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The FR24B felling head is compatible with the larger, more powerful 953M and 959M Tracked Feller Bunchers With productivity at the forefront of design, John Deere felling heads for both wheeled and tracked machines provide customers with a solution for all regions and applications. The John Deere felling heads offer excellent saw recovery, performance and serviceability to meet and exceed the needs of loggers, ensuring they can be as profitable as possible. To ensure optimal productivity and lower operating costs, it is important for loggers to use the correct felling head for the job. When determining the best felling head, it is important to consider three factors: application, tree type and conditions. Combined with the John Deere L- and M-Series Feller Bunchers, loggers can experience increased productivity, uptime and profits, even on the most challenging of jobs. Feller Bunchers. The sturdy L-Series machines have over a 70° tilt forward and a 12° tilt back function, providing operators with increased support for the difficult task at hand. The one-button Quick Dump feature on the L-Series provides loggers with additional stability and bunching control, while saving time. With a press of a button, both the accumulating and grab arms open to release trees from the pocket, minimizing fatigue and maximizing productivity. Developed based on extensive customer input, the FD55 felling head was designed for thinning and final harvesting. Its large accumulation area enables the FD55 to take on a variety of jobs, from small-diameter thinning to big single stems up to 584 mm (23 in). The twin-post design offers the operator superior visibility. The FD55 features large bore cylinders, a taller horn and clean bunch release, boosting productivity. The fast saw recovery jump-starts the wood flow going to the landing and delivers superior Drive-to-tree John Deere offers a variety of felling heads that are suitable for drive-to-tree application, each compatible with the power L-Series The John Deere FR22B boasts a full 312° rotation wrist and offers best-in-class accumulation capacity 48 International Forest Industries | DECEMBER 2017 / JANUARY 2018