843L-II | Wheeled Feller Buncher

The 843L-II boasts significantly more horsepower for superb responsiveness. Download a brochure, view specifications and build your own.

FD55 head on an 843L-II

Choose from three different felling heads to match your application, tree size, and conditions, so you can maximize productivity. The twin-post FD45 and FD55 heads provide deep pockets for high-accumulation performance and are best suited for thinnings and high-production plantation harvests. The single-post FD22B head is best suited for large timber in clear-cutting applications.

Multiple head options to fit the machine to its intended application
Factory installed felling heads
Optimized for John Deere carriers

Felling head size comparison from left to right: FD45, FD55, FD22B

Model	FD45	FD55	FD22B
Cut Capacity	508 mm (20.0 in.)	584 mm (23.0 in.)	559 mm (22.0 in.)
Accumulation Area	0.65 m² (7.0 sq ft)	0.63 m² (6.8 sq ft)	0.48 m² (5.2 sq ft)
Ideal Timber Range	150-350 mm (6-14 in.)	250-460 mm (10-18 in.)	300-500 mm (12-20 in.)
Typical Application	Plantation, thinning, and select cut	Select cut and final felling	Select cut and final felling
Typical Operation	High accumulation Short-to-mid-height timber	Mid-to-high accumulation Mid-height timber	Mid accumulation Mid-to-tall-height timber
Weight	2424.48 kg (5345 lb)	2971.06 kg (6,550 lb)	3070.85 kg (6,770 lb)
Felling head specs

Mobile device using JDLink™

TimberMatic™ Maps monitor displaying live production data

Machine Health Monitoring Center

Now included in base machine, the JDLink™ telematic system provides the foundation for John Deere’s Precision Forestry solutions. These systems help optimize your machine, your uptime, and your jobsites, which ultimately lead to improved production efficiency.

JDLink™ connectivity enables you to view several parameters of your machine, including its location, fuel level, average fuel burn rate, idle time, machine utilization, and much more
John Deere Connected Support™ allows the dealer, with your approval, to provide remote diagnostics, rapid service response with the right part in hand, and parts availability; all to maximize machine uptime
John Deere’s centralized Machine Health Monitoring Center analyzes data from thousands of connected machines, identifies trends, and develops recommended actions to help prevent downtime
TimberMatic Maps gives enhanced visibility to the jobsite, which streamlines communication and increases efficiency TimberManager™ provides remote visibility to your operation from any device, allowing you to make smart business decisions based on real-time production data

Removable engine panels provide wide-open access to the engine

Easy access to service components helps confirm daily checks and perform scheduled maintenance, which ultimately minimizes unexpected downtime and costly repairs. The L-II lineup of Wheeled Feller Bunchers feature removable engine panels for wide-open access to filters and fluid level checks. Swing out cooler doors and an automatic reversing fan provide effortless cleaning of debris from the coolers. Fluid fills including fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and hydraulic oil can all be easily accessed from ground level, as well as daily greasing points.

Ground level daily maintenance
Swing out coolers for quick and easy cleaning detachable engine panels
Remote diagnostics via John Deere Connected Support, with your approval
Wiring and hose routings are protected against debris intrusion
Simplified routing of the electrical and hydraulic systems
Extended filter-change interval for hydraulic filter service

Operator station of an 843L-II

Front view from inside the cab of an 843L-II

Less fatigue means more output. Your operators will have what they need to be comfortable and productive in the cab of an L-II series wheeled feller buncher.

Large windows provide clear visibility to the attachment
Customizable joystick and button patterns for multiple operators
Low-effort electrohydraulic (EH) controls
Soft steering stops reduces impact during full articulation
Power-management system allows operators to set the desired power to the felling head and drive motors