If you choose the right engine oil for your John Deere (Timberjack) Skidders, it will extend engine life and allow your John Deere (Timberjack) Skidders to operate more efficiently.
Newer oil formulations are constantly being developed and engines are being improved over time with the goal to improve performance and efficiency. So, it’s worth periodically checking which one is best suited to your John Deere (Timberjack) Skidders.
It’s also well worth considering the best gear oil and automatic transmission fluid (ATF) to ensure the smooth running of your John Deere (Timberjack) Skidders.
Please select the specific type of your John Deere (Timberjack) Skidders below and we’ll let you know which engine oil and other oils to use.



The best engine oil for your car, truck or motorcycle
The type of engine oil you use in your vehicle matters.
You need to use the right oil for your car, truck, LCV or motorcycle’s make, model and type to protect your its engine health and performance.
Find the best oil for your John Deere (Timberjack) Skidders
- 360D, John Deere 6068T (S/N 576253 - 603319)
- 360D, John Deere 6068T (S/N 603320 ->)
- 460D, John Deere 6068H (S/N 576253 - 603319)
- 460D, John Deere 6068H (S/N 603320 ->)
- 540G-III, JD PowerTech 6068T Stage II / Tier 2 (S/N 576253 - 603319) 2000
- 540G-III, JD PowerTech 6068T Stage II / Tier 2 (S/N 603320 ->)
- 540H, JD PowerTech PlusTM 6068H (<- 630435)
- 548G-III, JD PowerTech 6068T Stage II / Tier 2 (S/N 576253 - 603319) 2000
- 548G-III, JD PowerTech 6068T Stage II / Tier 2 (S/N 603320 ->) 2000
- 548H, JD PowerTech PlusTM 6068H (<- 630435)
- 560D, John Deere 6081H (S/N 576253 - 603319) 2000
- 560D, John Deere 6081H (S/N 603320 ->)
- 640G-III, JD PowerTech 6068T Stage II / Tier 2 (S/N 576253 - 603319) 2000
- 640G-III, JD PowerTech 6068T Stage II / Tier 2 (S/N 603320 ->)
- 640H (128 kW), JD PowerTech 6068T Stage III / Tier 3
- 640H (138 kW), JD PowerTech 6068T Stage III / Tier 3
- 640L, JD PowerTech 6068H Stage II / Tier 2
- 640L, JD PowerTech 6068H Stage III / Tier 3
- 640L, JD PowerTech PVX 6068 Stage IV/ Tier 4f
- 648G-III, JD PowerTech 6068T Stage II / Tier 2 (S/N 576253 - 603319) 2000
- 648G-III, JD PowerTech 6068T Stage II / Tier 2 (S/N 603320 ->)
- 648H (128 kW), JD PowerTech 6068 Stage III / Tier 3
- 648H (138 kW), JD PowerTech 6068 Stage III / Tier 3
- 648L, JD PowerTech 6068H Stage II / Tier 2
- 648L, JD PowerTech 6068H Stage III / Tier 3
- 648L, JD PowerTech PVX 6068 Stage IV/ Tier 4f
- 660D, John Deere 6081
- 748G-III, JD PowerTech 6081T Stage II / Tier 2 (S/N 576253 - 603319) 2000
- 748G-III, JD PowerTech 6081T Stage II / Tier 2 (S/N 603320 ->)
- 748H, JD PowerTech 6068 Stage III / Tier 3
- 748L, JD PowerTech 6068H Stage II / Tier 2
- 748L, JD PowerTech PVX 6068 Stage IV / Tier 4f
- 848G, John Deere 6081
- 848H, JD PowerTech 6068 Stage III / Tier 3
- 848L, JD PowerTech 6090 Stage II/ Tier 2
- 848L, JD PowerTech Plus 6090 Stage III/ Tier 3
- 848L, JD PowerTech PSS 6090 Stage IV/ Tier 4f
- 948L, JD PowerTech 6090 Stage II/ Tier 2
- 948L, JD PowerTech Plus 6090 Stage III/ Tier 3
- 948L, JD PowerTech PSS 6090 Stage IV/ Tier 4f