John Deere 540G-III Compact Loader User Manual


 
New bulkhead fi ttings in the cab
improve the electrical system’s
reliability and simplifi es serviceability.
The dual-arch 648G-III features a new
125-inch grapple, with 12.5 square
feet of carrying capacity, a 6.8%
increase over the previous model.
And added wear plating to the tongs
improves its durability.
The fuel tank on the single- and
dual-arch 648G-III Skidders has
been increased by 10 gallons,
increasing the machine’s productivity
by minimizing fuel-ups.
Torque converter transmission, with
six forward and three reverse gears,
available in the 648G-III Grapple
Skidder and 640G-III Cable Skidder.
Southern Thinning Special
Designed specifi cally to make fi rst thinnings more profi table, the optional 648G-III Single Arch Grapple Skidder can pull larger loads each turn
to increase the amount of wood to the landing every shift. It has a large 123-in (312 cm) grapple and an extended 145-in (368 cm) wheelbase
for better balance and stability to handle larger loads. The wider stance improves traction when reversing uphill or backing up to a gate delimber.
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