- Ground Clearance: 2.92 ft / 890 mm
- Tail Swing Radius: 14.9 ft / 4540 mm
- Dig Height - Mono Boom: 45.35 ft / 13820 mm
- Digging Reach - Mono Boom: 48.92 ft / 14910 mm
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere 870G LC
The John Deere 870G LC is a hydraulic excavator with an operating weight of about 85.6 t.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight188715.7 lb85600 kg
03Selected published values41
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for John Deere 870G LC include published operating weight of 188715.7 lb / 85600 kg, the published “Ground Clearance” field of 2.92 ft / 890 mm, the published “Tail Swing Radius” field of 14.9 ft / 4540 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (2.92 ft / 890 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Tail Swing Radius” field (14.9 ft / 4540 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Dig Height - Mono Boom” field (45.35 ft / 13820 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.
Dimensions
Ground Clearance2.92 ft890 mm
Tail Swing Radius14.9 ft4540 mm
Dig Height - Mono Boom45.35 ft13820 mm
Digging Reach - Mono Boom48.92 ft14910 mm
Dump Height - Mono Boom31.96 ft9740 mm
Ground Level Reach - Mono Boom48.04 ft14640 mm
Overall Width12.24 ft3730 mm
Standard Dipper14.44 ft4400 mm
Track Length On Ground16.77 ft5110 mm
Transport Height - Maximum18.9 ft5760 mm
Transport Length Mono Boom48.56 ft14800 mm
Dig Depth - 2.44m 8 Ft Flat Bottom31.63 ft9640 mm
Undercarriage Overall Length20.87 ft6360 mm
Dig Depth - Mono Boom31.4 ft9570 mm
Driveline
Displacement958.1 cu in15.7 L
Engine ManufacturerIsuzuIsuzu
Emission RatingTier 4Tier 4
Rated Speed1800 rpm1800 rpm
Engine Output - Net512.3 hp382 kw
Track Shoe Width35.5 in900 mm
Number Of Cylinders66
Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side33
Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side99
Capacities
Fuel Tank - Diesel293.3 gal1110 L
Hydraulic Tank132.1 gal500 L
System Voltage24 V24 V
Number Of Batteries22
Performance
Gradeability70 %70 %
Tractive Force125893 lb560 kN
Slew Speed7.8 rpm7.8 rpm
Ground Bearing Pressure12.3 psi84.8 kPa
Slew Torque198404 lb ft268999.8 Nm
Boost Pressure4975 psi34301.4 kPa
Breakout - Bucket89698.8 lb399 kN
Bucket Pressure4627 PSI4627 PSI
Dipper Tearout62946.5 lb280 kN
End Lift - 7.5m Reach55953.4 lb25380 kg
Main Pumps - Maximum Flow299.1 gal/min1132 L/min
Side Lift - 7.5m Reach41976.1 lb19040 kg
Travel Speed - High3 mph4.7 km/h
Weights
Operating Weight188715.7 lb85600 kg
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