John Deere
853M Tracked Feller Buncher
Tracked Feller Bunchers
The John Deere 853M Track Feller Buncher is engineered for superior performance and efficiency in demanding forestry applications. This formidable machine is powered by a robust John Deere PowerTech™ PSS 9.0L engine, delivering peak performance with 330 horsepower and exceptional fluid efficiency.
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Model / part number: 81M0JF
Technical specification source: Official manufacturer technical data
Catalogue source: John Deere Africa & Middle East (AFME) · Checked 2026-10-04
Specifications
Key Specs9 specifications
- Manufacturer
- John Deere
- Model
- PowerTech™ PSS 9.0L
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 549.0 cu in.
- Displacement (Metric)
- 9.0 L
- Hydraulics Type
- Closed center, load sense, pressure compensated
- Maximum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) (Imperial)
- 27, 10 ft, in.
- Maximum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) (Metric)
- 8.5 m
- Minimum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) (Imperial)
- 12, 7 ft, in.
- Minimum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) (Metric)
- 3.8 m
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Engine16 specifications
- Manufacturer
- John Deere
- Model
- PowerTech™ PSS 9.0L
- Non road Emission Standards
- EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V
- Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 549.0 cu in.
- Displacement (Metric)
- 9.0 L
- Speed Peak Power
- 1900.0 rpm
- Peak Power (Standard Travel) (Imperial)
- 300.0 hp
- Peak Power (Standard Travel) (Metric)
- 223.7 kW
- Peak Power (Dedicated Travel) (Imperial)
- 330.0 hp
- Peak Power (Dedicated Travel) (Metric)
- 246.0 kW
- Speed Net Peak Torque
- 1500.0 rpm
- Net Peak Torque (Standard Travel) (Imperial)
- 937.0 lb-ft
- Net Peak Torque (Standard Travel) (Metric)
- 1270.6 Nm
- Net Peak Torque (Dedicated Travel) (Imperial)
- 1027.0 lb-ft
- Net Peak Torque (Dedicated Travel) (Metric)
- 1392.4 Nm
Cooling1 specifications
- Fan Type
- Suction type, hydraulically driven, variable speed, reversing
Hydraulics23 specifications
- Hydraulics Type
- Closed center, load sense, pressure compensated
- Standard Travel System Main Pump Type
- Variable-displacement axial piston
- Standard Travel System, Main Pump Maximum Rated Flow (Imperial)
- 141.0 gpm
- Standard Travel System, Main Pump Maximum Rated Flow (Metric)
- 533.7 L/min
- Standard Travel System Continuous Saw Pump Type
- Dedicated variable-displacement axial piston
- Standard Travel System, Continuous Saw Pump Maximum Rated Flow (Imperial)
- 36.0 gpm
- Standard Travel System, Continuous Saw Pump Maximum Rated Flow (Metric)
- 136.3 L/min
- Standard Travel System Attachment Pump Type
- Dedicated variable-displacement axial piston
- Standard Travel System, Attachment Pump Maximum Rated Flow (Imperial)
- 36.0 gpm
- Standard Travel System, Attachment Pump Maximum Rated Flow (Metric)
- 136.3 L/min
- Dedicated Travel System Main Pump Type
- Variable-displacement axial piston
- Dedicated Travel System, Main Pump Maximum Rated Flow (Imperial)
- 131.0 gpm
- Dedicated Travel System, Main Pump Maximum Rated Flow (Metric)
- 495.9 L/min
- Dedicated Travel System Travel Pump Type
- Dedicated variable-displacement axial piston
- Dedicated Travel System, Travel Pump Maximum Rated Flow (x2) (Imperial)
- 50.0 gpm
- Dedicated Travel System, Travel Pump Maximum Rated Flow (x2) (Metric)
- 189.3 L/min
- Dedicated Travel System Continuous Saw Pump Type
- Dedicated variable-displacement axial piston
- Dedicated Travel System, Continuous Saw Pump Maximum Rated Flow (Imperial)
- 36.0 gpm
- Dedicated Travel System, Continuous Saw Pump Maximum Rated Flow (Metric)
- 136.3 L/min
- Dedicated Travel System Attachment Pump Type
- Dedicated variable-displacement axial piston
- Dedicated Travel System, Attachment Pump Maximum Rated Flow (Imperial)
- 36.0 gpm
- Dedicated Travel System, Attachment Pump Maximum Rated Flow (Metric)
- 136.3 L/min
- Oil Filtration
- 2 main return filters, 10-micron return with bypass, 1 case-drain strainer, 25 micron
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Electrical6 specifications
- Total Voltage
- 24.0 V
- Voltage Per Battery
- 12.0 V
- Number Of Batteries
- 2
- Alternator Rating
- 200.0 amp
- Work Lights
- LED (12)
- Service Lights
- LED (2)
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Undercarriage19 specifications
- Type
- Integral track guides, thick high-abrasion-resistant material, ramp angles, hydraulic track adjustment
- Size
- U7 Extreme Duty (EXD)
- Track Chain (Imperial)
- 8.5 in.
- Track Chain (Metric)
- 216.0 mm
- Number Of Track Links (Per Side)
- 47
- Lower Rollers (Per Side)
- 9
- Carrier Slides/Rollers (Per Side)
- 2
- Travel Speed High, Standard Travel, Forward And Reverse (Imperial)
- 2.6 mph
- Travel Speed High, Standard Travel, Forward And Reverse (Metric)
- 4.2 km/h
- Travel Speed Low, Standard Travel, Forward And Reverse (Imperial)
- 1.2 mph
- Travel Speed Low, Standard Travel, Forward And Reverse (Metric)
- 1.9 km/h
- Travel Speed High, Dedicated Travel, Forward And Reverse (Imperial)
- 2.6 mph
- Travel Speed High, Dedicated Travel, Forward And Reverse (Metric)
- 4.2 km/h
- Travel Speed Low, Dedicated Travel, Forward And Reverse (Imperial)
- 1.2 mph
- Travel Speed Low, Dedicated Travel, Forward And Reverse (Metric)
- 1.9 km/h
- Tractive Effort, Standard Travel (Imperial)
- 72299.0 lbf
- Tractive Effort, Standard Travel (Metric)
- 321.6 kN
- Tractive Effort, Dedicated Travel (Imperial)
- 69196.0 lbf
- Tractive Effort, Dedicated Travel (Metric)
- 308.0 kN
Rotating Upper4 specifications
- Swing Speed Maximum, Standard Swing System
- 7.0 rpm
- Swing Torque, Standard Swing System (Imperial)
- 73756.0 lb-ft
- Swing Torque, Standard Swing System (Metric)
- 99999.7 Nm
- Swing Brake
- Sealed wet multi-disc, manually applied/released
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Refill Capacities4 specifications
- Fuel Tank (Imperial)
- 228.9 gal.
- Fuel Tank (Metric)
- 866.48 L
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) (Imperial)
- 8.9 gal.
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) (Metric)
- 33.69 L
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Ground Pressure13 specifications
- Travel Performance And Rating
- SAE J1309
- Conditions For Measuring Ground Pressure
- Includes standard equipment, 6.71-m (22 ft.) power boom with Rapid Cycle System (RCS), medium extended counterweight, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
- Undercarriage Size
- U7 EXD
- 24 in. Double Grouser
- 9.1 psi
- 610 mm Double Grouser
- 62.7 kPa
- 30 in. Double Grouser
- 7.4 psi
- 762 mm Double Grouser
- 51.0 kPa
- 24 in. Single Grouser
- 9.0 psi
- 610 mm Single Grouser
- 62.0 kPa
- 28 in. Single Grouser
- 7.8 psi
- 711 mm Single Grouser
- 53.8 kPa
- 36 in. Triple Grouser (Soft Terrain Only)
- 6.3 psi
- 914 mm Triple Grouser (Soft Terrain Only)
- 43.4 kPa
Final Tier 4/EU Stage V Operating Weight4 specifications
- Conditions For Measuring Operating Weight
- Includes standard equipment, 6.71-m (22 ft.) power boom with RCS, medium extended counterweight, 610-mm (24 in.) single-grouser tracks, half-full fuel tank, and all fluids, less attachment
- Undercarriage Size
- U7 EXD
- Approximate Weight Of Base Machine (Imperial)
- 71510.0 lb.
- Approximate Weight Of Base Machine (Metric)
- 32436.4 kg
6.10-m (20-ft) Boom Performance9 specifications
- Maximum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) (Imperial)
- 25, 10 ft, in.
- Maximum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) (Metric)
- 7.87 m
- Minimum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) (Imperial)
- 12, 10 ft, in.
- Minimum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) (Metric)
- 3.9 m
- Cutting Swath (Imperial)
- 13, 0 ft, in.
- Cutting Swath (Metric)
- 3.96 m
- Lift Option(s)
- Rapid Cycle System (RCS)
- Lift Capacity, Bare Pin At 20 ft Full Reach
- 14710.0 lb.
- Lift Capacity, Bare Pin At 6.1 m Full Reach
- 6672.3 kg
6.71-m (22-ft) Boom Performance11 specifications
- Maximum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) (Imperial)
- 27, 10 ft, in.
- Maximum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) (Metric)
- 8.5 m
- Minimum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) (Imperial)
- 12, 7 ft, in.
- Minimum Reach (To Tip Of Saw Blade) (Metric)
- 3.8 m
- Cutting Swath (Imperial)
- 15, 3 ft, in.
- Cutting Swath (Metric)
- 4.6 m
- Lift Option(s)
- Rapid Cycle System (RCS)
- Lift Capacity, Bare Pin At Full Reach (Imperial)
- 12220.0 lb.
- Lift Capacity, Bare Pin At Full Reach (Metric)
- 5542.9 kg
- Lift Capacity, Bare Pin At 20 ft
- 15130.0 lb.
- Lift Capacity, Bare Pin At 6.1 m
- 6862.9 kg
Machine Dimensions53 specifications
- Standard Undercarriage Type
- U7 EXD
- Boom Size Used For Measuring Dimensions (Imperial)
- 22.0 ft
- Boom Size Used For Measuring Dimensions (Metric)
- 6.7 m
- Overall Height, Top Of Cab With Flat Skylight (Imperial)
- 11, 4 ft, in.
- Overall Height, Top Of Cab With Flat Skylight (Metric)
- 3.5 m
- Overall Height, Top Of Cab With Peaked Skylight (Imperial)
- 12, 1 ft, in.
- Overall Height, Top Of Cab With Peaked Skylight (Metric)
- 3.7 m
- Overall Height, Top Of Boom, Extended, Attachment Vertical (Imperial)
- 12, 11 ft, in.
- Overall Height, Top Of Boom, Extended, Attachment Vertical (Metric)
- 3.9 m
- Overall Track Length (Imperial)
- 16, 1 ft, in.
- Overall Track Length (Metric)
- 4.9 m
- Track Length (Idler To Sprocket Center) (Imperial)
- 12, 7 ft, in.
- Track Length (Idler To Sprocket Center) (Metric)
- 3.87 m
- Tail Swing (From Swing Center) Small Counterweight (Imperial)
- 6, 4 ft, in.
- Tail Swing (From Swing Center) Small Counterweight (Metric)
- 1.9 m
- Tail Swing (From Swing Center) Medium Counterweight (Imperial)
- 6, 4 ft, in.
- Tail Swing (From Swing Center) Medium Counterweight (Metric)
- 1.9 m
- Tail Swing (From Swing Center) Medium Extended Counterweight (Imperial)
- 7, 4 ft, in.
- Tail Swing (From Swing Center) Medium Extended Counterweight (Metric)
- 2.2 m
- Tail Swing (From Swing Center) Large Extended Counterweight (Imperial)
- 7, 4 ft, in.
- Tail Swing (From Swing Center) Large Extended Counterweight (Metric)
- 2.25 m
- Maximum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Standard 22 ft Boom
- 22, 0 ft, in.
- Maximum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Standard 6.71 m Boom
- 6.7 m
- Minimum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Standard 22 ft Boom
- 6, 9 ft, in.
- Minimum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Standard 6.71 m Boom
- 2.0 m
- Cutting Swath, Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Standard 22 ft Boom
- 15, 3 ft, in.
- Cutting Swath, Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Standard 6.71 m Boom
- 4.6 m
- Maximum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Optional 20 ft Boom
- 20, 0 ft, in.
- Maximum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Optional 6.10 m Boom
- 6.0 m
- Minimum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Optional 20 ft Boom
- 7, 0 ft, in.
- Minimum Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Optional 6.10 m Boom
- 2.13 m
- Cutting Swath, Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Optional 20 ft Boom
- 13, 0 ft, in.
- Cutting Swath, Boom Reach (To Attachment Pin) With Optional 6.10 m Boom
- 3.96 m
- Ground Clearance, Single Grouser (Imperial)
- 31.0 in.
- Ground Clearance, Single Grouser (Metric)
- 787.4 mm
- Ground Clearance, Double Grouser (Imperial)
- 30.0 in.
- Ground Clearance, Double Grouser (Metric)
- 762.0 mm
- Ground Clearance, Triple Grouser (Imperial)
- 29.0 in.
- Ground Clearance, Triple Grouser (Metric)
- 736.6 mm
- Upperstructure Width, Standard (Imperial)
- 10, 4 ft, in.
- Upperstructure Width, Standard (Metric)
- 3.14 m
- Upperstructure Width, With Optional Walkway (Imperial)
- 11, 0 ft, in.
- Upperstructure Width, With Optional Walkway (Metric)
- 3.4 m
- Track Gauge (Imperial)
- 8, 10 ft, in.
- Track Gauge (Metric)
- 2.7 m
- Width Over Tracks With 24 in. Track Shoes
- 10, 10 ft, in.
- Width Over Tracks With 610 mm Track Shoes
- 3.3 m
- Width Over Tracks With 28 in. Track Shoes
- 11, 2 ft, in.
- Width Over Tracks With 711 mm Track Shoes
- 3.4 m
- Width Over Tracks With 30 in. Track Shoes
- 11, 4 ft, in.
- Width Over Tracks With 760 mm Track Shoes
- 3.45 m
- Width Over Tracks With 36 in. Track Shoes
- 11, 10 ft, in.
- Width Over Tracks With 914 mm Track Shoes
- 3.6 m