Available in Rockville, Indiana, this John Deere 748 grapple skidder for sale is a heavy-duty forestry machine equipped with a seller-reported remanufactured engine. Priced at $30,000 or best offer, this used grapple skidder may be a practical option for logging contractors, timber operations, land-clearing companies, sawmills, and forestry businesses searching for an older production machine with a major engine replacement already reported.

The seller has provided limited information regarding the exact year, model series, operating hours, grapple configuration, tire condition, and overall mechanical history. Buyers should confirm whether the machine is a 748G, 748G Series II, 748G Series III, 748H, or another John Deere 748 configuration by reviewing the serial number and identification plate.

Seller-Reported Remanufactured Engine

The most important reported feature of this John Deere grapple skidder is its remanufactured engine. A remanufactured engine can be a significant consideration when evaluating an older logging machine, particularly because engine replacement can represent one of the largest potential expenses associated with used forestry equipment.

The seller has not yet provided the engine manufacturer, engine model, installation date, operating hours since installation, remanufacturer information, warranty status, invoices, or service documentation. Interested buyers should request these details and independently inspect the engine before completing a purchase.

The engine should be described as remanufactured rather than new or rebuilt unless supporting documentation states otherwise.

Built for Logging and Timber Handling

A grapple skidder is designed to gather felled timber and transport it from the cutting area to a landing, loading area, or processing point. Unlike a cable skidder that requires logs to be individually choked, a grapple-equipped machine can hydraulically grab and carry groups of logs.

Depending on the exact configuration and present operating condition, this John Deere 748 skidder may be suitable for:

• Commercial logging operations
• Timber harvesting
• Sawmill support work
• Land-clearing projects
• Storm-damage cleanup
• Woodland management
• Moving logs to a landing
• Handling larger timber
• Supporting firewood and lumber operations

The 748 designation has been used on multiple generations of John Deere four-wheel-drive grapple skidders. Exact horsepower, transmission specifications, grapple capacity, operating weight, hydraulic performance, and dimensions vary considerably by year and series.

Grapple and Forestry Configuration

This machine is identified by the seller as a 748 grapple skidder, meaning it is equipped with a rear grapple assembly intended for gathering and carrying timber. However, the seller has not provided the grapple opening, grapple capacity, single-function or dual-function configuration, boom condition, pin and bushing condition, hydraulic-cylinder condition, or information about any leaks.

The listing information also does not confirm whether the machine includes a winch, blade, chains, wheel guards, or additional forestry protection. Buyers should verify all included equipment directly with the seller.

Four-Wheel-Drive Forestry Capability

John Deere 748 grapple skidders are articulated four-wheel-drive forestry machines designed to operate in demanding terrain. Their articulated steering and large forestry tires are intended to provide maneuverability and traction in woods, logging roads, and timber-production environments.

Actual traction and performance will depend heavily on:

• Tire size and remaining tread
• Presence of chains
• Differential and axle condition
• Terrain
• Ground conditions
• Machine weight
• Grapple load
• Transmission performance
• Hydraulic performance

No tire percentage or drivetrain-condition information has been supplied for this specific skidder.

Condition and Buyer Inspection

The seller reports that the machine has a remanufactured engine, but no additional condition statement has been provided. The current operating status, transmission performance, hydraulic condition, brake condition, center-section wear, articulation-joint condition, axle condition, electrical system, grapple operation, and fluid-leak status should all be confirmed.

Because this is older used logging equipment, serious buyers should inspect the machine under operating conditions whenever possible. An inspection should include a cold start, engine operation, transmission engagement, articulation movement, steering response, brake operation, blade movement, grapple operation, hydraulic pressure, visible leaks, center pins, driveline components, axles, tires, and structural areas.

Offered at $30,000 OBO

The current asking price is $30,000, and the seller is open to reasonable offers. The remanufactured engine may provide added value, but the final value will depend on the engine documentation, hours, exact series, tire condition, grapple condition, drivetrain performance, and overall machine condition.

Buyers comparing used forestry equipment, logging skidders, John Deere skidders, and grapple skidders in Indiana are encouraged to request the serial number, additional photographs, operating videos, and complete service details.

Financing, Transportation, and Buyer Assistance

Financing assistance may be available to qualified buyers through independent financing providers. Approval, interest rates, down-payment requirements, and loan terms are determined solely by the financing provider.

Nationwide transportation assistance may also be available through independent equipment-transport providers. Shipping costs will depend on the machine’s verified dimensions, operating weight, pickup conditions, destination, permit requirements, and whether any components must be removed or secured for transport.

Trustworthy Equipment LLC is marketing this unit on behalf of the seller and can help connect qualified buyers with the appropriate party. Buyers are encouraged to complete an independent inspection and verify all specifications before purchase.

Contact Trustworthy Equipment LLC for current availability, additional seller information, inspection arrangements, financing assistance, or transportation coordination.