- Net Power: 224 kW (300 hp) at 1,900 rpm
- Max. Boom Reach: 9.91 m (32 ft. 6 in.)
- Tractive Effort: 373 kN (83,876 lbf)
Product Features for John Deere 859MH Forestry Tracked Harvester:
Operate in Comfort
Inside the Cab of a 953M:
- Floor-to-ceiling front window
- Operating for long hours is common, and maintaining consistent productivity is crucial.
- M-series offers increased window area for better visibility and more cab space.
- Low-effort electrohydraulic (EH) controls for customizable layout and settings.
Large and Spacious Operator Station:
- Designed with operator input.
- Ergonomic controls and increased cab volume.
- Floor-to-ceiling front window, large side windows, skylight, and optional floor window.
- Optional heated and ventilated seat.
Intelligent Boom Control (IBC):
- Enables precise boom movements.
- Customizable control pattern and boom motions.
- More efficient and consistent boom movements.
- Enhanced cylinder cushioning for reduced shock loading.
- Overall improved operator experience.
Precision Forestry Solutions:
- JDLink telematic system included in the base machine.
- View machine parameters, remote diagnostics, and rapid service response.
- Machine Health Monitoring Center for analyzing data and preventing downtime.
- TimberMatic Maps for enhanced jobsite visibility.
- TimberManager™ for remote visibility and smart business decisions.
Serviceability within Easy Reach:
- Fully opened enclosure and service doors.
- Grease bank for easy servicing of boom joints.
- Rear service ladder for access to fuel and DEF fills.
- Easy access to service components for daily checks and scheduled maintenance.
- Smart debris management with variable-speed reversing fan, swing-out doors, optional vacuum pump, grease banks, and large fuel tank.
Sure-Footed Stability:
- M-series undercarriage designed for severe forestry applications.
- Shaped track frames deflect debris and provide strength and stability.
- Long, wide undercarriage for solid balance and stability.
- Exceptional tractive effort for difficult terrain.
- Optional closed-loop hydrostatic drive and various track pad options.
- Optional tri-track to prevent premature wear due to track twisting.
Maximize Stability on Steep Slopes:
- Leveling system with smooth-cushioned control.
- Expansive leveling envelope tilts up to 26-degrees forward.
- Long and wide undercarriage maximizes performance in challenging terrain.
- Common undercarriage between leveling machines.
- Provides exceptional stability and continuous machine operation on extreme slopes.
Slope Indicator:
- Measures actual ground-slope angle.
- Displays on the in-cab monitor for confident operation in tough steep-slope conditions.
- Available option on all leveling M-series machines.