Available in West Farmington, Ohio, this John Deere 640G-III skidder for sale is a heavy-duty cable forestry skidder priced at $64,999 and backed by several significant seller-reported updates. Most notably, the seller reports that the machine has a rebuilt engine, a new fuel system, two new 23.1 tires, and two additional tires estimated at approximately 70% remaining. The sale also includes two sets of tire chains, including a set of bear-claw chains and a separate set of ice chains.

For logging contractors, timber operations, land-clearing crews, and buyers looking for an older commercial forestry skidder with major mechanical investment already reported, this 640G-III deserves consideration.

John Deere 640G-III Cable Skidder

The 640G-III belongs to John Deere's G-III Series of forestry skidders and was built specifically for moving felled timber from the woods to a landing or staging area.

Unlike a grapple skidder, the 640G-III is a cable skidder, using a rear-mounted winch and cable arrangement to pull timber. Cable skidders continue to have an important role in logging operations where operators need the ability to reach individual stems or bunches that cannot be approached directly with a grapple.

John Deere designed the 640G-III as part of its larger 600 Series forestry platform, combining articulated steering, heavy-duty axles, a forestry-protected operator station, powershift transmission technology, and substantial winching capability.

Seller-Reported Rebuilt Engine

One of the strongest points on this particular machine is the engine work reported by the seller.

The seller states that the engine has been rebuilt. The exact hours since the rebuild and documentation covering the work have not yet been supplied, so interested buyers should confirm the scope of the rebuild directly before purchase.

That distinction is important: this listing does not represent the engine as new. It is being accurately marketed as a seller-reported rebuilt engine.

John Deere manufacturer literature for the 640G-III identifies the machine with a 6.8-liter six-cylinder Deere diesel engine, with published rated output of approximately 171 SAE gross horsepower at 2,200 rpm in the standard configuration. Exact engine configuration should be verified against the machine's serial number.

New Fuel System

The seller also reports a new fuel system.

Because the exact components replaced have not yet been provided, buyers should confirm whether this work included items such as injectors, fuel pump, lines, filters, rail components, or other portions of the system.

Even without assuming the specific components, a seller-reported fuel-system replacement is an important detail for buyers comparing older commercial logging equipment.

23.1 Tires with Two New Tires

Tire condition can represent a substantial expense on a forestry skidder, and this machine has useful updates in that area as well.

The seller reports:

• Two new 23.1 tires
• Two remaining tires at approximately 70%
• One set of bear-claw tire chains
• One set of ice chains

John Deere literature lists 23.1-26 tires as an available tire configuration for the 640G-III. Buyers should confirm the full size and ply rating stamped on the tires installed on this particular machine.

The two included chain sets add practical flexibility for forestry operations working in mud, snow, frozen ground, hills, and changing seasonal conditions.

Built for Commercial Forestry Work

A cable skidder is designed around a straightforward task: getting timber out of difficult terrain and back to the landing efficiently.

The 640G-III's articulated chassis allows the machine to maneuver through wooded terrain while its winch system allows an operator to pull logs from areas where driving directly to each stem may not be practical.

Potential applications include:

• Commercial logging
• Timber harvesting
• Selective cutting
• Land clearing
• Farm and woodland management
• Storm cleanup
• Firewood and timber operations
• Steep or difficult forestry terrain

The exact winch model installed on this machine has not yet been identified. John Deere offered multiple winch configurations on the 640G-III, including its 4000 Series and an available 6000 Series arrangement. Buyers should verify the installed winch before purchase.

Heavy-Duty Deere Forestry Platform

Manufacturer information for the G-III Series shows that Deere designed these machines around the demands of forestry use.

Published features for the series include heavy-duty planetary axles, differential-lock capability, articulated steering, wet-disc braking, forestry guarding, and purpose-built operator protection.

The 640G-III was available with different transmission and operator-station configurations, so individual equipment can vary substantially.

For that reason, the exact transmission, cab configuration, heating or air-conditioning equipment, winch model, blade configuration, and optional equipment on this skidder should be confirmed during inspection.

Tire Chains Included

Two separate chain sets are included with the machine.

The seller describes them as:

Bear-claw chains — generally intended to provide aggressive traction in difficult forestry conditions.

Ice chains — useful where frozen or icy ground creates additional traction challenges.

Having both sets gives the next owner different traction options without needing to source another complete set immediately.

Located in West Farmington, Ohio

This used John Deere 640G-III cable skidder is located in West Farmington, Ohio and is currently offered at $64,999.

West Farmington provides a practical pickup location for forestry buyers throughout Ohio and surrounding Midwest and Appalachian logging markets.

Buyers interested in the machine are encouraged to request additional photographs, current hour-meter information, serial-number information, and details about the reported engine rebuild before arranging an inspection.

Trustworthy Equipment LLC is marketing this skidder on behalf of the seller and can help connect qualified buyers with the appropriate party.

Financing assistance may be available to qualified buyers through independent financing providers.

Nationwide transportation assistance may also be available through independent equipment-shipping providers. Transportation requirements and pricing will depend on the machine's actual dimensions, weight, configuration, pickup location, and destination.

Contact Trustworthy Equipment LLC for current availability, additional information, or help coordinating the next step on this John Deere 640G-III skidder.