- Shipping Length Of Unit: 25.2 ft / 7680 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 9.32 ft / 2840 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 27.67 ft / 8433.82 mm
- Max Loading Height: 19.83 ft / 6044.19 mm
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere 490D
The John Deere 490D is a hydraulic excavator of about 12.4 t; its 4276D engine is rated at 75 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight27430 lb12442.1 kg
03Selected published values47
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for John Deere 490D include a published maximum digging depth of 18.12 ft / 5520 mm, published operating weight of 27430 lb / 12442.1 kg, published engine power of 80 hp / 59.7 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (25.2 ft / 7680 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (9.32 ft / 2840 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (27.67 ft / 8433.82 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.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit25.2 ft7680 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.32 ft2840 mm
Max Cutting Height27.67 ft8433.82 mm
Max Loading Height19.83 ft6044.19 mm
Max Reach Along Ground26.58 ft8101.59 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth15.92 ft4852.42 mm
Max Digging Depth18.12 ft5520 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Arm length 8ft. 2in. (2.5m)Arm length 8ft. 2in. (2.5m)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit25.23 ft7690 mm
Max Cutting Height28.83 ft8787.39 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.32 ft2840 mm
Max Loading Height20.92 ft6376.42 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.25 ft8610.6 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth17.5 ft5334 mm
Max Digging Depth28.67 ft8738.62 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Arm length 9ft. 10in. (3.0m)Arm length 9ft. 10in. (3.0m)
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.45 ft440 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.33 ft2843.79 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.8 ft2680 mm
Length Of Track On Ground9.13 ft2780 mm
Tail Swing Radius7.22 ft2200 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance2.96 ft900 mm
Undercarriage
Track Gauge6.53 ft1990 mm
Shoe Size27.56 in700 mm
Ground Pressure4.16 psi28.62 kPa
Drawbar Pull18300 lb81.41 kN
Max Travel Speed2.73 mph4.4 km/h
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22402240
Engine Model4276D4276D
Gross Power80 hp59.7 kw
Net Power75 hp56 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Max Torque215 lb ft291.6 Nm
Displacement276 cu in4.6 L
Torque Measured @1200 rpm1200 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight27430 lb12442.1 kg
Fuel Capacity66 gal249.9 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity4.8 gal18 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity34 gal128.8 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Engine Oil Capacity2.4 gal9 L
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity0.9 gal3.2 L
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure5050 psi34818.5 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity31.7 gal/min120 L/min
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed12.3 rpm12.3 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity0.7 yd30.5 m3
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