548G-III Grapple Skidder John Deere
- 6.8L Tier 2 PowerTech engine
- PowerShift transmission
- Heavy-duty, 1200 inboard planetary axles
- Comfortable cab with swivel seat
- 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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548G-III Grapple Skidder John Deere
Engine
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Manufacture and Model |
John Deere PowerTech 6068T |
Non-Road Emission Standards |
EPA Tier 2 |
Gross Power |
129 hp (96 kW) @ 2,200 rpm |
Displacement |
414 cu. in. (6.8 L) |
Powertrain
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Transmission Type |
Direct-drive PowerShift with automatic option |
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) |
Grapples
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Control |
Joystick pilot |
Opening |
85 in. (2159 mm) |
Area |
8 sq. ft. |
Turning Radius |
17 ft. 10 in. |
Capacities
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Fuel Tank |
50 gal. (189.3 L) |
Hydraulic Reservoir |
8 gal. (30.3 L) |
Operating Weight
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Single Function |
23,690 lb. (10 746 kg) |

Overall Dimensions
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A) Overall Height |
9 ft. 10 in. (3008 mm) |
B) Overall Width |
8 ft. 8 in. (2643 mm) |
C) Maximum Blade Lift Above Ground |
47.4 in. (1204 mm) |
D) Maximum Blade Dig Below Ground
Dozer Blade Width |
11.6 in. (295 mm)
86 in. (2184 mm) |
E) Front Axle to Front of Machine |
4 ft. 11 in. (1507 mm) |
F) Front Axle to Blade Cutting-Edge Arc |
6 ft. 11 in. (2112 mm) |
G) Front Axle to Articulation Joint |
5 ft. 2 in. (1575 mm) |
H) Wheelbase |
9 in. 7 in. (2920 mm) |
I) Ground Clearance |
19.4 in. (493 mm) |
J) Overall Length |
20 ft. 9 in. (6330 mm) |
K) Height of Grapple from Ground Level |
33.415 in. (849 mm) |
L) Reach of Grapple from Ground Level |
77.559 in. (1970 mm) |
M) Reach of Grapple at Full Reach |
84.96 in. (2158 mm) |
N) Maximum Height of Boom |
9 ft. 9 in. (2976 mm) |
O) Below Ground Reach of Grapple at Full Reach |
34.93 in. (888 mm) |