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      Caterpillar 517 grapple vs. John Deere 540G serie II

      5 reasons to buy Caterpillar 517 grapple:

      Sizes

      Maximum traction force on a rope with empty drum 305.9 kN and 180 kN 41 % more or 125.9 kN
      Clearance 635 mm and 498 mm 22 % more or 137 mm

      Operation

      Fuel Capacity 260 l. and 159 l. 39 % more or 101 l.

      Motor

      Full power 895.6 kW and 95 kW 89 % more or 800.6 kW
      Displacement 7 l. and 6.8 l. 3 % more or 0.2 l.

      1 reasons to buy John Deere 540G serie II:

      Sizes

      Maximum line speed 44.5 m/min and 40.5 m/min 9 % more or 4.0 m/min

      Neutral reasons:

      Sizes

      Roller diameter 254 mm and 203.2 mm
      Height to cab upper part 2480 mm and 3011 mm

      Operation

      Working weight 18350 kg and 9933 kg

      Motor

      Model 3304 DIT and 6068T

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      Sizes

      3. Height to cab upper part 2480 mm 3. Height to cab upper part 3011 mm
      5. Clearance 635 mm 5. Clearance 498 mm