- Overall Length: 302.5 in / 7683.5 mm
- Overall Width: 127.3 in / 3233.42 mm
- Ground Clearance: 21.9 in / 556.26 mm
- Wheelbase: 3680MM
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere 648L
The John Deere 648L is a skidder with an operating weight of about 17.8 t.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight39339.3 lb17844 kg
03Selected published values34
Skidders are commonly used to move felled timber from the cutting area to a landing. Published rows for John Deere 648L include published operating weight of 39339.3 lb / 17844 kg, the published “Overall Length” field of 302.5 in / 7683.5 mm, the published “Overall Width” field of 127.3 in / 3233.42 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Overall Length” field (302.5 in / 7683.5 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Overall Width” field (127.3 in / 3233.42 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (21.9 in / 556.26 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
Overall Length302.5 in7683.5 mm
Overall Width127.3 in3233.42 mm
Ground Clearance21.9 in556.26 mm
Wheelbase3680MM3680MM
Tong Opening At Tips119 in3022.6 mm
Steering Articulation Angle45 degrees45 degrees
Height Over Cab132.5 in3365.5 mm
Dozer Blade Height27.08 in687.6 mm
Dozer Blade Width86.3 in2192 mm
Enclosure Area13.35 ft1.24 m
Dozer Blade - Dig Depth14.14 in359 mm
Driveline
Engine ModelPowerTech PVX 6068PowerTech PVX 6068
Displacement415 cu in6.8 L
Engine ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn Deere
Engine Output237.4 hp177 kw
Engine Torque756.1 lb ft1025 Nm
TransmissionContinuous Variable TransmissionContinuous Variable Transmission
PlanetariesInboardInboard
Front AxleInboard planetaryInboard planetary
Rear AxleInboard planetaryInboard planetary
Service Brake TypeWet discsWet discs
Capacities
Fuel Tank - Diesel90.4 gal342.2 L
Hydraulic Tank32.7 gal123.6 L
Alternator Output150 amps150 amps
Description
Standard Arch FunctionSingleSingle
Performance
Travel Speed15.4 mph24.8 km/h
System Voltage24 V24 V
PumpAxial PistonAxial Piston
Oscillation PointFront AxleFront Axle
Oscillation Angle15 degrees15 degrees
Rated Line Pull182.3 kN182.3 kN
Rated Line Speed46 ft/min14 m/min
Transmission
System Voltage24 V24 V
Weights
Operating Weight39339.3 lb17844 kg
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