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Skidders

Winning Skidder Selection

Reliable warriors in the woods. John Deere's range of L-III Series skidder sizes and options equip you with advantages in the woods. New operator assistance, productivity awareness and feedback features combined with refinements in jobsite-mapping capability and machine maintenance help make them efficient to operate and reliable to own. Plus our skidders are built on more than 60 years of groundbreaking innovation, and backed by over a half-century of experience in the woods.

ModelEngine SizeGross PowerGross TorqueOperating WeightMaximum Grapple Capacity

6.8L

177 kW (237 hp)

1025 Nm (756 ft.-lb.)

16 766 kg (36,962 lb.)

N/A

6.8L

177 kW (237 hp)

1025 Nm (756 ft.-lb.)

19 283 kg (42,512 lb.)

1.63 m2 (17.5 sq. ft.)

6.8L

196 kW (263 hp)

1141 Nm (841 ft.-lb.)

20 304 kg (44,762 lb.)

1.77 m2 (19.1 sq. ft.)

9.0L

210 kW (281 hp)

1276 Nm (941 ft.-lb.)

23 697 kg (52,245 lb.)

2.07 m2 (22.3 sq. ft.)

9.0L

210 kW (281 hp)

1276 Nm (941 ft.-lb.)

23 010 kg (50,728 lb.)

1.77 m2 (19.1 sq. ft.)

9.0L

224 kW (300 hp)

1369 Nm (1,009 ft.-lb.)

23 094 kg (50,913 lb.)

2.07 m2 (22.3 sq. ft.)

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Forestry & Logging Technology Solutions

Screenshot of TimberMatic Maps program on a machine monitor

Precision Forestry

TimberMatic™ Maps and TimberManager™ are map-based production-planning and -tracking systems that make up Precision Forestry. They allow contractors and operators alike to share real time production and location information — taking the guesswork out of effective decision-making.

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JDLink™

JDLink, the core component of Precision Forestry, enables you to manage your entire fleet from your desktop or mobile device and gives you anytime remote access to machine hours and location, fuel consumption, idle time, maintenance reminders, and more.

NOTE. Not all models and options shown are offered or available in all markets.