“Our new L-III Skidder line-up was designed to enhance the overall comfort and efficiency of operators,” said Matt Flood, product marketing manager, John Deere. “We know that working long days in the woods can be taxing on operators, and the L-III models answer the need for more comfortable equipment that delivers the same powerful performance our customers demand.”
Operator Comfort
Prioritizing the operator’s experience, the L-III models are designed with new, comfort-focused features and are available in two package options: base and premium. Both package options are equipped with new operator seats, amplifying jobsite comfort for day-long success. In addition, both models’ seats include the ability to tilt and extend the cushion for a customized fit and offer three operating positions: forward facing, rear facing, and the newly released right-side door facing.
On the premium package, the seat is made from vented leather and features built-in cooling and heating functions, for comfort in all weather conditions. The premium seat option also offers seven-way adjustability and includes air-operated bolsters that can be modified to the operator’s preferences. With countless hours spent in the seat of the cab, these premium options are designed to help operators tackle long days and remain productive.
With crews working during all hours of the day and through seasons with shorter windows of daylight, the L-III models were strategically designed to improve the operator’s visibility and reduce shadows in challenging settings. With new, advanced lighting systems, the L-III Skidders come standard with LED lights on the front, rear and boom. Also, the newly improved in-cab dome lights provide exceptional visibility during all hours of the day.
For customers needing enhanced visibility, especially those working in darker settings, the premium lighting package option offers added high beam, grill and service lighting, which has a 200% increase in light output than previous models. With added visibility under the cab and in the engine bays, operators can easily view essential service areas, even in the dark.
