This 2016 John Deere 803M is a feller buncher — a purpose-built forestry machine designed to grasp, cut, and accumulate standing trees before laying them down for processing. Sometimes referred to as a cut-to-length head carrier in related forestry contexts, the feller buncher is a core piece of equipment in timber harvesting operations. John Deere is a globally recognised manufacturer with a long-standing presence in agriculture, construction, and forestry equipment, and its forestry line is well regarded for durability in demanding woodland environments.
This machine has accumulated 11,500 hours of total use, though notably the engine has been rebuilt or replaced and carries only 2,500 hours, giving the powertrain considerably more remaining service life than the overall hour count alone would suggest. A new hydraulic pump has also been fitted, addressing one of the higher-wear components in a machine of this type. Both head turn gears have been replaced as well, which is a meaningful detail for buyers, as the head rotation system is subject to significant stress during daily felling and accumulating cycles.
All of the above work was carried out by John Deere, indicating the repairs and replacements were performed by an authorised dealer or service team using manufacturer standards and parts. The machine is being offered in used condition and is located in North Carolina, USA, priced at $135,000.
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