1510G FORWARDER

1510G Forwarder collecting timber

Boasting an increased slewing angle, this 1510G Forwarder is more nimble than previous models. This helps operators become more efficient and productive when collecting timber in the woods.

• Increase slewing angle
• Helps in efficiency and productivity

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
• When enabled, John Deere Connected Support™ allows the dealer 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

Intelligent Boom Control on a 1510G

Intelligent Boom Control (IBC) smooths boom operations, making them more precise and efficient, to increase operator productivity compared to a forwarder without IBC. With IBC, you no longer need to control each boom function independently. Just control the direction of the head with a single lever command, and IBC will automatically guide the boom and cylinders accordingly. IBC also utilizes adaptive swing control to adjust the swing speed based on the overall position of the head. This makes controlling the head more precise and intuitive, especially for new operators, compared to machines without IBC.

• Customizable control pattern and boom motions
• More efficient and consistent boom movements
• IBC functions have been adapted to the work cycle
• Automatic adjusting of the grapple in accordance with the trajectory of the boom

IBC, basic functionality

• Operator controls, boom tip directly instead of controlling individual joints and extension
  • Joystick 1: Boom tip forwards and backwards
  • Joystick 2: Boom tip up and down
• System includes electronic cylinder end dampings
  • Desired boom speed (with same joystick position) remains regardless of boom positions - automation combines movements together.
  • Thus boom accuracy gets better especially with long boom reach

Diagram of IBC controls

John Deere Forwarder with long-bogie axle configuration

The long-bogie configuration provides added value in multiple ways for your operation. Lower ground pressure compared to other models, helps reduce soil disturbance. The longer frame helps increase stability side-to-side while driving and working on slopes.

The bogie axle also features a portal structure, which contains an additional gear set on the wheel-end of the bogie. This increases the ground clearance compared to a conventional bogie. The bogie axles also have a balancing gear in their center swing bearing.

• Helps reduce ground pressure
• Side-to-side stability
• Bogie portal construction enables high ground clearance
• Works to improve traction

1210G John Deere forwarder with a full load of timber

The John Deere Forwarders feature Duraxle™ heavy-duty bogie axles. Duraxle bogie axles are designed to carry hefty loads over long distances in the woods. The robust axles together with increased diesel power deliver solid tractive performance in every operating condition.

The bogie axle features a portal structure, which contains an additional gear set on the wheel-end of the bogie. This helps to increase the ground clearance compared to a conventional bogie.

• Robust design
• Helps provide tractive performance in operating conditions
• High ground clearance

1110G Forwarder with the cabin rotated gathering timber

The cabin follows the boom slew and remains automatically in upright orientation but can also be operator-controlled. Boom following and leveling functions can be adjusted by the operators' preferences; offset and delay between cabin and boom movements and the behavior of leveling can be adjusted. The cabin turns 290° providing 360° visibility of boom movements and the surrounding jobsite, for safe, efficient log loading.

• Leveling function keeps the operator comfortably sitting in upright orientation
• Excellent visibility to the working area and boom tip all the time; no posts obstructing sight to the grapple
• The operator doesn’t have to follow the boom by continuously turning his head
• The cabin is on a separate platform with the boom
• The cabin also has a different turning center than the boom; thus, the cabin doesn’t have to turn as much as the boom while following the movements of the boom tip
  • Less stress on the operator