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FORESTRY EQUIPMENT FELLER-BUNCHERS 853G/953G

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John Deere

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Meet the 853G and 953G Feller-Bunchers. With their long reach and impressive payload, these bunchers are ideally suited for high-production logging in a variety of tough applications, including regeneration harvesting, swamp logging, or just about any 24-hour-shift operation. Both are versatile machines, with the 953G designed to handle larger trees, offering a longer reach and greater lift capacity. The excellent tractive effort of these units enhances maneuverability and performance — all the better to negotiate deep snow and tough terrain. Impressive swing torque gives you better tree...

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The load-sensing, pressure-compensated Impressive ground clearance and tractive hydraulic system provides enhanced opera- effort make for excellent maneuverability, tor control and matches hydraulic output to engine power for maximum performance. The superior reach on these units doesn’t come at the expense of boom strength. Large cross-section main and stick booms use sealed bushings at all pivot points for extended life.

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Finally, a cab that makes those long shifts seem a little shorter. This comfortable and well-designed work environment with integrated ROPS, FOPS, and OPS reduces fatigue and increases productivity throughout those long night shifts. The "cab-ahead" design positions the operator well forward for an excellent view of the work area. And gauges are placed to maximize visibility. Plenty of thought went into the design of controls, down to the adjustable-angle foot pedals. The cab is remarkably quiet with minimal vibration. Excellent temperature control and air circulation keep the operator...

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Routine daily service checkpoints are readily accessible through lockable doors. The onboard toolbox is easily reached from the ground. The high-capacity cooling system features an oversized radiator with a large swing-out hydraulic oil cooler -a breeze to clean out. Visibility to the trectops is outstanding. And the removable skylight acts as a third exit from cab.

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Cylinders8530 / 9530 Bore Bod Diameter Stroke gear boxes gear boxes

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Operating Information__ Lift capacity

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Key: 0 Standard equipment A Optional or special equipment 853 953 Engine 0 • Cummins 6CTA8.3 turbocharged, 6 cylinder, 230 SAE gross hp (171 kW) • • Air filters, dual stage, dry type with unloader valve • • Antifreeze • • Electric fuel shutoff • 0 Engine compartment service lights (two [2]) • • Fuel filters, dual stage with water separator 0 • Isolation-mounted engine 0 • Muffler, low restriction • 0 Oil drain shutoff for spill-free oil changes • • Oil filter, full flow with bypass • • Oil-to-water engine oil cooler • • Spill-free fuel filter change • 0 Suction-type cooling fan, enclosed...

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