n FR27 felling head n From small stems to big timber, softwood to hardwood, level or sloped ground, John Deere has a disk saw felling head thatu2019s designed for your job. The new FR27 boasts our highest single-cut-capacity, with over 16 percent more accumulation area than the FR24B, making it an excellent choice for large timber. Delivering efficient, multi-stem high-accumulation performance with huge pocket and tall horns, the FS50 and FR50 felling heads are best suited for thinning and high-production plantation harvests. For more versatile applications, the FS22B and FR22B heads are robust enough to handle large trees, with the tree-handling performance to also efficiently accumulate mid-sized timber. If lightweight is a must, the FR21B is our lightest, high-rotation head that is optimized for small to mid-sized timber.
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n Felling head size comparisonn | Model | nFS50 | nFR50 | nFR21B | nFS22B | nFR22B | nFR27 | n
| Cut Capacity | n510 mm (20.0 in.) | n545 mm (21.5 in.) | n559 mm (22.0 in.) | n690 mm (27.2 in.) | n ||
| Accumulation Area | n0.64 m2 (6.9 sq ft) | n0.46 m2 (5.0 sq ft) | n0.48 m2 (5.2 sq ft) | n0.70 m2 (7.5 sq ft) | n||
| Ideal Timber Range | n150-350 mm (6-14 in.) | n250-460 mm (10-18 in.) | n300-500 mm (12-20 in.) | n460-660 mm (18-26 in.) | n||
| Typical Application | nPlantation, thinning, and select cut | nSelect cut and final felling | nSelect cut and final felling | nFinal felling and swamp logging (swell) | n||
| Typical Operation | nHigh accumulation Short-to-mid-height timber | n Mid-to-high accumulation Mid-height timber | n Mid accumulation Mid-to-tall-height timber | n Mid-to-low accumulation Tall timber | n ||
| Weight | n3,370 kg (7,430 lb.) | n3,660 kg (8,070 lb.) | n3,140 kg (6,920 lb.) | n3,550 kg (7,830 lb.) | n3,840 kg (8,470 lb.) | n4,250 kg (9,370 lb.) | n
| Wrist Rotation | n 30 degrees | n312 degrees | n302 degrees | n30 degrees | n312 degrees | n295 degrees | n
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n U7 undercarriagen The M-series undercarriage is purpose built to handle severe forestry applications while maintaining maneuverability, especially in thinning operations. The track frames are shaped to deflect debris while also providing strength and stability.
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| Engine Manufacturer | John Deere | — | — |
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| Engine Model | PowerTech PSS 9.0L | — | — |
| Rated Speed, rpm | 2000 | — | — |
| Engine Output, kW (hp) | 213 (285) | — | — |
| Engine Output - Net, kW (hp) | 213 (285) | — | — |
| Engine Torque, Nm (lbf / ft) | 1270 (937) | — | — |
| Carrier Rollers - Each Side | 2 | — | — |
| Track Rollers - Each Side | 9 | — | — |
| Track Shoe Width, mm (inches) | 610 (24) | — | — |
| Base Carrier Length, m (ft/in) | 4.61 (15 ft 1 in) | — | — |
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| Height Over Cab, mm (ft/in) | 3430 (11 ft 3 in) | — | — |
| Overall Width, mm (ft/in) | 3280 (10 ft 9 in) | — | — |
| Tail Overhang - Over Side, mm (ft/in) | 300 (12 in) | — | — |
| Track Length On Ground, mm (ft/in) | 3570 (11 ft 9 in) | — | — |
| Tailswing Radius, mm (ft/in) | 1940 (6 ft 4 in) | — | — |
| Ground Clearance, mm (inches) | 744 (29) | — | — |
| Superstructure Width, mm (ft/in) | 3150 (10 ft 4 in) | — | — |
| Track Gauge, mm (ft/in) | 2670 (8 ft 9 in) | — | — |
| Fuel Tank, ltr (gallons (US)) | 870 (230) | — | — |
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| Hydraulic Tank, ltr (gallons (US)) | 122 (32) | — | — |
| Alternator Output, Amp | 200 | — | — |
| Travel Speed, kph (mph) | 4.6 (2.9) | — | — |
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| Tractive Force, kN (lbf) | 245 (55078) | — | — |
| Lift Capacity - Maximum Reach, kg (lbs) | 4400 (9700) | — | — |
| Reference Harvesting Head | FS20 | — | — |
| Felling Diameter, mm (inches) | 559 (22) | — | — |
| Reference Head Saw Type | Disc | — | — |
| Reference Head Type | Felling | — | — |
| Cutting Radius - Maximum, mm (ft/in) | 8490 (27 ft 10 in) | — | — |
| Cutting Radius - Minimum, mm (ft/in) | 3830 (12 ft 7 in) | — | — |
| Cutting Swath Horizontal, mm (ft/in) | 4660 (15 ft 3 in) | — | — |
| System Voltage, V | 24 | — | — |
| Pump Type | Variable Displacement Axial Piston | — | — |
| Pump Flow, lt/min (gallons (US) / min) | 494 (131) | — | — |
| Operating Weight, kg (lbs) | 29030 (64010) | — | — |
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