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NEW John Deere 1510G forwarder
O
nce-upon-a-time, using a powerful
forwarder meant operators
had to give up the luxury of
maneuverability. The largest-capacity
forwarder was kept in the shed for the
final felling job once the thinning then first
felling was completed and a path through
the stand was cleared to the big guys could
power through unimpeded.
The transition from dedicated machines
to more flexible units that maintained
their power started around the turn of
the century but the global financial crisis
The newest addition to the John Deere line of
forwarders, the 1110G, 1210G and 1510G models
offer operators power and precision. Each
mid-size forwarder features adaptive driveline
control, a first in the forestry industry.
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