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      John Deere 540G serie III vs. Caterpillar 527 grapple

      1 reasons to buy John Deere 540G serie III:

      Sizes

      Maximum traction force on a rope with empty drum 156 kN and 129.9 kN 17 % more or 26.1 kN

      6 reasons to buy Caterpillar 527 grapple:

      Sizes

      Maximum line speed 44 m/min and 37.2 m/min 15 % more or 6.8 m/min
      Blade width 3170 mm and 2184 mm 31 % more or 986 mm
      Clearance 531.8 mm and 510 mm 4 % more or 21.8 mm

      Operation

      Fuel Capacity 256 l. and 155 l. 39 % more or 101 l.

      Motor

      Full power 111.9 kW and 96.2 kW 14 % more or 15.7 kW
      Displacement 7 l. and 6.8 l. 3 % more or 0.2 l.

      Neutral reasons:

      Sizes

      Roller diameter 203.2 mm and 254 mm
      Overall width 2896 mm and 2720 mm
      Height to cab upper part 3009.9 mm and 3300 mm

      Operation

      Working weight 10355 kg and 21380 kg

      Motor

      Model 6068H and 3304

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      Sizes

      2. Overall width 2896 mm 2. Overall width 2720 mm
      3. Height to cab upper part 3009.9 mm 3. Height to cab upper part 3300 mm
      5. Clearance 510 mm 5. Clearance 531.8 mm