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John Deere 540E to 648G specifications

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Short answer

John Deere 540E to 648G: skidders.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
540E	Gross Power 121 hp Operating Weight 21,900 lb
540G	Gross Power 121 hp Operating Weight 21,990 lb
540G Series II	Gross Power 127 hp Operating Weight 21,990 lb
540G Series III	Gross Power 129 hp Operating Weight 22,780 lb
548E	Gross Power 121 hp Operating Weight 22,801 lb
548G	Gross Power 121 hp Operating Weight 21,740 lb
548G Series II	Gross Power 127 hp Operating Weight 21,740 lb
548G Series III	Gross Power 129 hp Operating Weight 23,690 lb
640G	Gross Power 157 hp Operating Weight 23,900 lb
640G Series II	Gross Power 160 hp Operating Weight 23,900 lb
648E	Gross Power 148 hp Operating Weight 29,100 lb
648G	Gross Power 157 hp Operating Weight 26,639 lb

540E to 648G specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
John Deere	540E to 648G	12	540E, 540G, 540G Series II, 540G Series III, 548E, 548G, and 6 more

Dimensions and weight
Specification	540E	540G	548E	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Overall Length	19.95 ft	20.77 ft	20.77 in	20.77 ft	20.75 in	20.77 in	23.73 ft	23.73 ft	24.12 ft	23.73 ft

Specification	540E	540G	540G Series II	540G Series III	548E	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Overall Width	9.16 ft	9.85 ft	9.17 ft	9.51 ft	9.85 ft	9.85 ft	9.83 ft	9.51 ft	9.85 ft	9.85 ft	10.21 ft	10.21 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.88 ft	98.79 ft	9.89 ft	9.88 ft	9.88 ft	9.88 ft	9.89 ft	9.88 ft	99.32 ft	9.94 ft	9.91 ft	9.95 ft
Ground Clearance	1.64 ft	1.69 ft	1.63 ft	1.68 ft	1.69 ft	1.69 ft	1.69 ft	1.68 ft	1.69 ft	1.69 ft	1.69 ft	1.69 ft
Wheelbase	9.59 ft	9.59 ft	9.58 ft	9.59 ft	9.59 ft	9.59 ft	9.58 ft	9.59 ft	11.26 ft	11.26 ft	11.26 ft	11.26 ft
Max Line Speed	146 ft/min	146 ft/min	146 ft/min	122.05 ft/min	146 ft/min	146 ft/min	131.24 ft/min	122.05 ft/min	146 ft/min	146 ft/min	242 ft/min	146 ft/min
Max Blade Height	47.64 in	476.38 in	47.6 in	47.6 in	47.64 in	47.64 in	47.4 in	47.6 in	514.97 in	51.5 in	51.58 in	51.58 in
Drum Diameter	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	34,308 lb	34,786 lb	40,525 lb	35,070 lb	38,126 lb	34,786 lb	40,466 lb	35,025 lb	41,860 lb	48,767 lb	38,867 lb	41,860 lb

Specification	540E	540G	540G Series II	548E	548G	548G Series II	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Drum Capacity At Cable Width	254 ft	254 ft	254 ft	254 ft	254 ft	254 ft	254 ft	254 ft	179 ft	254 ft
Cable Width	0.63 in	0.63 in	0.63 in	0.63 in	0.63 in	0.63 in	0.63 in	0.63 in	0.75 in	0.63 in

Specification	540G Series III	548G Series III
Blade Width	7.17 ft	7.17 ft

Specification	548E	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	648E	648G
Max Height Of Boom	9.85 ft	9.82 ft	9.83 ft	9.82 ft	12.08 ft	10.49 ft
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level	6.47 ft	6.47 ft	6.47 ft	6.47 ft	7.35 ft	7.36 ft
Tong Opening At Tips	6.25 ft	7.09 ft	7.09 ft	7.09 ft	9.42 in	9.59 ft
Height Of Grapple From Ground	2.84 ft	2.84 ft	2.83 ft	2.84 ft	4.51 ft	2.98 ft
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip	7.97 ft2	8.08 ft2	8.08 ft2	7.97 ft2	10 ft2	10.45 ft2

Engine
Specification	540E	540G	540G Series II	540G Series III	548E	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Engine Model	6059T	6059T	6068T	6068H	6059T	6059T	6068T	6068H	6068T	6068T	6068T	6068T
Gross Power	121 hp	121 hp	127 hp	129 hp	121 hp	121 hp	127 hp	129 hp	157 hp	160 hp	148 hp	157 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm
Displacement	359 cu in	359 cu in	414 cu in	415 cu in	359 cu in	359 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged

Specification	540E	540G	540G Series II	548E	548G	548G Series II	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Net Power	115 hp	115 hp	119 hp	115 hp	115 hp	119 hp	151 hp	153 hp	140 hp	151 hp
Peak Torque	391 lb-ft	391 lb-ft	398 lb-ft	391 lb-ft	391 lb-ft	398 lb-ft	479 lb-ft	497 lb-ft	451 lb-ft	451 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,350 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,350 rpm	1,350 rpm	1,350 rpm	1,350 rpm

Specification	540G	540G Series II	540G Series III	548E	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Number Of Cylinders	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6

Operational
Specification	540E	540G	540G Series II	540G Series III	548E	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Operating Weight	21,900 lb	21,990 lb	21,990 lb	22,780 lb	22,801 lb	21,740 lb	21,740 lb	23,690 lb	23,900 lb	23,900 lb	29,100 lb	26,639 lb
Fuel Capacity	41.5 gal	42 gal	42 gal	41 gal	41.5 gal	50 gal	50 gal	50 gal	42 gal	42.1 gal	52 gal	70 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	8.1 gal	8.1 gal	8 gal	12.2 gal	8 gal	8.1 gal	8.1 gal	12.2 gal	11 gal	11 gal	11 gal	11 gal
Steering Angle	90 degrees	90 degrees	90 degrees	45 degrees	90 degrees	90 degrees	90 degrees	45 degrees	90 degrees	90 degrees	90 degrees	90 degrees
Tire Size	23.1-26 10PR LS2	28L-26	23.1-26	28L-26	28L-26	28L-26	28L-26	28L-26	28L-26	28L-26	28L-26	28L-26

Specification	540E	540G	540G Series II	548E	548G	548G Series II	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.5 gal	6.5 gal	7.5 gal	6.5 gal	6.5 gal	6.5 gal	7.6 gal	7.6 gal	6.5 gal	7.6 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	5 gal	5 gal	5 gal	5 gal	5 gal	5 gal	5 gal	5 gal	5 gal	5 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	7.6 gal	7.6 gal	7.5 gal	7.6 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.8 gal	7.8 gal	7.8 gal	7.8 gal	7.8 gal	7.8 gal	7.8 gal	7.8 gal	7.8 gal	7.8 gal

Specification	540E	540G	540G Series II	548E	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Operational Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps	95 amps	65 amps	95 amps	95 amps	65 amps	120 amps	95 amps	65 amps	95 amps	95 amps

Specification	540G	540G Series II	540G Series III	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	640G	640G Series II	648G
Axle Oscillation	30 degrees	30 degrees	30 degrees	30 degrees	30 degrees	30 degrees	30 degrees	30 degrees	30 degrees

Transmission and speeds
Specification	540E	540G	540G Series II	540G Series III	548E	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Transmission Type	direct-drive power shift	planetary	planetary	powershift	direct-drive power shift	planetary	direct-drive power shift	direct-drive power shift	planetary	direct-drive power shift, planetary	direct-drive power shift	planetary
Number Of Forward Gears	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	4	4	7	7	4	4	7	7	4	7	4	4
Max Speed - Forward	16.1 mph	15.7 mph	11.8 mph	12.4 mph	16.6 mph	15.7 mph	12.1 mph	12.4 mph	15.7 mph	12.1 mph	16.4 mph	15.7 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	5.8 mph	5.6 mph	8.9 mph	9.4 mph	6 mph	5.6 mph	9.1 mph	9.4 mph	5.6 mph	9.1 mph	5.9 mph	5.6 mph

Hydraulic
Specification	540E	540G	540G Series II	540G Series III	548E	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Pump Type	axial piston, pressure compensated	piston	variable displacement axial piston	variable-displacement axial piston	axial-piston, pressure-compensated	piston	variable-displacement axial piston	variable-displacement axial piston	piston	variable-displacement axial piston	axial piston, pressure compensated	piston
Pump Flow	27 gpm	27 gpm	27 gpm	29.1 gpm	27 gpm	27 gpm	27 gpm	29.1 gpm	27 gpm	27 gpm	43 gpm	38 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,100 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,100 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
540E to 648G	43

Ratios
Figure	540E	540G	540G Series II	540G Series III	548E	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	5.3	5.2	5.4	5.7	5.0	5.3	5.5	5.4	6.3	6.4	4.8	5.7
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.36 gal	0.37 gal	0.35 gal	0.32 gal	0.36 gal	0.43 gal	0.42 gal	0.39 gal	0.28 gal	0.28 gal	0.37 gal	0.46 gal

John Deere 540E to 648G: skidder

540E to 648G: owner reports

Sources: 3 forum discussions about the John Deere 648 skidders (648G III, 648H, 648L); heavyequipmentforums.com.

Forward-neutral-reverse switch, fuel rail knock and a no-crank code. A 648L showing a STOP with an FNR signal fault from the left joystick switch, a 2014 648H with a fuel-knock flutter at steady throttle, and a 2005 648G III that cut off and would not crank with a fuel-related code. Threads read: 1, 2, 3.

540E to 648G: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
TractorByNet and Heavy Equipment Forums	skidder	John Deere and the 540, 548, 548G line that the 540E, 540G, 540G Series II, 540G Series III belongs to (no title names the exact model)	48

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
PTO and hitch	4
tracks and undercarriage	4
hydraulics	4

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
PTO and hitch	4	8%
tracks and undercarriage	4	8%
hydraulics	4	8%
parts and manuals	4	8%

John Deere 540 Loader Sealant (TractorByNet, 2023-04-07)
JD 548g 4000 Series Winch (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2021-11-28)
Deere 540 PTO Spline (TractorByNet, 2021-07-23)
John Deere 540 Loader Attachment (TractorByNet, 2019-02-22)

Used market for the 540E to 648G — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	John Deere skidder	2

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
548G	2	1995	$30,000	$60,000	$45,000	10,800

540E to 648G: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	John Deere together with the skidder 540E, 540G, 540G Series II, 540G Series III	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 540E — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 540G — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 540G Series II — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 540G Series III — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 548E — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 548G — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 548G Series II — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 548G Series III — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 640G — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 640G Series II — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 648E — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 648G — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: TractorByNet thread index for John Deere 540E to 648G — TractorByNet. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for John Deere 540E to 648G — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Forum threads read for the John Deere 648 skidders (648G III, 648H, 648L) — Heavyequipmentforums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for John Deere 548G — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for John Deere — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

John Deere 540E to 648G: Configuration records

540E

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length	19.95 ft
Overall Width	9.16 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.88 ft
Ground Clearance	1.64 ft
Wheelbase	9.59 ft
Max Line Speed	146 ft/min
Max Blade Height	47.64 in
Drum Capacity At Cable Width	254 ft
Drum Diameter	8 in
Cable Width	0.63 in
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	34,308 lb
Engine
Engine Model	6059T
Gross Power	121 hp
Net Power	115 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Peak Torque	391 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Displacement	359 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight	21,900 lb
Fuel Capacity	41.5 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.5 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	5 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	8.1 gal
Operational Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Steering Angle	90 degrees
Tire Size	23.1-26 10PR LS2
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	direct-drive power shift
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	16.1 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	5.8 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	axial piston, pressure compensated
Pump Flow	27 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi

Source

540G

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length	20.77 ft
Overall Width	9.85 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	98.79 ft
Ground Clearance	1.69 ft
Wheelbase	9.59 ft
Max Line Speed	146 ft/min
Max Blade Height	476.38 in
Drum Capacity At Cable Width	254 ft
Drum Diameter	8 in
Cable Width	0.63 in
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	34,786 lb
Engine
Engine Model	6059T
Gross Power	121 hp
Net Power	115 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Peak Torque	391 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Displacement	359 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Number Of Cylinders	6
Operational
Operating Weight	21,990 lb
Fuel Capacity	42 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.5 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	5 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	8.1 gal
Operational Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Steering Angle	90 degrees
Tire Size	28L-26
Axle Oscillation	30 degrees
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	planetary
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	15.7 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	5.6 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	piston
Pump Flow	27 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi

Source

540G Series II

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Width	9.17 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.89 ft
Ground Clearance	1.63 ft
Wheelbase	9.58 ft
Max Line Speed	146 ft/min
Max Blade Height	47.6 in
Drum Capacity At Cable Width	254 ft
Drum Diameter	8 in
Cable Width	0.63 in
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	40,525 lb
Engine
Engine Model	6068T
Gross Power	127 hp
Net Power	119 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Peak Torque	398 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Displacement	414 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Number Of Cylinders	6
Operational
Operating Weight	21,990 lb
Fuel Capacity	42 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.5 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	5 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	8 gal
Operational Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Steering Angle	90 degrees
Tire Size	23.1-26
Axle Oscillation	30 degrees
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	planetary
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	7
Max Speed - Forward	11.8 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	8.9 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	variable displacement axial piston
Pump Flow	27 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi

Source

540G Series III

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Width	9.51 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.88 ft
Ground Clearance	1.68 ft
Wheelbase	9.59 ft
Max Line Speed	122.05 ft/min
Max Blade Height	47.6 in
Drum Diameter	8 in
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	35,070 lb
Blade Width	7.17 ft
Engine
Engine Model	6068H
Gross Power	129 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Displacement	415 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Number Of Cylinders	6
Operational
Operating Weight	22,780 lb
Fuel Capacity	41 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	12.2 gal
Steering Angle	45 degrees
Tire Size	28L-26
Axle Oscillation	30 degrees
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	7
Max Speed - Forward	12.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	9.4 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	variable-displacement axial piston
Pump Flow	29.1 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,100 psi

Source

548E

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Width	9.85 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.88 ft
Ground Clearance	1.69 ft
Wheelbase	9.59 ft
Max Line Speed	146 ft/min
Max Blade Height	47.64 in
Drum Capacity At Cable Width	254 ft
Drum Diameter	8 in
Cable Width	0.63 in
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	38,126 lb
Max Height Of Boom	9.85 ft
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level	6.47 ft
Tong Opening At Tips	6.25 ft
Height Of Grapple From Ground	2.84 ft
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip	7.97 ft2
Engine
Engine Model	6059T
Gross Power	121 hp
Net Power	115 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Peak Torque	391 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,350 rpm
Displacement	359 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Number Of Cylinders	6
Operational
Operating Weight	22,801 lb
Fuel Capacity	41.5 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.5 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	5 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	8 gal
Operational Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Steering Angle	90 degrees
Tire Size	28L-26
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	direct-drive power shift
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	16.6 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	6 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	axial-piston, pressure-compensated
Pump Flow	27 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi

Source

548G

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length	20.77 ft
Overall Width	9.85 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.88 ft
Ground Clearance	1.69 ft
Wheelbase	9.59 ft
Max Line Speed	146 ft/min
Max Blade Height	47.64 in
Drum Capacity At Cable Width	254 ft
Drum Diameter	8 in
Cable Width	0.63 in
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	34,786 lb
Max Height Of Boom	9.82 ft
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level	6.47 ft
Tong Opening At Tips	7.09 ft
Height Of Grapple From Ground	2.84 ft
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip	8.08 ft2
Engine
Engine Model	6059T
Gross Power	121 hp
Net Power	115 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Peak Torque	391 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Displacement	359 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Number Of Cylinders	6
Operational
Operating Weight	21,740 lb
Fuel Capacity	50 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.5 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	5 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	8.1 gal
Operational Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Steering Angle	90 degrees
Tire Size	28L-26
Axle Oscillation	30 degrees
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	planetary
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	15.7 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	5.6 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	piston
Pump Flow	27 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi

Source

548G Series II

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Width	9.83 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.89 ft
Ground Clearance	1.69 ft
Wheelbase	9.58 ft
Max Line Speed	131.24 ft/min
Max Blade Height	47.4 in
Drum Capacity At Cable Width	254 ft
Drum Diameter	8 in
Cable Width	0.63 in
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	40,466 lb
Max Height Of Boom	9.83 ft
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level	6.47 ft
Tong Opening At Tips	7.09 ft
Height Of Grapple From Ground	2.83 ft
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip	8.08 ft2
Engine
Engine Model	6068T
Gross Power	127 hp
Net Power	119 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Peak Torque	398 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Displacement	414 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Number Of Cylinders	6
Operational
Operating Weight	21,740 lb
Fuel Capacity	50 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.5 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	5 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	8.1 gal
Operational Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Steering Angle	90 degrees
Tire Size	28L-26
Axle Oscillation	30 degrees
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	direct-drive power shift
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	7
Max Speed - Forward	12.1 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	9.1 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	variable-displacement axial piston
Pump Flow	27 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi

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548G Series III

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Width	9.51 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.88 ft
Ground Clearance	1.68 ft
Wheelbase	9.59 ft
Max Line Speed	122.05 ft/min
Max Blade Height	47.6 in
Drum Diameter	8 in
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	35,025 lb
Blade Width	7.17 ft
Max Height Of Boom	9.82 ft
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level	6.47 ft
Tong Opening At Tips	7.09 ft
Height Of Grapple From Ground	2.84 ft
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip	7.97 ft2
Engine
Engine Model	6068H
Gross Power	129 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Displacement	414 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Number Of Cylinders	6
Operational
Operating Weight	23,690 lb
Fuel Capacity	50 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	12.2 gal
Operational Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	120 amps
Steering Angle	45 degrees
Tire Size	28L-26
Axle Oscillation	30 degrees
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	direct-drive power shift
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	7
Max Speed - Forward	12.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	9.4 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	variable-displacement axial piston
Pump Flow	29.1 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,100 psi

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640G

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length	23.73 ft
Overall Width	9.85 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	99.32 ft
Ground Clearance	1.69 ft
Wheelbase	11.26 ft
Max Line Speed	146 ft/min
Max Blade Height	514.97 in
Drum Capacity At Cable Width	254 ft
Drum Diameter	8 in
Cable Width	0.63 in
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	41,860 lb
Engine
Engine Model	6068T
Gross Power	157 hp
Net Power	151 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Peak Torque	479 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,350 rpm
Displacement	414 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Number Of Cylinders	6
Operational
Operating Weight	23,900 lb
Fuel Capacity	42 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.6 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	5 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	7.6 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	11 gal
Operational Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Steering Angle	90 degrees
Tire Size	28L-26
Axle Oscillation	30 degrees
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	planetary
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	15.7 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	5.6 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	piston
Pump Flow	27 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi

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640G Series II

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length	23.73 ft
Overall Width	9.85 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.94 ft
Ground Clearance	1.69 ft
Wheelbase	11.26 ft
Max Line Speed	146 ft/min
Max Blade Height	51.5 in
Drum Capacity At Cable Width	254 ft
Drum Diameter	8 in
Cable Width	0.63 in
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	48,767 lb
Engine
Engine Model	6068T
Gross Power	160 hp
Net Power	153 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Peak Torque	497 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,350 rpm
Displacement	414 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Number Of Cylinders	6
Operational
Operating Weight	23,900 lb
Fuel Capacity	42.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.6 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	5 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	7.6 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	11 gal
Operational Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Steering Angle	90 degrees
Tire Size	28L-26
Axle Oscillation	30 degrees
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	direct-drive power shift, planetary
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	7
Max Speed - Forward	12.1 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	9.1 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	variable-displacement axial piston
Pump Flow	27 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi

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648E

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length	24.12 ft
Overall Width	10.21 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.91 ft
Ground Clearance	1.69 ft
Wheelbase	11.26 ft
Max Line Speed	242 ft/min
Max Blade Height	51.58 in
Drum Capacity At Cable Width	179 ft
Drum Diameter	8 in
Cable Width	0.75 in
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	38,867 lb
Max Height Of Boom	12.08 ft
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level	7.35 ft
Tong Opening At Tips	9.42 in
Height Of Grapple From Ground	4.51 ft
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip	10 ft2
Engine
Engine Model	6068T
Gross Power	148 hp
Net Power	140 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Peak Torque	451 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,350 rpm
Displacement	414 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Number Of Cylinders	6
Operational
Operating Weight	29,100 lb
Fuel Capacity	52 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.5 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	5 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	7.5 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	11 gal
Operational Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Steering Angle	90 degrees
Tire Size	28L-26
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	direct-drive power shift
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	16.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	5.9 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	axial piston, pressure compensated
Pump Flow	43 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi

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648G

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length	23.73 ft
Overall Width	10.21 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.95 ft
Ground Clearance	1.69 ft
Wheelbase	11.26 ft
Max Line Speed	146 ft/min
Max Blade Height	51.58 in
Drum Capacity At Cable Width	254 ft
Drum Diameter	8 in
Cable Width	0.63 in
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	41,860 lb
Max Height Of Boom	10.49 ft
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level	7.36 ft
Tong Opening At Tips	9.59 ft
Height Of Grapple From Ground	2.98 ft
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip	10.45 ft2
Engine
Engine Model	6068T
Gross Power	157 hp
Net Power	151 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Peak Torque	451 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,350 rpm
Displacement	414 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Number Of Cylinders	6
Operational
Operating Weight	26,639 lb
Fuel Capacity	70 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.6 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	5 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	7.6 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	11 gal
Operational Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Steering Angle	90 degrees
Tire Size	28L-26
Axle Oscillation	30 degrees
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	planetary
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	15.7 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	5.6 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	piston
Pump Flow	38 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi

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Compare John Deere 540E, 540G, 540G Series II, 540G Series III, 548E, 548G, 548G Series II, 548G Series III, 640G, 640G Series II, 648E, 648G

Dimensions and weight
Specification	540E	540G	540G Series II	540G Series III	548E	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Overall Width	9.16 ft	9.85 ft	9.17 ft	9.51 ft	9.85 ft	9.85 ft	9.83 ft	9.51 ft	9.85 ft	9.85 ft	10.21 ft	10.21 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.88 ft	98.79 ft	9.89 ft	9.88 ft	9.88 ft	9.88 ft	9.89 ft	9.88 ft	99.32 ft	9.94 ft	9.91 ft	9.95 ft
Ground Clearance	1.64 ft	1.69 ft	1.63 ft	1.68 ft	1.69 ft	1.69 ft	1.69 ft	1.68 ft	1.69 ft	1.69 ft	1.69 ft	1.69 ft
Wheelbase	9.59 ft	9.59 ft	9.58 ft	9.59 ft	9.59 ft	9.59 ft	9.58 ft	9.59 ft	11.26 ft	11.26 ft	11.26 ft	11.26 ft
Max Line Speed	146 ft/min	146 ft/min	146 ft/min	122.05 ft/min	146 ft/min	146 ft/min	131.24 ft/min	122.05 ft/min	146 ft/min	146 ft/min	242 ft/min	146 ft/min
Max Blade Height	47.64 in	476.38 in	47.6 in	47.6 in	47.64 in	47.64 in	47.4 in	47.6 in	514.97 in	51.5 in	51.58 in	51.58 in
Drum Diameter	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	34,308 lb	34,786 lb	40,525 lb	35,070 lb	38,126 lb	34,786 lb	40,466 lb	35,025 lb	41,860 lb	48,767 lb	38,867 lb	41,860 lb

Engine
Specification	540E	540G	540G Series II	540G Series III	548E	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Engine Model	6059T	6059T	6068T	6068H	6059T	6059T	6068T	6068H	6068T	6068T	6068T	6068T
Gross Power	121 hp	121 hp	127 hp	129 hp	121 hp	121 hp	127 hp	129 hp	157 hp	160 hp	148 hp	157 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm
Displacement	359 cu in	359 cu in	414 cu in	415 cu in	359 cu in	359 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in	414 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged

Operational
Specification	540E	540G	540G Series II	540G Series III	548E	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Operating Weight	21,900 lb	21,990 lb	21,990 lb	22,780 lb	22,801 lb	21,740 lb	21,740 lb	23,690 lb	23,900 lb	23,900 lb	29,100 lb	26,639 lb
Fuel Capacity	41.5 gal	42 gal	42 gal	41 gal	41.5 gal	50 gal	50 gal	50 gal	42 gal	42.1 gal	52 gal	70 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	8.1 gal	8.1 gal	8 gal	12.2 gal	8 gal	8.1 gal	8.1 gal	12.2 gal	11 gal	11 gal	11 gal	11 gal
Steering Angle	90 degrees	90 degrees	90 degrees	45 degrees	90 degrees	90 degrees	90 degrees	45 degrees	90 degrees	90 degrees	90 degrees	90 degrees
Tire Size	23.1-26 10PR LS2	28L-26	23.1-26	28L-26	28L-26	28L-26	28L-26	28L-26	28L-26	28L-26	28L-26	28L-26

Transmission and speeds
Specification	540E	540G	540G Series II	540G Series III	548E	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Transmission Type	direct-drive power shift	planetary	planetary	powershift	direct-drive power shift	planetary	direct-drive power shift	direct-drive power shift	planetary	direct-drive power shift, planetary	direct-drive power shift	planetary
Number Of Forward Gears	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	4	4	7	7	4	4	7	7	4	7	4	4
Max Speed - Forward	16.1 mph	15.7 mph	11.8 mph	12.4 mph	16.6 mph	15.7 mph	12.1 mph	12.4 mph	15.7 mph	12.1 mph	16.4 mph	15.7 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	5.8 mph	5.6 mph	8.9 mph	9.4 mph	6 mph	5.6 mph	9.1 mph	9.4 mph	5.6 mph	9.1 mph	5.9 mph	5.6 mph

Hydraulic
Specification	540E	540G	540G Series II	540G Series III	548E	548G	548G Series II	548G Series III	640G	640G Series II	648E	648G
Pump Type	axial piston, pressure compensated	piston	variable displacement axial piston	variable-displacement axial piston	axial-piston, pressure-compensated	piston	variable-displacement axial piston	variable-displacement axial piston	piston	variable-displacement axial piston	axial piston, pressure compensated	piston
Pump Flow	27 gpm	27 gpm	27 gpm	29.1 gpm	27 gpm	27 gpm	27 gpm	29.1 gpm	27 gpm	27 gpm	43 gpm	38 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,100 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,100 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi	3,000 psi

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