2026 John Deere Landscaping & Grounds Care 953MH

Tracked Harvesters

Find The Tracked Harvester That Works For You

We make tracked harvesters that combine strength and smarts to meet any challenge. These proven machines are designed with components that help you move through thick swamps and navigate steep slopes. And our tracked harvesters are now equipped with optional Intelligent Boom Control, an operator-assistance solution that simplifies the logging experience and delivers more consistent boom movements. It's our way of adding new innovation to proven experience, and giving you the equipment and tools you need to excel in the woods.

Forestry & Logging Technology Solutions

Precision Forestry

TimberMatic™ Maps and TimberManager™ are map-based production-planning and -tracking systems that make up Precision Forestry. They allow contractors and operators alike to share real time production and location information — taking the guesswork out of effective decision-making.

JDLink™

JDLink, the core component of Precision Forestry, enables you to manage your entire fleet from your desktop or mobile device and gives you anytime remote access to machine hours and location, fuel consumption, idle time, maintenance reminders, and more.

Tracked Harvester

• Net Power: 246 kW (330 hp) at 1,900 rpm
• Max. Boom Reach: 10.34 m (33 ft. 11 in.) 
• Tractive Effort: 322 kN (72,300 lbf)

Features may include:

Operate in comfort

Operating for long hours is common. As the day goes on, maintaining consistent productivity is important. One factor in keeping high, consistent productivity is a comfortable operating environment. The M-series boasts greatly increased window area for better visibility and more cab space over prior models. Low-effort electrohydraulic (EH) controls allow you to customize the button and lever layout to your preference and save your settings when switching between operators. 

• Large and spacious operator station designed with operator input 
• Ergonomic controls and increased cab volume over prior models  
• Floor-to-ceiling front window, large side windows, skylight, and optional floor window (standard on leveling machines) significantly expands operator visibility 
• Optional heated and ventilated seat  

Intelligent Boom Control (IBC) enables precise boom movements

Intelligent Boom Control (IBC) smooths boom operations, making them more precise and efficient, to increase operator productivity compared to a Deere tracked harvester without IBC. With IBC, you no longer need to control each boom function independently. Just control the direction of the head with a single lever command, and IBC will automatically guide the boom and cylinders accordingly. IBC also utilizes adaptive swing control to adjust the swing speed based on the overall position of the head. This makes controlling the head more precise and intuitive, especially for new operators, compared to machines without IBC. 
 

• Customizable control pattern and boom motions 
• More efficient and consistent boom movements
• Enhanced cylinder cushioning reduces shock loading at end-of-stroke 
• Overall improved operator experience 
• Simple and intuitive to operate 

Gain valuable insights with Precision Forestry solutions

Now included in base machine, the JDLink telematic system provides the foundation for John Deere’s Precision Forestry solutions. These systems help optimize your machine, your uptime, and your jobsites, which ultimately lead to improved production efficiency.

• JDLink connectivity enables you to view several parameters of your machine, including its location, fuel level, average fuel burn rate, idle time, machine utilization, and much more
• When enabled, John Deere Connected Support™ allows the dealer to provide remote diagnostics, rapid service response with the right part in hand, and parts availability; all to maximize machine uptime
• John Deere’s centralized Machine Health Monitoring Center analyzes data from thousands of connected machines, identifies trends, and develops recommended actions to help prevent downtime
• TimberMatic Maps gives enhanced visibility to the jobsite, which streamlines communication and increases efficiency
• TimberManager™ provides remote visibility to your operation from any device, allowing you to make smart business decisions based on real-time production data

Serviceability within easy reach

Easy access to service components helps operators perform daily checks and any scheduled maintenance, which helps minimize unplanned downtime and costly repairs down the road. The 900M-series tracked machines feature a fully opened enclosure and service doors for excellent access to all scheduled maintenance areas.

• Smart debris management designed to keep your workspace free and clear
• Variable-speed reversing fan helps minimize debris build-up in the cooling package
• Swing-out doors provide wide-open access to the cooling package
• Optional vacuum pump for convenient servicing of hydraulic components
• Grease banks for servicing hard-to-reach joints
• Large fuel tank extends intervals between fill-ups
• Remote diagnostics and machine monitoring with JDLink™
• Available side walkways provide direct access to the enclosure from the operator station*

*Side walkways are optional features on 903M, 953M, and 953MH models

Sure-footed stability

The M-series undercarriage is purpose built to handle severe forestry applications while maintaining maneuverability, especially in thinning operations. The track frames are shaped to deflect debris while also providing strength and stability.

• Long, wide undercarriage provides solid balance to maximize stability
• Exceptional tractive effort for negotiating difficult or steep terrain, deep snow, and swamps
• Optional closed-loop hydrostatic drive on 800M/MH models for increased multifunctioning performance
• Various track pad widths and grouser types are offered to best suit the machine to its application
• Optional tri-track helps prevent premature wear due to track twisting