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Published dimensions and weight

John Deere 648G Series II

Weighing roughly 12.8 t and rated at 153 hp, the John Deere 648G Series II 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 Weight28150 lb12768 kg
03Selected published values47
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 23.73 ft / 7230 mm
  • Wheelbase: 12.09 ft / 3683 mm
  • Height Of Grapple From Ground: 4.52 ft / 1376 mm
  • Max Line Pull - Bare Drum: 48767 lb / 217 kN
Typical use

Skidders are commonly used to move felled timber from the cutting area to a landing. Published rows for John Deere 648G Series II include published operating weight of 28150 lb / 12768 kg, published engine power of 160 hp / 119 kw, the published “Overall Length” field of 23.73 ft / 7230 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 (23.73 ft / 7230 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Wheelbase” field (12.09 ft / 3683 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height Of Grapple From Ground” field (4.52 ft / 1376 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 648G: 21 of 47 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationJohn Deere 648GJohn Deere 648G Series II
DimensionsOverall Length23.73 ft / 7230 mm23.73 ft / 7230 mm
DimensionsWheelbase11.26 ft / 3430 mm12.09 ft / 3683 mm
DimensionsHeight Of Grapple From Ground2.98 ft / 908 mm4.52 ft / 1376 mm
DimensionsMax Line Pull - Bare Drum41860 lb / 186.21 kN48767 lb / 217 kN
DimensionsMax Line Speed146 ft/min / 44.51 m/min146 ft/min / 44.5 m/min
DimensionsDrum Capacity At Cable Width254 ft / 77.42 m254 ft / 77.41 m
EngineGross Power157 hp / 117.1 kw160 hp / 119 kw
EngineNet Power151 hp / 112.7 kw153 hp / 114 kw
EnginePeak Torque451 lb ft / 611.5 Nm497 lb ft / 670 Nm
OperationalOperating Weight26639 lb / 12083.3 kg28150 lb / 12768 kg
OperationalFuel Capacity70 gal / 265 L60 gal / 227 L
OperationalCooling System Fluid Capacity7.6 gal / 28.4 L7.5 gal / 28.4 L
OperationalRear Diff Fluid Capacity7.6 gal / 28.4 L7.5 gal / 28.4 L
OperationalAlternator Supplied Amperage95 amps / 95 amps65 amps / 65 amps
TransmissionTransmission Typeplanetary / planetarydirect-drive power shift / direct-drive power shift
TransmissionNumber Of Reverse Gears4 / 47 / 7
TransmissionMax Speed - Forward15.7 mph / 25.3 km/h14.1 mph / 22.8 km/h
TransmissionMax Speed - Reverse5.6 mph / 9.1 km/h10.7 mph / 17.1 km/h
HydraulicPump Typepiston / pistonvariable-displacement axial piston / variable-displacement axial piston
HydraulicPump Flow38 gal/min / 143.9 L/min42 gal/min / 159 L/min
HydraulicRelief Valve Pressure3000 psi / 20684.3 kPa3000 psi / 20684 kPa

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