John Deere Product Details
948L-III
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Offers the Best of Both Worlds
The CVT combines the efficiency of a direct-drive with the smooth operation of a hydrostatic drive, delivering efficient power and eliminating the need for gear shifting. This helps operators maintain desired speeds and maximizes productivity by easing the learning curve.
Easy Serviceability Increases Uptime
The skidders are designed for efficient maintenance with ground-level access to daily service points, swing-out coolers for easy debris cleaning, and detachable engine panels for wide-open access. These features, along with remote diagnostics and extended hydraulic filter intervals, help reduce downtime and prevent costly repairs.
All Day Productivity with More Comfort
The cab, designed by loggers for loggers, features 43 sq ft (4 m²) of window area and a 240-degree rotating seat to enhance visibility and reduce neck strain. Electrohydraulic joysticks offer customizable, fingertip control, while optional LED lights and a heated leather-trimmed seat boost comfort and productivity.
Description: 948L-III
Key Specs
| Engine Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Engine Model | PowerTech™ PSS 9.0L |
| Engine Torque | 1009 lb-ft |
| Displacement | 549 in³ |
| Travel Speed | 15.53 mph |
| Transmission | Continuous Variable Transmission |
Description
| Standard Arch Function | Dual |
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Engine
| Engine Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Engine Model | PowerTech™ PSS 9.0L |
| Non-road Emission Standard | EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V |
| Engine Torque | 1009 lb-ft |
| Gross Rated Power at 1,800 rpm | 300 hp |
| Gross Rated Torque at 1,400 rpm | 1009 lb-ft |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Displacement | 549 in³ |
| Engine Bore and Stroke | 4.66 x 5.35 in. |
| Fuel System | High-pressure common rail |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and charge-air cooled |
| Air Cleaner | Dual stage with safety element |
| Engine Cold Start System | Auto Ether |
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Engine
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Model | PowerTech™ Plus 9.0L |
| Non-Road Emission Standards | EPA Final Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA |
| Gross Rated Power at 1,800 rpm | 300 hp |
| Gross Rated Torque at 1,400 rpm | 959 lb-ft |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Displacement | 549 cu in. |
| Engine Bore and Stroke | 4.66 x 5.35 in. |
| Fuel System | High-pressure common rail |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and charge-air cooled |
| Air Cleaner | Dual stage with safety element |
| Engine Cold-Start System | Auto Ether |
Powertrain
| Travel Speed | 15.53 mph |
| Speed Ranges, Forward and Reverse | 6 |
| Maximum Travel Speed with 35.5-32 Tires | 15.53 mph |
| Front axle oscillation, stop to stop | 30 degree (angle) |
| Axle Options | 1700 Outboard-Extreme™ |
| Differential (Front and Rear) | Hydraulic-locking, operated-on-the-go, open-center differential lock |
| Steering | Fully hydraulic, joystick |
| Articulation angle | 45 degree (angle) |
| Service Brake Type | Inboard-mounted, wet-disc, oil-cooled, self-adjusting and self-equalizing front and rear axles |
| Parking Brake Type | Automatically spring-applied, hydraulically released, sealed and lubricated, wet multi-disc |
| Transmission | Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) |
Hydraulics
| Pump | Open circuit, axial piston, variable displacement |
| Maximum Displacement | 5.19 ci/rev |
Electrical System
| Voltage | 24 |
| Number of Batteries | 2 |
| Battery Capacity Per Each | 950 CCA |
| Standard Alternator Rating | 150 amp |
| Lights | 11 Standard; 15 Optional |
Cooling
| Cooling System Type | Heavy-duty radiator with continuous de-aeration tank and recovery reservoir |
| Fan Drive Type | Hydraulic, variable speed, reversing |
Dual-Function Grapples
| Standard Opening | 149 in. |
| Standard Area | 19.1 sq ft |
| Optional Opening | 153 in. |
| Optional Area | 22.3 sq ft |
| Grapple Control | Joystick |
Capacities
| Fuel Tank | 103.5 gal. |
| Optional Fuel Tank Refill Capacity | 120.9 gal. |
| Hydraulic Tank | 32.6 gal. |
| Alternator Output | 150 amp |
| Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Refill Capacity | 5.2 gal. |
Dozer Blade
| Type | Heavy-duty stacking blade |
| Dozer Blade Height | 27.1 in. |
| Dozer Blade Width | 116.6 in. |
| Width (optional) | 116.6 in. |
| Blade Control | Joystick |
Boom Options
| Standard Size | 10.2 ft |
Winch
| Winch Control | Joystick control, hydraulically driven |
| 5/8-in. Cable Capacity (2-Speed 4000 Winch with 204-mm (8-in.) Drum) | 252 ft |
| 3/4-in. Cable Capacity (2-Speed 4000 Winch with 204-mm (8-in.) Drum) | 177 ft |
| 7/8-in. Cable Capacity (2-Speed 4000 Winch with 204-mm (8-in.) Drum) | 128 ft |
| 1-in. Cable Capacity (2-Speed 4000 Winch with 204-mm (8-in.) Drum) | 100 ft |
| Low-Speed Line Pull - 5/8-in. Cable - Bare Drum at Stall with 2-Speed 4000 Winch | 47997 lbf |
| High-Speed Line Pull - 5/8-in. Cable - Bare Drum at Stall with 2-Speed 4000 Winch | 31990 lbf |
| 5/8-in. Cable Capacity (2-Speed 6000 Winch with 279.5-mm (11-in.) Drum) | 390 ft |
| 3/4-in. Cable Capacity (2-Speed 6000 Winch with 279.5-mm (11-in.) drum) | 267 ft |
| 7/8-in. Cable Capacity (2-Speed 6000 Winch with 279.5-mm (11-in.) Drum) | 197 ft |
| 1-in. Cable Capacity (2-Speed 6000 Winch with 279.5-mm (11-in.) Drum) | 150 ft |
| Low-Speed Line Pull - 5/8-in. Cable - Bare Drum at Stall with 2-Speed 6000 Winch | 49696 lbf |
| High-Speed Line Pull - 5/8-in. Cable - Bare Drum at Stall with 2-Speed 6000 Winch | 33131 lbf |
| Low-Speed Line Speed - 5/8-in. Cable - Bare Drum at 1800 rpm with 2-Speed 6000 or 4000 Winch | 44 fpm |
| High-Speed Line Speed - 5/8-in. Cable - Bare Drum at 1800 rpm with 2-Speed 6000 or 4000 Winch | 66 fpm |
Dimensions
| Overall Length | 350 in. |
| Overall Width | 140.7 in. |
| Height Over Cab | 136 in. |
| Wheelbase | 156.5 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 23.7 in. |
| Dozer Blade - Dig Depth | 11.7 in. |
| Maximum Blade Lift Above Ground | 62.1 in. |
| Tire Size | 35.5 - 32 |
Operating Weight
| Operating Weight | 50913 lb. |
Driveline
| Transmission | Continuous Variable Transmission |
| Planetaries | Inboard |
Performance Data
| Oscillation Point | Front axle |
| Oscillation Angle | 15 degree (angle) |
| Rated Line Pull | 47997 lbf |
| Rated Line Speed | 66 fpm |
| System Voltage | 24 |
