540G-III Cable Skidder John Deere
- 6.8L Tier 2 PowerTech engine
- Inboard, heavy-duty planetary final drives
- Hydraulic locking, operated on the go differentials
- 30 degree stop to stop front axle oscillation
- With John Deere WorkSight™, JDLink™ monitoring provides real-time machine utilization and health data, plus location information. Fleet Care proactively suggests maintenance to correct problems early before they turn into costly downtime. And Service ADVISOR™ Remote enables your dealer to read diagnostic codes, record performance data, and even update software without a trip to the jobsite. It’s the most comprehensive, easy-to-use suite of technology available for increasing uptime and productivity while lowering operating costs. And it’s only available from John Deere.
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540G-III Cable Skidder John Deere
Engine
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Manufacture and Model |
John Deere PowerTech 6068T |
Non-Road Emission Standards |
EPA Tier 2 |
Gross Power @ 2,200 rpm |
129 hp (96 kW) |
Displacement |
414 cu. in. (6.8 L) |
Powertrain
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Number of Gears
Forward
Reverse |
8
7 |
Maximum Travel Speed
Forward
Reverse |
11.57 mph (18.6 km/h)
8.72 mph (14.0 km/h) |
Capacities
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Fuel Tank |
41 gal. (155.2 L) |
Hydraulic Reservoir |
8 gal. (30.3 L) |
Operating Weight |
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with Standard Equipment |
22,780 lb. (10 333 kg) |

Overall Dimensions
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A) Overall Height |
9 ft. 10 in. (3008 mm) |
B) Overall Width |
8 ft. 2 in. (2489 mm) |
C) Maximum Blade Lift Above Ground |
47.4 in. (1204 mm) |
D) Maximum Blade Dig Below Ground |
11.6 in. (295 mm) |
E) Dozer Blade Width |
7 ft. 2 in. (2184 mm) |
F) Front Axle to Front of Machine |
4 ft. 11 in. (1507 mm) |
G) Front Axle to Blade Cutting-Edge Arc |
6 ft. 11 in. (2112 mm) |
H) Front Axle to Articulation Joint |
5 in. 2 in. (1575 mm) |
I) Wheelbase |
9 ft. 7 in. (2920 mm) |
J) Ground Clearance |
19.4 in. (493 mm) |
K) Overall Length |
20 ft. 9 in. (6330 mm) |