L-II SERIES SKIDDERS
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RELIABILITY MEETS SIMPLICITY

Our L-II Series Skidders reflect 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...

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 forestryproven electrical components help extend wear life. Ground-game changer For work in wet conditions and on steep slopes, the new 768L-II Bogie Skidder can turn the tide. Combining...

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 Durable and fluid efficient CVT automatically senses the load, delivering more torque and tractive effort as needed to maintain the desired speed. 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. 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 pros...

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. More grapple capacity Expanded grapple options — from the 17.5-square-foot grapple on the 648L-II up to a massive 22.3-square-foot capacity on the 768L-II and 948L-II — give you more flexibility to configure your skidder to best match the application. Tough grapples Grapples feature box-style tongs for maximum strength and harder wear surfaces for long life. Components are easy to access, simplifying servi

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. On all models, engage the front and rear axles, or just the front or rear as needed, to maneuver over tough terrain.

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 — so you can boost your bottom line. Find your comfort zone Reduce neck strain Fatigue-beating creature comforts include a highly efficient HVAC system, operator-configurable controls, and plenty of storage space. Opt for a rotating high-back seat to improve rearward visibility to the grapple and minimize neck strain. Balanced stability The new 768L-II features balanced bogie axles that help reduce machine...

Tame 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 Trouble-free bushings and pins Outboard-Extreme™ axles are designed with larger components to deliver maximum jobsite durability, along with a heavier weight to boost machine stability. They’re standard on the 848L-II and 948L-II, optional on the 748L-II (not available on the 640L-II, 648L-II, and 768L-II). The 768L-II boasts balanced bogie axles for outstanding traction and flotation in wet and steep terrain. Straight bushings...

EASY MAINTENANCE Minimize maintenance and expense Fuel-efficient hydraulic reversing fan 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. Hydraulic-driven variable-speed fan runs only as needed, reducing fuel consumption and debris flow through the cooler cores. It’s programmable to reverse at periodic intervals to clear core-clogging buildup. Or it can be actuated at the push of a button if...

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...

640L-II / 648L-II / 748L-II Engine Manufacturer / Model Off-Road Emission Standards Gross Power Gross Torque Number of Cylinders Valves per Cylinder Engine Displacement Engine Bore and Stroke Fuel System Aspiration Air Cleaner Engine Cold-Start System Cooling Cooling System Fan Drive Powertrain Transmission Speed Ranges, Forward and Reverse Maximum Travel Speed With 30.5-32 Tires Axles Front Axle Oscillation, Stop to Stop Options Differential (front and rear) Steering Articulation Angle Service Brakes Parking Brake Hydraulics Main Pump Maximum Displacement Electrical System Voltage Number...