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      John Deere 548E vs. Caterpillar 517 grapple

      2 reasons to buy John Deere 548E:

      Sizes

      Maximum line speed 44.5 m/min and 40.5 m/min 9 % more or 4.0 m/min
      Grapple radius on ground level 1970 mm and 1241 mm 37 % more or 729 mm

      5 reasons to buy Caterpillar 517 grapple:

      Sizes

      Maximum traction force on a rope with empty drum 305.9 kN and 171 kN 44 % more or 134.9 kN
      Clearance 635 mm and 514 mm 19 % more or 121 mm

      Operation

      Fuel Capacity 260 l. and 157 l. 40 % more or 103 l.

      Motor

      Displacement 7 l. and 5.9 l. 16 % more or 1.1 l.
      Full power 895.6 kW and 90 kW 90 % more or 805.6 kW

      Neutral reasons:

      Sizes

      Height to cab upper part 3010 mm and 2480 mm
      Tong opening at tips 1905 mm and 2130 mm
      Roller diameter 203.2 mm and 254 mm

      Operation

      Working weight 10342 kg and 18350 kg

      Motor

      Model 6059T and 3304 DIT

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      Sizes

      3. Height to cab upper part 3010 mm 3. Height to cab upper part 2480 mm
      5. Clearance 514 mm 5. Clearance 635 mm
      8. Grapple radius on ground level 1970 mm 8. Grapple radius on ground level 1241 mm
      9. Tong opening at tips 1905 mm 9. Tong opening at tips 2130 mm