John Deere 910G and 1010G forwarders available in multiple configurations supplement the G-Series line-up
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The small-class John Deere 910G and 1010G forwarders available with a number of options are also equipped with the G-Series’ efficient and reliable automation and electrical systems. Now the popular and unique Intelligent Boom Control is available for the CF5 boom with both models. Producing more power and torque than its predecessors, the 4.5-liter John Deere 4045 engine meets Stage V emissions regulations that take effect at the beginning of 2019.
The efficient performance of the new models in all terrain conditions is ensured by the wide range of axle and tire options. The John Deere 910G is available in a 6-wheeled version with 34-inch tires in the front and 24.5-inch tires in the rear, or an 8-wheeled version with either 22.5- or 24.5-inch tires. The 6-wheeled John Deere 1010G with 34-inch tires in the front comes with two rear tire options: 24.5 and 26.5 inches. The 8-wheeled 1010G can be equipped with either 24.5- or 26.5-inch tires.
New design brings comfort to the small-class G-series forwarders
The 910G and 1010G models share a new design. The engine space and the hood have been designed in collaboration with BMW DesignWorks. The engine hood has been lowered and the operator’s visibility from the cabin to the work area has improved.
John Deere 910G has a load rating of 9 tons, and its excellent agility makes it ideal for first thinnings. The 910G is available with either six or eight wheels and with a narrow or wide load space with cross-section areas of 3.5 m² and 4.0 m². Choose either a fixed or a leveling and rotating cabin, and boom options include CF1 and CF5 with three different reaches. The engine has significantly more power (118 kW) and torque (650 Nm) than the previous corresponding size-class model, the 810E.
John Deere 1010G has a load rating of 11 tons. The engine has significantly more power (131 kW) and torque (730 Nm) than the previous 1010E model. The 1010G is available with six or eight wheels and with a narrow or wide load space (3.5 m² or 4.0 m²). The model can be equipped with either a fixed or a leveling and rotating cabin, and the CF5 boom has three different reach alternatives.
Both models are available also with a short wheelbase. The shorter wheelbase has been achieved by moving the rear axle forward by 40 cm, thereby allowing the load space to remain unchanged. The machine’s stability remains good and its agility improves, which is beneficial particularly in thinnings.
John Deere 1010G is available with the long bogie version. The distance between the front and rear wheel hubs in the rear bogie increases to 1890 mm, i.e. 390 mm longer than in the standard model. The power train and turning radius are the same as with the standard HD portal bogie-equipped machine. The ground pressure of the rear chassis equipped with tracks is 14% smaller compared to an ordinary bogie axel. The low ground pressure of the machine’s front and rear chassis make the machine an excellent choice for logging on soft terrain. The tracks are shallower and the depression is smaller. The long bogie functions well also on normal terrain and brings stability when navigating over obstacles in rocky terrain.
Easy-to-use IBC also available with CF5 boom
The boom control precision of the G-Series machines is unprecedented. New control modules, simple CAN busses, and streamlined electrical systems give the booms more power, speed, and processing precision. IBC is an intelligent boom control system with sensors that detect the positioning of the grapple and algorithms that adjust the boom’s trajectory in one continuous motion. The operator guides the grapple to the desired position and the system optimizes the trajectories of the different sections of the boom. In the 2.0 version of IBC, the precision of the grapple control has been improved, especially in long reaches. Thanks to the electronic end damping, the boom operates softly. With the blow-like loads in the end positions eliminated, the operator’s work is smoother and the boom’s durability is improved. IBC makes load-handling more efficient and increases productivity by as much as one load per day. IBC has convinced also the experienced industry professionals: over 80% of Nordic customers choose Intelligent Boom Control for their machine.
Compliant with Stage V emissions regulations, the 4.5-liter John Deere PowerTech Plus 4045 engine has the highest torque in its class. The engine’s RPM range is wide and it offers a lot of torque at low RPMs. The RPM remain steady also during big and rapidly changing loads. The better coupling of the powerful diesel engine with the powertrain results in a clear improvement in performance.
Adaptive driveline control is a unique standard feature in John Deere’s G-Series forest machines. The software-based control system improves the drivability and productivity of the G-Series machines. The operator selects the desired setting (Eco, Normal, Power) for the operating conditions, and the system automatically adjusts the engine’s RPMs to correspond with the engine load and keeps the RPMs steady also during high loads. During high-load situations, the new driveline control ensures that the diesel engine runs smoothly and uses the available maximum tractive force efficiently. The response of the drive pedal and the frame steering have been improved with smart electronic filtering.
TimberMatic F-16 control system features a configurable user interface, cruise control and inclination display. The new software version enables service personnel remote access to the machine. MECA control modules, simple CAN busses and a streamlined electrical system improve the efficiency of machine functions. Our machines are also known for the unique rotating and leveling cabin that improves the operator’s working conditions. It offers significant improvement both in the machine’s productivity and in operator comfort by reducing vibration by as much as 30-50% during operation.