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Published dimensions and weight

John Deere 270 LC

The John Deere 270 LC is a hydraulic excavator of about 23.8 t, built around the 6068H engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight52410 lb23772.8 kg
03Selected published values52
Published highlights
  • Shipping Length Of Unit: 33.76 ft / 10290 mm
  • Shipping Height Of Unit: 10.41 ft / 3170 mm
  • Max Cutting Height: 32.75 ft / 9982.21 mm
  • Max Loading Height: 23.17 ft / 7062.22 mm
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for John Deere 270 LC include a published maximum digging depth of 23.75 ft / 7239 mm, published operating weight of 52410 lb / 23772.8 kg, published engine power of 180 hp / 134.3 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (33.76 ft / 10290 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (10.41 ft / 3170 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (32.75 ft / 9982.21 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1

Shipping Length Of Unit33.76 ft10290 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.41 ft3170 mm
Max Cutting Height32.75 ft9982.21 mm
Max Loading Height23.17 ft7062.22 mm
Max Reach Along Ground34.5 ft10515.6 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth20.08 ft6120.39 mm
Max Digging Depth23.75 ft7239 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Arm Length 10ft. 1in. (3.1m)Arm Length 10ft. 1in. (3.1m)
02

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2

Shipping Length Of Unit33.83 ft10310 mm
Max Cutting Height33.58 ft10235.19 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit11 ft3350 mm
Max Loading Height24.08 ft7339.59 mm
Max Reach Along Ground36.5 ft11125.2 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth22.25 ft6781.8 mm
Max Digging Depth25.83 ft7872.99 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Arm Length 12ft 4in. (3.75m)Arm Length 12ft 4in. (3.75m)
03

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.67 ft509.02 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.95 ft3030 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks11.13 ft3390 mm
Length Of Track On Ground13.16 ft4010 mm
Tail Swing Radius9.65 ft2940 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance3.81 ft1160 mm
04

Undercarriage

Track Gauge8.5 ft2590 mm
Shoe Size32 in800 mm
Number Of Shoes Per Side5050
Drawbar Pull50510 lb224.68 kN
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side99
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side22
Max Travel Speed3.2 mph5.15 km/h
Ground Pressure4.76 psi32.82 kPa
05

Engine

Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22402240
Engine Model6068H6068H
Net Power180 hp134.3 kw
Power Measured @2150 rpm2150 rpm
Max Torque399.8 lb ft542 Nm
Displacement414 cu in6.8 L
AspirationTurbochargerTurbocharger
Torque Measured @1400 rpm1400 rpm
06

Operational

Operating Weight52410 lb23772.8 kg
Fuel Capacity82 gal310.5 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.9 gal22 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity71 gal268.8 L
Engine Oil Capacity5.1 gal19 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity3.5 gal13 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage45 amps45 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure1980 psi13651.7 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity55 gal/min208.2 L/min
07

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed10.6 rpm10.6 rpm
Swing Torque51622 lb ft69990.1 Nm
08

Buckets

Reference Bucket Capacity1.8 yd31.4 m3
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