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Published dimensions and weight

John Deere 540G Series II

The John Deere 540G Series II is a skidder of about 9.9 t, powered by a 119 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Skidder category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight21990 lb9933 kg
03Selected published values41
Published highlights
  • Overall Width: 9.17 ft / 2790 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 9.89 ft / 3011 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 1.63 ft / 498 mm
  • Wheelbase: 9.58 ft / 2920 mm
Typical use

Skidders are commonly used to move felled timber from the cutting area to a landing. Published rows for John Deere 540G Series II include published operating weight of 21990 lb / 9933 kg, published engine power of 127 hp / 95 kw, the published “Overall Width” field of 9.17 ft / 2790 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Overall Width” field (9.17 ft / 2790 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (9.89 ft / 3011 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.63 ft / 498 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base John Deere 540G: 22 of 41 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationJohn Deere 540GJohn Deere 540G Series II
DimensionsOverall Width9.85 ft / 3000 mm9.17 ft / 2790 mm
DimensionsHeight To Top Of Cab98.79 ft / 30110 mm9.89 ft / 3011 mm
DimensionsGround Clearance1.69 ft / 514 mm1.63 ft / 498 mm
DimensionsWheelbase9.59 ft / 2920 mm9.58 ft / 2920 mm
DimensionsMax Line Pull - Bare Drum34786 lb / 154.74 kN40525 lb / 180 kN
DimensionsMax Line Speed146 ft/min / 44.51 m/min146 ft/min / 44.5 m/min
DimensionsMax Blade Height476.38 in / 12100 mm47.6 in / 1210 mm
DimensionsDrum Capacity At Cable Width254 ft / 77.42 m254 ft / 77.41 m
EngineEngine Model6059T / 6059T6068T / 6068T
EngineGross Power121 hp / 90.3 kw127 hp / 95 kw
EngineNet Power115 hp / 85.8 kw119 hp / 89 kw
EnginePeak Torque391 lb ft / 530.2 Nm398 lb ft / 537 Nm
EngineDisplacement359 cu in / 5.9 L414 cu in / 6.8 L
OperationalOperating Weight21990 lb / 9974.5 kg21990 lb / 9933 kg
OperationalCooling System Fluid Capacity6.5 gal / 24.6 L7.5 gal / 24.6 L
OperationalHydraulic System Fluid Capacity8.1 gal / 30.3 L8 gal / 30.3 L
OperationalAlternator Supplied Amperage95 amps / 95 amps65 amps / 65 amps
OperationalTire Size28L-26 / 28L-2623.1-26 / 23.1-26
TransmissionNumber Of Reverse Gears4 / 47 / 7
TransmissionMax Speed - Forward15.7 mph / 25.3 km/h11.8 mph / 19 km/h
TransmissionMax Speed - Reverse5.6 mph / 9.1 km/h8.9 mph / 14.3 km/h
HydraulicPump Typepiston / pistonvariable displacement axial piston / variable displacement axial piston

Not published for this option: Overall Length

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