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TRACK & WHEELCablePricedeliversfirstJohn DeereJH seriesharvesteRIn September CablePrice delivered a purpose built John Deere 753JH tracked harvester, complete with WaratahHTH622B processing head, to Canterbury based Lee Logging. The 753JH represents the first JH series John Deeretracked harvester delivered into New Zealand and has quickly gained the confidence of its new owner, Steve Lee.The machine was delivered by CablePrice into the BalmoralForest in North Canterbury where Lee Logging has a contractfor the felling, delimbing and processing of post wood. The753JH joins a John Deere 1710D forwarder, Bell 220C triloggerand Hitachi EX225USR-5 as the newest addition in LeeLogging’s fleet – all sold and delivered by CablePrice.The 22,400kg harvester is powered by a 6-cylinder turbochargedJohn Deere PowerTech 6081H engine capable of delivering241 hp @ 2,000 rpm. The 753JH also includes 24” single grousershoes, Deere’s own Waratah Timberite measuring system softwareand a heavy duty harvester boom with integrated ‘plug-and-play’commonality between the Harvester and Waratah attachment.The fully integrated measuring system for “plug-and-play” Waratahheads on all JH models is powered by an efficient multifunctionalhydraulic system. This new hydraulic system knows when andwhere the power is needed to get the job done. “Every feature ofthe JH models — from the agile yet strong boom to the reputableheads — enables superb harvesting performance” says AndrewCrane – Equipment Sales Manager for CablePrice.The hydraulic system architecture and hydraulic prioritizationmean no waiting for power — or oil. The machine’s hydraulicsystem increases horsepower and flow (greater than 348 L/min)to the attachment, resulting in better grabbing pressure and fasterspeed. The system also prioritises power loads, ensuring essentialtasks like feed speed and multifunctioning always have enoughdedicated flow. “This ensures that not only do you get targetedmaximum power, but moving parts aren’t starved for oil — soyou’ll have less downtime for maintenance, and you can get moredone faster and with more precision, says Crane. “Plus, hydraulicsrun cooler and more efficiently, extending the pumps longevity.”Fitted with the 2,165kg HTH622B Waratah, the head has amaximum cutting capacity of 760mm, so is ideal for big trees,according to Crane. “Whether processing at the landing orharvesting at the stump, you can reliably maximize jobsiteproduction while getting the highest-value cut per stem.”Crane also says, whilst focused on production efficiency, thepurpose built JH series harvesters gives nothing away in comfortor operator safety. “These machines are as impressive on theinside as they are on the outside. They are among the mostspacious in their class and the cab of the 753JH is comfortable,well-appointed, and efficiently arranged for maximumproductivity.” Crane adds “Loggers will appreciate the clearand expansive sight line, as well as the isolation mountings fora smoother and quieter ride.” The cabin also boasts operatorprotection with integral ROPs, FOPs and OPs certification, aswell as a fire suppression system.With only a few hours under its belt, Steve Lee says the speedand performance of the machine is exceptional, commenting “ithandles timber like its grabbing a tiger by the tail – it’s that quick”and he is confident that the purpose built harvester will improvethe efficiency of his operation and has the capacity to increase theoutput as a result of the processing speed.John Deere tracked harvesters include the compact yetpowerful JH Series – 703JH, 753JH, 759JH and the larger853JH, 903JH & 909JH models. Each model features a longboom reach and a choice of heads to match the operation’srequirements. All of these harvesters are great for workingon slopes, especially the 759JH and 909JH. The 759JHhas shift-tilt levelling technology, allowing it to be centredand stable on steeper slopes. And the 909JH boasts the bestlevelling envelope in the industry.John Deere tracked harvesters offer unmatched groundclearance, tractive effort and service access, as well assuperior operator comfort for increased productivity. JohnDeere's tracked harvesters are purpose built for the forestwith a new optimised boom set for exceptional reach anda minimal tail swing design, and include an integratedplug-and-play measuring system for Waratah processingheads, making them ideal for selective cuts and commercialthinning operations.24