Intuitive features on John Deere’s wheeled feller bunchers simplify tough work

Offering an improved operator experience through new features and enhancements, John Deere's new L-III wheeled feller buncher machines deliver more to forestry contractors. Building on the expansive improvements rolled out on the L-III Skidder line-up earlier this year, the new L-III wheeled feller bunchers offer new cameras and lighting enhancements to support situational awareness. The L-III models also provide new solutions and tools to help simplify the operational experience with features such as Remote Display Access that enhance productivity and ease in the woods.

"The L-III wheeled feller buncher models deliver an exceptional experience for our customers, giving them both reliable, quality machines they can perform with, and the tools needed to work more efficiently in the woods," said Matt Flood, product marketing manager, John Deere. "With strategically designed productivity features, connectivity capabilities, and an all-around impressive operator experience, we're confident our customers will feel ready to tackle any job head-on."

Features of the L-III wheeled feller bunchers 

The new L-III wheeled feller buncher models are designed with updated, comfort-focused features similar to the L-III skidder models, including the base and premium cab package options, premium lighting options, and enhanced connectivity capabilities. In addition, the L-III wheeled feller bunchers feature a variety of precision solutions, including TimberMatic Maps that is standard in-base, that deliver optimal machine and operator efficiency.

To help maximize uptime, Remote Display Access (RDA) enables dealers, owners, and support personnel to view and interact with a machine's display from any location with an internet connection. Whether adjusting settings, pulling data, or troubleshooting issues, RDA allows remote users to easily access the display as if they were sitting in the cab, often saving time to travel to a site. 

Helping increase operator efficiency, a newly added secondary display is now standard in all L-III wheeled feller bunchers. When utilizing the standard camera on wheeled feller buncher, the secondary display in the cab will show the camera view for the operator, providing near real-time access to viewpoints outside of the machine. 

Lastly, with new and advanced lighting systems, the L-III machines come standard with LED lights. Premium lighting package options are also available on these models, offering added high beam, grill and service lighting for customers needing enhanced visibility. This 200 percent increase in light output helps operators easily view logging operations in low-light conditions.