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      John Deere 540G serie II vs. Caterpillar 527 grapple

      2 reasons to buy John Deere 540G serie II:

      Sizes

      Maximum traction force on a rope with empty drum 180 kN and 129.9 kN 28 % more or 50.1 kN
      Maximum line speed 44.5 m/min and 44 m/min 1 % more or 0.5 m/min

      4 reasons to buy Caterpillar 527 grapple:

      Sizes

      Clearance 531.8 mm and 498 mm 6 % more or 33.8 mm

      Operation

      Fuel Capacity 256 l. and 159 l. 38 % more or 97 l.

      Motor

      Full power 111.9 kW and 95 kW 15 % more or 16.9 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 2790 mm and 2720 mm
      Height to cab upper part 3011 mm and 3300 mm

      Operation

      Working weight 9933 kg and 21380 kg

      Motor

      Model 6068T and 3304

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      Sizes

      2. Overall width 2790 mm 2. Overall width 2720 mm
      3. Height to cab upper part 3011 mm 3. Height to cab upper part 3300 mm
      5. Clearance 498 mm 5. Clearance 531.8 mm