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John Deere 948L-II vs Tigercat 630E

The Tigercat 630E has about 5% more engine power (210 kW (282 hp) vs 200 kW (268 hp)).

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for John Deere and Tigercat in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

John Deere John Deere 948L-II
Tigercat Tigercat 630E
Operating weight ——
Engine power 200 kW (268 hp)210 kW (282 hp)
Engine power ≈200 kW (268 hp)≈210 kW (280 hp)
Type Grapple skidderGrapple skidder
Strengths
  • + Powerful
  • + Durable
  • + High production
  • + Efficient drive
Watch-outs
  • − Used in full-tree systems only
  • − Full-tree systems only
Full 948L-II reviewFull 630E review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.