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      Caterpillar 517 grapple vs. John Deere 540G

      5 reasons to buy Caterpillar 517 grapple:

      Sizes

      Clearance 635 mm and 514 mm 19 % more or 121 mm
      Maximum traction force on a rope with empty drum 305.9 kN and 154.7 kN 49 % more or 151.2 kN

      Operation

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

      Motor

      Displacement 7 l. and 5.9 l. 16 % more or 1.1 l.
      Full power 895.6 kW and 90.2 kW 90 % more or 805.4 kW

      1 reasons to buy John Deere 540G:

      Sizes

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

      Neutral reasons:

      Sizes

      Height to cab upper part 2480 mm and 30110 mm
      Roller diameter 254 mm and 203.2 mm

      Operation

      Working weight 18350 kg and 9974.5 kg

      Motor

      Model 3304 DIT and 6059T

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      Sizes

      3. Height to cab upper part 2480 mm 3. Height to cab upper part 30110 mm
      5. Clearance 635 mm 5. Clearance 514 mm