RELIABILITY MEETS SIMPLICITY

Our L-II Series Skidders reflect three years of continual refinement based on invaluable input from loggers like you — the ones who live it every day. We took our most powerful, productive skidders ever, the L-Series, and incrementally enhanced performance and durability to push them to the next level. These upgrades resulted in over 1,600 component changes, including more robust electrical harnesses, fittings, hoses, cylinder guards, grapple-tong teeth, and more. We made subtle changes under the hood — for example, improving component placement and dramatically reducing the complexity of the...

ALL DAY, EVERY DAY Simply more reliable. incorporating a less complex, easier-to-maintain design, our L-II Series Skidders are well equipped to handle the toughest forest environments. Redesigned electrical and hydraulic systems Routing of the electrical and hydraulic systems has been simplified significantly to improve reliability and ease maintenance. Wiring and hoses are better protected against wear and bending. Durable forestry-proven electrical components help extend wear life. Longer booms Opt for longer booms on the 848L-II and 948L-II for more maneuverability when working on slopes....

STANDOUT FEATURE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Loggers often wonder if the easy-to-use CVT transmission is a direct-drive or hydrostatic transmission. The answer? Without being either, CVT combines the efficiency of a direct-drive transmission with the smoothness and operating ease of a hydrostatic drive.

More power to the ground CVT automatically senses the load, delivering more torque and tractive effort as needed to maintain the desired speed. Durable and fluid efficient Efficient CVT transmission keeps engine speed constant, reducing engine wear while providing excellent fluid economy. Proven components, simplified electronics, and internally routed hoses further bolster durability. Easy to operate No more shifting. Simply set the maximum speed and let the CVT do the rest. There's no need to hunt for the correct gear, shortening the learning curve for new operators, while helping experienced...

The real deal. L-II Series Skidders combine a range of grapple choices with serious power and stability — for the versatility and performance you need to give it your all.

Superb power and stability Independent axle-diff lock Combining impressive horsepower and power-to-weight ratio with a constant engine speed, L-II Series Skidders deliver superb responsiveness with maximum efficiency. Rock-solid stability provides excellent pulling power, especially when climbing hills, navigating adverse terrain, or hauling bigger payloads. Engage all four tires, or just the front two or rear two as needed, to maneuver over tough terrain. More grapple capacity Expanded grapple options — from the 17.5-sq.-ft. grapple on the 648L-II up to a massive 22.3-sq.-ft. capacity on the...

Find your comfort zone Fatigue-beating creature comforts include a highly efficient HVAC system, operator-configurable controls, and plenty of storage space. Effortless operation Armrest-mounted electrohydraulic controls provide easy, fingertip operation of all machine functions and turn with the optional rotating seat. Joystick steering provides smooth, intuitive control of steering, direction, and ground speed. MORE COMFORT EQUALS MORE PRODUCTIVITY Make a comfortable living. Designed by loggers for loggers, the quiet, spacious cab helps keep your operators more comfortable and productive —...

Tames the toughest woods. In the forest, you need uptime above all else. L-II Series Skidders keep going, even when the going gets tough. Our most rugged axles ever Long axle life Reliable drivetrain Outboard-Extreme™ axles are designed with larger components to deliver maximum jobsite durability, along with a heavier weight to boost machine stability. They are standard on the 848L-II and 948L-II, optional on the 748L-II (not available on the 640L-II and 648L-II). A pressurized continuous-lube system and independent axle filters help extend wear life up to 15,000 hours.* Axle oil-pressure monitoring...

Durable frame and arch The frame and arch have been redesigned and reinforced to maximize durability. Boom-arch hoses are routed inside the arch for maximum protection and ready repair access. Trouble-free bushings and pins Straight bushings at all grapple, arch, boom, and blade joints deliver long, trouble-free life and can be quickly replaced. Grease-through pins are more resistant to dust, rust, and debris. Tough grapples Grapples feature box-style tongs for maximum strength and harder wear surfaces for long life. Components are easy to access, simplifying service.

EASY MAINTENANCE Minimize maintenance and expense Unlatch the large panels for fast, wide-open access to filters and critical components. Grease points for boom and arch are easily reached from ground level, while extended service intervals help to further simplify maintenance and reduce expense. Low total fluid consumption John Deere EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/ EU Stage V engines maintain engine performance while minimizing total fluid consumption — diesel fuel plus diesel exhaust fluid. Fuel-efficient hydraulic reversing fan Hydraulic-driven variable-speed fan runs only as needed, reducing fuel consumption...

Easy cooling-package access Cooling fan and other system components swing out for quick, easy cleaning. Auto-idle reduces engine speed after a period of inactivity, reducing fuel consumption and noise, while extending component life. Auto shutdown turns the engine off after a preset length of time, reducing engine wear and fuel costs. Get valuable insight with JOHN DEERE FORESTSIGHT™ With a JDLink™ subscription, alerts can be sent to your computer or mobile device — or your Deere dealer, if you choose — to inform you of immediate machine issues. If downtime does occur, exclusive remote diagnostics...