditions. – Tier 3 emission-certiﬁ ed, fuel-efﬁ cient PowerTech™ Plus diesel engine on the 640H (not available in all markets) delivers power without compromise in all conditions. The 540G-III features a Stage II engine.

4 1. Autoshift option reduces fatigue by 3. John Deere cable skidders are built forest automatically selecting the optimum gear tough with industry-leading heavy-duty for the load and eliminating manual shifting. axles, sealed center section, high-strength Also frees the right hand to run the winch. bushings, ultra-durable hydraulic pump, severe-duty fuel ﬁ lter, and a number of 2. Industry-exclusive direct-drive winch is other durability-enhancing features. constructed with wet-disc clutches and spring-applied, hydraulically activated 4. Service panels are latched for faster access brakes to give you years of reliable use. It to components, while extended hydraulic delivers best-in-class pull and line speed, and and transmission oil and ﬁ lter service is easy to operate, too, using a single lever. intervals further help minimize downtime.

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With a direct-drive winch delivering unsurpassed pull and line speed, John Deere cable skidders give your skidder operations more pull. Their long wheelbase and wide stance provide unmatched stability and agility. And with their superior power-to-weight ratio, John Deere cable skidders also give you unequalled ability. So you can reach the highest- 4 value hardwoods in tight spots or on steep slopes at high altitudes.

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1. John Deere cable skidders are more 3. Need to grade deck areas or touch-up stable and reliable, even on very steep roads? Heavy-duty decking blade features slopes or at high altitudes. And with a heavy cutting edge and optimum their exceptional power-to-weight weight distribution for superior grading ratio, they’ll pull a bigger drag faster. capability. 2. Optional LED lights provide a much 4. Field-proven PowerTech Tier 3 emission- brighter light that is similar to the color certiﬁ ed diesels (where available) deliver of sunlight. And they’re cooler and longer outstanding horsepower and fuel lasting than the HID or xenon lights you’ll economy. ﬁ nd on other skidders.

Vertis QCA 1300 19th Street, Suite 200 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black DKBCBL Page 5 East Moline, IL 61244 Find your comfort zone.

You won’t have any trouble getting comfortable with a John Deere cable skidder. The sealed- switch module provides easy pushbutton control of numerous machine functions. Outstanding all-around visibility delivers a commanding view of the work at hand. Plus fatigue-beating amenities such as a fully adjustable seat, well-placed heating and air-conditioning vents, 12-volt power port, and optional AM/FM stereo make long days seem shorter. And at the end of the day, you’ll take comfort in greater productivity levels, too. 6

Vertis QCA 1300 19th Street, Suite 200 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black East Moline, IL 61244 DKBCBL Page 6 1. Choose a canopy or a cab — both provide unsurpassed visibility to the blade and back to the fenders. Tinted glass, adjustable shades, and a sun visor minimize glare.

2. By directing engine heat away from the operator station, the cooling system keeps you more comfortably productive on hot summer days.

3. The isolation-mounted cab helps smooth out rough terrain, while 1 minimizing noise and operator fatigue.

– Standard 12-volt outlet provides – Sealed-switch module provides pushbutton convenient power for cell phones control of multiple machine functions, and other electrical devices. including heating, air conditioning, windshield wipers, hand-throttle settings, – The park-brake switch is now within start-gear select, and Autoshift option. easier reach on the right-hand console where it’s more convenient to use.

Vertis QCA 1300 19th Street, Suite 200 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black DKBCBL Page 7 East Moline, IL 61244 Take control of skidding operations. Your way.

For a machine that delivers serious performance, the John Deere cable skidder is pretty easygoing. An electronic hand throttle, start-gear select, and the Autoshift option provide intuitive, effortless control. Maximum capability. Minimum fatigue. That’s a John Deere cable skidder. 8

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1. Set the default starting gear through the sealed-switch module. Changing to a lower starting gear gives you more drawbar pull at the beginning of a skid, or helps minimize tire spin on slopes or wet ground. 2. The lockup torque converter delivers more power to the ground, for more productivity without burning more fuel. 3. Put the most power to the axles with our direct-drive PowerShift™ transmission. 4. Synch the wheels with full diff-lock for maximum traction. 2

– When using direct drive with brake – Use the electronic hand throttle to 4 declutch, you don’t have to work the dial in the speed you need. You can set clutch pedal or FNR shifter to run the higher rpm levels for a quick morning winch, for easier operation. warm-up, to make gear changes easier, or to put your skidder on – Autoshift option automatically selects “cruise control.” the optimum gear based on the load, so you can focus on the job at hand.

Vertis QCA 1300 19th Street, Suite 200 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black DKBCBL Page 9 East Moline, IL 61244 Nothing runs like a Deere because nothing is built like one. Uptime isn’t everything, it’s the only thing — especially in remote areas of the woods where you can’t afford to have a machine go down. Which is why John Deere cable skidders are built forest tough for maximum reliability — from their ultra-durable rear frame to their sealed articulation joint. Enhancements such as a sealed-switch module, the new, more durable hydraulic pump, and standard severe-duty fuel ﬁ lter keep downtime down and proﬁ ts up. Add traditional John Deere durability advantages — like best-in-class axles with differential locks and wet-disc brakes, tough structures, high-strength bushings, and a John Deere winch — and the choice is clear. When you know how they’re built, you’ll run a Deere.

– H-Series Skidders are built forest tough, – Auto fan reverses every 30 minutes or with large-diameter fairlead pins, high- when the temperature exceeds certain strength bushings, and durable side limits, ejecting debris from the radiator mounts to withstand impact from and cooler cores. Or select 15- or 45- obstructions. minute cleaning cycles through the monitor to adjust to debris conditions. – Self-adjusting wet-disc brakes are completely sealed and immersed in a – Sealed articulation joint locks out cooling oil bath, so they are virtually abrasive debris. maintenance-free. – Sealed-switch module virtually never 1 – The cooling system keeps the radiator wears out. Proven touchpad protects clear of pine needles and debris. the electronics from dust, moisture, and debris, while rocker switches – Axle’s closed-center diff-lock leads the and nearly 100 wires and unsealed industry in durability. connections have been eliminated. For unequalled reliability.

Vertis QCA 1300 19th Street, Suite 200 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black East Moline, IL 61244 DKBCBL Page 10 D 1. The severe-duty fuel ﬁ lter stands guard against contaminants. If you work in a colder climate, opt for a fuel heater to ensure proper fuel consistency (not available on the 540G-III). 2. The high-debris grill keeps the cooling cores cleaner in hostile environments. 3. The rear frame is built to withstand the heaviest buffering — the adjustable fairlead, see-through ram-guard screen, and beefy fenders protect the tires, rear frame, winch, and operator.

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You work in remote areas, so service on your skidder must be simple and quick. And it is on a John Deere. Unlatching the large service panels provides fast, wide-open access to ﬁ lters and components — no tools needed. Both sides of all coolers are just as accessible, simplifying and speeding cleanout. And at service time, it only takes minutes to tilt the operator station to 12 reach internal components. Extended service intervals further minimize downtime and keep daily operating costs down. And by choosing a Deere skidder over another brand, you’ll save 13 thousands of dollars in fuel per year.

Vertis QCA 1300 19th Street, Suite 200 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black East Moline, IL 61244 DKBCBL Page 12 D 1. The hydraulic oil cooler and A/C condenser swing out, simplifying cleanout. Both sides of all coolers are easily accessible, for quick and easy cleaning. 2. If something goes wrong, the easy- to-navigate monitor displays fault codes and diagnostics to help speed trouble-shooting. 3. If necessary, the operator station can be tilted in minutes, for easy access to the drivetrain. 1 2 4. Latches replace bolts on the service panels, for fast access to the transmission, secondary hydraulic ﬁ lters, and other key components.

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– Variable-speed hydraulic fan operates – Fluid analysis helps you make informed, only as needed, reducing fuel consump- proactive decisions on machine mainte- tion and debris fl ow through the cooler nance. That means less downtime and cores. Lowers sound levels and daily lower stress levels — and bigger numbers operating costs, too. on your bottom line. – 500-hour engine oil/fi lter; 2,000-hour – Maintenance personnel will appreciate transmission and hydraulic fi lters; and the unique, easy-access engine, 2,000-hour transmission, hydraulic, hydraulic, and transmission fi lter bank. and winch oil service intervals decrease planned maintenance. Engine valve – Spin-on oil and quick-release fuel fi lters lash adjustment has been extended allow quick, no-spill changes. to 2,000 hours.

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Engine 540G-III Manufacturer and Model John Deere PowerTech™ 6068T Non-Road Emission Standards EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II Engine Displacement 6.8 L (414 cu. in.) Gross Power (ISO 14396) 96 kW (129 hp) at 2,200 rpm Gross Torque (ISO 14396) 552 Nm (407 ft.-lb.) at 1,400 rpm Fuel System High pressure, common rail Aspiration Altitude-compensating spark-arresting turbocharger Slope Operation, Maximum Angle 45-deg. fore/aft and 35-deg. side/side Engine Cold-Start System Ether starting aid available Cooling Fan Drive Direct-drive Fan Type Blower Powertrain Transmission Type Direct-drive PowerShift™ with automatic option Number of Gears Forward 8 Reverse 7 Maximum Speed Forward 18.6 km/h (11.57 mph) Reverse 14.0 km/h (8.72 mph) Axles 1200 inboard planetary Front Axle Oscillation, Stop to Stop 30 deg. Differentials (front and rear) Hydraulic-locking, operated-on-the-go, closed-center differential lock Steering Power, fully hydraulic, orbitrol Articulation Angle 45 deg. each direction Service Brakes Long-life, inboard-mounted, wet-disc, oil-cooled, self-adjusting, and self-equalizing front and rear axles Parking Brake Automatically spring-applied, hydraulically released, sealed and lubricated, wet multi-disc, integrally mounted in transmission Hydraulics Main Pump Open-circuit, axial piston, variable displacement Electrical Voltage 12 volt Alternator Rating 120 amp Dozer Blade Width 2184 mm (86 in.) Weight 495 kg (1,090 lb.) Winch 4000 with 203.2-mm (8 in.) Drum 4000 with 254.0-mm (10 in.) Drum Cable Capacity 5 15.8 mm ( ⁄8 in.) 77.4 m (252 ft.) 60.6 m (197 ft.) 3 19.1 mm ( ⁄4 in.) 54.6 m (177 ft.) 43.0 m (140 ft.) 7 22.2 mm ( ⁄8 in.) 39.3 m (128 ft.) 30.8 m (100 ft.) 25.4 mm (1 in.) 30.7 m (100 ft.) 23.8 m (77 ft.) 5 Line Pull at 1,400 rpm – 15.8-mm ( ⁄8 in.) Cable Bare Drum Full Drum Bare Drum Full Drum High Speed 147.0 kN (33,065 lb.) 88.2 kN (19,839 lb.) 139.0 kN (31,269 lb.) 102.8 kN (23,112 lb.) Standard Speed 171.3 kN (38,520 lb.) 102.8 kN (23,112 lb.) NA NA 5 Line Speed at 2,200 rpm – 15.8-mm ( ⁄8 in.) Cable High Speed 43.2 m/min. (142 fpm) 72.0 m/min. (236 fpm) 45.72 m/min. (150 fpm) 61.8 m/min. (203 fpm) Standard Speed 37.1 m/min. (122 fpm) 61.8 m/min. (203 fpm) NA NA

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Serviceability 540G-III Reﬁ ll Capacities Fuel Tank 155.2 L (41 gal.) Hydraulic Reservoir 30.3 L (8 gal.) Operating Weight With Standard Equipment 10 333 kg (22,780 lb.) Machine Dimensions A Overall Height* 3008 mm (118.4 in.) B Overall Width 2489 mm (97.96 in.) C Maximum Blade Lift Above Ground 1204 mm (47.4 in.) D Maximum Blade Dig Below Ground 295 mm (11.6 in.) E Dozer Blade Width 2184 mm (86 in.) F Front Axle to Front of Machine 1507 mm (59 in.) G Front Axle to Blade Cutting-Edge Arc 2112 mm (83 in.) H Front Axle to Articulation Joint 1575 mm (62 in.) I Wheelbase 2920 mm (115 in.) J Ground Clearance 493 mm (19.4 in.) K Overall Length 6330 mm (249 in.) *Add 160 mm (6.29 in.) when equipped with water tank.

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Engine 640H Direct Drive 640H Lockup Torque Converter Manufacturer and Model John Deere PowerTech™ Plus 6068H John Deere PowerTech Plus 6068H EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA (EU Stage II required for EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA (EU Stage II required for Non-Road Emission Standards outside of U.S., Canada, and EU) outside of U.S., Canada, and EU) Engine Displacement 6.8 L (415 cu. in.) 6.8 L (415 cu. in.) Gross Power (ISO 14396) 128 kW (172 hp) at 2,200 rpm 138 kW (185 hp) at 2,200 rpm Gross Torque (ISO 14396) 767 Nm (566 ft.-lb.) at 1,400 rpm 838 Nm (618 ft.-lb.) at 1,400 rpm Fuel System High pressure, common rail High pressure, common rail Aspiration Turbocharged, air-to-air intercooled Turbocharged, air-to-air intercooled Slope Operation, Maximum Angle 45-deg. fore/aft and 35-deg. side/side 45 deg. Engine Cold-Start System Glow plug Glow plug Cooling 640H Direct Drive / 640H Lockup Torque Converter Fan Drive Hydraulic, variable speed, reversing Fan Type Sucker Powertrain 640H Direct Drive 640H Lockup Torque Converter Maximum Travel Speed (no tire slip) with 30.5-32 Tires at 2,200 rpm Forward 22.0 km/h (13.6 mph) 20.2 km/h (12.6 mph) Reverse 16.5 km/h (10.3 mph) 14.7 km/h (9.1 mph) Axles Inboard planetary Inboard planetary Front Axle Oscillation, Stop to Stop 30 deg. 30 deg. Axle Options 1200 narrow front and rear 1200 narrow front and rear 1400 extreme-duty front and rear 1400 extreme-duty front and rear SWEDA™ front and rear SWEDA front and rear Differential (front and rear) Hydraulic-locking, operated on-the-go, closed-center differential lock Steering Power, fully hydraulic, orbitrol Power, fully hydraulic, orbitrol Articulation Angle 45-deg. each direction 45-deg. each direction Service Brakes Inboard-mounted, wet-disc, oil-cooled, self-adjusting, and self-equalizing front and rear axles d Parking Brake Automatically spring-applied, hydraulically released, sealed and lubricated, wet multi-disc, integrally mounted in transmission Hydraulics 640H Direct Drive / 640H Lockup Torque Converter Main Pump Open-circuit, axial piston, variable displacement Electrical Voltage 12 volt Alternator Rating 120 amp Dozer Blade 640H Direct Drive 640H Lockup Torque Converter Width 2184 mm (86 in.) 2184 mm (86 in.) Weight 600H, Standard 815 kg (1,796 lb.) 670 kg (1,477 lb.) 600H, Heavy Duty 1065 kg (2,347 lb.) 980 kg (2,160 lb.) Winch 4000 with 203.2-mm (8 in.) Drum 4000 with 254.0-mm (10 in.) Drum 6000 with 279.4-mm (11 in.) Drum Winch Control Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Cable Capacity 5 15.8 mm ( ⁄8 in.) 77.4 m (252 ft.) 60.6 m (197 ft.) 119.0 m (390 ft.) 3 19.1 mm ( ⁄4 in.) 54.6 m (177 ft.) 43.0 m (140 ft.) 81.4 m (267 ft.) 7 22.2 mm ( ⁄8 in.) 39.3 m (128 ft.) 30.8 m (100 ft.) 60.3 m (197 ft.) 25.4 mm (1 in.) 30.7 m (100 ft.) 23.8 m (77 ft.) 46.0 m (150 ft.)

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Winch (continued) 4000 with 203.2-mm (8 in.) Drum 4000 with 254.0-mm (10 in.) Drum 6000 with 279.4-mm (11 in.) Drum 5 Line Pull at 1,400 rpm – 15.8-mm ( ⁄8 in.) Cable Bare Drum Full Drum Bare Drum Full Drum Bare Drum Full Drum High Speed 208.2 kN 124.0 kN 196.9 kN 145.0 kN NA NA (46,827 lb.) (28,096 lb.) (44,283 lb.) (32,731 lb.) Standard Speed 242.6 kN 145.0 kN NA NA 211.3 kN 131.0 kN (54,552 lb.) (32,731 lb.) (47,509 lb.) (29,650 lb.) 5 Line Speed at 2,200 rpm – 15.8-mm ( ⁄8 in.) Cable High Speed 43.2 m/min. 72.0 m/min. 45.7 m/min. 61.8 m/min. NA NA (142 fpm) (236 fpm) (150 fpm) (203 fpm) Standard Speed 37.1 m/min. 61.8 m/min. NA NA NA NA (122 fpm) (203 fpm) Serviceability 640H Direct Drive / 640H Lockup Torque Converter Reﬁ ll Capacities Fuel Tank 155 L (40.9 gal.) Operating Weights 640H Direct Drive 640H Lockup Torque Converter Cable 13 745 kg (30,303 lb.) 13 904 kg (30,653 lb.) Machine Dimensions Tire Size 30.5-32 30.5-32 A Overall Height* 3131.6 mm (123 in.) 3131.6 mm (123 in.) B Overall Width 3238 mm (127.5 in.) 3238 mm (127.5 in.) C Maximum Blade Lift Above Ground 1409.6 mm (55 in.) 1409.6 mm (55 in.) D Maximum Blade Dig Below Ground 265.4 mm (10 in.) 265.4 mm (10 in.) E Dozer Blade Width 2184 mm (86 in.) 2184 mm (86 in.) Optional Blade 2954 mm (116.3 in.) 2954 mm (116.3 in.) F Front Axle to Front of Machine 1777 mm (70 in.) 1777 mm (70 in.) G Front Axle to Blade Cutting-Edge Arc 2558 mm (101 in.) 2558 mm (101 in.) H Front Axle to Articulation Joint 1726 mm (68 in.) 1787 mm (70 in.) n I Wheelbase 3680 mm (145 in.) 3740 mm (147 in.) J Ground Clearance 587.6 mm (23 in.) 587.6 mm (23 in.) K Overall Length 7230 mm (285 in.) 7281 mm (287 in.) *Add 160 mm (6.29 in.) when equipped with water tank.

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