- Shipping Length Of Unit: 24.87 ft / 7580 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 8.83 ft / 2690 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 27.92 ft / 8510.02 mm
- Max Loading Height: 20.08 ft / 6120.39 mm
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere 490E
The John Deere 490E pairs the 4045T engine (85 hp) with an operating weight near 12.1 t.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight26780 lb12147.3 kg
03Selected published values54
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for John Deere 490E include a published maximum digging depth of 18.25 ft / 5562.6 mm, published operating weight of 26780 lb / 12147.3 kg, published engine power of 90 hp / 67.2 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (24.87 ft / 7580 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (8.83 ft / 2690 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (27.92 ft / 8510.02 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 Unit24.87 ft7580 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit8.83 ft2690 mm
Max Cutting Height27.92 ft8510.02 mm
Max Loading Height20.08 ft6120.39 mm
Max Reach Along Ground26.67 ft8129.02 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.33 ft4977.39 mm
Max Digging Depth18.25 ft5562.6 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Arm Length 8ft.3in.(2.52m)Arm Length 8ft.3in.(2.52m)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit24.87 ft7580 mm
Max Cutting Height29 ft8839.21 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit8.83 ft2690 mm
Max Loading Height21.17 ft6452.62 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.25 ft8610.6 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth17.93 ft5462.02 mm
Max Digging Depth19.93 ft6071.62 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Arm Length 9ft 11in. (3.01m)Arm Length 9ft 11in. (3.01m)
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.42 ft432.82 mm
Height To Top Of Cab8.83 ft2691.39 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.83 ft2690 mm
Length Of Track On Ground9.45 ft2880 mm
Tail Swing Radius6.93 ft2110 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance2.92 ft890 mm
Undercarriage
Track Gauge6.53 ft1990 mm
Shoe Size27.56 in700 mm
Number Of Shoes Per Side4444
Drawbar Pull21200 lb94.31 kN
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side77
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side11
Max Travel Speed3.4 mph5.48 km/h
Ground Pressure3.94 psi27.17 kPa
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22402240
Engine Model4045T4045T
Gross Power90 hp67.2 kw
Net Power85 hp63.4 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Max Torque252 lb ft341.7 Nm
Displacement276 cu in4.6 L
AspirationTurbochargerTurbocharger
Torque Measured @1300 rpm1300 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight26780 lb12147.3 kg
Fuel Capacity66 gal249.9 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity4 gal15 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity35.4 gal134.1 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Engine Oil Capacity3.5 gal13 L
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity0.7 gal2.6 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage45 amps45 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4980 psi34335.9 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity52.3 gal/min198 L/min
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed11 rpm11 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity0.7 yd30.5 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.4 yd30.3 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.6 yd31.3 m3
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