John Deere
859M Tracked Feller Buncher
Tracked Feller Bunchers
Ideal for both small stem and large timber operations, the John Deere 859M Track Feller Buncher is engineered for top-tier efficiency and durability.
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Model / part number: 88M0JF
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 (13)
- 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
- U7L 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)
- 10
- Carrier Slides/Rollers (Per Side)
- 2
- Travel Speed High, Standard Travel, Forward And Reverse (Imperial)
- 2.2 mph
- Travel Speed High, Standard Travel, Forward And Reverse (Metric)
- 3.5 km/h
- Travel Speed Low, Standard Travel, Forward And Reverse (Imperial)
- 1.0 mph
- Travel Speed Low, Standard Travel, Forward And Reverse (Metric)
- 1.6 km/h
- Travel Speed High, Dedicated Travel, Forward And Reverse (Imperial)
- 2.5 mph
- Travel Speed High, Dedicated Travel, Forward And Reverse (Metric)
- 4.0 km/h
- Travel Speed Low, Dedicated Travel, Forward And Reverse (Imperial)
- 1.1 mph
- Travel Speed Low, Dedicated Travel, Forward And Reverse (Metric)
- 1.8 km/h
- Tractive Effort, Standard Travel (Imperial)
- 83876.0 lbf
- Tractive Effort, Standard Travel (Metric)
- 373.1 kN
- Tractive Effort, Dedicated Travel (Imperial)
- 80257.0 lbf
- Tractive Effort, Dedicated Travel (Metric)
- 357.0 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 Pressure9 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
- U7L EXD
- 24 in. Double Grouser
- 10.5 psi
- 610 mm Double Grouser
- 72.4 kPa
- 24 in. Single Grouser
- 10.4 psi
- 610 mm Single Grouser
- 71.7 kPa
- 28 in. Single Grouser
- 9.0 psi
- 711 mm Single Grouser
- 62.1 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
- U7L EXD
- Approximate Weight Of Base Machine (Imperial)
- 82490.0 lb.
- Approximate Weight Of Base Machine (Metric)
- 37406.8 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)
- Power lift option with 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)
- Power lift option with 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 Dimensions45 specifications
- Standard Undercarriage Type
- U7L 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)
- 12, 10 ft, in.
- Overall Height, Top Of Cab With Flat Skylight (Metric)
- 3.91 m
- Overall Height, Top Of Cab With Peaked Skylight (Imperial)
- 13, 7 ft, in.
- Overall Height, Top Of Cab With Peaked Skylight (Metric)
- 4.13 m
- Overall Height, Top Of Boom, Extended, Attachment Vertical (Imperial)
- 13, 7 ft, in.
- Overall Height, Top Of Boom, Extended, Attachment Vertical (Metric)
- 4.13 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
- 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)
- 29.0 in.
- Ground Clearance, Single Grouser (Metric)
- 736.6 mm
- Ground Clearance, Double Grouser (Imperial)
- 28.0 in.
- Ground Clearance, Double Grouser (Metric)
- 711.0 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, 11 ft, in.
- Track Gauge (Metric)
- 2.7 m
- Width Over Tracks With 24 in. Track Shoes
- 10, 11 ft, in.
- Width Over Tracks With 610 mm Track Shoes
- 3.3 m
- Width Over Tracks With 28 in. Track Shoes
- 11, 3 ft, in.
- Width Over Tracks With 711 mm Track Shoes
- 3.4 m
Undercarriage-leveling Mechanism3 specifications
- Forward
- 26.0 degree (angle)
- Side To Side
- 14.0 degree (angle)
- Rearward
- 7.0 degree (angle)