Made to tame your toughest timber.
Tackling timber is hardly routine; you have to be at the top of your game all day, every day – and that includes your equipment. So John Deere talked to loggers just like you to find out how to make their purpose-built swing machines even better. With redesigned components, reliable structures, and updates to base weight, engine power, and hydraulic flow, the brand-new 2956G Swing Machine is more than ready to help you face whatever comes your way in the forest.
Specifications
| 2956G |
| Rated Power | 223 hp @ 1900 rpm |
| Operating Weight | 62505 lb |
| Net Peak Torque | 88507 lb ft |
Features
KEY FEATURES
Greater productivity.
- Compared to the 2656G Swing Machine, engine horsepower is 15% greater and hydraulic flow is 5% more with the 2956G. These improvements optimize multi-functioning for efficient wood processing in roadside applications using a Waratah HTH624C processor head and swift loading of logging trucks.
Operator cab comfort.
- The spacious, side-entry cab is isolation-mounted to reduce noise and vibration, minimize fatigue, and cushion the ride in rough terrain.
- The rear-entry cab features floor and injection-molded polycarbonate windows, boosting visibility to the tracks and work area.
- The short-throw pilot levers are ergonomically optimized for smooth fingertip control with minimal motion and effort.
Enhanced safety and visibility.
- The durable log deflector with reinforced mounting enhances visibility and reduces the risk of machine damage.
- The sloped hood profile and counterweight alignment shed debris cleanly.
- The rear-view camera and light are protected within the counterweight.
Withstand wear and tear.
- The 2956G shares its dependable electrical architecture with other swing-machine models, like the simplified wiring harnesses and the number of connectors, fuses, and relays.
- The purpose-built undercarriage X-frame and upper-frame structure deliver long life in the forest.
- Large, high-capacity coolers with optimized airflow help reduce hydraulic operating temperatures, maximizing component durability.
Faster, more efficient movement.
- The operating weight of under 90,000 lbs without an attachment eases transport with less restrictive permit requirements and speeds machine movement between woodlots.
- The overall shipping width can be below 11½ feet, depending on the undercarriage configuration.
More accessible service points.
- The hinged doors open wide for convenient access to filters, routine service points, and the cooling system, easing daily checks and preventive maintenance.
Intelligent support.
- Your John Deere Forestry machine arrives from the factory equipped with a powerful set of technologies and capabilities already built in. Each feature plays an important role in managing the health and performance of your overall equipment fleet.
- JDLink™ connectivity lets you track your equipment, see which machines are working, and know if they’re being utilized properly and at maximum productivity and efficiency.
- Enabled through JDLink™, John Deere Connected Support™ through Brandt leverages a suite of dealer and factory tools designed to deliver increased uptime and productivity and lower daily operating costs.
- Remote diagnostics and programming capability within John Deere Connected Support™ helps your dealer warn you of any issue with your machine – often before you know of the problem yourself – and initiate solutions without charging you for a technician’s visit to your jobsite.
- John Deere’s advanced dual approach to machine health combines the expertise of the technology specialists at John Deere dealerships with the data specialists at John Deere’s Machine Health Monitoring Center (MHMC). As part of John Deere Connected Support™, information from thousands of connected machines flows through the MHMC, enabling specialists to identify trends and develop new and improved preventative-maintenance and repair protocols.
Precision Forestry.
- Take the guesswork out of planning, implementing, and monitoring your logging operation. John Deere’s production-planning and -tracking system expands on the core technology features that come standard in every John Deere Forestry machine to unleash a powerful new array of possibilities.
- TimberMatic™ Maps is an innovative onboard software solution that helps you reimagine your jobsites. Real-time production view, optimized routes, and shared wireless connections between machines make it easier than ever to take your forestry operation to the next level.
- TimberManager™ is a web-based solution for PCs, tablets, and mobile phones that allows you to follow jobsite progress. Combined with TimberMatic™ Maps, this software provides complete visibility of your operation – from land harvested to specific machines – so you can streamline communication, analyze tasks, and increase productivity:
- Remote monitoring keeps tabs on fleet health and performance from wherever you are.
- Precise progress tracking lets you set goals for your team to meet throughout the day.
- Live production view displays progress including tree count, area harvested, and estimated tonnage.
- Simplified mapping of machine data and GPS-based location tracking shows precise stem and log counts.
- Real-time updates let you adjust course or eliminate tasks as needed to maintain steady flow.
- Fleet optimization goes beyond machine management to improve the efficiency of your business.
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