SWING MACHINES 2054/2554/3554
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Whatever the job calls for, from building roads to shoveling logs to harvesting and processing, the 54 Series swing machines can do it with ease. SWING MACHINES ROAD BUILDING WOOD HANDLING Swing Machine Systems—No one offers the extensive product line, dealer network and tough, purposebuilt machines like John Deere.

There’s not much these swing machines can’t do. They’re purpose-built to be the toughest carrier in the woods, not a modified excavator. Available as a roadbuilder, shovel logger, harvester/processor, stroke delimber or log loader, the 54s come with the factory-installed front for your specific application, so there’s no need for front conversions or added guarding. You get a swing machine that works as hard as you, with the increased productivity you’ve come to expect from John Deere. Built extra tough to take the punishment and dish it out shift after shift. The 54 Series swing machines...

Logging fronts are designed and tested for the application, maximizing machine balance with lift and reach. Integral under decking, log deflector, V4-inch top plates and side doors, and strengthened bulkends all help to protect the valuable components and keep the machine running in the toughest of conditions. These purpose-built structures ^ combined with John Deere power and load-sensing hydraulics make these machines the smoothest and fastest in the industry.

Operator stations are designed to protect the operator, meeting all current FOPS, FOGS and OPS regulations while maximizing comfort and visibility. Standard 269-gallon fuel tank allows operator to work extended shifts between fill-ups. Purpose-built upper frame and undercarriage are designed for tough forestry environments. Strong undercarriage with increased ground clearance allows the machine to get around in difficult forestry applications. TAKE A LOOK AROUND

SWING MACHINES BE COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR PRODUCTIVITY. Suspension seat can be custom fit from levers to pedals for each operator. Features an AM/FM radio. We pay special attention to your comfort. That’s why our cabs have all the features to take the rough work out of your job and make the most of every shift.

• The spacious cab maximizes visibility through the use of scratch-resistant polycarbonate windows and vertical bars. • Depending on application, the forestry cab comes mounted on either a 7-in. (178 mm) or 48-in. (1219 mm) hydraulically tilting riser. The 2554 and 3554 have optional rear-entry cabs with 48-in. (1219 mm) or 72-in. (1829 mm) risers with hydraulic tilt. These best-in-class cabs are designed and tested to meet all OSHA, SAE, WCB and ISO standards applicable to the forestry industry. Take a seat in the cab of a 54 Series swing machine and you will feel what it’s like to sit in...

OVERBUILT TO HANDLE THE DAILY PUNISHMENT. Heavy-duty undercarriages and heavy-gauge steel guards make the 54s as dependable as the work day is long. The cab, handrails, steps and skid-resistant walkways are built to ensure operator safety. It’s brutal out there. You need a machine that can stand up to the test day after day. You can count on the durability of the 54 Series swing machines. The massive forged swing bearing tower is mounted on a sturdy X-frame with no welds—for no worries and extended bearing life. Forest-tough undercarriages are made tougher for improved uptime with propel...

No matter what front you choose for your operation, rest assured it’s been stress tested under real forestry conditions for durability and peace of mind.

SWING MACHINES Track Harvester BIG POWER COMES IN A SMALL PACKAGE. Don’t let the size of the 2054 swing machine fool you. It packs a punch in overall strength, power and lift capacity with value that’s good for your bottom line. The 2054 is the smallest in the 54 Series, but it outperforms other machines in its class with mid-size production. At 141 hp (105 kW), the six-cylinder John Deere 6068 turbocharged diesel engine delivers the torque curve to efficiently handle the job and decreases fuel consumption. Load-sensing hydraulics further that efficiency by automatically matching the power...

269-gal. (1018 L) fuel tank is integrated with the counterweight. Counterweights are designed with the fronts for maximum stability.^ Large toolbox on the right front mainframe offers the operator extra storage for tools, chainsaws and necessities. EThe Tier II 6068 diesel engine is compliant _ ■■ for off-road emissions.

SWING MACHINES Weighing 31 metric tons, the 2554 is the toughest, most reliable machine in its class. GET MORE THAN YOU EXPECT. When you work high-volume logging, the 2554 will put out more than you expect from a swing machine of this size, no matter what front you use.

Road Builder Swamp Logger By automatically matching engine output to hydraulic demand, you get smooth performance and extended component life. Get a productivity boost with the 177-hp (132 kW) John Deere 6068H turbocharged diesel engine. Combine the electronically controlled, high-torque engine with an on-demand hydraulic system for maximum fuel efficiency. With the 269-gal. (1 018 L) fuel tank as the standard, these machines will keep you producing through multiple shifts without refueling. The 2554 has three undercarriages available: the standard 8-ft. 10-in. (2.7 m) gauge with 24-in. (610...

SWING MACHINES Shovel Loader HANDLE BIG WOOD WITH EASE. The “big brother” 3554 swing machine has the reach, lift capacity and horsepower to give you the productivity you need to turn a profit. All wrapped in a heavy-duty package.

Choose between three undercarriages— the standard heavy-duty or two optional high drawbar versions. All offer 28-in. (711 mm) of ground clearance for go-anywhere mobility. Optional 72-in. (1 829 mm) rear-entry cabs offer the operator optimum security, visibility, comfort and roominess. When the job calls for a brute of a machine, the 3554 delivers. At 246 hp (183 kW), the John Deere 6081H diesel makes light work of tough jobs. Electronically controlled fuel-injection delivers all the torque you need on demand at low RPMs, which is easy on fuel and components. These exceptionally...