G-SERIES SWING MACHINES
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RELIABLE, EFFICIENT, PRODUCTIVE

TO DESIGN OUR 2154G/2156G AND 2654G/2656G SWING MACHINES, we went to the woods and met with loggers — the ones who live it every day. We let them do the talking. And we listened. Through our Customer Advocate Group (CAG), we collected invaluable input from customers just like you. Then we spent over a thousand hours testing the machines until we got them exactly right. The G-Series is loaded with improvements you won’t be able to imagine living without, including major cab updates that set the standards for comfort and safety. And a host of productivity-boosting enhancements that help...

TAME THE TOUGHEST TIMBER These go-getters won’t let you down. To make these workhorses even better, we went to our toughest customers — loggers just like you — to get fresh ideas on making our swing machines more rugged and reliable. Simplified electrical system Rugged structures Durable cooling system More dependable electrical architecture simplifies wiring harnesses and reduces the number of electrical connectors, fuses, and relays by approximately 25 percent compared to our previous models. JDLink™ enables quick fault detection and troubleshooting. Undercarriage X-frames and upperframe...

STANDOUT FEATURE Expansive visibility Countless hours of virtual-reality studies and field-testing with loggers resulted in superb all-around visibility. In the log-loader rear-entry cab, floor-mounted windows and cabforward riser option expand views to the tracks and working area for log-loading applications. Polycarbonate windows durably meet safety requirements. Easy-to-read monitor Multi-language color LCD monitor provides intuitive access to a wealth of machine data and functions. Better access Staircase at the rear of the machine eases cab entry and exit, for more stable footing where...

DESIGNED BY LOGGERS, FOR LOGGERS Two cab options are significantly more comfortable. Side-entry cab is 25-percent larger than the previous model. Rear-entry cab, now standard on the 2156G and 2656G, features windows in the floor and injectionmolded polycarbonate windows, for superb visibility to the tracks and working area. Cab-forward design improves visibility to the right. Creature comforts Roomier cab boasts an additional three inches of legroom. It’s isolation mounted to reduce noise and vibration while smoothing the ride in rough terrain, substantially minimizing fatigue....

See the light. Whether you’re log loading, road building, decking, shovel logging, or processing/ harvesting, G-Series Swing Machines will help you move more wood, more efficiently. Choose a 2154G/2654G Forestry Excavator or 2156G/2656G Crawler Log Loader to match your application. Service lighting LED lighting illuminates service compartments so you won’t have to fumble around for a flashlight before dawn or after dark. Longer track frames on the 2656G (optional on the 2154G, 2156G, and 2654G) put more track on the ground, for increased stability — and up to 14-percent more lifting...

19% MORE TRACTIVE EFFORT ON 2654G AND 2656G† INCLUDES 2154G AND 2156G WITH XD OR XDLC UNDERCARRIAGE OPTION.

JOHN DEERE PRECISION FORESTRY Because time is money. Loggers always need more uptime. Fast, accurate diagnosis of machine problems. Rapid, effective service response and the right part, the first time. And closer tracking of machines and operators for maximum efficiency. John Deere forestry technology solutions are there to help — wherever the woods take you. Remote diagnostics When your swing machine is equipped with JDLink™, fast, accurate remote diagnostics and rapid service response with the right part the first time, industry-leading parts availability, and dealer support are always...

Get valuable insight with PRECISION FORESTRY TimberMatic™ Maps and TimberManager™ TimberMatic Maps and TimberManager are proven jobsite-mapping tools designed for full-tree logging operations. TimberMatic Maps enables enhanced visibility, allowing operators to review production values as well as see and create points of interest that can be shared in real time with other onsite team members. Staff not on the jobsite can also access any of this data through TimberManager, to optimize tasks and increase efficiency. With a JDLink subscription, alerts can be sent to your computer or mobile...

EASY MAINTENANCE RUN THE NUMBERS. Better fuel economy Convenient maintenance John Deere PowerTech™ PVS 6.8L EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV engine improves uptime and reduces fuel consumption by five to eight percent.* “Half-lever” hydraulic-control system reduces fuel consumption by another three to five percent,* depending on application. Ground-level servicing and conveniently located filters, fluid-fill locations, and grease points help ease daily checks and preventive maintenance. Easy does it Hinged A/C condenser swings out and engine-compartment screen can be quickly removed, easing...

2154G Engine Manufacturer and Model Non-Road Emission Standards Net Rated Power (ISO 9249) Cylinders Engine Displacement Off-Level Capacity Aspiration Oil Filter, Remote Mounted Cooling Fan Drive Powertrain 2-speed propel with automatic shift Undercarriage Maximum Travel Speed Low High Drawbar Pull Hydraulics Open center, pilot operated Main Pumps Maximum Rated Flow x 2 System Operating Pressure Implement Circuits Power Boost Controls Electrical System Voltage Alternator Rating Lights (standard) Work Service With Side-Entry Cab With Rear-Entry Cab Access Standard rearview camera...

Swing Mechanism 2154G Road Builder / Processor Swing Speed 12.6 rpm Swing Torque 74 376 Nm (54,857 lb.-ft.) Operator’s Station Operator Height from Ground (eye level) Side-Entry Forestry Cab 2998 mm (9 ft. 11 in.) Rear-Entry Log Loader Cab 4345 mm (14 ft. 4 in.) Serviceability Refill Capacities Fuel Tank 800.0 L (211 gal.) Cooling System 30.5 L (8.1 gal.) Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank (FT4) 42.4 L (11.2 gal.) Engine Crankcase (including filter) 20.0 L (20.6 qt.) Hydraulic Tank Oil 136.0 L (36.0 gal.) Operating Weights 2154G Road Builder 2154G Processor With full fuel tank, 79-kg (175 lb.)...