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John Deere 1270G

Deere’s best-selling wheeled harvester

The John Deere 1270G is a six- or eight-wheel harvester built in Finland, known for its rotating and levelling cab and powerful crane.

Alexey Puzanov ByAlexey Puzanov Updated 1 min read
John Deere 1270G forest harvester working in woodland
John Deere 1270G forest harvester working in woodland

Photo: Eric Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0 · license

+Strengths

  • Rotating, levelling cab
  • Strong global support
  • Powerful hydraulics

−Watch-outs

  • Premium price

Overview

John Deere Forestry (formerly Timberjack) builds its cut-to-length machines in Tampere, Finland. The 1270G is its mainstream harvester for medium and large trees.

John Deere 1270G specifications

EngineJohn Deere 9.0 L
Engine power≈193 kW (260 hp)
Wheels6 or 8
CabRotating and levelling

Figures are typical for standard configurations as published by John Deere. Values vary by market, emissions tier, attachments and options; confirm with your dealer before purchase, transport or lifting.

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Sources and further reading

  1. John Deere – 1270G harvester (deere.com)
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