John Deere
H427 Harvester Head
Forestry Attachments
The H427 is John Deere's most powerful harvester head for large trees. A strong frame and a wide 146.5 degree tilt angle ensure smooth operation even in more demanding environments.
Current product detail page listed in the official John Deere AFME sitemap; this does not assert a 2026 model year or confirmed Eswatini stock.
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Model / part number: 0720WJ
Technical specification source: Official manufacturer technical data
Catalogue source: John Deere Africa & Middle East (AFME) · Checked 2026-10-04
Specifications
Key Specs7 specifications
- Weight Without Rotator and Link
- JD std 1650 / JD top saw 1840, WA std 1655 / WA top saw 1845 kg
- Maximum Cut Diameter (Metric)
- 760 mm
- Maximum Cut Diameter (Imperial)
- 29.9 in.
- Maximum Feed Speed (Metric)
- 5.9 m/s
- Maximum Feed Speed (Imperial)
- 19.36 fps
- Maximum Roller Opening (Metric)
- 720 mm
- Maximum Roller Opening (Imperial)
- 28 in.
Dimensions6 specifications
- Width, Head Open (Metric)
- 1777 mm
- Width, Head Open (Imperial)
- 70 in.
- Width, Head Closed (Metric)
- 1447 mm
- Width, Head Closed (Imperial)
- 57 in.
- Height Without Rotator and Link
- 1779 std / 1870 top saw mm
- Weight Without Rotator and Link
- JD std 1650 / JD top saw 1840, WA std 1655 / WA top saw 1845 kg
Felling/Cutting8 specifications
- Super Cut 100 S Saw Unit, Automatic Chain Tensioning
- Standard
- Maximum Cut Diameter (Metric)
- 760 mm
- Maximum Cut Diameter (Imperial)
- 29.9 in.
- Length Of Saw Bar (Metric)
- 900 mm
- Length Of Saw Bar (Imperial)
- 35.4 in.
- Chain Type
- .404
- Chain Speed (Metric)
- 40 m/s
- Chain Speed (Imperial)
- 7874 fpm
Feed System, Four-Wheel-Drive6 specifications
- Gross Feed Force (Metric)
- 40-43 kN
- Gross Feed Force (Imperial)
- 8892.4-9666.8 lb-ft
- Maximum Feed Speed (Metric)
- 5.9 m/s
- Maximum Feed Speed (Imperial)
- 19.36 fps
- Maximum Roller Opening (Metric)
- 720 mm
- Maximum Roller Opening (Imperial)
- 28 in.
Delimbing7 specifications
- Delimbing Knives
- 4 moving, 2 fixed
- Delimbing Diameter, Tip To Tip (Metric)
- 490 mm
- Delimbing Diameter, Tip To Tip (Imperial)
- 19 in.
- Maximum Opening Upper Knives (Metric)
- 720 mm
- Maximum Opening Upper Knives (Imperial)
- 28 in.
- Maximum Opening Lower Knives (Metric)
- 800 mm
- Maximum Opening Lower Knives (Imperial)
- 32 in.
Hydraulic System2 specifications
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 35 MPa
- Recommended Pump Capacity
- 260-370 L/min
Tank Capacities7 specifications
- Color Marking (Other)
- Yes
- Color Marking (Metric)
- 4.3/4.3 L
- Color Marking (Imperial)
- 1.13/1.13 gal.
- Chain Oil (Metric)
- 14.3 L
- Chain Oil (Imperial)
- 3.78 gal.
- Chain Grease (Metric)
- 1.2 kg
- Chain Grease (Imperial)
- 2.65 lb.
Optional Equipment10 specifications
- Stump Treatment
- Yes
- Multi Tree Handling (MTH)
- Yes
- Mense Feed Rollers
- Yes
- Moipu Feed Rollers
- Yes
- Steel Thumbnail Feed Rollers
- Yes
- Steel V Profile Feed Rollers
- Yes
- Steel Ribbed Feed Rollers
- Yes
- Chain And Saw Bar Kits
- Yes
- Hydraulic Hose Kit
- Yes
- Top Saw
- Yes