Save thousands in fuel costs without losing an ounce of productivity. While generous with power and productivity, John Deere H-Series Skidders scrimp and save where it counts - on fuel.
In a head-to-head study, a Deere 748H with 1,090 hours and a Tigercat 620C with 800 hours pulled an 18,540-lb. load on a 3/4-mile course. Fuel burned and tons hauled were measured. The result? The 748H moved 28% more tons per hour while using 14% less fuel. Whether you're focused on reducing costs to meet your quota, or pressured for max production, when you buy a 748H over a Tigercat 620C, you're making the right business decision.

Test results from -3.0% to3.0% are considered within test variation.
Results and conclusions are for this course and this given load.  Varying conditions along with varying loads may change machine performance.

748H Better by	Work Day	% Time Skidding	Gal. Saved/Day	Fuel Cost US$	Fuel Savings/Wk	Max. Fuel Savings/Yr
1.5 gals/hr	10 hrs	90%	13.5	$4.25	$286	$12,900
1.5 gals/hr	10 hrs	90%	13.5	$3.00	$202	$9,000

Comparing fuel burns of two machines, assuming 90% uptime at 10 hrs/day, 5 days/wk. and diesel costs.  Actual conditions may vary.

748H Better by	Work Day	% Time Skidding	More Tons/Day	Tons/Truckload	More Loads/Wk	More loads/Yr
10 tons/hr	10 hrs	90%	90	30 tons	13.5	607