Define Safety With Feller Bunchers

  • A John Deere tracked felled buncher felling a tree in a forest.

Work can be demanding in your neck of the woods. That's why John Deere feller bunchers are built to outrun your expectations.

Used for full-tree logging, feller bunchers are designed to increase productivity by allowing operators to quickly cut and accumulate timber. With over 50 years of experience in the woods, John Deere offers tracked feller bunchers and wheeled feller bunchers that are ready to work as hard as you do. These machines are engineered with components to outlast rugged environments.

Why do loggers choose John Deere feller bunchers?

At John Deere, we rely on insights from loggers like you to tell us what you need to succeed. We offer six tracked feller buncher models and two wheeled feller buncher models as part of our full line of forestry equipment.

John Deere M-Series Tracked Feller Bunchers are designed for rugged environments like steep slope and swamp logging. Maximize versatility with standard and long-reach boom options, multiple attachment choices, and long and wide undercarriages for greater stability. Additionally, the swing torque contributes to power, performance, and productivity.

Tracked feller buncher models include:

  • A John Deere wheeled feller buncher delimbing logs in a forest.

Our L-II Series Wheeled Feller Bunchers are designed to be simple to run and easy to maintain. Ideal for low slope environments, these feller bunchers offer drive-to-tree capability for thinning to clear cutting, and anything in between.

Wheeled feller buncher models include:

Along with choosing between tracked or wheeled models, loggers should consider their application needs, such as select cut or full final harvest, challenging terrain, attachments, amount of timber being harvested and more.

Not sure which feller buncher is right for your logging operation? Your local John Deere dealer is happy to help. You can also build your machine using our online configurator.

  • Close-up image of a feller bunch blade cutting logs.

Find the perfect felling head for your feller buncher

From small stems to big timber, softwood to hardwood, single select cut to high accumulation plantation harvest, John Deere has a range of disk saw felling heads to maximize your productivity. These heads are factory-installed and optimized for John Deere feller bunchers.

Choose from a variety of felling heads to match your application, tree size, and conditions. Felling heads designed for swing-to-tree tracked feller bunchers include the FR21B, FS22B/FR22B, FR27, and FS50/FR50. For wheeled feller bunchers, choose from the single-post FD22B, and the twin-post FD45 and FD55 heads.

Contact your local John Deere dealer for more details on the right felling head for your feller buncher.

Put technology to work in the woods and in the office

Available on John Deere feller bunchers, optional Intelligent Boom Control (IBC) is an operator-assistance solution that simplifies your logging operations. IBC smooths boom operation, making it more precise and efficient, and easier to control all boom movements. This gives users an enhanced level of control over their logging operation and their bottom line.

With IBC, operators no longer need to control each independent boom function separately. Just control the attachment position, and IBC automatically guides the boom and cylinders accordingly. IBC also automatically controls swing speed based on the overall position of the attachment.

IBC delivers a variety of benefits to your operations.

  • Enhanced precision — provides smooth, precise control of attachment positioning.
  • Increased reliability — delivers more consistent swing/boom movements.
  • Simplified operations — enhances the experience for seasoned loggers and reduces the learning curve for new ones.

Additionally, you can coordinate your operation and your team’s productivity from wherever you work with John Deere Precision Forestry tools and our core technologies.

Our feller bunchers come factory-equipped with a powerful set of core technologies and capabilities. Each plays an important role in managing the health and performance of your fleet. You can take the guesswork out of planning, implementing, and monitoring your operation with John Deere Precision Forestry tools, including TimberMatic Maps™ and TimberManager™.

Adding John Deere feller bunchers to your fleet of forestry equipment is just one step to winning in the woods. Our unrivaled dealer support provides you with the hustle of experienced technicians, parts when you need them, time-saving tools, and more.

Ready to conquer rugged woods with our feller bunchers? Contact your local John Deere dealer for details today.

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