853MH Tracked Harvester front left angle

853MH

The John Deere 853MH Track Harvester offers unmatched performance and reliability for demanding forestry operations, featuring a powerful engine, advanced hydraulics, and durable construction to maximize productivity and reduce operational costs.

Key Features:
  • Intelligent Boom Control (IBC)
  • JDLinkâ„¢ Telematics System
  • Advanced Hydraulic System
  • Enhanced Operator Comfort and Visibility
Operate in Comfort
Inside cab view of man in florescent vest and safety helmet operating a tracked feller buncher in a snowy forest

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.

Intelligent Boom Control
Side view of a tracked excavator equipped with articulated boom and mulching head, illustrating horizontal reach (A–B) and vertical movement range (C–D)

The Intelligent Boom Control (IBC) system enhances precision and efficiency by automating boom movements. With IBC, operators use a single lever to control the head direction, while the system manages boom and cylinder movements, making operations smoother and reducing operator fatigue.

TimberMaticâ„¢ Maps and TimberManagerâ„¢
A rugged touchscreen monitor displaying a GPS field map with highlighted rows, guidance paths, and machine location

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.

Description: 853MH
Key Specs
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTechâ„¢ PSS 9.0L
Displacement549 cu in.
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTechâ„¢ Plus 6090H
Displacement549 cu in.
Hydraulics TypeClosed center, load sense, pressure compensated
Approximate Weight of Base Machine68880 lb.
Approximate Weight of Base Machine68090 lb.
Boom Length32.5 ft
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at Full Reach7718 lb.
Boom Length29 ft
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at Full Reach9240 lb.
Boom Length25.42 ft
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at Full Reach12170 lb.
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Engine
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTechâ„¢ PSS 9.0L
Non-Road Emission StandardsEPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V
Cylinders6
Displacement549 cu in.
Speed Peak Power1900 rpm
Peak Power, Standard Travel300 hp
Peak Power, Dedicated Travel330 hp
Speed Net Peak Torque1500 rpm
Net Peak Torque, Standard Travel937 lb-ft
Net Peak Torque, Dedicated Travel1027 lb-ft
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA // Tier 2/EU Stage II Engine
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTechâ„¢ Plus 6090H
Non-Road Emission StandardsEPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA / EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II
Cylinders6
Displacement549 cu in.
Speed Peak Power1900 rpm
Peak Power, Standard Travel300 hp
Peak Power, Dedicated Travel330 hp
Speed Net Peak Torque1500 rpm
Net Peak Torque, Standard Travel937 lb-ft
Net Peak Torque, Dedicated Travel1027 lb-ft
Cooling
Fan TypeSuction type, hydraulically driven, variable speed, reversing
Hydraulics
Hydraulics TypeClosed center, load sense, pressure compensated
Oil Filtration2 main return filters, 10-micron return with bypass, 1 case-drain strainer, 25 micron
Hydraulics Pump - Standard Travel System
Main Pump TypeVariable-displacement axial piston
Main Pump Maximum Rated Flow141 gpm
Attachment Pump TypeDedicated variable-displacement axial piston
Attachment Pump Maximum Rated Flow55 gpm
Hydraulics Pump - Dedicated Travel System
Main Pump TypeVariable-displacement axial piston
Main Pump Maximum Rated Flow131 gpm
Travel Pump TypeDedicated variable-displacement axial piston
Travel Pump Maximum Rated Flow50 gpm
Attachment Pump TypeDedicated variable-displacement axial piston
Attachment Pump Maximum Rated Flow48 gpm
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Electrical
Voltage24 V
Number of Batteries2
Voltage Per Battery12 V
Alternator Rating200-amp standard
Work LightsLED (12)
Service LightsLED (2)
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA // Tier 2/EU Stage II Electrical
Voltage24 V
Number of Batteries2
Voltage Per Battery12 V
Alternator Rating100-amp standard, 130-amp optional
Work LightsLED (12)
Service LightsLED (2)
Undercarriage
TypeIntegral track guides, thick high-abrasion-resistant material, ramp angles, hydraulic track adjustment
Track SizeU7 Extreme Duty (EXD)
Track Chain8.5 in.
Number of Track Links Per Side47
Lower Rollers Per Side9
Carrier Slides/Rollers Per Side2
Travel Speed - Standard Travel - High, Forward and Reverse2.6 mph
Travel Speed - Standard Travel - Low, Forward and Reverse1.2 mph
Travel Speed - Dedicated Travel - High, Forward and Reverse2.6 mph
Travel Speed - Dedicated Travel - Low, Forward and Reverse1.2 mph
Tractive Effort - Standard Travel72300 lbf
Tractive Effort - Dedicated Travel69196 lbf
Rotating Upper (Standard Swing System)
Swing Speed Maximum7 rpm
Swing Torque73756 lb-ft
Swing Brake TypeSealed wet multi-disc, manually applied/released
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Serviceability
Fuel Tank228.9 gal.
Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank8.9 gal.
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA // Tier 2/EU Stage II Serviceability
Fuel Tank228.9 gal.
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Ground Pressure
Conditions for Measuring Ground PressureIncludes standard equipment, 7.75-m (25 ft. 5 in.) boom, medium extended counterweight, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Counterweight SizeMedium extended counterweight
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 24-in. Track8.7 psi
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 30-in. TriTrack7.1 psi
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 24-in. Track8.7 psi
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 28-in. Track7.5 psi
Triple Grouser Ground Pressure With 36-in. TriTrack (Soft Terrain Only)6 psi
Triple Grouser Ground Pressure With 914-mm Track (Soft Terrain Only)41.4 kPa
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA // Tier 2/EU Stage II Ground Pressure
Conditions for Measuring Ground PressureIncludes standard equipment, 7.75-m (25 ft. 5 in.) boom, medium extended counterweight, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Counterweight SizeMedium extended counterweight
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 24-in. Track8.6 psi
Double Grouser Ground Pressure With 30-in. TriTrack7 psi
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 24-in. Track8.6 psi
Single Grouser Ground Pressure With 28-in. Track7.5 psi
Triple Grouser Ground Pressure With 36-in. TriTrack (Soft Terrain Only)6 psi
Triple Grouser Ground Pressure With 914-mm Track (Soft Terrain Only)41.4 kPa
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Operating Weight
Conditions for Measuring Operating WeightIncludes standard equipment, 7.75-m (25 ft. 5 in.) boom, medium extended counterweight, 610-mm (24 in.) single-grouser tracks, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Counterweight SizeMedium extended counterweight
Approximate Weight of Base Machine68880 lb.
Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA // Tier 2/EU Stage II Operating Weight
Conditions for Measuring Operating WeightIncludes standard equipment, 7.75-m (25 ft. 5 in.) boom, medium extended counterweight, 610-mm (24 in.) single-grouser tracks, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Counterweight SizeMedium extended counterweight
Approximate Weight of Base Machine68090 lb.
Boom Performance - Configuration 1
Boom Length32.5 ft
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at Full Reach7718 lb.
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at 20 ft17927 lb.
Boom Performance - Configuration 2
Boom Length29 ft
Swath20.08 ft
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at Full Reach9240 lb.
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at 20 ft16980 lb.
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at 25 ft12900 lb.
Boom Performance - Configuration 3
Boom Length25.42 ft
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at Full Reach12170 lb.
Lift Capacity, Bare Pin at 20 ft18410 lb.
Machine Dimensions
Standard Undercarriage SizeU7 EXD
Overall Height With 29-ft Boom - Top of Cab With Flat Skylight11, 4 ft, in.
Overall Height With 29-ft Boom - Top of Cab With Peaked Skylight12, 1 ft, in.
Overall Height With 29-ft Boom - Top of Boom, Extended, Attachment Vertical14, 7 ft, in.
Overall Track Length16, 1 ft, in.
Track Length, Idler to Sprocket Center12, 7 ft, in.
Tail Swing, From Swing Center, Small and Medium Counterweight6, 4 ft, in.
Tail Swing, From Swing Center, Medium Extended Counterweight7, 4 ft, in.
Maximum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 25.5-ft Boom25, 5 ft, in.
Minimum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 25.5-ft Boom7, 7 ft, in.
Cutting Swath With 25.5-ft Boom17, 10 ft, in.
Maximum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 29-ft Boom29 ft, in.
Minimum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 29-ft Boom8, 11 ft, in.
Cutting Swath With 29-ft Boom20, 1 ft, in.
Maximum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 32.6-ft Boom32, 6 ft, in.
Minimum Boom Reach to Attachment Pin With 32.6-ft Boom11, 4 ft, in.
Cutting Swath With 32.6-ft Boom21, 2 ft, in.
Ground Clearance With Single Grouser31 in.
Ground Clearance With Double Grouser30 in.
Ground Clearance With Triple Grouser29 in.
Upperstructure Width, Standard Walkway10, 4 ft, in.
Upperstructure Width With Optional Walkway11, 0 ft, in.
Track Gauge8, 10 ft, in.
Width Over Tracks With 24-in. Track Shoes10, 10 ft, in.
Width Over Tracks With 28-in. Track Shoes11, 2 ft, in.
Width Over Tracks With 30-in. Track Shoes11, 4 ft, in.
Width Over Tracks With 36-in. Track Shoes11, 10 ft, in.

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