TRACKED FELLER BUNCHERS/HARVESTERS/ SHOVEL LOGGERS 903M/ 953M/MH/ML / 959M/MH/ML
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TRACKED FELLER BUNCHERS/HARVESTERS/ SHOVEL LOGGERS 903M / 953M/MH/ML / 959M/MH/ML PRODUCTIVITY REIMAGINED

OUTRUN CHALLENGES.

Work can be tough in the real world. That’s why we go to you — our toughest customers — to find out what works best in the real woods. Our latest 900M- and 900MH-Series machines, plus the new 953ML and 959ML Shovel Loggers, are the result of what you told us your operation can’t do without, such as long and wide undercarriages for greater stability. Standard and long-reach boom options with choice of multiple attachments to match your unique applications. New shovel logger and directional feller configurations. Dual-swing drives, for more productivity-boosting power. Expansive visibility....

Because nothing’s ordinary out here. Customer Advocate Groups (CAGs) provided us with real-world insight, inspiring a host of innovations that make our 900M-Series Tracked Feller Buncher, 900MH-Series Tracked Harvester, and 953ML and 959ML Shovel Loggers even more productive and reliable. Dual-swing drives All 900-Series machines feature more powerful dual-swing drives to help increase productivity. Multiple boom-set/ attachment combinations A variety of boom sets and felling heads — including the new highcapacity FL100 for the 959ML Directional Feller — can be combined to suit a wide range...

STANDOUT FEATURE COVER MORE GROUND Rapid Cycle System (RCS) The Rapid Cycle System (available only on tracked feller bunchers and tracked harvesters) combines simplified boom control with faster cut cycles. Integrated with automated disc-saw felling-head arm cycling, RCS can increase overall efficiency and dramatically reduce operator fatigue. MAXIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY

Adaptable to preferences and environments RCS can be tailored to individual skill levels and specific harvesting conditions, from large single-tree harvesting to high-speed, multistem cutting. Single-touch operation Operator-specific settings Press a single button to engage RCS mode. Conditions don’t suit the fast, parallel motion of the boom? Turn RCS off with another touch of a button. Multiple RCS settings can be saved according to individual operator preferences. Novices may prefer a slower, more methodical pace, while highly skilled pros may want faster response.

Cutting-edge solutions. You asked for the latest technology to meet EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage V emission regulations, and we listened and delivered. In fact, we’re always focused on implementing the right engine solutions at the right time — without compromise of power, reliability, or ease of operation. DEF-CONSUMPTION RATE THAN SOME FT4 SYSTEMS Minimal impact on operation Low total fluid consumption Under normal operating conditions, the engine’s natural heat breaks down trapped particulate matter and cleans the exhaust filter without impacting machine operation. Ash-service...

STABILITY PLUS CAPABILITY Winning an uphill battle. With factory-installed shovel logger and directional feller configurations, the new 959ML is designed to handle steep-slope applications. Industryleading leveling technology delivers exceptional stability. Factory-available slope-monitoring system and four-point seat harness plus a “tether-ready” field kit make it easier to harvest logs in areas once thought to be impassable

From the get-go. When swampy conditions make it hard for wheeled equipment to gain access, the new 953ML Shovel Logger with live-heel swamplogger boom can help tackle the terrain. Powerful valve-in-carrier hydraulics, smooth multifunctioning, and expansive reach are just some of the features that enable rewarding wetlands work, especially in the swamplands of the southeastern United States. Spacious climate-controlled cab features expansive jobsite visibility, ergonomic controls, and standard fully adjustable air-ride seat. Enhanced lighting package, including boom-mounted lights, enables...

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COMFORT KING It hardly seems like work. Operators will find their comfort zones and be more productive in the roomier operator station. Controls are ergonomically designed. And the view has to be seen to be believed, with significantly improved visibility. Effortless control Fully adjustable armrests, including mounted keypads (available only on tracked harvesters), provide fingertip control of all machine functions. Standard air-ride suspension seat helps provide exceptional daylong comfort in the climatecontrolled cab. Sealed-switch module (SSM) Sealed touch pad keeps out dust, moisture,...

INCREASE UPTIME There’s no stopping you. When you have timber to cut and trucks to load, you need dependable workers like the 900M-Series Tracked Feller Bunchers and 900MH-Series Tracked Harvesters. So you can run hard and long without interruption. Through-nose plumbing option Available on tracked harvesters only, optional through-nose plumbing routes hoses up and out of harm’s way to extend their wear life, increasing uptime and reducing operating costs. More boom Robust field-proven booms with thick plates and strong joints help extend durability and wear life. Because not all...

Level the playing field Combine the power of reliable John Deere engines with our cutting-edge, patented leveling system that expands overall working capability, and you have machines that are ready to tackle a wide range of jobsite challenges. An available option on 959M, 959MH, and 959ML models, the industry-leading slope-monitoring system measures the actual ground-slope angle the machine is working on and displays it on the in-cab monitor. This allows for more confident operation in tough steep-slope conditions, with the potential for greater overall efficiency.

JOHN DEERE CONNECTED SUPPORT™/ JOHN DEERE FORESTSIGHT/ TIMBERMATIC™ MAPS AND TIMBERMANAGER™ Save time and money. As a logger, one of your most valuable commodities is uptime. You need fast, accurate diagnosis of machine issues, rapid service response, and tracking of equipment and operators to maximize efficiency and productivity. We have John Deere forestry solutions to help you do that, and more.