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      John Deere 540G vs. Caterpillar 517 grapple

      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

      5 reasons to buy Caterpillar 517 grapple:

      Sizes

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

      Operation

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

      Motor

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

      Neutral reasons:

      Sizes

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

      Operation

      Working weight 9974.5 kg and 18350 kg

      Motor

      Model 6059T and 3304 DIT

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      Sizes

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