Lower Articulation Joint Cover Plate for John Deere 460D, 648E, 848H – T224255

Fits Models At A Glance:

• John Deere Forestry – D Series Skidders: 360D, 560D; 460D — Before Serial Number 604613
• John Deere Forestry – E Series Skidders: 540E, 640E, 740E, 548E, 648E, 748E
• John Deere Forestry – G Series Skidders: 540G — Before Serial Number 624870; 640G — Before Serial Number 612567; 548G — Before Serial Number 578013; 648G — Before Serial Number 612635; 740G, 748G
• John Deere Forestry – G-II Series Skidders: 540G-II, 548G-II, 640G-II, 648G-II, 748G-II
• John Deere Forestry – G-III Series Skidders: 540G-III, 548G-III, 748G-III
• John Deere Forestry – H Series Skidders: 540H, 548H, 640H, 648H, 748H, 848H
• John Deere Forestry – H Series Timberjack Skidders: 648HTJ, 748HTJ, 848HTJ

Key Notes:

• Part Numbers: T224255
• Type: Lower articulation joint cover plate
• Weight: 9.00 lbs (4.08 kg)
• Serial Number Notes: On the 460D, 540G, 548G, 640G and 648G, fits machines built before the serial numbers shown above. All other models listed fit every serial number.
• Application: Bolts over the lower articulation joint on John Deere cable and grapple skidders, retaining the lower pivot and shielding it from debris.
• Condition: Replacement Part for John Deere Equipment

Common Use Case or Symptoms: Use when the cover plate is bent, cracked, or missing, or the bolt holes are wallowed out — a damaged cover leaves the lower articulation joint open to dirt and can let the pivot work loose.

Why Choose Broken Tractor:

• ✅ Fits Six Generations of Deere Skidders – D, E, G, G-II, G-III and H series
• ✅ Protects the Lower Articulation Pivot – keeps debris out of the joint
• ✅ Fast Shipping from a U.S.-Based Team – ready to ship from our U.S. warehouses