John Deere Reveals 910G & 1010G Compact Forwarders

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John Deere’s new 910G forwarder is more compact and nimble than its predecessor. (Photo courtesy of Deere & Company.)

Putting a bit more green in the forest, machinery icon John Deere is now fielding a pair of compact, G-Series forwarders. The new 910G and 1010G are designed to be highly configurable and comfortable to operate. Available in six- or eight-wheel forms, the new forwarders are suitable for early-to-late thinning operations and smaller-end final felling applications, the manufacturer says.

“With the addition of the new 910G and 1010G Forwarders, we are rounding out our forwarder product line to offer a solution for every logging operation,” says product marketing manager of WCTL Forwarders and Automation, Niko Solopuro. “Compact in size, these versatile machines deliver power and productivity, even in the most demanding conditions.”

Shared Features

John Deere redesigned the G-Series 910 and 1010 with a smaller wheelbase and a shorter frame in front of the engine. The result, along with less overhang, is improved nimbleness in thinnings while retaining stability under the same load. Their load space comes in either narrow or wide options.

Both models employ balanced bogie axles (the six-wheeled variant uses rigid front axles) with an unbalanced front bogie available. Deere offers a number of boom options as well, with the CF5 boom being compatible with IBC, or intelligent boom control.

“With IBC,” the company says, “the operator no longer needs to control each independent boom joint movement separately, instead controlling the boom tip directly.” The IBC system’s joysticks are user-configurable.

Deere also claims a first in the logging field with the 910G and 1010G’s ADC (Adaptive Driveline Control) feature. ADC automatically adjusts the engine speed to the load according to the type of goal you specify, e.g. for economy, power, or normal operation. This augments the machine’s drivability and efficient use of the tractive force available, the company claims.

Inside The Cab

Deere gave the new G Series forwarders their most comfortable cab yet, thanks to automated climate control and new armrests. The air-cushioned seat in the center of it all is fully adjustable.

You can specify a fixed cab if you like, but the self- leveling cab option can reduce strain on your back and shoulders as you keep an eye on the work. The leveling cab can rotate up to 290 degrees to give you excellent visibility on the tires, boom, and grapple.

The 910G and 1010G use Deere’s TimberMatic control system with cruise control and an inclination display. It’s compatible with the TimberMatic Maps extension, which shares information with other Deere machines nearby, such as a harvester. Likewise, it supports TimberManager web-based reporting, JDLink telematics, and ForestSight mobile fleet management technologies.

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The new Deere 910G and 1010G (shown above) come with axle, cab, boom, and load space options. (Photo courtesy Deere & Company.)

The 910G & 1010G

The 910G is a 16.5-ton (15-metric ton) forwarder rated to lift up to 10 tons (9 metric tons) of timber. Its reach spans 28 to 33 feet (8.5 to 10 meters), depending on the boom option. It has a 188-inch (4.8-meter) wheelbase and a 158-horsepower (118-kilowatt) engine.

The 1010G uses the same hydrostatic-mechanical transmission and Deere PowerTech Plus 4045 engine as the 910G, but it ekes out 178 horsepower (133 kilowatts) from the mill. This forwarder is optimized for soft soil operation and has a rear bogie axle option for lower ground pressure. Its reach is the same at the 910G’s, but its load rating is 12 tons (11 metric tons). The 17.5-ton (16-metric-ton) machine has a 205-inch (5.2-meter) wheelbase.

Source: Deere & Company

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