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      Caterpillar 517 grapple vs. John Deere 640G serie III

      6 reasons to buy Caterpillar 517 grapple:

      Sizes

      Maximum traction force on a rope with empty drum 305.9 kN and 193 kN 37 % more or 112.9 kN
      Blade width 2740 mm and 2184 mm 20 % more or 556 mm
      Clearance 635 mm and 615 mm 3 % more or 20 mm

      Operation

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

      Motor

      Full power 895.6 kW and 128 kW 86 % more or 767.6 kW
      Displacement 7 l. and 6.8 l. 3 % more or 0.2 l.

      1 reasons to buy John Deere 640G serie III:

      Sizes

      Maximum line speed 43.2 m/min and 40.5 m/min 6 % more or 2.7 m/min

      Neutral reasons:

      Sizes

      Roller diameter 254 mm and 203.2 mm
      Height to cab upper part 2480 mm and 3030 mm

      Operation

      Working weight 18350 kg and 13648 kg

      Motor

      Model 3304 DIT and 6068H

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      Sizes

      3. Height to cab upper part 2480 mm 3. Height to cab upper part 3030 mm
      5. Clearance 635 mm 5. Clearance 615 mm