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Published dimensions and weight

John Deere 540G

Weighing roughly 10 t and rated at 115 hp, the John Deere 540G is a skidder in its size class.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Skidder category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight21990 lb9974.5 kg
03Selected published values42
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 20.77 ft / 6330 mm
  • Overall Width: 9.85 ft / 3000 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 98.79 ft / 30110 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 1.69 ft / 514 mm
Typical use

Skidders are commonly used to move felled timber from the cutting area to a landing. Published rows for John Deere 540G include published operating weight of 21990 lb / 9974.5 kg, published engine power of 121 hp / 90.3 kw, the published “Overall Length” field of 20.77 ft / 6330 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Overall Length” field (20.77 ft / 6330 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Width” field (9.85 ft / 3000 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (98.79 ft / 30110 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.

01

Dimensions

Overall Length20.77 ft6330 mm
Overall Width9.85 ft3000 mm
Height To Top Of Cab98.79 ft30110 mm
Ground Clearance1.69 ft514 mm
Wheelbase9.59 ft2920 mm
Max Line Speed146 ft/min44.51 m/min
Max Blade Height476.38 in12100 mm
Drum Capacity At Cable Width254 ft77.42 m
Drum Diameter8 in203.2 mm
Cable Width0.63 in15.8 mm
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum34786 lb154.74 kN
02

Engine

Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22402240
Engine Model6059T6059T
Gross Power121 hp90.3 kw
Net Power115 hp85.8 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Peak Torque391 lb ft530.2 Nm
Torque Measured @1400 rpm1400 rpm
Displacement359 cu in5.9 L
Aspirationturbochargedturbocharged
03

Operational

Operating Weight21990 lb9974.5 kg
Fuel Capacity42 gal159 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.5 gal24.6 L
Engine Oil Capacity5 gal18.9 L
Front Diff Fluid Capacity4.5 gal17 L
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity4.5 gal17 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity7.8 gal29.3 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity8.1 gal30.3 L
Operational Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage95 amps95 amps
Axle Oscillation30 degrees30 degrees
Steering Angle90 degrees90 degrees
Tire Size28L-2628L-26
04

Transmission

Transmission Typeplanetaryplanetary
Number Of Forward Gears88
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward15.7 mph25.3 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse5.6 mph9.1 km/h
05

Hydraulic

Pump Typepistonpiston
Pump Flow27 gal/min102 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3000 psi20684 kPa
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