- Overall Length: 28.89 ft / 8804 mm
- Width Over Tires: 8.67 ft / 2640 mm
- Wheelbase: 20.08 ft / 6120 mm
- Tandem Axle Wheelbase: 5.06 ft / 1540 mm
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere 872D
Rated at 230 hp, the John Deere 872D is a motor grader.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Std Operation Weight - Total36210 lb16421 kg
03Selected published values67
Motor graders are commonly used to shape, level and maintain roads, pads and drainage surfaces. Published rows for John Deere 872D include published moldboard width of 14.2 ft / 4300 mm, published maximum power of 245 hp / 182.7 kw, published operating weight of 36210 lb / 16421 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- 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 (8.67 ft / 2640 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
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Dimensions
Overall Length28.89 ft8804 mm
Width Over Tires8.67 ft2640 mm
Wheelbase20.08 ft6120 mm
Tandem Axle Wheelbase5.06 ft1540 mm
Front Ground Clearance1.93 ft587 mm
Blade Base8.32 ft2533 mm
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab10.44 ft3180 mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Net Power Gear 4-6230 hp172 kw
Engine Make22402240
Engine Model6081H6081H
Net Power Gear 1-2205 hp153 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Net Power Gear 5-6245 hp182.7 kw
Torque Measured @1000 rpm1000 rpm
Max Power245 hp182.7 kw
Net Power Gears 7-8235 hp175.3 kw
Net Torque Gears 1-2793 lb ft1075 Nm
Net Torque Gears 3-4835 lb ft1132 Nm
Net Torque Gears 5-6872 lb ft1182 Nm
Net Torque Gears 7-8942 lb ft1277 Nm
Displacement494 cu in8.1 L
AspirationTurbocharged with air-to-air after coolerTurbocharged with air-to-air after cooler
Operational
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle10170 lb4613 kg
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle26040 lb11812 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14 gal53 L
Std Operation Weight - Total36210 lb16421 kg
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle16023.2 lb7268 kg
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle32577.8 lb14777 kg
Max Operation Weight - Total48601 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 Size17.5R25 Radial PR17.5R25 Radial PR
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage100 amps100 amps
Steering
Articulation Angle22 degrees22 degrees
Turning Radius23.5 ft7.2 m
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
Front Axle
Wheel Lean20 degrees20 degrees
Oscillation - Total32 degrees32 degrees
Ground Clearance2 ft587 mm
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 Weight43760 lb19849 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump TypeVariable-displacement pistonVariable-displacement piston
Pump Flow54.7 gal/min207 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure2750 psi18960.6 kPa
Circle
Diameter59.9 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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