John Deere Product Details

853M
The John Deere 853M Track Feller Buncher offers exceptional stability, precise tracking, and advanced telematics, optimizing productivity and efficiency in challenging forestry applications with real-time operational insights and support.
- Operate in Comfort
- Gain Valuable Insights with Digital Forestry Solutions
- Serviceability Within Easy Reach
- Sure Footed Stability
TimberMaticâ„¢ Maps and TimberManagerâ„¢

TimberMaticâ„¢ Maps offers a real-time production view, optimized routes, and shared machine connectivity, enhancing jobsite awareness. TimberManagerâ„¢ allows web-based jobsite monitoring, enabling progress tracking and fleet optimization to streamline communication and boost efficiency.
Operate in Comfort

A large and spacious operator station features a floor-to-ceiling front window, ergonomic controls, and increased cab volume over prior models. It enhances operator comfort, which is crucial for maintaining high productivity during long operating hours.
Sure-Footed Stability

Engineered for challenging forestry applications, the M Series undercarriage delivers exceptional stability and maneuverability, especially beneficial in steep or swampy terrain. A variety of track pad options ensures adaptability to different ground conditions, balancing traction with ground pressure to maintain strong performance.
Key Specs
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Model | PowerTechâ„¢ PSS 9.0L |
| Displacement | 549 cu in. |
| Hydraulics Type | Closed center, load sense, pressure compensated |
| Maximum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) | 25, 10 ft, in. |
| Minimum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) | 12, 10 ft, in. |
| Maximum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) | 27, 10 ft, in. |
| Minimum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) | 12, 7 ft, in. |
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Engine
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Model | PowerTechâ„¢ PSS 9.0L |
| Non-road Emission Standards | EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 549 cu in. |
| Speed Peak Power | 1900 rpm |
| Peak Power (Standard Travel) | 300 hp |
| Peak Power (Dedicated Travel) | 330 hp |
| Speed Net Peak Torque | 1500 rpm |
| Net Peak Torque (Standard Travel) | 937 lb-ft |
| Net Peak Torque (Dedicated Travel) | 1027 lb-ft |
Cooling
| Fan Type | Suction type, hydraulically driven, variable speed, reversing |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulics Type | Closed center, load sense, pressure compensated |
| Standard Travel System Main Pump Type | Variable-displacement axial piston |
| Standard Travel System, Main Pump Maximum Rated Flow | 141 gpm |
| Standard Travel System Continuous Saw Pump Type | Dedicated variable-displacement axial piston |
| Standard Travel System, Continuous Saw Pump Maximum Rated Flow | 36 gpm |
| Standard Travel System Attachment Pump Type | Dedicated variable-displacement axial piston |
| Standard Travel System, Attachment Pump Maximum Rated Flow | 36 gpm |
| Dedicated Travel System Main Pump Type | Variable-displacement axial piston |
| Dedicated Travel System, Main Pump Maximum Rated Flow | 131 gpm |
| Dedicated Travel System Travel Pump Type | Dedicated variable-displacement axial piston |
| Dedicated Travel System, Travel Pump Maximum Rated Flow (x2) | 50 gpm |
| Dedicated Travel System Continuous Saw Pump Type | Dedicated variable-displacement axial piston |
| Dedicated Travel System, Continuous Saw Pump Maximum Rated Flow | 36 gpm |
| Dedicated Travel System Attachment Pump Type | Dedicated variable-displacement axial piston |
| Dedicated Travel System, Attachment Pump Maximum Rated Flow | 36 gpm |
| Oil Filtration | 2 main return filters, 10-micron return with bypass, 1 case-drain strainer, 25 micron |
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Electrical
| Total Voltage | 24 V |
| Voltage Per Battery | 12 V |
| Number Of Batteries | 2 |
| Alternator Rating | 200 amp |
| Work Lights | LED (12) |
| Service Lights | LED (2) |
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Undercarriage
| Type | Integral track guides, thick high-abrasion-resistant material, ramp angles, hydraulic track adjustment |
| Size | U7 Extreme Duty (EXD) |
| Track Chain | 8.5 in. |
| Number Of Track Links (Per Side) | 47 |
| Lower Rollers (Per Side) | 9 |
| Carrier Slides/Rollers (Per Side) | 2 |
| Travel Speed - High, Standard Travel, Forward And Reverse | 2.6 mph |
| Travel Speed - Low, Standard Travel, Forward And Reverse | 1.2 mph |
| Travel Speed - High, Dedicated Travel, Forward And Reverse | 2.6 mph |
| Travel Speed - Low, Dedicated Travel, Forward And Reverse | 1.2 mph |
| Tractive Effort, Standard Travel | 72299 lbf |
| Tractive Effort, Dedicated Travel | 69196 lbf |
Rotating Upper
| Swing Speed - Maximum, Standard Swing System | 7 rpm |
| Swing Torque, Standard Swing System | 73756 lb-ft |
| Swing Brake | Sealed wet multi-disc, manually applied/released |
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank | 228.9 gal. |
| Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) | 8.9 gal. |
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Ground Pressure
| Travel Performance And Rating | SAE J1309 |
| Conditions For Measuring Ground Pressure | Includes standard equipment, 6.71-m (22 ft.) power boom with Rapid Cycle System (RCS), medium extended counterweight, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment |
| Undercarriage Size | U7 EXD |
| 24-in. Double Grouser | 9.1 psi |
| 30-in. Double Grouser | 7.4 psi |
| 24-in. Single Grouser | 9 psi |
| 28-in. Single Grouser | 7.8 psi |
| 36-in. Triple Grouser (Soft Terrain Only) | 6.3 psi |
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Operating Weight
| Conditions For Measuring Operating Weight | Includes standard equipment, 6.71-m (22 ft.) power boom with RCS, medium extended counterweight, 610-mm (24 in.) single-grouser tracks, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment |
| Undercarriage Size | U7 EXD |
| Approximate Weight Of Base Machine | 71510 lb. |
6.10-m (20-ft) Boom Performance
| Maximum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) | 25, 10 ft, in. |
| Minimum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) | 12, 10 ft, in. |
| Cutting Swath | 13, 0 ft, in. |
| Lift Option(s) | Rapid Cycle System (RCS) |
| Lift Capacity, Bare Pin At 20 ft Full Reach | 14710 lb. |
6.71-m (22-ft) Boom Performance
| Maximum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) | 27, 10 ft, in. |
| Minimum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) | 12, 7 ft, in. |
| Cutting Swath | 15, 3 ft, in. |
| Lift Option(s) | Rapid Cycle System (RCS) |
| Lift Capacity, Bare Pin At Full Reach | 12220 lb. |
| Lift Capacity, Bare Pin At 20 ft | 15130 lb. |
Machine Dimensions
| Standard Undercarriage Type | U7 EXD |
| Boom Size Used For Measuring Dimensions | 22 ft |
| Overall Height, Top Of Cab With Flat Skylight | 11, 4 ft, in. |
| Overall Height, Top Of Cab With Peaked Skylight | 12, 1 ft, in. |
| Overall Height, Top Of Boom, Extended, Attachment Vertical | 12, 11 ft, in. |
| Overall Track Length | 16, 1 ft, in. |
| Track Length (Idler To Sprocket Center) | 12, 7 ft, in. |
| Tail Swing (From Swing Center) Small Counterweight | 6, 4 ft, in. |
| Tail Swing (From Swing Center) Medium Counterweight | 6, 4 ft, in. |
| Tail Swing (From Swing Center) Medium Extended Counterweight | 7, 4 ft, in. |
| Tail Swing (From Swing Center) Large Extended Counterweight | 7, 4 ft, in. |
| Maximum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Standard 22-ft Boom | 22, 0 ft, in. |
| Minimum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Standard 22-ft Boom | 6, 9 ft, in. |
| Cutting Swath, Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Standard 22-ft Boom | 15, 3 ft, in. |
| Maximum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Optional 20-ft Boom | 20, 0 ft, in. |
| Minimum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Optional 20-ft Boom | 7, 0 ft, in. |
| Cutting Swath, Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Optional 20-ft Boom | 13, 0 ft, in. |
| Ground Clearance, Single Grouser | 31 in. |
| Ground Clearance, Double Grouser | 30 in. |
| Ground Clearance, Triple Grouser | 29 in. |
| Upperstructure Width, Standard | 10, 4 ft, in. |
| Upperstructure Width, With Optional Walkway | 11, 0 ft, in. |
| Track Gauge | 8, 10 ft, in. |
| Width Over Tracks With 24-in. Track Shoes | 10, 10 ft, in. |
| Width Over Tracks With 28-in. Track Shoes | 11, 2 ft, in. |
| Width Over Tracks With 30-in. Track Shoes | 11, 4 ft, in. |
| Width Over Tracks With 36-in. Track Shoes | 11, 10 ft, in. |