Get FinancingNew 1070G & 1170G Join John Deere’s G Series Of Midsize Wheeled Harvesters
John Deere has expanded its G Series lineup of midsize forestry wheeled harvesters with the midsize 1070G and 1170G models. With an operator station designed to provide enhanced comfort, the 1070G and 1170G join the 1270G and 1470G models of wheeled harvesters. Both the new 1070G and 1170G are available in six-wheel and eight-wheel versions. Also available on the 1170G is Deere’s Intelligent Boom Control (IBC) technology, which aims to increase accuracy and productivity.
A New Design
Both new models have a John Deere 6068 Final Tier 4 engine and Adaptive Driveline Control, which operators can use to choose an rpm setting appropriate for the operating conditions, after which the system automatically adjusts engine rpm to match the engine load.
While the 1070G offers 182 horsepower at 2,000 rpm, the 1170G produces 208 horsepower at 2,000 rpm. Both models sport a new rear frame design that turns the engine, hydraulic pump, cooler, and tank package 180 degrees, resulting in improved operator visibility. Both models also have easily accessible components, making daily service tasks easier.
The 1070G and 1170G include the TimberMatic H-16 control system, and Deere says new MECA control modules, simple CAN busses, and an optimized electrical system will enhance functionality. The models’ Processing Power Control system, meanwhile, alters processing power and fuel economy depending on tree size and working conditions. Three power-level options let the system anticipate and adjust engine load as needed to improve fuel consumption and overall productivity.
The 1170G & 1070G Up Close
The 1170G’s six-wheel version includes a larger chassis, higher ground clearance, and a 125cc larger drive pump. Deere describes the eight-wheel model, meanwhile, as an “all-purpose” machine that excels in soft terrain and on steep slopes and that’s suited for thinning applications and felling regeneration. Both versions include a CH6 boom available in 32.8-foot (10-meter) or 37.1-foot (11.3-meter) lengths. The eight-wheel model accepts H412, H413, or H414 harvester heads, while the six-wheel version uses the H412.
The 1170G’s IBC system includes sensors that detect head positioning, making it possible to adjust the boom’s trajectory “in one continuous, efficient motion,” Deere says. With its compact design, Deere says the 1070G can operate in dense growth but protects terrain from damage thanks to its wide tires and balanced frame. The model’s 180 S boom is available in 28.2-, 32.8-, and 35.5-foot (8.6-, 10-, and 10.8-meter) reaches and accepts the H412, H413, and H414 harvester heads.
Source: Deere & Company
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