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Published dimensions and weight

John Deere 648G Series III

The John Deere 648G Series III is a skidder of about 14.5 t, powered by a 171 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Skidder category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight31975 lb14534 kg
03Selected published values47
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 25.64 ft / 7814 mm
  • Overall Width: 10.6 ft / 3230 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 2.02 ft / 615 mm
  • Max Height Of Boom: 12.08 ft / 3680 mm
Typical use

Skidders are commonly used to move felled timber from the cutting area to a landing. Published rows for John Deere 648G Series III include published operating weight of 31975 lb / 14534 kg, published engine power of 171 hp / 128 kw, the published “Overall Length” field of 25.64 ft / 7814 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 (25.64 ft / 7814 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Width” field (10.6 ft / 3230 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (2.02 ft / 615 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: 27 of 46 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationJohn Deere 648GJohn Deere 648G Series III
DimensionsOverall Length23.73 ft / 7230 mm25.64 ft / 7814 mm
DimensionsOverall Width10.21 ft / 3110 mm10.6 ft / 3230 mm
DimensionsGround Clearance1.69 ft / 514 mm2.02 ft / 615 mm
DimensionsMax Height Of Boom10.49 ft / 3195 mm12.08 ft / 3680 mm
DimensionsTong Opening At Tips9.59 ft / 2921 mm9.59 ft / 2921 mm
DimensionsDrum Capacity At Cable Width254 ft / 77.42 m254 ft / 77.41 m
DimensionsMax Line Pull - Bare Drum41860 lb / 186.21 kN43449 lb / 193 kN
DimensionsMax Line Speed146 ft/min / 44.51 m/min142 ft/min / 43.2 m/min
EngineEngine Model6068T / 6068T6068H / 6068H
EngineGross Power157 hp / 117.1 kw171 hp / 128 kw
EnginePeak Torque451 lb ft / 611.5 Nm521 lb ft / 706 Nm
EngineTorque Measured @1350 rpm / 1350 rpm1400 rpm / 1400 rpm
OperationalOperating Weight26639 lb / 12083.3 kg31975 lb / 14534 kg
OperationalFuel Capacity70 gal / 265 L83 gal / 313 L
OperationalCooling System Fluid Capacity7.6 gal / 28.4 L9 gal / 34 L
OperationalFront Diff Fluid Capacity4.5 gal / 17 L7.5 gal / 28.4 L
OperationalRear Diff Fluid Capacity7.6 gal / 28.4 L7.5 gal / 28.4 L
OperationalHydraulic System Fluid Capacity11 gal / 41.6 L14.3 gal / 54 L
OperationalAlternator Supplied Amperage95 amps / 95 amps120 amps / 120 amps
OperationalTire Size28L-26 / 28L-2630.5-32 / 30.5-32
TransmissionTransmission Typeplanetary / planetarydirect-drive power shift / direct-drive power shift
TransmissionNumber Of Reverse Gears4 / 47 / 7
TransmissionMax Speed - Forward15.7 mph / 25.3 km/h13.6 mph / 21.9 km/h
TransmissionMax Speed - Reverse5.6 mph / 9.1 km/h10.2 mph / 16.4 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

Published only for this option

SectionSpecificationImperialMetric
DimensionsBlade Width7.17 ft2184 mm

Not published for this option: Net Power

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