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      John Deere 540G serie II vs. Caterpillar 517 grapple

      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

      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.

      Neutral reasons:

      Sizes

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

      Operation

      Working weight 9933 kg and 18350 kg

      Motor

      Model 6068T and 3304 DIT

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      Sizes

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