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Year :
2026
Model Number :
848L III

DEERE 848L-IIIGRAPPLE SKIDDERS

RELIABLE WARRIOR IN THE WOODS.
When loggers like you tell us what they need to succeed in the woods and at the landing, we listen and then get to work putting ideas into action. Based on some of your best input, the John Deere 848L-III Grapple Skidder boasts new operator assistance, productivity awareness, and feedback features. And refinements in jobsite-mapping capability and machine maintenance help make it efficient to operate and reliable to own. The 848L-III is purpose-built to take on tough forestry tasks and come back for more.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) combines the efficiency of direct drive with the smoothness and operating ease of hydrostatic drive. Automatically sensing the load, CVT delivers torque and tractive effort as needed to maintain the maximum speed the operator sets, helping reduce engine wear, optimize fuel economy, and eliminate manual shifting.

TAKE CONTROL IN COMFORT
Spacious and quiet standard cab boasts an adjustable new durable-cloth seat and integrated TimberMatic Maps. Premium cab option includes set-and- forget Automatic Temperature Control system, cameras, secondary display unit, and other operator-assistance features. Optional premium leather seat thats heated, vented, and adjustable seven ways takes operator comfort to the next level. Operators are now able to select three different seat positions including facing the right-side door.

SEE THINGS LIKE NEVER BEFORE
Available with the premium cab package, new blade-view camera enables clear visibility to attachments as you work the jobsite. Secondary touch-screen display provides intuitive access to cameras, slope details, and machine information.

EFFORTLESS OPERATION
Armrest-mounted electrohydraulic controls provide easy, fingertip operation of all machine functions.

PROTECTIVE CUSHIONING
Steering sensors control articulation speed when nearing frame-to-frame contact, cushioning impact during full articulation and enhancing operator comfort.

STABLE AND CAPABLE
Rock-solid stability provides excellent pulling power, especially when climbing hills, navigating adverse terrain, or hauling bigger payloads.

PRODUCTIVE AS YOU RUN
Digital solutions that monitor operator work statistics, travel/trip- meter capability, and advanced map layers help keep track of important operational basics. Near-real-time production and operator-performance reporting to business owners and managers allows informed analysis of owning and operating costs.

GET READY FOR RUGGED
Standard Outboard-Extreme axles are designed with larger components to deliver maximum jobsite durability, along with a heavier weight to boost machine stability.

LARGE AND IN CHARGE
Optional 1.77-square-meter (19.1 square foot) grapple on the 848L-III helps you deliver more wood to the landing with fewer skids.

PUT TECHNOLOGY TO WORK IN THE WOODS AND AT THE OFFICE.
Coordinate your operation and your teams productivity from wherever your work takes you with John Deere Precision Forestry and our core technology solutions.

CORE INTELLIGENCE
Your John Deere Forestry machine arrives from the factory equipped with a powerful set of technologies and capabilities already built in. Each plays an important role in managing the health and performance of your overall equipment fleet:
John Deere Connected Support, utilizing advanced, forestry machine- specific data, helps your dealer take immediate action on any issues with your machine.
Remote Display Access allows dealers to remotely see exactly what the operator is seeing and access the vast onboard diagnostics capabilities of the TimberMatic automation system. The ability to adjust the machine and assist the operator remotely brings significant savings on travel and reduces downtime.
The Machine Health and Performance Monitoring service is offered in conjunction with advanced John Deere Protect Service Agreements. By utilizing advanced forestry machine data and benchmarking capabilities, this service provides unparalleled insights into different machine functions and helps take corrective actions early, ensuring a consistently high-performing fleet.

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
Take the guesswork out of planning, implementing, and monitoring your logging operation. The tools of our production-planning and -tracking system expand on the core technology features that come standard in every John Deere Forestry machine to unleash a powerful new array of possibilities:
TimberMatic Maps is an innovative onboard software solution that helps you reimagine your jobsites. Near-real-time production views, optimized routes, and a shared cloud connection make it easier than ever before to take your forestry operation to the next level.
TimberManager is a web-based solution for PCs, tablets, and mobile phones that allows you to follow jobsite progress. Combined with TimberMatic Maps, this software provides complete visibility of your operation from land harvested to specific machines so you can streamline communication, analyze tasks, and increase productivity:
Remote Monitoring keeps tabs on the health and performance of your fleet from wherever you are.
Precise Progress Tracking lets you set goals for your team to meet throughout the day.
Live Production View displays progress including tree count, area harvested, and estimated tonnage.
Simplified Mapping of machine data and GPS-based location tracking shows precise stem and log counts.
Real-Time Updates let you adjust course or eliminate tasks if needed to maintain steady workflow.
Fleet Optimization goes beyond machine management to help improve the efficiency of your business.

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