- Ground Clearance: 29.77 in / 756 mm
- Height Over Cab: 136.23 in / 3460 mm
- Length Of Tracks: 16.08 ft / 4900 mm
- Slewing Angle: 360 degrees
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere 853MH
The John Deere 853MH is a harvester with an operating weight of about 32.3 t.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight71121.2 lb32260 kg
03Selected published values35
Forestry harvesters are commonly used to fell, delimb and process trees at the stump. Published rows for John Deere 853MH include published operating weight of 71121.2 lb / 32260 kg, the published “Ground Clearance” field of 29.77 in / 756 mm, the published “Height Over Cab” field of 136.23 in / 3460 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (29.77 in / 756 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Height Over Cab” field (136.23 in / 3460 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Length Of Tracks” field (16.08 ft / 4900 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Ground Clearance29.77 in756 mm
Height Over Cab136.23 in3460 mm
Length Of Tracks16.08 ft4900 mm
Slewing Angle360 degrees360 degrees
Super Structure Width10.34 ft3150 mm
Tailswing Radius6.37 ft1940 mm
Track Length On Ground150.79 in3830 mm
Width3300 mm3300 mm
Driveline
Engine Model6090H6090H
Displacement549.3 cu in9 L
Engine ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn Deere
Engine Output285.7 hp213 kw
Engine Torque936.8 lb ft1270 Nm
Rated Speed2000 rpm2000 rpm
Carrier Rollers - Each Side22
Track Rollers - Each Side99
Track Shoe Width24.1 in610 mm
Capacities
Fuel Tank - Diesel229.9 gal870 L
Alternator Output100 amps100 amps
Number Of Alternators11
Performance
Travel Speed2.7 mph4.2 km/h
System Voltage24 V24 V
Slew Speed6.7 rpm6.7 rpm
Pump Flow130.6 gal/min494 L/min
Reference Harvesting HeadWaratah HTH622BWaratah HTH622B
Felling Diameter29.6 in750 mm
Cutting Radius - Maximum29.1 ft8840 mm
Cutting Radius - Minimum8.9 ft2710 mm
Delimbing Diameter25.2 in640 mm
Delimbing Feed Rate5.7 m/sec5.7 m/sec
Cutting Swath Horizontal20.2 ft6130 mm
Main PumpVar. pistonVar. piston
Weights
Weight - With Reference Head71121.2 lb32260 kg
Weight - Without Reference Head66293 lb30070 kg
Operating Weight71121.2 lb32260 kg
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