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Shovel Loggers

Whether on a steep-slope or in a swamp, John Deere Shovel Loggers offer configurations to tackle your challenging conditions. The 953ML Shovel Logger is equipped to help you maneuver the muck of swamps or wetlands, tacking challenging job sites with its powerful live heel, durable track system and comfort-boosting operator station. If your jobsite has you facing an uphill battle, the 959ML, with factory-installed shovel logger and directional feller configurations, can help you dig through those sleep-slopes.

MODEL	PEAK POWER	MAX BOOM REACH	TRACTIVE EFFORT	SWING TORQUE	TAIL SWING
953ML	246 kW (330 hp)	11.00 m (36 ft. 1 in.)	322 kN (72,300 lbf)	110,174 Nm (81,260 lb.-ft.)	3.18 m (10 ft. 5 in.)
959ML	246 kW (330 hp)	10.34 (33 ft. 11 in.) – Directional Feller 11.00m (36 ft. 1 in.) – Live Heel Shovel Logger	373 kN (83,880 lbf)	110,170 Nm (81,260 lb.-ft.)	3.18 m (10 ft. 5 in.)

Technology Solutions

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JDLink™ Telematics

JDLink, the core component of John Deere ForestSight™, enables you to manage your entire fleet from your desktop or mobile device and gives you anytime remote access to machine hours and location, fuel consumption, idle time, maintenance reminders, and more.

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TimberMatic™ Maps and TimberManager™

This map-based production-planning and -tracking system allows contractors and operators alike to share real time production and location information – taking the guesswork out of effective decision-making.

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