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John Deere 870D

The John Deere 870D is a motor grader built around the 6081H engine (185 hp).

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Motor Grader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Std Operation Weight - Total34750 lb15760 kg
03Selected published values67
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 28.89 ft / 8804 mm
  • Width Over Tires: 8.24 ft / 2510 mm
  • Wheelbase: 20.08 ft / 6120 mm
  • Tandem Axle Wheelbase: 5.06 ft / 1540 mm
Typical use

Motor graders are commonly used to shape, level and maintain roads, pads and drainage surfaces. Published rows for John Deere 870D include published moldboard width of 14.2 ft / 4300 mm, published maximum power of 235 hp / 175.3 kw, published operating weight of 34750 lb / 15760 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Overall Length” field (28.89 ft / 8804 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (8.24 ft / 2510 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Wheelbase” field (20.08 ft / 6120 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

Dimensions

Overall Length28.89 ft8804 mm
Width Over Tires8.24 ft2510 mm
Wheelbase20.08 ft6120 mm
Tandem Axle Wheelbase5.06 ft1540 mm
Front Ground Clearance2.1 ft638 mm
Blade Base8.32 ft2533 mm
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab10.44 ft3180 mm
02

Engine

Number Of Cylinders66
Net Power Gear 4-6185 hp138 kw
Engine Make22402240
Engine Model6081H6081H
Net Power Gear 1-2180 hp134 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Net Power Gear 5-6200 hp149 kw
Torque Measured @1000 rpm1000 rpm
Max Power235 hp175.3 kw
Net Power Gears 7-8235 hp175.3 kw
Net Torque Gears 1-2731 lb ft991 Nm
Net Torque Gears 3-4793 lb ft1075 Nm
Net Torque Gears 5-6835 lb ft1132 Nm
Net Torque Gears 7-8913 lb ft1238 Nm
Displacement494 cu in8.1 L
AspirationTurbocharged with air-to-air aftercoolerTurbocharged with air-to-air aftercooler
03

Operational

Std Operation Weight - Front Axle9200 lb4173 kg
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle25550 lb11589 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14 gal53 L
Std Operation Weight - Total34750 lb15760 kg
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle16023.2 lb7268 kg
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle32576 lb14777 kg
Max Operation Weight - Total48620 lb22045 kg
Fuel Capacity106 gal401.2 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity13 gal49.2 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity6 gal22.7 L
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity9.5 gal36 L
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity1.5 gal5.7 L
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each)20 gal75.7 L
Tire Size14.00R24 Radial PR14.00R24 Radial PR
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage100 amps100 amps
04

Steering

Articulation Angle22 degrees22 degrees
Turning Radius23 ft7.1 m
05

Transmission

Transmission TypePowershift with direct drivePowershift with direct drive
Number Of Gears - Forward88
Number Of Gears - Reverse88
Max Speed - Forward25.6 mph41.1 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse25.6 mph41.1 km/h
06

Front Axle

Wheel Lean20 degrees20 degrees
Oscillation - Total32 degrees32 degrees
Ground Clearance2.1 ft638 mm
07

Moldboard

Moldboard Width14.2 ft4300 mm
Moldboard Height27.1 in686 mm
Moldboard Thickness1 in25 mm
Side Shift Left26.8 in680 mm
Side Shift Right26.8 in680 mm
Blade Pull At Max Weight29319.3 lb13299 kg
08

Hydraulic System

Pump TypeVariable-displacement pistonVariable-displacement piston
Pump Flow54.7 gal/min207 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure2750 psi18960.6 kPa
09

Circle

Diameter60 in1520 mm
Rotation360 degrees360 degrees
Shift Left31 in787 mm
Shift Right28.6 in724 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left91.4 in2320 mm
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right91 in2310 mm
Max Lift Above Ground17.3 in437 mm
Blade Tip Angle - Front42 degrees42 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear5 degrees5 degrees
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